Gentle Yoga Practice

Gentle Yoga Practice is a slower and gentler practice of yoga, moving at a comfortable pace to enhance feeling good in your body, mind, and spirit. Join us every week or drop in when your schedule allows-no registration required.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun whi......More

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun while reading! All of these elements work together to increase a child's motivation to read, which is an essential element in becoming a successful reader. Tickets will be handed out for Read to a Dog events at the library service desk starting at 3pm. Each ticket guarantees a 10-minute reading session with a therapy dog. Events are first come, first served. Can't come on Fridays? We also have Read to a Dog on Tuesdays, from 3:30-4:30. Come and read to Lucy our Golden Retriever. Fridays 3:30-4:30pm Read to Mali How does Read to a Dog work? Kids come to library during Read to a Dog and select a book to read to a furry friend. All of the dogs and handlers who participate have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

Meditation For Everyone

Looking for more inner peace and calm? You will learn the research on meditation, a simple meditation technique, activities/exercises that calm the nervous system and mind, and how to be more peaceful throughout the day. All are welcome!. Volunteers Pat and Joe have be......More

Looking for more inner peace and calm? You will learn the research on meditation, a simple meditation technique, activities/exercises that calm the nervous system and mind, and how to be more peaceful throughout the day. All are welcome!. Volunteers Pat and Joe have been meditating for over 45 years

Health Insurance Sign-Up Assistance / Asistencia en el Registro del Seguro de Salud

The Joyner-Green Valley Library is hosting Certified Navigators from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health to answer questions and help you enroll in health insurance.  The ACA Marketplace is Open! Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 15, 2024 The ACA Marketplace healthcare.g......More

The Joyner-Green Valley Library is hosting Certified Navigators from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health to answer questions and help you enroll in health insurance.  The ACA Marketplace is Open! Nov 1, 2023 - Jan 15, 2024 The ACA Marketplace healthcare.gov is now open for a 3-month Enrollment Period. The Arizona Center for Rural Health has Certified Navigators to help you enroll in health insurance coverage. These services are unbiased and free of charge. Assistance is available in English and Spanish! The Certified Navigator can: • Answer your questions about health insurance coverage • Help you check your eligibility for Medicaid/AHCCCS/KidsCare • Help check your eligibility for Marketplace coverage • Help you check your eligibility for financial assistance La Biblioteca de Joyner-Green Valley está recibiendo navegantes certificados del Centro de Salud Rural de la Universidad de Arizona para responder preguntas y ayudar con aplicaciones de seguro de salud. ¡ACA Mercado de Seguros esta abierto! Nov 1, 2023 a Jan 15, 2024 El ACA Mercado de Seguros cuidadodesalud.gov esta abierto por 3 meses para de inscripcion. El Centro de Salud Rural de Arizona tiene navegadores certificados para ayudarle a inscribirse para una coberatura de seguro medico. Los servicios de asistentes certificados son gratuitos. Asistencia es disponible en Ingles y Español. Los navegadores certificados pueden: • Contestar sus preguntas sobre la coberatura de seguro medico • Ayudale a revizar su eligibilidad para AHCCCS/KidsCare • Ayudale a revizar su eligibildad para coberatura medica del Mercado de Seguros • Ayudale a revizar si es elegible para ayuda financiera

Family Storytime

Join us Tuesday mornings for family storytime! All ages are welcome. Come hear stories, sing songs, and do activity centers to develop educational skills! Everyone is welcome here. We can’t wait to meet you!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun whi......More

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun while reading! All of these elements work together to increase a child's motivation to read, which is an essential element in becoming a successful reader. Tickets will be handed out for Read to a Dog events at the library service desk starting at 3pm. Each ticket guarantees a 10-minute reading session with a therapy dog. Events are first come, first served. Can't come on Tuesdays? We have Mali our Maltipoo who you can read to on Fridays from 3:30-4:30. Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm Read to Lucy How does Read to a Dog work? Kids come to library during Read to a Dog and select a book to read to a furry friend. All of the dogs and handlers who participate have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

