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.

Teen Time

Join us every Saturday for teen-centered activities - games, snacks, art, manga, computers, and more.

Duct Tape Wallets. Ages 12 and up.

Free Brain Waves classes for Kinship Caregivers

Learn about tools for raising the child of a relative, age 0 to 5, to help them succeed.

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.

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.

Start the New Year With Meditation

In this busy, fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. William Smith will offer simple, effective techniques that can make your dream of finding inner peace a reality. Begin the new year with meditation and join William Smith, retired Lt. Army Colonel as he takes you on this journey. He currently teaches workshops where he connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our lives.

As a meditator for over 30 years, William Smith will offer a practical technique of meditation that can positively impact your life. Join William Smith, as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally and spiritually.

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Reducing Stress Through Meditation

In this busy, fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. William Smith will offer simple, effective techniques that can make your dream of finding inner peace a reality. Begin the new year with meditation and join William Smith, retired Lt. Army Colonel, as he takes you on this journey. He currently teaches workshops where he connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our lives.

As a meditator for over 30 years, William Smith will offer a practical technique of meditation that can positively impact your life. Join William Smith as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally and spiritually.

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.

Free GED Preparation and Tutoring

All classes are taught by Pima County Public Library tutors with Adult Education Certification, and will be taught in English. Students ages 16 and older can attend classes.

Please note that children cannot attend these classes. Parents must make their own child care arrangements for children under age 8.

Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd. Registration is not required.

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.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing. Help available in Spanish, subject to availability.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Ayuda gratis con la tarea escolar. Ayuda disponible en español, sujeto a disponibilidad. Recibe ayuda gratis de tutores en línea!

Pima County Property Tax Freezes, Exemptions and Deferrals

Representatives from the Pima County Assessor's Office will conduct interviews for qualified widows, widowers and disabled persons. There are certain qualifications that have to be met. Please contact the Assessor's Office at 724-7500 for more information and the documents you will need to bring.

Representantes de la Oficina de Asesores del Condado Pima estarán disponibles para asistir en llenar y aceptar solicitudes para viudos y discapacitados que califican para recibir descuento en los impuestos de propiedad. Asistencia en español es limitada. Favor de llamar para más información al 724-7500.

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.

English Language Classes / Clases de Inglés

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.

Call 520-594-5390 to inquire. You may be placed on an interest list.

La biblioteca y Literacy Volunteers of Tucson ofrecerán un programa para adultos que quieren aprender como hablar, leer y escribir inglés. Plaza limitada. Se atenderán por orden de llegada. Favor de llamar al 520-594-5390 para más información.

Valencia Chess Club

Chess anyone? Come to the library and play! Any level of experience, all ages and beginners are welcome. No registration required.