Fantastic in Word and Image: Author and Artist Workshops and Contests

Learn the craft of writing and illustrating science fiction and fantasy from authors like Walter Jon Williams, author of City on Fire, and comic book author Adam Beechen, known for his work on Justice League and Robin, during three, half-day Saturday workshops at branch libraries beginning September 20.

Once you've written that stunning science fiction, fantasy, horror or magical realism short story, enter it in the TusCon 35 short story contest. And, teens, you can participate in the Fantastic Art Contest.

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Become a Reading Coach

The 2008 school year is Reading Seed's 14th year making a difference in the lives of our community's children by helping them learn to read. To further this goal, they need more Reading Coaches to fill the needs of the many schools requesting volunteers.

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Kids & Teens - Your Vote Does Count!

Kids & Teens, your vote does count! Come cast your ballot for a presidential candidate at your local library as part of Kids Voting USA/Arizona.

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Celebrate Mission Library's 30th Anniversary

The Mission Branch Library will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the unveiling of a mural designed by internationally known artist, Hirotsune Tashima, and four teens from the Youth In Arts Careers project.

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Learn English for Free at the Library - Aprenda Inglés Gratis

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and the library are offering a free program to adults over the age of 18 who want to learn how to speak, read, and write English.

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (Los Voluntarios de Alfabetización de Tucson) y la biblioteca están ofreciendo un programa gratis para adultos más de 18 años quiénes desean aprender cómo hablar, leer y escribir ingles.

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Learn the Voting Process at Five Branch Libraries

Never voted before, and want to get comfortable with Pima County's voting procedures before casting your ballot for the next President?

Come to one of five local libraries and get familiar with Pima County's voting process.

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Get Homework Help at Your Local Library

August is back-to-school for most students, and we'd like to remind you to come to your local library for Homework Help!

Homework Help in the library branches, our free tutoring program for students in 4th through 12 grades, starts Monday, August 25. Fall tutoring sessions will continue through May 14, 2009.

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Make it your library. Tell us how!

You can help determine what events and services you'll see at your branch library over the next 3 years.

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