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.

Abbett Book Sale

The Friends of the Pima County Public Library's book sale at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, offering a wide selection of titles. Browse popular nonfiction subjects, interesting children's materials, CDs, DVDs, and other items at bargain prices.

Lego Club

Hey kids, do you love building things with Legos? If you do, join our Lego Club at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library. We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination.

The Lego Club is open for all ages. No registration is required.

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 3 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.

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.

Teen Gaming Returns!

Join us for video games, board games, and more! Compete in friendly tournaments for library glory or work together to achieve victory in a wide variety of gaming events. We'll have Madden 11 for the PS3 and Super Smash Bros on the Wii. Video games not your thing? Try Zombie Dice or Guillotine for a bit of ghoulish fun. Snacks provided.

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.

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.

Science Saturdays!

Join us the first Saturday of each month for a free science program! This is a fun, interactive science-oriented program for all ages. With a different topic every month, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

Come join the fun! For more information call Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library @ 520-594-5200

Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
This fun (and edible) program uses Big Hunk candy bars to teach about geology and the physical forces affecting it. Totally edible, and really messy, but lots of fun!

iTNation: Photo Editing Online

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 the Photo Editing Online class you'll learn how to use a basic and free photo editor online to polish your digital photos.

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 594--5305.

TeenZone Movie & Popcorn

Teens, come to the TeenZone and relax in the comfy loungers for the featured movie. To make it complete popcorn will be provided.