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First Monday Book Club @ Himmel: Picks First Monday Book Club @ Himmel: Picks

recommended by PimaLib_HimmelLibrary
Check out what this book club has been reading over the past seven years.
Check out what this book club has been reading over the past seven years.
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Not Becoming My Mother

by Ruth Reichl
The discovery of a treasure trove of her mother's papers leads famed food writer and editor Ruth Reichl to a deeper understanding of her mot… More
recommended by PimaLib_MaryG
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Weekly Waitlist Watch: August 13, 2017 Weekly Waitlist Watch: August 13, 2017

recommended by PimaLib_KarenG
We’ve all had it happen: You hear about a book and go to your local library to find it. But then it hits you; you’re not the only one. Doze…
We’ve all had it happen: You hear about a book and go to your local library to find it. But then it hits you; you’re not the only one. Doze…
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Hubbell Trading Post

by Erica Cottam
This well-researched book tells much of Navajo history from the infamous Long Walk to Bosque Redondo in the nineteenth century through two w… More
recommended by PimaLib_MaryG
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YA & Middle-Grade Books by LGBTQ authors YA & Middle-Grade Books by LGBTQ authors

recommended by PimaLib_KarenG
These books may have characters that identify as LGBTQ, but the focus for the Read Harder challenge is on the author's identification.
These books may have characters that identify as LGBTQ, but the focus for the Read Harder challenge is on the author's identification.
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Colorblindness and Equality: Well-intent… Colorblindness and Equality: Well-intentioned American Values, or Myths?

Aug 25th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Oro Valley Public Library
Most of us are raised to value colorblindness and equality. Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold to symbolize objectivity; Dr. King…
Most of us are raised to value colorblindness and equality. Lady Justice is depicted wearing a blindfold to symbolize objectivity; Dr. King's legacy to judge each other by our character rather than skin color is a well-known mantra; and we regularly pledge our allegiance to equa…
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4 things to know about digital literacy 4 things to know about digital literacy

By PimaLib_JessicaP
"Digital Literacy" is one of those phrases that is at once obvious and jargony, all at the same time. But seriously, what is it?
"Digital Literacy" is one of those phrases that is at once obvious and jargony, all at the same time. But seriously, what is it?
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Racial Justice and the Legacy of Slavery… Racial Justice and the Legacy of Slavery and Oppression

recommended by PimaLib_MattL
These books straddle the direct line that connects slavery, lynching, segregation, mass incarceration, police brutality, and the unequal application of the death penalty in America.
These books straddle the direct line that connects slavery, lynching, segregation, mass incarceration, police brutality, and the unequal ap…
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Polish Poetry and its Influences Polish Poetry and its Influences

recommended by PimaLib_MollyL
Are you tired of the solipsism of much of contemporary American poetry? Do you want to impress your friends by reading a book by an author …
Are you tired of the solipsism of much of contemporary American poetry? Do you want to impress your friends by reading a book by an author …
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Business Mentoring Resources Business Mentoring Resources

recommended by PimaLib_HeatherS
Visit the IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library to find information about business mentoring.
Visit the IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library to find information about business mentoring.
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¿Habla español? Learn how! ¿Habla español? Learn how!

recommended by PimaLib_AskaLibrarian
PCPL has a ton of language learning resources for you as you embark on your learning journey! Learn Spanish on your own, at your own pace, in your own…
PCPL has a ton of language learning resources for you as you embark on your learning journey! Learn Spanish on your own, at your own pace, in your own…
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Audiolibros para niños Audiolibros para niños

recommended by PimaLib_XochitlC
¿Sabía que puede bajar audiolibros directamente a su computadora? Aquí hay varios libros infantiles traducidos y leídos en español que ust…
¿Sabía que puede bajar audiolibros directamente a su computadora? Aquí hay varios libros infantiles traducidos y leídos en español que ust…
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Desde Tucsón: La pícara comezón por cont Desde Tucsón: La pícara comezón por cont

Denise Chávez tiene comezón.
Denise Chávez tiene comezón.
Staff Pick

El ladrón de café

by Tom Hillenbrand
Una maravillosa novela histórica de capa y espada. Es el siglo XVII y Europa se ha vuelta loca por una nueva bebida - el vino negro de los m… More
recommended by PimaLib_MaryG
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¡Leer los mejores romances en español! ¡Leer los mejores romances en español!

