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
Catalyst Cafe: Where Tech Meets Tucson
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm
Crafternoon
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
Drop-in Job Help
Mondays, noon-3pm
Thursdays, 9am-noon
Family Storytime
Saturdays, 11 am
Game-O-Rama
Thursdays, 2-3pm
Grants Databases Open Lab
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Individual Job Counseling
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Main Children's Play Time
Fridays, 9:30-11am, June and July
Main Library Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, noon-1pm
Pixel Power!
2nd & 4th Saturday each month, 2:30-4:30pm
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Read to a Dog
Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Reading Partners
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Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10 am
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Fridays, 11am-1pm
Upcoming Events
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Friday, May 24th, 11am - 1pm
Read to a Dog
Saturday, May 25th, 11:30am - 12:30pm
eBook and Audiobook Workshop
Saturday, May 25th, 11am - 1pm
Family Storytime
Saturday, May 25th, 11am - 12pm
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, May 29th, 10:30am - 11:30am
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, May 30th, 10am - 11am
Babytime
Thursday, May 30th, 2pm
Drop-in Job Help
Thursday, May 30th, 9am - 12pm
Individual Job Counseling
Thursday, May 30th, 9am - 12pm
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Friday, May 31st, 11am - 1pm
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
Branch Manager, Amber Mathewson, 520.594.5560
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 |
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What's Happening @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library?
Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
The Pima County Public Library will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial 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.
Organizations! Create a Strong Future with Planned Giving
Pauline Hechler, a local nonprofit guru, will show you that it's easier than you think, with a step-by-step presentation that shows how simple it can be.
Rainbow Family Storytimes
In celebration of LGBT History Month, you are invited to a very special Rainbow Family Storytime. A storytime for families of every kind!
Teach something Fun. Learn something New. Do It Yourself!
We're looking for presenters for DIY Day on September 28.
Plant it. Sprout it. Grow it. Raise it.
If you're wondering how to begin producing your own fresh food, take advantage of the knowledge and experience of local experts at these free workshops. Learn how to harvest desert edibles, how to save seeds, or how to be a backyard farmer.
The Author Talks: Jim Turner and the Gunfight at the OK Corral
On October 26, 1881, a thirty-second shootout blasted its way onto the pages of history and gained worldwide notoriety. Learn just how this infamous incident put Tombstone on the map.
Bonjour, Ciao, ¡Hola! Get Talking with Mango
Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Now is the best time to start with Mango Languages. It's free!
Your Best Guide to Southwest Reading is Here
The Southwest Books of the Year 2012 has arrived. Pick one up at any branch of Pima County Public Library.
Our Neighborhood/Nuestro Barrio Photo Exhibit
Eighteen photos selected by neighborhood residents make up this photo exhibit of a Tucson past.
Talking about Music!
We are pleased to announce the launch of Rhythm and News, Pima County Public Library's music advisory blog with the Get Personalized Good Music feature.