El Rio Branch Library
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Monday July 7 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
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
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Tuesday July 8 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Visit the Bookbike at the Tucson House
The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Tucson House,1501 N. Oracle Road on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Tuesday July 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Crafternoon
Come enjoy some relaxing and fun crafting time with us at El Rio Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
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Thursday July 10 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
El Rio Book Club
Come talk books with us and meet new friends! No need to read "on theme" each month- just bring a smile and a love of reading. All levels of literacy and English proficiency are welcome.
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Friday July 11 3:00pm - 3:45pm MDT
Zoo to You: Habitats
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival! Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. Presented......More
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Monday July 14 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
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
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Thursday July 17 11:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Family Storytime
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Family Storytime at El Rio Library! This Storytime event is geared towards preschoolers and Kindergarteners, but older and younger siblings are always welcome. Come hear some stories and sing some songs with us! ...More
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Thursday July 17 5:00pm - 6:30pm MDT
Visit the Bookbike at Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market
The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market the 1st Thursday of the month, 3-5ish.
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Thursday July 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm MDT
Tween Time: Open STEAM Hours
Once a month we will offer open hours for tweens to experiment with different self-directed STEAM kits, such as bracelet-making, paper airplanes, clay modeling, paper crafts, building wooden models, and more! Gather with friends and try something new! ...More
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Visit the Bookbike at Caridad Kitchen
The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Caridad Kitchen, 845 N. Main Ave, the 3rd Friday of the month from May-Septem......More
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Visit the Bookmobile at Ghost Ranch Lodge
Our Bookmobile goes out on monthly visits to the outlying areas of Pima County, and has since the 1960s. The bookmobile carries over 2,500 items, and people borrow around 17,000 items each year from the Bookmobile.......More
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Saturday July 19 12:30pm - 5:00pm MDT
DND 5E for Beginners: Ages 14 - YA
Join us for a DND One Shot Designed for new to intermediate players ages 13 and up! In this adventure, you will play as a coven of spell-casting cats, you will pick from one of six pre-generated characters With the whip of a tail and the slash of a claw, we honour the......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Photos with Local Cosplay Groups!
Meet pirates, princesses, superheroes and more for photos and fun! MegaMania!! is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and Pima Community College. (It's all part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer fest......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Improv Comedy!
TWO SEPARATE IMPROV TROUPES — TWO ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOWS! IRPG: The Improvised Choose Your Own Adventure Role-Playing Game — 12:15-12:55 p.m. In this unscripted comedy show, you’re the hero of a live, dice-rolling adventure inspired by games like Mass Effect and Baldur’......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Gaming: Video, Tabletop and Roleplay!
Video Gaming: Do you have the skills? Join us for Smash Brothers or Mario Kart throughout the day and prove yourself in mini-tournament style play. Or, if you prefer, play one of our non-tournament games just for fun! Tabletop Gaming: We’ve got throwbacks and current......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Can You Escape?
THREE DIFFERENT ESCAPE ROOMS! (Anyone wanting to attend the Escape Rooms should go immediately to that station at NOON. Free tickets for this program will go fast.) Limited Tickets! REGISTRATION is 12:00-12:15 p.m. Registration is required. Six people per team. 20-mi......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Be Creative!
Cosplay Creation — Make your own lightsaber and be a Jedi or a Sith! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Kids’ Craft — Create your own pet dragon! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Pa......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Represent Your Fandom!
MegaMania!! — the annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — returns to the Pima Community College Downtown Campus. Break out of an escape room, assemble a kids craft, create your own cosplay c......More
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Saturday July 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
MegaMania!! | Transform Yourself!
TWO SEPARATE ACTIVITIES! Classic and Theatrical Face Painting by Vanya Marinkovic — Room Capacity, all ages, 12:00-2:00 p.m. — Amethyst Room, Central Building. DIY Power Shields for Superheroes PCPL's Welcome to America Team — Make a cardstock shield, decorated with......More
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Thursday July 24 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Visit the Bookbike at Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, 325 E. 25th St on the 4th Thursday of every month.
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Friday July 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Heavenly Hedgehogs with Live Hedgehogs!
Learn all about hedgehogs and hedgehog care in this interactive program! Participants will get the opportunity to feed and hold two live hedgehogs, and participate in fun hedgehog-themed crafts. This program is recommended for ages 6 and up. Presented by Emy Kleink......More