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
Do You Like to Draw . . .
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 2pm.
Family Storytime
Saturdays, 11 am
Food For Thought
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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 Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, noon-1pm
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
Two Sundays a month, 3-4 pm
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Reading Partners
Two Sundays a month, 3-4 pm
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Teen Time
Wednesdays, 3-4 pm
Toddler Storytime
Thursdays, 10 am
Urban Yarns @ the Library
Fridays, noon-1pm
Upcoming Events
Family Storytime
Saturday, March 13th, 11am
Local Music Live at Your Library
Saturday, March 13th, 2pm - 3:30pm
MUFON
Saturday, March 13th, 12:30pm - 4pm
U.S. Census Bureau Recruitment and Testing
Saturday, March 13th, 11am - 3pm
Reading Partners
Sunday, March 14th, 3pm - 4pm
Homework Help
Sunday, March 14th, 1pm - 4pm
Homework Help
Monday, March 15th, 4pm - 6pm
Computer Class - Personalized Computer and Job Help
Monday, March 15th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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?
The Winners of the Jeremy Jackrabbit Illustrators Contest Are...
The winning drawings of the library's Jeremy Jackrabbit illustration contest are now available in Tucson City Councilman Rodney Glassman's and Sasha Borsand's new children's book.
Read to a Dog at Your Library
Now your emerging reader can Read to a Dog with confidence - and many a wagging tail - at several library locations.
Get Job Help at Your Library
The Pima County Public Library, in partnership with Pima County ONESTOP Career Centers, offers Job Help and Multilingual Job Help at many library locations for several hours each week.
¡Viva Tineo! Meet the Artist and His Works
Join us for a special lecture series on the life and art of David Tineo, local muralist and artist, as a part of the library's 7th annual Nuestras Raices: Celebrating Mexican-American Authors, Arts and Culture literary arts festival.
Local Music Live at Your Library
Now is your chance to check out some great local music - at your library!
Celebrate the 13th Annual El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros
Join the Pima County Public Library in its 13th annual celebration of El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros.
Construction on Jácome Plaza
Jácome Plaza in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library is getting a makeover.
Rock Band® Tournament at Your Library!
Wanna be the next Rock Band® champion of Pima County?
Now Showing at Your Library!
Each month, several branch libraries will offer free screenings of PBS films made possible through a partnership with Arizona Public Media.