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.

Basic mouse,keyboarding and internet skills required. Registration begins November 23. Call 520-594-5200. This is a three part class that meets on December 6, 13, and 20.

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.

Reading Partners

Our trained Reading Partner Miss Otzie takes joy in reading stories one-to-one to your child during your visit.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is a computer-publishing program that helps you easily create, customize and publish newsletters, brochures, flyers and catalogs. In this course you will learn skills like designing page layout, creating master pages, setting design guidelines, creating styles, inserting pages and copying formats.

Basic mouse,keyboarding and internet skills required. Registration begins November 23. Call 520-594-5200. This is a three part class that meets on December 6, 13, and 20.

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!

Read To a Dog!

Come and read for fun to a licensed therapy dog.

The dog creates a very low stress environment for children who are learning or having difficulties learning to read. As the child reads aloud, the dog listens and enjoys the story and never corrects the child.

The dog just loves what the child is doing! A loving, low-stress time for children to read is often extremely helpful in learning to read.

Find out more about Read to a Dog.

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

Free GED Preparation and Tutoring

At this drop-in session, get help from our tutors to get started preparing for the GED at your own pace. 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.

Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Registration is not required.

Computer Build Class

CreateIT - Think it. Make it. Do it. New technology and media classes for teens.

Join us for 3 days of learning how to construct a computer. In a fun and interactive environment you can learn how to assemble a computer from start to finish! Come explore it, learn it, and create it!

This is a three-part class beginning on April 3. These classes are designed for Middle and High School students.

Part 2 of 3.

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.

An Unexpected Party: A Hobbit Movie Release Party

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit, and that hobbit loved going to the library! Join us for Lord of the Rings-themed parties to celebrate the release of the first installment of "The Hobbit." Journey around Pima County to different library branches, representing a variety of Middle Earth locations.

Slip on some Hobbit feet, write your name in Elvish, try your hand at games, compete in riddle and trivia contests, and more merriment.

All ages are welcome, although many activities will require the Elven dexterity possessed only by teens and adults. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

Welcome to Mirkwood! Please do not attempt to feed the giant spiders.

Family Holiday Crafts

Explore creative story telling by making your own handmade cards or artist books. These hand made books will include accordion, popup and simple book forms using drawing, painting and collage.
This is a six-week workshop presented by the Drawing Studio.

Free! All supplies are included. Drop-in no sign up required. Call 520-594-5200 for more information.

Free GED Preparation and Tutoring

At this drop-in session, get help from our tutors to get started preparing for the GED at your own pace. 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.

Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Registration is not required.

Looking at Windows

Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some helpful things about Windows. In this course, you will learn skills that are useful for beginning computer users including resizing and manipulating Windows, changing the mouse properties, using toolbars, rearranging the computer desktop and getting support online.

Registration begins on November 27, 2012. Please call 520-594-5200 to register.

Job Club

The purpose of the Job Club is to provide information, networking opportunities, and support to job seekers. We discuss career exploration, resumes, online applications, interviewing, and other issues related to the job search.

Drop-in Job Help

Our Job Help Hub Instructor is available to answer questions you might have on a wide variety of job search topics. Topics include resume writing, online job searching, e-mail accounts, completing online job applications, interviewing, and basic computer skills.

An individual can sign up for a ½-hour one-on-one session during drop-in job help; stop in or call the library at 594-5200.