Oro Valley Branch Library
Oro Valley Branch Library is a public branch library in Oro Valley, AZ. Open 2,240 hours per year across 51 weeks. The facility is 29,828 square feet.
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Crafternoon! Koi Fish Watercolor & Salt Art
Did you know you can paint with salt? Learn this Japanese watercolor technique of salt painting to create beautiful Koi Fish themed artwork. All participants will have the opportunity to make prints that they can take home! All supplies are provided, but space is limited. Ages 6-12. Registration...
Game On! Tween Program
Children ages 8-13 are invited to play video games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. at the library! We'll also have laptops for gaming, board games and small crafts available!
Chess Club
Join others for a game of chess, drop in and play from 3:30pm-4:30pm on Fridays. All skill levels are welcome.
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 storytime is approximately 20-25 minutes; it's designed for babies up to 18 months of age..
Mahjong Club
Meet at the library for American Mahjong - a game of strategy, calculation, and a bit of luck!
Matinee Movie: Dog Man
Join us for a showing of Dog Man . When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born! Rated PG. Run time of 89 minutes. Snacks and drinks provided.
Crafternoon! Small Loom Weaving
Do you like colorful art and making things with your hands? Come and learn the basics of weaving with yarn and create your own unique bookmark, wall hanging, or bracelet! Small loom, yarn, and a yarn needle included. Straw weaving will also be available to help first time weavers. All supplies are..
Family Fun Trivia
Are you up for the challenge? Join us for a special family trivia event and test your knowledge on a variety of interesting topics. Questions, laughs and lots of exciting fun for everyone! Come as a team (4-6 people) or join one when you get here. Each team should have at least one adult. Prizes...
Bag Day! Friends of the Oro Valley Library Book Sale
Get ready for the Spring Book Sale!! Saturday - Bag day! $1 to purchase a bag, $10 to fill the bag with books. New or previously purchased Oro Valley or Pima County Friends bags required. Check out the Jewelry Sale during the Book Sale! For more information, call the Friends Book Shoppe:...
Oro Valley TAB presents Spring Celebration!
Come to the Oro Valley Library Teen Zone as our Teen Advisory Board welcomes children of all ages to our Spring Celebration! We'll have arts and crafts, games, an egg hunt, and more to inspire growing minds and sprouting imaginations. Noon to 2pm.
One-on-One Library Resource/Tech Help
Get help with a variety of the library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, movies & TV, and music. Or get additional computer help with: computer basics (Windows), email and internet basics, mouse and typing tutorials, basics of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), other...
Library Resource, Tech Help & Job Help
Individual 45-minute appointments are available to assist with using the Library's Resources, Technology Help and Job Help. Call the Oro Valley Public Library at 520.594.5580 to make an appointment! Topics include: Digital Downloads (e-Books and e-Audiobooks), Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel.
Crafternoon! Dino Origami
Join us for Crafternoon and get creative at the library! This month, we will create dinosaur origami. Go back into the Jurassic to fold a stegosaurus, a triceratops, and a pterodactyl. All supplies are provided, but space is limited. Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Presented by Nathalie Mornu
Read to a Dog
Kids are invited to practice their skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog (and their handler). Attendees may bring a book to read or choose one at the Library. This program is designed for kids (ages 6-12). Struggling and reluctant readers are encouraged to attend, as are readers who...
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