Chess & Lego Club

Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last. ...More

Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last.

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.  Or get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online applications, job ......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.  Or 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.

Code Club

Exercise your mind. Explore the useful skills that are used to code software and games. This is a self-taught club; our instructor will advise and help you as you progress in your understanding of computer programming concepts. Laptops are available, but feel free to b......More

Exercise your mind. Explore the useful skills that are used to code software and games. This is a self-taught club; our instructor will advise and help you as you progress in your understanding of computer programming concepts. Laptops are available, but feel free to bring your own!  Self-paced Ages 8 and up Seats are Limited. First come, first served.  Earbuds or headphones are required. Code club is every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. It runs 2:30 to 4-ish.

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Interested in Learning English?

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos......More

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos mayores de 18 años Vivir en el condado Pima Descripción de las clases Las clases se reúnen durante 1,5-2 horas Las clases se reúnen dos días por semana Los niveles disponibles del inglés incluyen principiante e intermedio Interested in Learning English? Students register for in-person classes at the location. You must go to the class on the first day. There is no registration in advance. Eligibility Adults 18+ Living in Pima County Description of Classes Classes meet for 1.5 – 2 hours Classes meet two days per week Beginning and Intermediate English levels available

Meditation Practice for Mindful Living

The objective of mindful living is to develop a non-judgmental present moment awareness. Being present in the here-and-now is a learnable skill that enhances our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each week, a talk on an aspect of mindfulness will be shared, ......More

The objective of mindful living is to develop a non-judgmental present moment awareness. Being present in the here-and-now is a learnable skill that enhances our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each week, a talk on an aspect of mindfulness will be shared, followed by a silent meditation practice, and end with questions and comments from participants. New time and format: 6-week 60-minute sessions, March 4th – April 8th 4:30-5:30 pm Structure: Each session will have three approximately 20-minute segments – a talk, meditation, and a group discussion Focus by Week: Overview of Mindfulness Mediation (3/4/24) Mindfulness of the Body (3/11/24) Mindfulness of Feelings (3/18/24) Mindfulness of Mind (3/25/24) A Wise Heart (4/1/24) Building a Regular Practice (4/8/24) * Participants are encouraged to attend all the six sessions.* Led by community volunteers

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. 

Citizenship Classes in English | Clases de ciudadanía en inglés

Learn about the process of becoming a United States (US) citizen. Study US history and government for the examination, while improving your English skills, and preparing for your citizenship interview. Classes are taught in English by volunteers from Pima Community Co......More

Learn about the process of becoming a United States (US) citizen. Study US history and government for the examination, while improving your English skills, and preparing for your citizenship interview. Classes are taught in English by volunteers from Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College and Career. You can also get prepared online using ProCitizen. ProCitizen is free! All you need is a library card. Prepare for the Civics, Reading, and Writing portions of the Naturalization Test using a series of 100 informative videos, practice exercises and other tools. Connect to ProCitizen here. Infórmese sobre el proceso para convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense. Y prepárese para el examen y la entrevista aprendiendo sobre la historia y el gobierno de los Estados Unidos mientras practica su inglés. Las clases son provistas en inglés por voluntarios de Pima Community College Adult Basic Education for College and Career. También puede prepararse en línea con ProCitizen. ProCitizen es gratis! Todo lo que necesita es una tarjeta de la biblioteca. Prepárese para las partes de Cívica, Lectura y Escritura del Examen de Naturalización usando una seria de 100 videos informativos, ejercicios de práctica y otras herramientas. Conéctese a ProCitizen aquí.

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

The Sahuarita Library is hosting Certified Navigators from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health to answer questions and help you enroll in health insurance. If you’ve experienced a qualifying life event, Special Enrollment Period Assistance is FREE of char......More

The Sahuarita Library is hosting Certified Navigators from the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health to answer questions and help you enroll in health insurance. If you’ve experienced a qualifying life event, Special Enrollment Period Assistance is FREE of charge and available in English or 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 Sahuarita 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. Si ha experimentado un evento de vida calificado, ¡la asistencia del período de incscripción especial es GRATIS y está disponible en Inglés o Español! El Navegador Certificado puede: • Responda a sus preguntas sobre la cobertura del seguro de salud • Ayudarlo a verificar su elegibilidad para Medicaid/AHCCCS/KidsCare • Ayudar a verificar su elegibilidad para la cobertura del Mercado • Ayudarlo a verificar su elegibilidad para recibir asistencia financiera

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Interested in Learning English?

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos......More

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos mayores de 18 años Vivir en el condado Pima Descripción de las clases Las clases se reúnen durante 1,5-2 horas Las clases se reúnen dos días por semana Los niveles disponibles del inglés incluyen principiante e intermedio Interested in Learning English? Students register for in-person classes at the location. You must go to the class on the first day. There is no registration in advance. Eligibility Adults 18+ Living in Pima County Description of Classes Classes meet for 1.5 – 2 hours Classes meet two days per week Beginning and Intermediate English levels available

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.  Or get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online applications, job ......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.  Or 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.

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 Molly a Chihuahua Mix and graduate of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs program.  Molly is are 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.

Help with Benefits and Financial Assistance

Valley Assistance Services will be here at the Sahuarita Library to help with: · Rental, mortgage and utilities assistance. · Benefits such as AHCCCS and SNAP. · Workforce, local resources and senior programs, ......More

Valley Assistance Services will be here at the Sahuarita Library 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. Drop-in help in Study Room C: Thursdays: 4/11 & 4/18 (10 am - 1 pm) Thursdays: 4/25 & 5/2 (3:30 to 6 pm) Valley Assistance Services provides support to individuals in the region with social services and community health.   www.valleyassistanceservices.org

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. Read to Rex, a six-year-old German Shepherd Dog and graduate of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona Pet VIP program.  Rex is eagerly waiting to meet you and see the world through the books you choose. He is 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.

Crafting, Coloring, Cookies, and Conversation

We are providing time and space to craft and socialize!  Bring your projects,  Knit, crochet, collage, draw, do origami,  Coloring sheets and pencils/pens will be provided,  Have a cookie (on us!),  Meet other crafty folks,  Have a chat! We look forward to see......More

We are providing time and space to craft and socialize!  Bring your projects,  Knit, crochet, collage, draw, do origami,  Coloring sheets and pencils/pens will be provided,  Have a cookie (on us!),  Meet other crafty folks,  Have a chat! We look forward to seeing you! 

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.  Or get help with: Job seeking (resumes, online applications, job ......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.  Or 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.

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Interested in Learning English?

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos......More

¿Le interesa aprender inglés? Los estudiantes interesados deben de inscribirse para las clases en el local. Las instrucciones son en persona y deben asistir las clases desde el primer día. No se podrá inscribir con adelanto para estas clases. Elegibilidad Adultos mayores de 18 años Vivir en el condado Pima Descripción de las clases Las clases se reúnen durante 1,5-2 horas Las clases se reúnen dos días por semana Los niveles disponibles del inglés incluyen principiante e intermedio Interested in Learning English? Students register for in-person classes at the location. You must go to the class on the first day. There is no registration in advance. Eligibility Adults 18+ Living in Pima County Description of Classes Classes meet for 1.5 – 2 hours Classes meet two days per week Beginning and Intermediate English levels available

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.