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Library Hours

Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Teen Zone Hours

Monday	Noon – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	Noon – 8 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	Noon – 8 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

2012 Holiday Closures

Monday, January 2
(New Years Day - observed)
Monday, January 16
(Civil Rights' Day)
Monday, February 20
(Presidents' Day)
Monday, May 28
(Memorial Day)
Wednesday, July 4
(Independence Day)
Monday, September 3
(Labor Day)
Monday, November 12
(Veterans' Day - observed)
Thursday, November 22
(Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 23
(Day after Thanksgiving)
Monday, December 24
(Christmas Eve)
Tuesday, December 25
(Christmas Day)
Monday, December 31
(New Years Eve)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
(New Years Day)

Oro Valley Public Library

What's Happening @ the Library

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Discover and check out books from the new Oro Valley Heritage Collection: Prehistory, History and Culture of Southern Arizona!

Schedule of Events Library Programs and Events - February 2012 View the Library Calendar or Town Events & Meetings calendar. In addition there is the Pima County Public Library Calendar of Events. Some programs require registration. Call the library at 229-5300 for more information or to register.

AARP Tax-Aide February 2 – April 12 • Tuesdays and 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. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has helped individuals for more than 40 years in every state and the District of Columbia.

Writers' Workshop Wednesday, February 8 • 9 – 11 a.m. • Program Room • Adults Wednesday, February 22 • 9 – 11 a.m. • Meeting Room • Adults Interested in writing? Join us for an opportunity to discuss your project and discover creative writing techniques. Whether it is an essay, short story, novel, or a memoir for your grandchildren, we will discuss the joy of writing! Presented by Alexis Powers.

Meditation for Everyday Living Thursday, February 9 • 6:30 – 8 p.m. • Meeting Room • Adults William Smith, retired Lt. Army Colonel, will demonstrate how meditation can be used to create a more satisfying lifestyle, build harmonious relationships, and obtain a deep sense of peace. Short meditation session following presentation.

Odd Couple: Padre Font and Captain Anza's Trip to California Saturday, February 11 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Meeting Room • All Ages In 1775, Captain Juan Bautista de Anza and Chaplain Pedro Font were given orders to lead several hundred settlers from Sonora into California to colonize San Francisco. This presentation will focus on the fiery relationship between the military and spiritual leaders of the expedition. Presenters JoAnn Herbst and Dave Reiter, Docents at Tumacacori National Historical Park, will be dressed in period costume as they tell the story of clashing values and personalities.

Sharpen Memory and Boost Your Brain Power Saturday, February 11 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Program Room • Adults & Teens Understand the key brain structures responsible for memory and learning. Learn about our different memory systems: short and long term memory, working memory, episodic, and semantic memory. Describe the steps in forming a long term memory. Create your personal plan to stay mentally sharp...for life. Presented by Jill Jones, CCHt and Certified NLP Practitioner.

Celebrate the Centennial with Author Jan Cleere Wednesday, February 15 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Meeting Room • All Ages Jan Cleere, well known author of books about Arizona history for adults, teens and children, will virtually visit the library for an interactive discussion of her book, Outlaw Tales of Arizona: True Stories of Arizona's Most Nefarious Crooks, Culprits, and Cutthroats. Celebrate 100 years of Arizona history!

Create Your 2012 Healthy Lifestyle Plan Saturdays, February 18 – March 17 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Program Room • Adults & Teens This is a five part weekly program for adults and teens who want to get motivated and develop a personalized fitness plan. Focus is on understanding behavior patterns and creating strategies that deal with unhealthy habits. Presented by Jill Jones, CCHt and Certified NLP Practitioner.

Leading Ladies of Literature and a Few Gentlemen Friends Thursday, March 1 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Meeting Room • Adults Join us for a discussion on Leading Ladies of Literature and a Few Gentlemen Friends, presented by Marion Doane. Topic: Ladies of Myth ~ Elaine and Guinevere. Pick up handout at Library Information Desk prior to event. 2011 – 2012 schedule.

University of Arizona Museum of Art Lecture Series Wednesday, March 7 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Meeting Room • Adults & Teens Enjoy a different lecture, the first Wednesday of each month. Twisting Traditions in Sculpture: Differences between painting and sculpture and the various techniques and styles used by the sculptors in the University of Arizona Museum of Art collection. Presented by Fleurette and Marc Wallach, University of Arizona Museum of Art. University of Arizona Museum of Art Lecture Series schedule

Maya and More Wednesdays, March 14 & 21 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Adults & Teens Learn more about the Maya civilization, past and present, in this two-part DVD presentation. Part I: The Ancient Maya. Part II: The Maya and Central America Today. Presented by Gordon McCall, avid traveler.

A Viritual Visit with Author Linda Kranz Thursday, March 22 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Program Room • All Ages Arizona author Linda Kranz will visit the Oro Valley Public Library via Skype for an interactive discussion of her books. Some of her books are Only One You, You Be You, Let's Rock: Rock Painting for Kids, and Arizona Reflections: A Travel Journal.

Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library Spring Book Sale Wednesday, March 28 – Saturday, March 31 There will be many books to select from such as Art, Children, History, Humor, Literature, Mystery, Romance, Southwest, Sports, and more. In addition, there will also be CD's, DVD's, videos, records, and audio books. Come and bring a friend! All proceeds benefit the Oro Valley Public Library.

Kosher Connection Thursday, March 29 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Program Room • Adults & Teens Jewish dietary laws, known as "Kashrut" have been going mainstream. People are turning to kosher eating for both health and spiritual reasons. Learn how to identify kosher foods, as well as the history and guidelines of Jewish dietary laws. Class will include sampling of kosher foods. Presented by Lori Riegel, Department of Religious and Cultural Education, Handmaker Jewish Services.

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.