Joel D. Valdez Main Library

Regularly Scheduled Events

Babytime

Thursdays, 2 pm

Catalyst Cafe: Where Tech Meets Tucson

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm

Drop-in Job Help

Mondays, noon-3pm
Thursdays, 9am-noon

Family Storytime

Saturdays, 11 am

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 22nd, 10:30am - 11:30am

Pixel Power!

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofits

Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:15pm - 7pm

Business Basics Workshop at Your Library

Thursday, May 23rd, 2pm - 4pm

Drop-in Job Help

Thursday, May 23rd, 9am - 12pm

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 23rd, 10am - 11am

Babytime

Thursday, May 23rd, 2pm

Urban Yarns @ the Library

Friday, May 24th, 11am - 1pm

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 25th, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 25th, 11am - 12pm

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

Branch Manager, Amber Mathewson, 520.594.5560

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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?

Rainbow Family Storytimes

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!

Teach something Fun. Learn something New. Do It Yourself!

We're looking for presenters for DIY Day on September 28.

Plant it. Grow it. Harvest it. Raise it.

Plant it. Grow it. Harvest 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

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.

Business Basics Workshop

Business Basics Workshop

Discover why the library is your first stop for small business success! Attend this free business workshop and learn how to use the most effective library resources for small business planning.

Bonjour, Ciao, ¡Hola! Get Talking with Mango

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

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

Our Neighborhood/Nuestro Barrio Photo Exhibit

Eighteen photos selected by neighborhood residents make up this photo exhibit of a Tucson past.

Talking about Music!

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.

EV Charging Stations Available at Your Library

EV Charging Stations Available at Your Library

Several libraries now serve as electric vehicle charging station locations.

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