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Joel D. Valdez Main Library

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
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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

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What's Happening @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library?

Drawing Contest for Young Artists

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.