Books on Wheels volunteers select books for folks who are homebound. You can participate in this monthly volunteer opportunity from the comfort of your own home using your own computer. Please fill out a volunteer application and bring it with you to the orientation.
Teens & Tweens: Explore thet 101 Teen Makerspace, grab a snack, and have fun with friends. Get crafty & creative, make something amazing, or just hang out and relax! Board games, art supplies, paper crafts, and jewelry making goodies galore will be available for your use. The Teen Makerspace is open on a drop-in basis […]
Kids will create one huge piece of art together, followed by a workshop designed by children's book author and illustrator Herve Tullet (Mix It Up!, Press Here). Tullet's workshops focus on painting as a means and not an end, enjoying the process more than the product. The final product will resemble a field of flowers […]
Learn what soundwaves are and the varying frequencies at which they travel by creating your own musical instrument.
Youth ages 12-17: Learn how to make stickers in the library’s makerspace and create some of your own to take home! Participants will design and print their own stickers or vinyl decals, while also getting technological experience using a Cricut machine.
Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Monday from 1 to 3 pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care Blood pressure check Screening labs/STD check Medication prescription Acute and chronic […]
Teens and tweens: Make your own colorful washi tape jewelry! A variety of colors and patterns of tape will be available. Choose from earrings, bracelet, or pendant. Or, all three!
Let's get the wheels turning! Bring your bike for a tune up and learn some basic skills to keep it in good shape. Presented by Safe Routes to School.
Teens and tweens: Join Main Library this summer for a three-day Make Your Own craft camp. Learn the science behind candles, soap, and paper. Make your own container candles, melt-and-pour soap, and handmade paper. These easy projects don't require any prior knowledge and they're a great intro for what can turn into a lifelong hobby. […]
Come learn about science in this special presentation by the Children's Museum of Tucson! Students will review the water cycle and its functions, and have the opportunity to create their […]
The Blue Frog & the Barking Mouse is a bilingual puppet show in English and Spanish.The Barking Mouse wittily champions the value of learning a second language. The Blue Frog is the Mayan version of the legend of chocolate with original music by Las Azaleas.
Join Reid Park Zoo to explore how animals find food and water, and survive in their natural habitats. Close encounters with live animal ambassadors will teach you about special features […]
You don't need a PhD to come have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at the library! Come do hands-on projects that support STEM concepts for kids ages […]
This one-hour workshop gives aspiring food truck owners a detailed picture - the joys and headaches - so you can make an informed decision about whether the food truck business is really for you. The discussion will focus on the initial steps to prepare for food truck ownership; what it takes to successfully operate a […]
In this session, learn tips and skills to write better grants, faster! 501 Navigation partner Carolyn Owens has 25 years of grant writing experience. She will share her expertise and lessons learned with hands-on skill building during this workshop to help you improve your grant writing success.
We all have someone in our lives we've been meaning to thank. Now is the time to put your thoughts into writing and share them. It might be a family […]