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Regularly Scheduled Events

Abbett Book Choices

3rd Monday of the month, 2 pm
There will be no meeting in December.

Abbett's Expanded Book Sale

Monthly; click here for dates and times.

Art Workshops for Seniors

Thursdays, 1-2:30 pm

Babytime

Tuesdays, 2pm

Create It with Stories

2nd Tuesday of the month, 6-7 pm

Family Storytime

Saturdays, 10:30am

Homework Help

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45-7:45 pm
Help available in Spanish, subject to availability (Ayuda disponible en español, sujeto a disponibilidad).

Pima Council on Aging Ambassador

2nd Tuesday of the month, 11 am - 1 pm

Pima Council on Aging Ambassador

4th Tuesday of the month, 11 am - 1 pm

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, 10:30am

Read To a Dog!

Thursdays, 5-6 pm

Reading Partners

Thursdays, 11am-noon

Teen Gaming @ Abbett

4th Thursday of the month, 5:30-7pm
3rd Thursday in November & December

Teen Movie Night

2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30-7 pm

Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30am

Upcoming Events

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Friday, November 20th, 1pm - 4pm

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 21st, 10:30am

Computer Class-Microsoft Word I

Monday, November 23rd, 1pm - 2:30pm

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Monday, November 23rd, 4pm - 7pm

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Tuesday, November 24th, 4pm - 7pm

Homework Help

Tuesday, November 24th, 5:45pm - 7:45pm

Pima Council on Aging Ambassador

Tuesday, November 24th, 11am - 1pm

Babytime

Tuesday, November 24th, 2pm

Contact This Branch

Southeast corner of Silverbell and Cortaro Roads.
7800 N. Schisler Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743
520.594.5200
Google map
Detailed map (PDF)
Printer-friendly map (PDF)
Rural bus route map - Closest stop is at Walmart on Cortaro Rd.
Sun Shuttle Marana (#411 Cortaro/Silverbell) - stop at library

Hours:

Mon 10am-8pm
Tues 10am-8pm
Wed 10am-8pm
Thu 10am-8pm
Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 1pm-5pm

More about this branch
Meeting rooms and computers.

What's Happening at Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch?

Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving on November 26

Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving on November 26

Bibliotecas Cerrarán el 26 de noviembre para el Día de Gracia
The Pima County Public Library and Oro Valley Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving. The Oro Valley Public Library also is closed the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27. Homework Help also will not be available online, over the phone or in person.

Win Tickets to Video Games Live!™

Win Tickets to Video Games Live!™

Do you play games in our libraries?

Then start earning your chances now to hear the Tucson Symphony Orchestra perform Video Games Live!™ - an immersive, multi-media concert featuring music from the greatest video games of all time - in March of next year.

 Brain™ Times at the Library

Brain™ Times at the Library

Listen to stories and sing fun songs at the Library while learning tips about how to help your child's brain develop in healthy ways. Learn new ways to play with toys, puppets, and even everyday household objects that support healthy brain development during our Brain™ Times.

Drawing Contest for Young Artists

Drawing Contest for Young Artists

Jeremy Jackrabbit has an important story to tell... and we're looking for young artists to draw his story.

Quiet Zones in the Libraries

Quiet Zones in the Libraries

Usted a entrado a la Zona de Silencio

You can now find Quiet Zones at several of our branch libraries. These can be areas, such as meeting rooms, reserved for quiet activities, or parts of the day when library customers will be asked to use their library quietly.

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Free GED Classes - Preparation and Tutoring

Get GED help from our tutors and prepare to take the GED by attending our GED Preparation and Tutoring Sessions at Martha Cooper, Miller-Golf Links, Sam Lena-South Tucson, Valencia, Wheeler Taft Abbett, or Woods Memorial branch libraries.