All events are free unless otherwise noted.
TUESDAY
Toddler Storytime — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Listen, learn, sing, move and play together. 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m. Sept. 4. 594-5420.
Abbett Mystery Book Club — Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Public Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive. Fun, friends, conversation and discover new authors. 2-3 p.m. Sept. 4. 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 the babies can play and you can meet other parents/caregivers. Designed for babies up to 18 months. 2-3 p.m. Sept. 4. 594-5285.
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WEDNESDAY
Family Storytime — El Rio Public Library, 1390 W. Speedway. Stories, sing songs and have fun. 10:30-11 a.m. Sept. 5. 594-5245.
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. Sept. 5. 594-5420.
Toddler Storytime and Playgroup — Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library. Parents/caregivers and children interact through fun stories, songs, dancing and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit toddlers’ short attention span. Children 18-36 months. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 5. 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. Sept. 5. 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. Sept. 5. 594-5420.
Mostly Fantasy Book Club — Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway. “The Magicians” by Lev Grossman. 18 and up. 7-8 p.m. Sept. 5. 571-0110. mostlybooksaz.com.THURSDAY
Bilingual Family Storytime — Murphy-Wilmot Public Library. In Spanish and English. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Sept. 6. 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. Sept. 6. 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. Sept. 6. Thursdays. 594-5200.
“My Greatest Touchdown: Story of Cal Murray” — Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road. Cal Murray went from being an avid church-going player for Ohio State University to adopting the Jewish faith in a remarkable journey as Yosef Murray. A one-time lecture and book signing of his autobiography “From Rose Bowl to Rashi.” 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6. $18. 299-3000. chabadtucson.com.
Science Fiction Book Club — Mostly Books. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J. K. Rowling. 18 and up. 7-9 p.m. 571-0110. Sept. 6. mostlybooksaz.com.
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. Sept. 7. 594-5420.
Abdi Nor Iftin — Book Signing and Q and A — Barnes & Noble, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd. “Call Me American.” 1-3 p.m. Sept. 7. 742-6402. bisbeelive.com.
Author Event: Naomi Ortiz, author of “Sustaining Spirit” — Antigone Books, 411 N. Fourth Ave. Reading and book discussion. 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7. 792-3715. antigonebooks.com.
SATURDAY
Author Reading and Book Signing — Barnes & Noble, 5130 E. Broadway. “The Wonder That Was Ours” by Alice Hatcher. 2-4 p.m. Sept. 8. 512-1166. stores.barnesandnoble.com.
