All events are free unless otherwise noted.
MONDAY
Read to a Dog — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road. Kids practice reading to service dogs. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8. 594-5275. library.pima.gov.
TUESDAY
Toddler Storytime — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Listen, learn, sing, move and play together. 9:30-10 and 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 9. 594-5420.
Baby Sign and Storytime — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Babies up to 18 months. 11 a.m.-noon. Oct. 9. 594-5200.
Babytime Storytime — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Storytime is approximately 20 minutes long, then stay after for a playgroup where babies can play with toys and you can meet other parents/caregivers. Designed for babies up to 18 months. 2-3 p.m. Oct. 9. 594-5285.
WEDNESDAY
Storytime for Babies — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library. Short stories with music and songs. Babies up to 18 months with caregiver. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 10. 594-5420.
Toddler Storytime and Playgroup — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, dancing and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit toddlers’ attention span. Children 18-36 months. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10. 594-5285.
Babytime — Kirk-Bear Canyon Public Library. The stories are short and the babies enjoy moving with the music. Babies up to 18 months. 3-3:30 p.m. Oct. 10. 594-5275.
Read to A Dog — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library. Children read to therapy dogs to improve their reading skills. Ages 4 and up. 3 p.m. Oct. 10. 594-5420.
THURSDAY
Bilingual Family Storytime — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library. In Spanish and English. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 11. 594-5420.
Preschool Storytime — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library. Read stories, sing songs and do a fun craft activity. Ages 3-5 with an accompanying adult. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 11. 594-5285.
Read to a Dog — Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Public Library. Children read to therapy dogs in a low-stress environment. 5-6 p.m. Oct. 11. 594-5200.
FRIDAY
Preschool Storytime — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library. Read stories, activities and sing songs. Ages 3-5 with an adult. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 12. 594-5420.
Used Book Sale — Arizona State Museum Lobby, 1013 E. University Blvd. Books on a variety of subjects. The event is sponsored by the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society. Most books under $5. Proceeds benefit the Arizona State Museum Library. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Oct. 12; 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oct. 13. 907-0884. az-arch-and-hist.org.
Meet the Authors — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road, Tumacacori. Meet and celebrate your favorite authors of books about the Borderlands. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 12. 377-5060. nps.gov.
SATURDAY
New Local Christian Author Book Signing Event — Gospel Supplies, 5640 E. Broadway. “Reflections of my Heart Through Jesus Christ Our Only Hope” by Ruthann Bond. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 13. 797-7491.
