South side libraries offer much more than the latest novels, movies and music. From Skype classes to homework help to help finding a job, your local library has so much to offer. Here is a look at ongoing and upcoming events.
Tutors are available at libraries in south side Tucson to offer help to students of all ages with homework. Homework Help is available online but users must have a library card.
Tutoring is also available over the phone at 791-4010, Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. (in Spanish on Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.) Hours vary so visit www.library.pima.gov/services/homework for tutoring times.
English language classes are offered at all the listed libraries except Sam Lena-South Tucson. The Literacy Volunteers of Tucson offers this free program to adults who want to learn to read, write and speak English. These popular classes may have waiting lists. Visit www.library.pima.gov to register for a course.
Quincie Douglas Branch Library and Mission Library offers a chance for parents to get involved in their preschooler, toddler or baby storytelling time. These story times are offered to children of certain ages but bilingual story time is offered to all ages.
Mission Library and Sam Lena-South Tucson Library offer free citizenship classes. Offered by Pima Community College Adult Education, this class teaches adults about the U.S. government and U.S. history.
The class helps prepare students for the Citizenship Exam. Students may register and begin classes anytime during the session. Visit www.library.pima.gov to register and for class dates and times.
Quincie Douglas Branch Library
1585 E. 36th St.
594-5335
(Corner of Kino Parkway and 36th Street),
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Quincie Douglas Branch Library will offer classes on different types of computer programs as part of their OASIS Connection series. Mouse and keyboard skills or completion of the “Get Started with the Computer” class, which is offered on October 18, is required.
What: Skype
Where: Computer Lab
When: Sept. 25.
9 to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Microsoft Word Classes
Where: Computer Lab
When: Oct. 2, 9 and 16.
9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Publisher
Where: Computer Lab
When: Sept. 27.
9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Facebook
Where: Computer Lab
When: Oct. 11.
9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Tucson Association of Realtors
When: Sept. 30.
6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free.
This is a community event and not sponsored by the library.
What: Beading Circle
When: Oct. 9 (Monthly)
1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free.
What: A Magic Moment
Russian and English Poetry Reading Club. Enjoy poetry by Vladimir Nabokov in its original and translated form.
Where: Large Meeting Room
When: Oct. 16
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Moon Mission
A family program presented by the Pima County Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreations that teaches families about the moon.
Cost: Free. For ages 7 and up. Call 594-5335 to sign up; limited registration.
When: Oct. 21.
6:30 to 8 p.m.
What: Safety First Internet Safety and Etiquette
Learn about how to stay safe on the Internet.
Where: Computer Lab
When: Oct. 23
9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
What: Kino Teen Advisory Board
Join south side highschoolers to plan community events and services.
When: Every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. Call Jennifer at 594-5335 for more information.
Mission Branch Library
3770 S. Mission Rd.
594-5325
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
What: Drop In Job Help
Get help from their computer instructor to answer any questions regarding a variety of computer topics.
When: Sept. 23, 24 and 30. 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free. Sign up is not required.
What: Basics to Email Series
Learn computer basics from manipulating the mouse to creating an E-mail account. The last class of 4.
When: Sept. 24. 9 to 10 a.m.
Cost: Free. Call 594-5325 for more information.
What: Stay and Play
Presented by the Parent Connection, parents can learn how to play with their child to develop learning and emotional skills. Children ages 8 months to 4 years and their parents or caretakers are invited.
When: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19. 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
What: Bats of the World
Learn about bats from all over the world. Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park. All-ages are invited.
Cost: Free.
What: Mystery Book Club
Explore new authors with friends. Call 594-5325 for more information.
When: Oct. 4. 12 to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library
1607 S. Sixth Ave.
594-5265
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
What: Jammin’ With Nature
Using multimedia and real instruments; learn how animals and humans communicate through calls and songs. Presented by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreations.
When: Sept. 22. 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Santa Rosa Library
1075 S. 10th Ave.
594-5260
Monday closed. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday closed.
What: Literacy Briefings and Volunteer Orientations
Join the Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and learn about the importance of literacy and how it impacts the Tucson community. This is an information-only presentation. Each briefing is followed by an hour long Volunteer Orientation. For more information, visit
www.lovetoread.org.
When: Sept. 23. 10 to 11 a.m.
Cost: Free. Call 882-8006 to sign up.
What: Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn to create a presentation. Students must have knowledge of how to use a mouse and keyboard or have completed “Get Started with the Computer” class. This is the first class of 2.
When: Sept. 25. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class will continue on Oct. 2. Computer Lab.
Cost: Free. Registration only needed for Sept. 25 class.
What: Let’s Make a Deal
A lecture presented by Michelle Graye that teaches everything you need to know about buying and selling on Ebay and tips on how to make the most of your sales.
When: Oct. 16. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
