Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog is designed to allow young learners the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as it's read. For many children this allows them a rare chance to experience stress-free reading: they are able to relax and have fu......More

Read to a Dog is designed to allow young learners the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as it's read. For many children this allows them a rare chance to experience stress-free reading: they are able to relax and have fun while sharing a book. Come read to Danny, a two-year-old, 160-pound, smooth-coated Saint Bernard. Danny is a fan of people of all ages and sizes. And he is a good listener.

One-on-One Tech/Computer Help

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Computer basics (Windows),  Email......More

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Computer basics (Windows),  Email and internet basics,  Mouse and keyboard tutorials,  Microsoft Office Basics (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),  Other library digital resources.  These 1-on-1 sessions are 30 minutes long and are available by appointment; call the Sahuarita branch to reserve a time. (If no sessions are reserved, you may drop in for help.) Bring your own laptop, tablet, or smart phone, or, if unavailable, you can use a library laptop.

Family Storytime

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their caregivers, including a hands-on activity and free play. Everyone is welcome here, so please join us! We......More

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their caregivers, including a hands-on activity and free play. Everyone is welcome here, so please join us! We can't wait to meet you. Please register for the number of children you will be bringing.

It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies

Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime is approximately 30 minutes or less; it's designed for babi......More

Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime is approximately 30 minutes or less; it's designed for babies up to 18 months of age.

A Place to Write

Do you want to write, but have difficulty setting aside time or finding a calm, quiet space, away from distractions? We have the time and space set aside for you! Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for an hour of silent writing with other writers. Whatever your projec......More

Do you want to write, but have difficulty setting aside time or finding a calm, quiet space, away from distractions? We have the time and space set aside for you! Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for an hour of silent writing with other writers. Whatever your project—journaling, fiction, memoir, short story, poetry, non-fiction—you are welcome! Bring your writing tools and let's get into the writing flow!

Job Help

Looking for a job? We can help with: Writing a resume or cover letter,  Creating an email account,  Searching online for jobs,  Completing online job applications,  Preparing for an interview. Half-hour or one-hour appointments available.

What's Up Wednesday!

Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays?  Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog gives 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. Being able to relax and have fun reading increases mot......More

Read to a Dog gives 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. Being able to relax and have fun reading increases motivation to read, which is an essential element in becoming a successful reader. Come to Sahuarita Library and read to Grace. Grace is eagerly waiting to meet you and see the world through the books you choose. She is a very good listener. 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.

Chess Club

Held every Wednesday, the Sahuarita Library's Chess Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match. All skill levels are welcome. 

Valley Assistance Services

Financial Assistance & Help with Benefits Valley Assistance Services will be at the Sahuarita Library on Thursdays (9 am - 12 pm) to help with: Rental, mortgage and utilities assistance. Benefits such as AHCCCS and SNAP. Workforce, local res......More

Financial Assistance & Help with Benefits Valley Assistance Services will be at the Sahuarita Library on Thursdays (9 am - 12 pm) to help with: Rental, mortgage and utilities assistance. Benefits such as AHCCCS and SNAP. Workforce, local resources and senior programs, such as SHIM, transportation and support groups. Valley Assistance Services provides support to individuals in the region with social services and community health.   www.valleyassistanceservices.org

La Mesa Española

Come practice your Spanish speaking skills with other conversation group members! You will expand your knowledge of the language and culture, while making new amigos and having fun! All levels welcome!

One-on-One Computer & Job Help

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online appli......More

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online applications, job searching),  Computer basics (Windows),  Email and internet basics,  Mouse and keyboard tutorials,  Microsoft Office Basics (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),  Unemployment and food assistance applications,  Other library digital resources.  These 1-on-1 sessions are 30 minutes long and are available by appointment; call the Sahuarita branch to reserve a time. (If no sessions are reserved, you may drop in for help.) Bring your own laptop, tablet, or smart phone, or, if unavailable, you can use a library laptop.

