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"I am curious and passionate, so my job gives me the opportunity to meet others who crave knowledge and seek change." — Matt Landon
"I am curious and passionate, so my job gives me the opportunity to meet others who crave knowledge and seek change." — Matt Landon
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We hope you’ll join us at two facilitated community meetings to discuss how the Library can better serve you in the future.
We hope you’ll join us at two facilitated community meetings to discuss how the Library can better serve you in the future.
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A chance to lower your library fines! A chance to lower your library fines!

April 15–30 is Food for Fines. For each non-perishable food item you donate, we'll waive $1 in overdue fines. It's a win-win!
April 15–30 is Food for Fines. For each non-perishable food item you donate, we'll waive $1 in overdue fines. It's a win-win!
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One Book, One Community Special Wrap-Up… One Book, One Community Special Wrap-Up…

Apr 25th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Himmel Park Library
Dr. Monica Casper and Dr. Stephanie Troutman will offer insight to an absorbing discussion of Octavia Butler's PARABLE OF THE SOWER.
Dr. Monica Casper and Dr. Stephanie Troutman will offer insight to an absorbing discussion of Octavia Butler's PARABLE OF THE SOWER.
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Weekly Wait List: April 21, 2019 Weekly Wait List: April 21, 2019

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
Still waiting for those big-ticket books? See what you can read in the meantime.
Still waiting for those big-ticket books? See what you can read in the meantime.
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04/24/2019

One Seed, One Community: Sunflowers

04/19/2019

African Americans in the Great…

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Read Harder 2019 - Running At a…

04/11/2019

Teens, it's your turn to be the…

04/11/2019

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America's most beloved road America's most beloved road

Upcoming screening and discussion about Katrina Parks' documentary film, Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road
Upcoming screening and discussion about Katrina Parks' documentary film, Route 66 Women: The Untold Story of the Mother Road
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The Silent Companions

by Laura Purcell
"You’re getting mixed messages. If something is clearly frightening, you scream, you run away. If something is disgusting, you know how to… More
recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR
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Highly Requested Non-Fiction Titles Highly Requested Non-Fiction Titles

recommended by PimaLib_ShirleyL
Place holds on these popular On Order and Recently Purchased books! Be the first to read them . . . before your friends and family!
Place holds on these popular On Order and Recently Purchased books! Be the first to read them . . . before your friends and family!
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Books Worth A Look! April 2019 Books Worth A Look! April 2019

recommended by PimaLib_WeBuyTheBooks
Cool new titles, hot off the presses, picked by your PCPL Collection Development staff.
Cool new titles, hot off the presses, picked by your PCPL Collection Development staff.
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Native Authors to Read Native Authors to Read

recommended by PimaLib_ManyNations
The Many Nations services team recommends books and takes them to sites around Pima County that are on our Bookmobile's route. Here's a list of their recommendations.
The Many Nations services team recommends books and takes them to sites around Pima County. Here's a list of their recommendations.
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Sweety

by Andrea Zuill
If only Sweety existed back in the day when I was reading picture books. She is a champion of square pegs everywhere.
recommended by PimaLib_JeanSC
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Tucson Barrios : Art Exhibit Tucson Barrios : Art Exhibit

Apr 1st - Apr 29th
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Preserving Tucson's heritage one property at a time, the painters began recording architecture from the classic Sonoran Row houses of...
Preserving Tucson's heritage one property at a time, the painters began recording architecture from the classic Sonoran Row houses of...
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The Undefeated

by Kwame Alexander
As a librarian (and, specifically, a children's librarian), I have read MANY MANY MANY books. Some of them have really moved me. This one… More
recommended by PimaLib_AnnieW
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Read Harder 2019: Poetry Read Harder 2019: Poetry

recommended by PimaLib_RavenousReaders
Read Harder '19? Don't know what to do? Don't worry, reader. Here's a list for you!
Read Harder '19? Don't know what to do? Don't worry, reader. Here's a list for you!
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Poetry Recommendations For Teens Poetry Recommendations For Teens

recommended by Pimalib_CarlosA
Teens, looking for new poetry to read during National Poetry Month? Try these out!
Teens, looking for new poetry to read during National Poetry Month? Try these out!
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More Faith in Film More Faith in Film

recommended by PimaLib_LisaW
These inspirational films are all poignant stories with powerful messages of faith, hope and love.
These inspirational films are all poignant stories with powerful messages of faith, hope and love.
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One Seed Pima County: Sunflower Seeds One Seed Pima County: Sunflower Seeds

Various
Tucson gardener, Brandon Merchant will discuss this season’s One Seed Pima County selection, the Black Russian Sunflower.
Tucson gardener, Brandon Merchant will discuss this season’s One Seed Pima County selection, the Black Russian Sunflower. Brandon will give us pointers for growing these cheery flowers and discuss best practices for properly saving seeds from your Black Russian Sunflowers.

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Stories Around the Fire Stories Around the Fire

Apr 29th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Dusenberry-River Library
Join the storytellers for milk, cookies, and dramatic storytelling! Come sit with us around the fire as we present a selection of new…
Join the storytellers for milk, cookies, and dramatic storytelling! Come sit with us around the fire as we present a selection of new…
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Punch and Judy Puppet Show Punch and Judy Puppet Show

Apr 26th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Santa Rosa Library
What a household! What crazy characters! Lots of audience participation in this ancient tale. Presented by Gwen Ray's Hanuman Puppet…
What a household! What crazy characters! Lots of audience participation in this ancient tale. Presented by Gwen Ray's Hanuman Puppet…
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Sign and Storytime with Libby Sign and Storytime with Libby

Apr 25th | 10:30am - 11:15am
Sahuarita Library
Watch a puppet show, a colorful felt board story or use your imagination reading wonderful books while incorporating a beautiful visual…
Watch a puppet show, a colorful felt board story or use your imagination reading wonderful books while incorporating a beautiful visual…
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A World Forever Changed A World Forever Changed

recommended by PimaLib_RoseK
Dystopian novels teens will enjoy when in a dark mood.
Dystopian novels teens will enjoy when in a dark mood.
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Children's Books Worth Your Time Children's Books Worth Your Time

recommended by PimaLib_Kindred
New children's fiction and non-fiction titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black individuals, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
New children's fiction and non-fiction titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black individuals.
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