Stay and Play

Play is the natural activity of childhood. It is the way children learn about themselves, about others and about their world. Children ages 8 months to 4 years and their parents or caregivers are invited to come play! A certified child development specialist from The Parent Connection will be available for questions.

Toddler Storytime

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Reading Partners

Reading Partners brings adult and teen volunteers and children together to share their love of reading. Our trained Reading Partners take joy in reading stories one-on-one, or in small groups to your child during your visit to the library. They also welcome your child reading to them.

Reading Partners is generously supported by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.

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.

Children ages 8 months to 4 years and their parents or caregivers are invited to come play! A certified child development specialist from The Parent Connection will be available to answer questions.

Babytime + Toddler Storytime

At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. Our combination Babytime + Toddler Storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months of age and infants and children up to 36-months-old. Parents, caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Become a Reading Coach

Volunteer to become a Reading Coach through Reading Seed, a Tucson-based non-profit literacy group dedicated to helping children learn to read.

Register for one of these free orientation sessions. New coaches must attend at least one session. Please call 798-0700 to register.

Toddler Storytime

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and play learning games with Mr. Bill.

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler Storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Toddler Storytime

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Toddlertime

Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.

Living History: Louise Marshall

A living history presentation about Louise Marshall, the first female professor at the University of Arizona, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who shot her husband and got away with it. Read more about Marshall's trial in the Arizona Daily Star.

This program is part of our Fit for Life 50+ series. It is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.

Computer Class-Computer Basics/Clases de Computación Básica

Become comfortable with a computer. Learn basic terms, how to manipulate a mouse, and use the keyboard. Explore the Windows operating system, start programs, and use buttons and scrollbars to navigate around programs.

To register for this free class, stop by the Information Desk or call 594-5445.

Babytime

Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Bilingual Family Storytime-Hora de Cuentos

En la hora de cuentos los ninos tendran la oportunidad de realizar actividades que promueven el desarrollo y el aprendizaje. Se presenta en espanol y en ingles. Es una experiencia excelente en los dos idiomas para ninos bilingues y monolingues.

Bilingual Storytime is an excellent experience in both languages for monolingual and bilingual children.

Preschool Storytime

Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.