Job Help

Looking for a job? We can help with: Writing a resume or cover letter,  Creating an email account,  Searching online for jobs,  Completing online job applications,  Preparing for an interview. Half-hour or one-hour appointments available.

Let's Laugh!

Why should kids have all the fun? Adults need to play too! Learn how laughter provides many health benefits because it increases our levels of serotonin and oxytocin (happy hormones) and reduces cortisol and adrenaline (stress hormones). Laughter can: improve respir......More

Why should kids have all the fun? Adults need to play too! Learn how laughter provides many health benefits because it increases our levels of serotonin and oxytocin (happy hormones) and reduces cortisol and adrenaline (stress hormones). Laughter can: improve respiratory and cardiovascular health, enhance relaxation, relieve stress, boost the immune system, and relieve pain.  As a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Viv will show you how simply laughing can change your emotional outlook. (And don’t worry, you don’t need to do any yoga moves!) Come prepared to laugh! Presenter: Vivian Cullen is a life and wellness coach and retreat leader, and has been a VA health coach.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog is designed to allow young learners the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as it's read. For many children this allows them a rare chance to experience stress-free reading: they are able to relax and have fu......More

Read to a Dog is designed to allow young learners the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the story exactly as it's read. For many children this allows them a rare chance to experience stress-free reading: they are able to relax and have fun while sharing a book. Come read to Danny, a two-year-old, 160-pound, smooth-coated Saint Bernard. Danny is a fan of people of all ages and sizes. And he is a good listener.

One-on-One Tech/Computer Help

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Computer basics (Windows),  Email......More

Get help with the library’s digital offerings, including: eBooks – Libby (Overdrive), Hoopla, Romance Book Cloud  Audiobooks – Libby, Hoopla  Movies & TV – Kanopy, Hoopla, and  Music – Freegal, Desert Streams.  Get help with: Computer basics (Windows),  Email and internet basics,  Mouse and keyboard tutorials,  Microsoft Office Basics (Word, PowerPoint, Excel),  Other library digital resources.  These 1-on-1 sessions are 30 minutes long and are available by appointment; call the Sahuarita branch to reserve a time. (If no sessions are reserved, you may drop in for help.) Bring your own laptop, tablet, or smart phone, or, if unavailable, you can use a library laptop.

Homeless Resource Navigator

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 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 hous......More

On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 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 2-4pm!

Sahuarita Book Club

Welcome to the Sahuarita Book Club! This is a monthly book club, with a lively discussion, for adults!  We meet in person on the second Tuesday (usually) of the month, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. (For December, we will meet on the third Tuesday.) ......More

Welcome to the Sahuarita Book Club! This is a monthly book club, with a lively discussion, for adults!  We meet in person on the second Tuesday (usually) of the month, from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. (For December, we will meet on the third Tuesday.) Here is the list of titles we will read in 2025 (selection and sequencing subject to availability and the whims of the club leader).   There is a monthly email newsletter with reminders and updates; if you would like to get signed up, and for any other questions, please call the Sahuarita Library at 520-594-5490.  The book for our December meeting is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb. The library has very few copies, although there are a number of audiobook CDs available. So people attending this meeting might need to obtain their own copy of the book (in whatever format you choose).

It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies

Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime is approximately 30 minutes or less; it's designed for babi......More

Babies love stories and songs! The stories we read at Babytime are short and engaging, and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Share time with your baby in a fun, confidence-building environment. Babytime is approximately 30 minutes or less; it's designed for babies up to 18 months of age.

A Place to Write

Do you want to write, but have difficulty setting aside time or finding a calm, quiet space, away from distractions? We have the time and space set aside for you! Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for an hour of silent writing with other writers. Whatever your projec......More

Do you want to write, but have difficulty setting aside time or finding a calm, quiet space, away from distractions? We have the time and space set aside for you! Join us Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for an hour of silent writing with other writers. Whatever your project—journaling, fiction, memoir, short story, poetry, non-fiction—you are welcome! Bring your writing tools and let's get into the writing flow!