Reading Partners

Reading Partners brings adult volunteers and children together to share their love of reading. Our trained Reading Partners take joy in reading stories one-on-one to your child during your visit to the library. They also welcome your child reading to them.

Reading Partners is generously supported by the Friends of the Pimaa County Public Library.

Quiet Zone / La Zona de Silencio

We are designating a Quiet Zone for those customers who would like an area where they can have a peaceful place for study, contemplation, reflection, productive thinking or to just read, with minimal disturbances.

La Zona de Silencio está reservada para clientes de la Biblioteca quienes están leyendo, estudiando, conduciendo investigaciónes u otras actividades sin ruido.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).

Reading Partners

Reading Partners brings adult volunteers and children together to share their love of reading. Our trained Reading Partners take joy in reading stories one-on-one to your child during your visit to the library. They also welcome your child reading to them.

Reading Partners is generously supported by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.

Saturday Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

An Unexpected Party: A Hobbit Movie Release Party

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit, and that hobbit loved going to the library! Join us for Lord of the Rings-themed parties to celebrate the release of the first installment of "The Hobbit." Journey around Pima County to different library branches, representing a variety of Middle Earth locations.

Slip on some Hobbit feet, write your name in Elvish, try your hand at games, compete in riddle and trivia contests, and more merriment.

All ages are welcome, although many activities will require the Elven dexterity possessed only by teens and adults. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

Brave the mines of Moria at Martha Cooper Library!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.

Middle School Mayhem

New and just for middle schoolers! Our new program will get you learning awesome things while having tons of fun. Every program features several activities around a special theme each month. For more info, call 594-5420.
Activities are designed for the 10-13 age group.

Science Saturday: Tracking the Desert Tortoise

Saguaro National Park will share odd and amazing facts about the desert tortoise. Then you'll get to use their nifty tracking device to locate a hidden tortoise shell. Are you up to the challenge?

Come early to ensure a seat!

Chess Tournament

The 9 Queens chess tournament is a chess tourney designed to introduce chess players to tournament play. Participantss, paired by tournament director using the Swiss pairing system, play three games. At the end of the day there is an award ceremony with trophies for individuals and teams.

Visit the Bookmobile

Visit the Bookmobile at Amado Youth Center, 28802 S. Nogales Hwy, Amado on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Homework Help

Free tutoring is available on site for all ages. Subjects include math, science, social studies and writing.

Also available: Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays).