Library Hours

Teen Zone Hours

Library Closures

The library will be closed:

Friday, January 1, 2010
(New Year's Day)
Monday, January 18, 2010
(Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
(Civil Rights' Day)
Monday, February 15, 2010
(Presidents' Day)
Monday, May 31, 2010
(Memorial Day)
Monday, July 5, 2010
(Independence Day)
Monday, September 6, 2010
(Labor Day)
Thursday, November 11, 2010
(Veterans' Day)
Thursday, November 25, 2010
(Thanksgiving Day)
Friday, November 26, 2010
(Day after Thanksgiving)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
(Christmas Day)

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Schedule of Events View and print Library Calendar or Town Events & Meetings calendar. In addition there is the customizable Print-on-Demand Calendar from the Pima County Public Library system. Some of the programs require registration. Call the library at 229-5300 for more information or to register.

Winter Reading Program January 11 – March 31 Join in on the fun and ask for a Book Bingo game card. Everyone can participate ~ Adults, Teens, & Children! Read books in different genres and use various library services. Complete a bingo line in any direction and hand in your card. Receive a small prize and an entry into the Grand Prize drawing! Cards must be turned in by March 31st.

So Many Children's Books, How Do I Choose? Tuesday, February 2 • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Program Room • Adults Designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers. Youth Services Librarian will discuss some of the "best" books for children. Registration required.

AARP Tax-Aide February 2 – April 15 • Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – Noon • Thursdays, 1 – 4 p.m. Free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance serving low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those ages 60 and older. According to the AARP website, the tax help sessions "are the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service."

4th Annual Oro Valley Book Festival Saturday, February 13 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will feature over 30 local and regional authors offering book signings for readers of all ages. Author presentations by Scott Calhoun, Marilyn Heins, M.D., Linda Kranz and Chris O'Dell will be given throughout the day. The exhibitors include Oro Valley Historical Society with Barbara Marriott, Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, "Not Just for English Majors", book binder/conservator Mark Andersson and Sun Sounds of Arizona. Other activities include T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) bake sale, to support the TeenZone, Digital Child Id, and a children's craft table sponsored by F.A.B. (Family Advisory Board).

Inca Empire Tuesday, February 16 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Program Room • Adults & Teens The Inca people developed a society larger than the Romans without the benefit of written language, metal tools, or the wheel. This DVD presentation will explore how this empire was established in the inhospitable Andes Mountains. Modern Peruvian society will also be explored. Tuesday, February 23 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Program Room • Adults & Teens Machu Picchu - the beautiful and mysterious citadel of the Inca Empire. Discover the history, geography, archaeology and social, policital, economic components of this spectacular Inca treasure.

Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library - Spring Book Sale March 24 – 27 • Meeting Room There will be more than 20,000 books! Categories include: Art, Children, History, Humor, Literature, Mystery, Romance, Southwest, Sports and more. CDs, DVDs, Videos, Records, and Audio books too. Come and bring a friend! All proceeds benefit the Oro Valley Public Library.

Computer Classes Learn the basics of computers and software with our free hands on classes and one-on-one with open tutoring. Classes are limited to 10 participants. Registration is required. Check the Computer Classes at the Library page for more info.

Ask a Librarian Have a question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Ask a question by phone, submit a question by email, or get help finding the answer on your own. Our librarians can provide you with an answer to a brief, factual question when you use our Ask a Librarian service.

Pima County Public Library As an affiliate of the Pima County Public Library System our library customers have access to all the great services they offer. Be sure to visit the Pima County Public Library website and see what's happening system-wide! In some cases, you will be directed to these webpages.