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Annual Events

February

Love of Reading Week

Love of Reading Week is a national celebration promoting an appreciation of literature among students and adults through author readings, special presentations and other literary activities.

Love of Reading Week is sponsored by the Pima County Public Library, Reading Seed Children's Literacy Program, the Arizona Daily Star and the University of Arizona College of Education.

March

Nuestras Raíces Literary Arts Festival: Celebrating Mexican-American Authors, Arts & Culture

Every year in March, come celebrate Mexican-American Authors, Arts & Culture at our Nuestras Raíces Literary Arts Festival. This multi-day event includes an outdoor mercado, performances by local musicians, author presentations, and more!

Nuestras Raíces is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and REFORMA. REFORMA promotes library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking in our community.

• Read about Nuestras Raíces 2007.
• View photos from Nuestras Raíces 2007.
• View photos from Nuestras Raíces 2006.

April

National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month was established by the Academy of American Poets as a month-long, national celebration of poetry. Join the library in celebrating poetry with poetry contests and poetry slams.

• Read about National Poetry Month 2007.
• View photos of fridge poetry at Joel D. Valdez Main Library.

OneBookAZ

One book, one month, one goal, every April.

The pick for adults in 2007 was Going Back to Bisbee by local author Richard Shelton. The pick for kids was Weedflower by Cynthia Kadohata.

• Find out more about OneBookAZ 2007.
• View photos of Bisbee.

El Día de los Niños - El Día de los Libros

A celebration of children, families, and reading. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for every child regardless of linguistic and cultural background.

• Read about 2007's celebration.

Marana Children's Art Festival

Pima County Public Library, represented by Geasa-Marana Branch Library, participates in the 1st Annual Marana Children's Art Festival, in cooperation with the Marana Arts Council on Saturday, April 21, 2007. This event celebrated the diversity of music, dance, literature and visual arts for children of all ages!

• View photos from the Marana Children's Art Festival 2007.

May-July

Summer Reading Program

Join us every summer for summer reading programs for all ages. Kids and teens win prizes just for reading!

In 2007, for the first time our Summer Reading Program included kids, teens and adults.

View photos from the Summer Reading 2007 finale at Tucson Electric Park:

www.flickr.com Pima County Public Library's Summer Reading Finale 2007 photoset

September - October

National Hispanic Heritage Month

A month long celebration from September 15 to October 15.

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read. Join the Library and the American Library Association in celebrating Banned Books Week. Stop by your local library to see a display of books that have been challenged.

• Read about Banned Books Week 2007.

www.flickr.com Pima County Public Library's Banned Books Week 2007 photoset

Día de los Muertos

Welcome back the spirits of the dead. Library programs include creating a beautifully decorated sugar skull.

November

Story Town

The Pima County Public Library presents Story Town, a live village peopled with favorite storytime characters. Join us for stories, games and contests, including stories and puppet shows every 15-30 minutes. This free family literacy event is designed especially for children ages 3 to 12. Bring your camera for photo opportunities with life-sized characters.

Read about Story Town 2007.

www.flickr.com Pima County Public Library's Storytown 2007 photoset

December

Southwest Literature Project

Check out our annual Southwest Books of the Year publication and join us for the Lawrence Clark Powell Memorial Lecture each December. Each year the Lawrence Clark Powell Memorial Lecture is given by a notable Southwestern author whose body of work reflects the values, landscape, history and culture of the region.