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.

Quilt It! : A beginning quilt workshop for boys and girls

Once a utilitarian skill, modern quilting now combines utility with art. The Quilt It! workshop project is a simple, but effective way for boys and girls to learn basic quilting skills. Elementary skills are taught, so that all work can be completed by hand sewing and quilting.

Participants will create their own quilted 12 inch square pillow by attending 4 easy Saturday sessions with volunteer instructors from the Tucson Quilters Guild Education Committee.

Registration limited to participants between 8 and 18 years old. Registration required. Please register online or call 594-5315.

Session 4 of 4.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Video Production

CreateIT - Think IT. Make IT. Do IT. New technology and media classes for teens. Want to make the next big viral video or learn how to make a short film? Then join the CreateIT class this fall at Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. library to check out a variety of ways video is used to inform, entertain and persuade the public. You will have the opportunity to shoot and edit your own short videos and films with the help of career professionals! This free class runs for four weeks and starts Saturday, October 27, from 10am-12pm. If you can't make the first one, jump in anytime. Call 594-5200 for more information.

Middle School Mayhem

New and just for middle schoolers! Our new program will get you learning awesome things while having tons of fun. Every program features several activities around a special theme each month. For more info, call 594-5420.
Activities are designed for the 10-13 age group.

Every time should be "knight" time! It's all about knights this month.

Visit the Bookmobile

Visit the Bookmobile at Amado Youth Center, 28802 S. Nogales Hwy, Amado on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods. We will be doing version 4 and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join.

iTNation: Introduction to Video Editing

iTNation Digital Media classes are for all ages! Each week stretch your creativity and learn a fun digital media skill. You may sign up for each class individually or enroll in the entire 5 week series. Classes are taught by high school students who have successfully completed at least 24 hours of training.

 

In Introduction to Video Editing you'll use digital cameras to record a short video and learn to use basic editing software to polish your video clip. Share your finished product online!

Mouse skills (pointing, clicking, and dragging) and keyboard experience or completion of the Computer Basics class required. Space is limited. Sign up at teh Valencia Branch Library or call 594-5390.

Web Animation

CreateIT - Think it. Make it. Do it. New technology and media classes for teens.

Explore the world of 2D digital animation and audio technology!

We will create finished web accessible animations using Adobe Flash Professional software. Combine this with sound and audio and create your own animated feature. This four-week class begins October 27 and runs through November 17. Registration is open to middle and high school students.

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.

iTNation: Basic Music Editing

iTNation Digital Media classes are for all ages! Each week stretch your creativity and learn a fun digital media skill. You may sign up for each class individually or enroll in the entire 5 week series. Classes are taught by high school students who have successfully completed at least 24 hours of training.

In this Basic Music Editing class you'll learn how easy it is to edit music files with Audacity, free audio editing software. Make a ringtone for your cell phone or record a digital story.

Mouse skills (pointing, clicking, and dragging) and keyboard experience or completion of the Computer Basics class required. Space is limited. Registration starts October 13th. Sign up at the Himmel Park Library or call 520-594-5305.

JUMP for Jobs!

Youth, ages 14-21, this series of workshops will help you to develop the skills to land the job you want or to research post-high school educational opportunities.

Skill-building workshops will include career choices, the job search, interviewing, community service project planning, financial planning and much more.

This series is sponsored by Good Neighbor Ventures and the Amphi Community Action Group in partnership with La Paloma Family Services and Pima County Public Library.

Bonus: Attend at least 3 of the 5 workshops at Woods Library and receive a $50 gift card.

Career Success Skills

Tohono O'odham Basket Weaving

Enjoy traditonal basket weaving, learn about natural materials used, and weave your own basket.
Registration required. Please register at the Quincie Douglas Library or by calling 594-5335.