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.

Pixel Power!

Teens come on in to Joel Valdez Main Library's Teen Room where we're hosting video games on the second and fourth Wednesday each month. We've likely got your favorites and, just maybe, some you've never played.

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofits

An orientation to the Library's resources for volunteers, staff and board members of nonprofit and community organizations. Orientations do not address the needs of individual grantseekers or businesses. Learn how to research grants opportunities for nonprofits.
Registration is required. Register online or call Infoline at 791-4010.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 791-4010

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer any questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required.

For more information, please call the Library Infoline 791-4010. The location of Main Library Job Help is in the second floor Catalina Room.

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.

Babytime

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

Business Basics Workshop at Your Library

Discover why the library is your first stop for small business success! Attend this free business workshop and learn how to use the most effective library resources for small business planning, and learn how to locate potential customers with the A to Z Directory Database.
This business workshop will be taught by Pima County Public Library Librarians.

You may bring your own laptop or use a library laptop during this hands-on workshop.

To register by phone, or for more information, call the Library Infoline at 791-4010.

Registration for this event is required. This event is full.

Urban Yarns @ the Library

Calling all downtown knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks, needles, and lunches to Urban Yarns, an informal weekly gathering. Meet fellow fiber fanatics, peruse the library's latest fiber-themed books, and find inspiration for your next project.
For more information, call 791-4010. Note: No instruction is provided.

Websites about knitting, crocheting, and weaving.

• KnittingHelp.com
• Knitting Pattern Central
• Crochet Pattern Central
• Ravelry.com
• WeaveZine
• CraftLit: A Podcast for Crafters Who Love Books
• WeaveCast: A Podcast for Handweavers
• The Yarn Harlot
• Crochet Blogs

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.

eBook and Audiobook Workshop

Seeking help with your portable device? Looking for one-on-one help with downloading and transferring a book using your computer? Bring it to the library for demonstrations, questions, and hands-on help.

The Catalina room is located on the second floor of the Joel D Valdez Main Library. You may register online or by calling 791-4010, and drop-ins are also welcome. This Saturday class will be broken into two parts: **Kindle from 11-12** **Sony/Nook/Android from 12-1**

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 791-4010

Read to a Dog

Children are invited to read to a Certified Therapy Dog. One of the favorite things for the dog to do is listen to children read lots of stories. Reading to a dog or other pet can help new and reluctant readers gain confidence, increase important reading skills, and develop a love of reading.

Find out more about Read to a Dog.

Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

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.

Drop-in Job Help

Our computer instructor is available to answer any questions you might have on a wide variety of computer topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, email accounts, Internet searching and more. Signup is not required.

For more information, please call the Library Infoline 791-4010. The location of Main Library Job Help is in the second floor Catalina Room.

Individual Job Counseling

A job counselor from Career Services Unlimited will provide free, one-on-one career counseling on topics including resume writing, choosing a career, updating your interviewing, networking and job search skills, and more.

Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is necessary, but sessions are limited to 30 minutes. For more information, please call Infoline at 791-4010.

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.