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All Events at Flowing Wells from Today Onward (212 events)

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5/23/2013
Thursday
10:15am
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Kids
Preschool
Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Come join us for stories, songs and fun! 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.

5/23/2013
Thursday
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Computer Lab
Ellie Towne Community Center
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

Exploring the Internet

Having trouble finding what you need on the Internet? Come to this class and learn the best way to search for the information you want. You will get to try out some search strategies online with plenty of time to practice.

Session 1 of 2

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 520-594-5225

5/23/2013
Thursday
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Family
Teens

Duct Tape Wallet Craft

Come make your own duct tape wallet with a design of your choosing.

5/24/2013
Friday
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Family
Games
Kids
Teens

Wii Gaming

Get a head start on the weekend! Join friends to play Wii Sports, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Guitar Hero, and other fun games on our big-screen projector. All ages welcome!

5/28/2013
Tuesday
9:30am
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Family
Kids
Preschool
Storytime

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. Storytime begins 1/2 hour before the library opens. This allows us to enjoy our time with the children. Staff will open the door.

5/28/2013
Tuesday
1:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Family
Kids
Science & Nature
Summer Reading

Dig Into Summer Reading: Digging, Tunneling, Excavating

Presented by Christiina O'Connell.
Learn which insects dig, how they dig and why.

5/28/2013
Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Family
Games
Kids
Teens

Chess Club

Interested in Chess? Please join us if you are a grand master or just want to have fun. All skill levels welcome. Bring your friends and make new ones. Practice your strategy and tactics.

5/28/2013
Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Computer Lab
Ellie Towne Community Center
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

This course teaches Microsoft Excel basics. Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps you manage mathematical information. It is frequently used in today’s workplace. Once you begin to understand the basics, you will find it is an easy and fun application to use.

For example, you can use Excel to budget your personal finances and keep track of your investments. You can also use Excel to follow loan repayments, compare different mortgages, create invoices and more.

Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended.

Session 3 of 6

5/28/2013
Tuesday
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

eBook & Audiobook Download Help
Job Help
Kids

One-on-One Help

At this drop-in session for all ages, get one-on-one assistance with a wide range of questions, including topics such as Job Help, eReaders, computers, and using the library's online resources, all at your own pace!

5/28/2013
Tuesday
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W Ruthrauff (NE corner of Romero/Wetmore) 520-887-9786
Categories:
Adults
Book Club


Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club

Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club is a partnership between Las Comadres and Association of American Publishers (AAP) to promote reading of Latino authors.
This book club is part of Pima County Public Library’s Nuestras Raíces programming. Nuestras Raíces: Celebrating Mexican-American authors, arts & culture.

Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club is a unique book club that promotes Latino authors and literature. Membership is open to all adults.

Books can be checked out at Pima County Public Libraries or found at local booksellers.

May's meeting has been cancelled, but please come to our June meeting!

5/29/2013
Wednesday
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Flowing Wells
Computer Lab
Ellie Towne Community Center
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes


Introduction to eBay

Buying and selling items online is a fun and easy way to shop and sell. eBay is the largest and most active auction site on the Internet featuring everything from books to cars. This class will help you navigate your way through the ins and outs of eBay, whether you want to buy, sell or simply browse.

Session 2 of 2

5/29/2013
Wednesday
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Computer Lab
Ellie Towne Community Center
Categories:
Adults
Computer Classes


Introduction to the Computer

In this fun, hands-on course you will learn all the basic computer skills including using the mouse and keyboard, working in Microsoft Windows, using Microsoft Word, surfing the Internet and using Email. This course is ideal for someone who has a little experience with the computer but wants to know more.
Note: If you have never touched a computer or keyboard before, you may benefit from attending our Meet the Computer course prior to Introduction to Computers.

Session 1 of 6

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 520-594-5225

5/29/2013
Wednesday
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Adults
Adults 50+
Computer Classes

eBook & Audiobook Download Help
Job Help
Kids

One-on-One Help

At this drop-in session for all ages, get one-on-one assistance with a wide range of questions, including topics such as Job Help, eReaders, computers, and using the library's online resources, all at your own pace!

5/29/2013
Wednesday
6:00pm
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Family
Games
Kids
Preschool
Storytime

Family Fun Night

Bring your family and enjoy a variety of activities including stories, songs, crafts, movies and games! All ages welcome!

5/30/2013
Thursday
10:15am
Location:
Flowing Wells
Categories:
Kids
Preschool
Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Come join us for stories, songs and fun! 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.

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