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
Drop in Job Help
Mondays, noon-3pm
Thursdays, 9am-noon
Family Storytime
Saturdays, 11 am
Homework Help
Mon-Thu, 4-6pm
Sun, 1-4pm
Main Library Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, noon-1pm
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:30am
Read to a Dog
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Reading Partners
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Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10 am
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Fridays, 11am-1pm
Upcoming Events
Read to a Dog
Saturday, February 11th, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Centennial Celebration
Saturday, February 11th, 11am - 1pm
Centennial Celebration
Saturday, February 11th, 1pm - 2:15pm
Centennial Celebration
Saturday, February 11th, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Centennial Celebration
Saturday, February 11th, 3:30pm - 5pm
Video Games
Saturday, February 11th, 2pm - 4pm
Homework Help
Sunday, February 12th, 1pm - 4pm
Individual Job Counseling
Monday, February 13th, 12pm - 3pm
Peace Project
Monday, February 13th, 3pm
Drop in Job Help
Monday, February 13th, 12pm - 3pm
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, Karyn Prechtel, 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 |
More about the Main Library
Meeting rooms, computers, art, history, and more.
Staff Picks Reading suggestions from our staff
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What's Happening @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library?
Website Maintenance on Sunday, February 12
On Sunday, February 12, the Pima County IT Department will be performing extended scheduled maintenance from 4:00 am until 5:00 pm. The following services may not be available: Library Catalog, My Account, the library's website, library wi-fi research databases, renewals, reserves and interlibrary loan requests.
Celebrate Arizona's Centennial Downtown!
There is something for everyone at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library's Centennial Celebration on Saturday, February 11.
Teens Ask the Questions - Audio Interviews at the Tucson Festival of Books
Have you ever wanted to meet a writer? Tucson teens have an opportunity to meet and interview visiting authors of teen fiction at the Tucson Festival of Books.
Check Out the Story on Gems, Minerals and Fossils at Your Library
It's time to bone up on rocks once again as the world meets in Tucson for the annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase, Jan. 28 - Feb. 12.
CreateIT - Think it. Make it. Do it.
New technology and media classes for teens are coming to a library near you.
Pima County Summer Youth Program
Calling all Youth ages 14-21. Do you want to learn new skills? Be independent? Go to college? Be on the cutting edge of our economy? Meet different people? Finish high school? Have a satisfying job? Earn an income? Change your life and future? If so, you will be interested in the Pima County Summer Youth Program internships in the community.
Going Solo: Starting and Building Your Own Business
Invest some time to explore resources to develop a business of your own.
Selections from the Human Rights Watch Film Festival
In cooperation with the Loft Cinema three films from the Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be shown at libraries.
Arizona SciTech Festival in Tucson
Make science and technology your family focus with Science in the City on February 18!
Forclosure Assistance Information Here
Reginald Givens of the Arizona Department of Housing will speak about how to qualify for the foreclosure assistance program.