Joel D. Valdez Main Library
A Walk to the Library
Journey through time with historical photos of the library and Downtown Tucson
Regularly Scheduled Events
Babytime
Thursdays, 2 pm
Family Storytime
Saturdays, 11 am
Food For Thought
Click for dates and times.
Homework Help
Mondays-Thursdays, 4-6 pm; Sundays, 1-4pm
Help available in Spanish, subject to availability (Ayuda disponible en español, sujeto a disponibilidad).
Main Library Writing Group
4th Monday of the month, 6 pm
There will be no meeting in December.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Read To A Dog
Toby, two Sundays a month, 3-4 pm
Hans the Great Dane, two Saturdays a month, 11:45am-12:45pm
Reading Partners
Two Sundays a month, 3-4 pm
Click here for dates
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10 am
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Fridays, noon-1pm
Upcoming Events
Family Storytime
Saturday, November 7th, 11am
Fight With Tools
Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 5pm
Computer Class - Personalized Computer and Job Help
Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 12pm
Reading Partners
Sunday, November 8th, 3pm - 4pm
Tucson Coffeehouse Poetry Writer's Meet Up Group
Sunday, November 8th, 1pm - 5pm
Read To A Dog
Sunday, November 8th, 3pm
Homework Help
Sunday, November 8th, 1pm - 4pm
Homework Help
Monday, November 9th, 4pm - 6pm
Contact the Library
101 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
520.594.5500
Directions & Parking
Google Map
Printer-friendly map (PDF)
Bus Routes: 1-10, 16, 19, 21-23, 81-83, 102-103, 105-106, 391
Book Drop
Our book drop is located on the northeast corner of the building.
Library Hours
| Mon | 9am-8pm |
| Tues | 9am-8pm |
| Wed | 9am-8pm |
| Thu | 9am-6pm |
| Fri | 9am-5pm |
| Sat | 10am-5pm |
| Sun | 1pm-5pm |
More about the Main Library
Meeting rooms, computers, art, history, and more.
What's Happening @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library?
Drawing Contest for Young Artists
Jeremy Jackrabbit has an important story to tell... and we're looking for young artists to draw his story.
Libraries Closed for Veterans Day on November 11
Bibliotecas Cerrarán el 11 de noviembre para el Día De Los Veteranos
The Pima County Public Library and Oro Valley Public Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Book drops at all library locations will be open for you to return items. The library's online services, such as the catalog, My Account, and research databases will be available.
Now Showing at Your Library!
Each month several branch libraries will offer free screenings of PBS' award-winning series such as P.O.V. and Independent Lens.
Library Float in All Souls Procession
All are welcome to join the Library in the All Souls Procession, at 5 pm on Sunday, November 8.
All Souls Procession of the Little Angels Around Jacome Plaza
The 20th Annual All Souls' Procession Weekend will kick off with the All Souls' Procession of the Little Angels around Jácome Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, on Saturday, November 7.
TPAC Rural Art Showcase & Artists Talk
Don't miss this opportunity to meet artists of Pima County as they share their stories, inspiration and techniques with the public at the Tucson Pima Arts Council's Rural Art Showcase Artist Talk.
Make Way for the 6th Annual Story Town!
Come to the 6th Annual Story Town for free kid's books & book performances, meet costumed story characters, arts and crafts, listen to music and dance, and more!
Spend Your Lunch with us at Food For Thought
Come to our series of free lunch-time programs that are as diverse as Tucson itself - Food for Thought!
27th El Tour de Tucson to Start / Finish at Jácome Plaza
This year's El Tour de Tucson will start and end at Jácome Plaza, on the southwest corner of North Church Avenue and Pennington. The race is Saturday, November 21.
Free Reading Tutoring for K-5 Students
Is your child struggling to read? Would she benefit from one-on-one reading tutoring? Tucson OASIS, a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older, will match kindergarten through 5th grade students and their parents with tutors for free, 9-week reading tutoring sessions.