Events

Ever wondered what it would be like to work at your local library, as a librarian? 

Well, here's your chance! School-aged children ages 8 - 12 years can apply to become our Kidbrarian (Kid Librarian) for the week! Open and free for…

Curso de GED Prep en español en línea -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en…

Staff from El Rio Behavioral Health Outreach. will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these…

Monday through Friday, snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18. Individually wrapped portions are served all day while supplies last.

Weekend Meal Packs are available for families on Fridays with full-size items.

A full…

We recommend that "Mouse/keyboard Basics" and "Computer Basics" classes be taken before you sign up for this class.

If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know your way around a computer just yet, this class is…

Monday through Friday, snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18. Individually wrapped portions are served all day while supplies last. Milk will also be available. Weekend Meal Packs are available on Fridays with full-size items…

Monday through Friday, snacks are available for anyone under the age of 18. Individually wrapped portions are served all day while supplies last. Milk will also be provided. Weekend Meal Packs with full-size items are available on…

Interested in Learning English?

Register the first day of class or go to LiteracyConnects.org/english-language-acquisition-for-adults/ to register.

Eligibility

Description of Classes

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.

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 storytime is approximately 30…

Create a beautiful acrylic painting on an 8” X 10” canvas with artist Dolores Haro. You'll get the basics of using acrylic paints on a canvas. Learn color theory, basic composition, and brush techniques. This program's theme is the…

Interested in Learning English?

Register the first day of class or go to Literacy Connects to register.

Eligibility

Description of Classes

Join us for Monday Crafternoons, each month we will be learning a new craft! You are also welcome to bring a craft project you're already working on from home or school.

Join others for a friendly game of chess.

All ages welcome! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us to make beautiful jewelry using beads from Bali and other places around the world. The instructor will assist participants in designing and creating their own unique pieces in a “make and take” workshop. All materials will be…

Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. Ages 6 and up.

This class will teach entry-level computer skills. Participants will learn how to open a web browser, navigate internet searches, access and use email, basic computer safety, and more!

Register on the first day of class or go to…

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…