Mindfulness Meditation and More

Learn to be present during meditation and all other aspects of your life to enhance your health and well being. Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose to the present moment. It is a learnable set of skills that can be cultivated over time. Find out how practicing......More

Learn to be present during meditation and all other aspects of your life to enhance your health and well being. Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose to the present moment. It is a learnable set of skills that can be cultivated over time. Find out how practicing mindfulness can benefit your mind, your body and your relationships. Led by community volunteers

Bilingual | Hora de Cuentos Bilingües

Presented in Spanish and English, this Bilingual Storytime is for children 3 to 5 years old. It is a learning experience for bilingual and monolingual children to listen to stories, sing songs and have fun! Presentado en español e inglés, esta Hora de Cuentos Bilingü......More

Presented in Spanish and English, this Bilingual Storytime is for children 3 to 5 years old. It is a learning experience for bilingual and monolingual children to listen to stories, sing songs and have fun! Presentado en español e inglés, esta Hora de Cuentos Bilingües es para ninos de 3 a 5 anos. ¡Es una experiencia de aprendizaje para bebés bilingües y monolingües para escuchar cuentos, cantar canciones y divertirse!

Library Resources and Technology Help

Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more.  Additional computer help is available for the computer basics (email and Internet), Microsoft Office ......More

Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more.  Additional computer help is available for the computer basics (email and Internet), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and job help (resumes, online applications, and job searching).

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun whi......More

Read to a Dog is designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as they read it. For many children, this allows them a rare chance to experience stress free reading; they're able to relax and having fun while reading! All of these elements work together to increase a child's motivation to read, which is an essential element in becoming a successful reader. Tickets will be handed out for Read to a Dog events at the library service desk starting at 3pm. Each ticket guarantees a 10-minute reading session with a therapy dog. Events are first come, first served. Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm Read to Mali How does Read to a Dog work? Kids come to library during Read to a Dog and select a book to read to a furry friend. All of the dogs and handlers who participate have been certified as therapy dogs by an accredited organization. Thinking of adopting a pet? Learn more at Pima Animal Care Center.

Arts and Crafts for Adults

Our new program will feature a different simple craft  to create. Supplies will be provided. Come and socialize with your peers while creating masterpieces. Individuals are also welcome to bring their own crafts from home to work on (i.e. needlepoint, knitting/crocheti......More

Our new program will feature a different simple craft  to create. Supplies will be provided. Come and socialize with your peers while creating masterpieces. Individuals are also welcome to bring their own crafts from home to work on (i.e. needlepoint, knitting/crocheting, etc.). May 2nd craft: Pull String Paint Art Supplies provided: paper, string, and acrylic paint May 16th craft: Mosaic Picture frame Supplies provided: cardboard frame and sticky vinyl paper

Homeless Resource Navigator

We're hosting a representative from Pima County's Community and Workforce Development office. He can help you with: acquiring a cell phone  food resources  pet supply resources  eviction prevention  utility assistance  emergency housing (completing the VI-SPDAT......More

We're hosting a representative from Pima County's Community and Workforce Development office. He can help you with: acquiring a cell phone  food resources  pet supply resources  eviction prevention  utility assistance  emergency housing (completing the VI-SPDAT)  He can also connect you to: legal services  veterans resources  employment resources  Drop in anytime during the first Friday of every month from 10:00am - 12:00pm!

Gentle Yoga Practice

Gentle Yoga Practice is a slower and gentler practice of yoga, moving at a comfortable pace to enhance feeling good in your body, mind, and spirit. Join us every week or drop in when your schedule allows-no registration required.

Music @ Your Library

DESERT CREEK will delight you with songs from the past. Sherry Walker and John Paulson have enjoyed playing music together for many years, selecting tunes from a number of genres including pop, rock, jazz, folk, show tunes, country and even cowboy music. Guitar, keyb......More

DESERT CREEK will delight you with songs from the past. Sherry Walker and John Paulson have enjoyed playing music together for many years, selecting tunes from a number of genres including pop, rock, jazz, folk, show tunes, country and even cowboy music. Guitar, keyboard, accordion and harmony vocals are part of the experience. Tap your feet, clap, dance, or sing along to the songs you remember. We love rekindling long lost musical memories!