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Flowing Wells Grand Re-Opening Flowing Wells Grand Re-Opening

Feb 23rd | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Flowing Wells Library
Join us for the Grand Re-Opening of Flowing Wells Library! This family-friendly day of fun will feature many activities.
Join us for the Grand Re-Opening of Flowing Wells Library! This family-friendly day will feature many activities, including musical performances, games, crafts, guest speakers, a seed planting, story time, face painting, and more. Refreshments will be served.
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Celebrating the Black community Celebrating the Black community

"When folks see that change, they want to use the library, they want to come in, they want to embrace us just like we want to embrace them."
"When folks see that change, they want to use the library, they want to come in, they want to embrace us just like we want to embrace them."
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Like substitute teachers… in a library Like substitute teachers… in a library

By PimaLib_HollyS
In this month's Arizona Daily Star column, Nancy Bent and Meg Macleish share the joys of substitute librarianship.
In this month's Arizona Daily Star column, Nancy Bent and Meg Macleish share the joys of substitute librarianship.
Read all the columns!
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The Waitlist: February 17, 2019 The Waitlist: February 17, 2019

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
We’ve all had it happen: You hear about a book and go to your local library to find it, but dozens of people are ahead of you on the waitlist. Don’t fret! In this weekly feature, we let you in on some high-demand titles, and suggest others to try while you wait!
We’ve all had it happen: You hear about a book and go to your local library to find it, but dozens of people are ahead of you on the…
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We're Hiring Librarians! We're Hiring Librarians!

By PimaLib_AskALibrarian
There are several Librarian I positions open around the library system. Apply by February 22, 2019. For all the details, please see the Pima County HR website.
There are several Librarian I positions open around the library system. Apply by February 22, 2019.
Apply now!
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The Problem of Eviction

02/21/2019

Like substitute teachers in a library

02/19/2019

Have you met Bun Buns, the book…

02/08/2019

Celebrate February💌

02/07/2019

🏳️‍🌈Join Rainbow Reads Book Club…

02/06/2019

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Murphy-Wilmot Book Club: Evicted by… Murphy-Wilmot Book Club: Evicted by…

Feb 23rd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Murphy-Wilmot Library
In his brilliant, tragic book, Matthew Desmond takes us into the poorest areas of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the…
In his brilliant, tragic book, Matthew Desmond takes us into the poorest areas of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the…
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Tucson Festival of Books 2019 Tucson Festival of Books 2019

recommended by PimaLib_LoisM
Check out these books by authors of fiction and literature who will be presenting at the Tucson Festival of Books!
Check out these books by authors of fiction and literature who will be presenting at the Tucson Festival of Books!
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Music Documentaries Music Documentaries

recommended by PimaLib_AmyK
Want to know about one of the most influential radio stations ever? Or about who sings the background vocals on The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter"? Or how about Joan Jett talking about her life in music? Check out some of these documentaries!
Want to know about one of the most influential radio stations ever? Or about who sings background on The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter?"
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Read Harder 2019: Cozy Mysteries Read Harder 2019: Cozy Mysteries

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
If you don't like blood and guts but still want a good case to solve, cozy mysteries are right up your alley. These are often set in a coffee shop, bookstore, or restaurant, involve food, quilting, or crossword puzzles and often use a pun in the title.
If you don't like blood and guts but still want a good case to solve, cozy mysteries are right up your alley.
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Read Harder 2019: Business Books Read Harder 2019: Business Books

recommended by PimaLib_KassyR
Recently published business books from thought leaders for Book Riot's 2019 Read Harder Challenge.
Recently published business books from thought leaders for Book Riot's 2019 Read Harder Challenge.
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RH 2019: By an AOC set in or about space RH 2019: By an AOC set in or about space

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
Are you participating in the Read Harder challenge this year? Here are a few books, both fiction and nonfiction, that are either set in…
Are you participating in the Read Harder challenge this year? Here are a few books, both fiction and nonfiction, that are either set in…
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Read Harder 2019: A Humor Book Read Harder 2019: A Humor Book

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
Are you doing the Read Harder challenge this year? Here are a some humor books you can find right here at PCPL! The best way to read humor…
Are you doing the Read Harder challenge this year? Here are a some humor books you can find right here at PCPL! The best way to read humor…
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English History English History

recommended by PimaLib_KatieW
Here are some titles that explore the history of England through the lens of the Crown.
Here are some titles that explore the history of England through the lens of the Crown.
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Gems and Jewels Gems and Jewels

recommended by PimaLib_AmyK
It's that time of the year: time for Tucson's annual Gem Show! Here are some titles to help you get started with your shopping...
It's that time of the year: time for Tucson's annual Gem Show! Here are some titles to help you get started with your shopping...
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The Winter of the Witch

by Katherine Arden
Warning: May contain spoilers for The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower. Don't you love it when a whole series is… More
recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR
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Kings of the Yukon

by Adam Weymouth
Imagine, if you will, being at the headwaters of the Yukon River in western Canada. You have an 18-foot canoe, and a big pile of supplies.… More
recommended by PimaLib_NormS
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The Kiss of Deception

by Mary Pearson
I'm glad I gave this book a chance, and if you're a fan of YA fantasy, I think you'll find something to like. So Pearson starts off with a… More
recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR

Kids & Teens

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9 Queens Chess Tournament 9 Queens Chess Tournament

Feb 22nd | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Valencia Library
9 Queens invites all ages to participate in this free, non-rated tournament.
9 Queens invites all ages to participate in this free, non-rated tournament. Tournaments consist of three games with three sections of play: Rookie, Intermediate and Open. A slice of pizza and water bottle are served at lunch.
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Tucson Festival of Books 2019 Tucson Festival of Books 2019

recommended by PimaLib_LoisM
All of the authors of these children's and teens books will be at the Tucson Festival of Books this year!
All of the authors of these children's and teens books will be at the Tucson Festival of Books this year!
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Underwater Explorers: The Ocean Underwater Explorers: Learn About the Ocean

Feb 25th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Woods Memorial Library
Come learn about the ocean and sea faring topics from University of Arizona marine biology students! Each week they present a bit, have…
Come learn about the ocean and sea faring topics from University of Arizona marine biology students! Each week they present a bit, have some crafts to do, and often test your trivia knowledge and show videos! Come get your paws wet!
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Pequeños Lectores – Spanish Club Pequeños Lectores – Spanish Club

Feb 25th | 4:30pm - Apr 22nd | 5:30pm
Santa Rosa Library
Do you want your children (ages 7-12) to learn to read in Spanish? Participate in a new reading club in Spanish every other week for...
Do you want your children (ages 7-12) to learn to read in Spanish? Participate in a new reading club in Spanish every other week for children and parents with author Koleia Bungard!
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