Stay and Play

Presenter: The Parent Connection Learn how playing with your child can promote healthy cognitive and emotional development. Our playgroup includes songs, games and play that promote language acquisition, social/emotional skills, motor skills, and intellectual growth. For children ages 8 months - 4 years.

Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

English Language Classes / Clases de inglés

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.

Call 520-594-5445 to inquire. You may be placed on an interest list.

La biblioteca y Literacy Volunteers of Tucson ofrecerán un programa gratis para adultos que quieren aprender como hablar, leer y escribir inglés. Plaza limitada. Se atenderán por orden de llegada. Favor de llamar al 520-594-5445 para más información.

Food Stamp Application Assistance

Let an employee from the Community Food Bank help you apply for SNAP (“food stamps” or the government nutrition assistance program), AHCCCS (health care) and TANF (cash assistance). To find out what documents that you will need, please call the Community Food Bank at 520-622-0525 extension 275.

Cancelled until further notice.

Word Journeys Workshop Series

Word Journeys children's book author Marge Pellegrino and teen mentors will present this series of five free workshops beginning in October. In this series, elementary and middle school students will discover the excitement of developing their own voices through writing and art activities.

In 2008, Word Journeys was awarded the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities Coming Up Taller award for excellence in afterschool education.
Learn more about Word Journeys.

Mentors Only:Regroup and Plan.

Drop-in Learning Lab

At this drop-in session for all ages, get one-on-one assistance on any topic: Homework Help, GED study, basic job preparation, eReaders, or general computer help…all at your own pace.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays) or GED and other test practice online.

Ayuda gratis con la tarea escolar. Ayuda disponible en español en martes, sujeto a disponibilidad. Recibe ayuda gratis de tutores en línea!

Free GED Preparation and Tutoring

At this drop-in session, get help from our tutors to get started preparing for the GED at your own pace. All classes are taught by Pima County Public Library tutors with Adult Education Certification, and will be taught in English. Students ages 16 and older can attend classes.

Please note that children cannot attend these classes. Parents must make their own child care arrangements for children under age 8.

Woods Memorial Branch Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Registration is not required.

ReadStrong: Level Up Your Reading @ Your Library

Drop-in on a ReadStrong session to level up your reading skills. Students in grades 4-12 and adults are welcome to attend these free sessions where the focus is on improving reading skills and reading for fun. Each session will be facilitated by a specially-trained tutor who will help developing readers to build confidence and get motivated all while in a relaxed setting.