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!

Educator In-Service for Social Studies Teachers on Library Resources for Grades 6-12

Social Studies teachers! Looking to fill those continuing education credits? Your local public library is offering free classes on the resources the library offers for schools, students, and teachers. All classes will tie into your state standards, and teacher and librarians will have opportunities to network and gain contacts. Certificates for credit completion will be awarded at the end of class.

Space is limited. Refreshments will be served. To register, call Becky Blount at 594-5584.

First Saturday Book Club

Join us for this month’s meeting of our book club, with refreshments and an informal discussion of titles ranging from popular to literary fiction.

This month's selection: Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Introduction to the Internet

Demystify the Internet! Learn how to navigate the Internet and use email to keep in touch with your friends and family. Not a lecture, this class is all hands-on learning with a high-speed Internet connection. You will open your own free email account to send and receive email with friends and relatives. Before taking this course, you should know basic computer skills like how to use a mouse and keyboard, how to turn the computer on and off and a general understanding of the Windows operating system.

Fourth of six classes.

Registration for this event is required. Registration for this event is closed.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

In this course you will learn valuable word processing skills like creating, saving and retrieving documents; inserting and deleting text; formatting text; and using cut, copy and paste. Before you take this course, you should have some experience with the computer and the Windows operating system.

Fourth of six classes.

Registration for this event is required. Registration for this event is closed.

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!

Knitting @ Your Library

Calling all Flowing Wells-area knitters and crocheters! Bring your hooks and needles to our 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 594-5225.

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.

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!

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).

Reading Partners

Reading Partners brings adult volunteers and children together to share their love of reading. Our trained Reading Partner Jan takes joy in reading stories one-on-one to your child during your visit to the library. They also welcome your child reading to them.

Language Exchange

Join in at Flowing Wells Branch Library for a friendly hour of practicing English and Spanish. Beginner- to intermediate-level English learners are provided the opportunity to practice English, and Spanish learners have the opportunity to practice Spanish. No registration required.

Introduction to Computers

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.

Class five of six.

Beginning Drawing with the Drawing Studio

Live Outside the Lines
This 6-week course introduces the basic language of drawing and how it is used to communicate what and how we observe. You will discover not only that you can draw , but you will acquire the core of what it is to draw, which is how to observe.

This program is part of our Fit for Life 50+ series and is presented courtesy of the Friends of the Pima County Library. All supplies are provided at no cost to participants.

Class size is limited. Please call 594-5225 to register for these classes. You must be available for all six classes.

Fourth of six classes.

Getting the Most Out of the Internet

Want to use the Internet more safely and effectively? In this course, you will learn a variety of skills such as how to navigate through shopping sites and know what to look for to ensure your privacy and security. You will also learn about online communities, message boards and chat rooms, as well as advanced email techniques like creating your own stationery and sending photographs and documents to friends and relatives.

Fifth of six classes.

Registration for this event is required. Registration for this event is closed.