Loteria Painting!

Come join us as we color our world by creating colorful images from the traditional Mexican Lotería Card game. We will have various images to choose from. In the workshop led by local artist Dolores Haro you will follow a step-by-step process and end up with your own......More

Come join us as we color our world by creating colorful images from the traditional Mexican Lotería Card game. We will have various images to choose from. In the workshop led by local artist Dolores Haro you will follow a step-by-step process and end up with your own 8" x 10" acrylic painting on canvas to take home with you. We hope to see you at the library for this wonderful workshop. Space is limited, so sign up now!

Have Fun Creating Lotería Paintings

Come and join us as we create beautiful colorful images from the traditional Mexican Lotería Card game. There will be various images to choose from! Dolores will guide the class with step-by-step instructions. The painting you create will make a beautiful keepsake ......More

Come and join us as we create beautiful colorful images from the traditional Mexican Lotería Card game. There will be various images to choose from! Dolores will guide the class with step-by-step instructions. The painting you create will make a beautiful keepsake or a gift for someone else. Presented by Dolores Haro This event requires registration, please register online or call the branch to register.

COPE Community Services

COPE Community Services will be at the Sahuarita Library on the 2nd and 4th Friday (1-4:30 pm) to share information about the services they provide, including: Youth and Family Services - therapy, skills building, parenting classes, LGBTQ support, substance abuse cou......More

COPE Community Services will be at the Sahuarita Library on the 2nd and 4th Friday (1-4:30 pm) to share information about the services they provide, including: Youth and Family Services - therapy, skills building, parenting classes, LGBTQ support, substance abuse counseling, case management, and medication assisted treatment. Behavioral Health - acupuncture, case management, court-ordered treatment, health education, housing, counseling, medication services, opioid treatment, recovery support, and residential services. Medical Services - chronic condition management, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses, vaccinations, preventive services, adult wellness screenings, and health education. Youth-focused programs in the Youth and Family Center - play and art therapy, anger management, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse treatment, social skills, parenting skills, LGBTQ support, dropout retention, and relationship building. Stop by their table in the lobby to learn more. Villa Verde Integrated Care Clinic

Face Painting with Vanya

Learn the magic and creativity of face painting; superheroes, zombies, butterfly and princess faces and much more! This event requires registration, please register online or call the branch to register.

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!

Community Meeting: Kids Pokemon Trading Club

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

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.

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. 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.

Summer 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 take-home activity!  Everyone is welcome here, so please join us! We can't wait ......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 take-home activity!  Everyone is welcome here, so please join us! We can't wait to meet you. Our summer story time will be a scaled back version of our typical story time. Crafts will be take-home or grab and go. No registration! 

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!

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.

Comic Camp! Create Cartoon Characters & Comic Strips

In this interactive camp, we will all draw together with an added emphasis on writing jokes and using sequential art to create funny comic strips with our silly characters. Presented by Frank KaPowers!

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 and Grace. 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.

Chess Club

Join us for Chess Club on Wednesday afternoons! Drop in anytime to play a match or learn new skills.  Please register here or at the front desk at the library.

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, ......More

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

Summer Reading Club

This summer, come to the library and meet with others to discuss what you are reading, share what your favorite books are, and discuss what you love about reading! While this is not a traditional book club where all participants will have read the same book, this is i......More

This summer, come to the library and meet with others to discuss what you are reading, share what your favorite books are, and discuss what you love about reading! While this is not a traditional book club where all participants will have read the same book, this is instead an opportunity to discuss something you have read with others and learn something new from others in the group.  We will meet twice over the summer (June 19 & July 17) to share and learn with others in the community.  Ages 12-19 are welcome to participate. Bring your physical and/or digital media to share with others! We hope to see you there! Snacks will be provided! 

Make a Cactus Pin Cushion!

Come and create a hand sewn cactus pin cushion!  We will use felt and embroidery floss to hand sew a cactus that can be used as a pin cushion, needle holder, or a decoration.  Felt, embroidery floss, tapestry needle, and mini plant holder included. Registration req......More

Come and create a hand sewn cactus pin cushion!  We will use felt and embroidery floss to hand sew a cactus that can be used as a pin cushion, needle holder, or a decoration.  Felt, embroidery floss, tapestry needle, and mini plant holder included. Registration required!  Register on this page, at the Sahuarita Library front desk, or call 520-594-5490. Program presented by Jessica Redhouse.

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.