Volunteer Orientation

If you're wondering how you can help, here's an opportunity to find out about a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Please fill out an this application and bring it with you to the orientation.
Please RSVP to Karen at 791-4010 or Karen.Greene@pima.gov for further information needed for this orientation.

eBook and Audiobook Drop-in Help

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.

Food Stamp Application Assistance

Let an employee from the Community Food Bank help you apply for SNAP (“food stamps” or the government nutrition assistance program), AHCCCS (health care) and TANF (cash assistance). To find out what documents that you will need, please call the Community Food Bank at 520-622-0525 extension 275.

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.

SCORE Business Counseling

Free one-on-one counseling to small business owners or to anyone contemplating starting a new business, provided by SCORE counselors to America's small business executives. Get information about opening a small business, developing your business plan, financing alternatives, and much more.
Make a one-hour appointment by calling 520-505-3636. Other appointment alternatives are available based on need.

Computer Tutoring

Get the answers to your computer questions! Each half hour session is one-on-one with the instructor.

Registration is required. Call 594-5580 to register.

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.

Meet the Computer

Learn all the parts of the computer and its different features. Receive practice typing, clicking the mouse and how to find the many different programs found on a computer, including the most frequently used.

Movies With Alma

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Sit & Knit

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event and is subject to change without notice.

Reducing Stress Through Meditation

The scientific community has been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. William Smith, a retired Lieutenant Army Colonel who has meditated more than 30 years, will discuss the extraordinary effect of meditation in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration, and enhancing clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple and powerful meditaion technique that can enrich your life personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library Book Club

This book discussion group is for men and women to share insights into a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction. Contact 594-5420 for more information.

This month's selection is The Submission, a novel by Amy Waldman.

Blogs and Social Media for Writers

Learn the basics of starting a blog and getting involved in social media to build a platform and find an audience for your book. Presenter: Vera Marie Badertscher, freelance author and writer.

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).

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.

Registration for this event is required. Register for this event online or call 594-5335