Si te gustan las novelas románticas, mira estos romances mejor valorados en nuestro catálogo.
Si te gustan las novelas románticas, mira estos romances mejor valorados en nuestro catálogo.
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Citizenship, Immigration & Refugee Agenc… Citizenship, Immigration & Refugee Agenc…

recommended by PimaLib_AskaLibrarian
Encuentre ayuda con esta práctica guía para las agencias y los recursos locales. Creado por el personal PCPL.
Encuentre ayuda con esta práctica guía para las agencias y los recursos locales. Creado por el personal PCPL.
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Frida Kahlo, Pintora Apasionada Frida Kahlo, Pintora Apasionada

recommended by PimaLib_MaryG
Una mujer que se definó a si misma - en sus pinturas y también en sus escrituras. He aquí una lista para conocerla más al fondo.
Una mujer que se definó a si misma - en sus pinturas y también en sus escrituras. He aquí una lista para conocerla más al fondo.
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Bordando por la Paz y la Memoria | Embro… Bordando por la Paz y la Memoria | Embro…

Aug 1st - Aug 31st
Joel D Valdez Main Library
Art Exhibit | Made up of citizens from all over Mexico and some cities abroad, the group's mission is to commemorate the names and stories o…
Art Exhibit | Made up of citizens from all over Mexico and some cities abroad, the group's mission is to commemorate the names and stories o…
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Libros en Español, para ninos Libros en Español, para ninos

recommended by PimaLib_XochitlC
No es fácil encontrar libros para niños escritos en Español. Muy seguido, cuando le estoy leyendo a mi hijo llego a palabras que no conozco …
No es fácil encontrar libros para niños escritos en Español. Muy seguido, cuando le estoy leyendo a mi hijo llego a palabras que no conozco …
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Hora de cuentos Hora de cuentos

Una oportunidad para que los padres introduzcan a los niños a canciones y cuentos sencillos.
Una oportunidad para que los padres introduzcan a los niños a canciones y cuentos sencillos.
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Angeles Celestiales Angeles Celestiales

recommended by PimaLib_MarissaA
¿Qué papel juegan los ángeles en nuestras vidas espirituales y religiosas? Mira estos libros en PCPL y averiguar todo lo que siempre quiso saber acerca de estos angeles guardianes.
¿Qué papel juegan los ángeles en nuestras vidas espirituales y religiosas? Mira estos libros en PCPL y averiguar todo lo que siempre quiso …

Kids & Teens

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YA Audiobooks with Great Narrators YA Audiobooks with Great Narrators

recommended by PimaLib_AmandaH
These PCPL books on CD and digital downloads have one thing in common: a narrator with a voice you want to listen to for hours!
These PCPL books on CD and digital downloads have one thing in common: a narrator with a voice you want to listen to for hours!
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Last Gasp of Summer: Realistic YA Last Gasp of Summer: Realistic YA

recommended by PimaLib_LoisM
Enjoy the last days of summer vacation by curling up with a good book! Recommended for teens who love fiction grounded in real life.
Enjoy the last days of summer vacation by curling up with a good book! Recommended for teens who love fiction grounded in real life.
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Back To School Reading Back To School Reading

recommended by PimaLib_AlexL
Get on board, read! Here are fun school-themed books to read while riding the bus to school.
Get on board, read! Here are fun school-themed books to read while riding the bus to school.
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Fears, Tears and Missing Mommy Fears, Tears and Missing Mommy

recommended by PimaLib_BettyC
Books to help children deal with the separation anxiety brought on by the start of a new school year
Books to help children deal with the separation anxiety brought on by the start of a new school year
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Lessons Learned from Dr Seuss Lessons Learned from Dr Seuss

recommended by PimaLib_LisaW
From reading and sharing to counting and caring, Dr. Seuss is the one that makes learning fun!
From reading and sharing to counting and caring, Dr. Seuss is the one that makes learning fun!
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Santa Rosa Cookbook Club Santa Rosa Cookbook Club

Sep 14th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Santa Rosa Library
You're invited to this monthly book club for adults, exploring various foods through cookbooks. Each month we will explore a different cuisine style through var…
You're invited to this monthly book club for adults, exploring various foods through cookbooks. Each month we will explore a different cuisine style through var…
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Game Night Game Night

Aug 21st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library
Come one, come all and join us for a fun night of board games and card games! On the 3rd Monday of the month we will play new board games w…
Come one, come all and join us for a fun night of board games and card games! On the 3rd Monday of the month we will play new board games w…
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Pictorial Poems Pictorial Poems

recommended by PimaLib_LisaW
What does a poem look like? Amazing illustrations bring these popular poems to life.
What does a poem look like? Amazing illustrations bring these popular poems to life.
News

Temporary Closure of Flowing Wells Libra… Temporary Closure of Flowing Wells Library

The exciting renovation will include many additions, including designated spaces for teens and children and more public use computers!
(TUCSON, Ariz.) – The Flowing Wells Library, at 1730 W. Wetmore Road, is set to close temporarily beginning October 1, 2017. The Library will …
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My Dear Watson My Dear Watson: A Guide to Modern Fiction of the Holmesian World

recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR
A PCPL guide to stories and novels by modern writers that incorporate characters or plot elements from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories, along with related information that may be pertinent to a specific work. While there are innumerable stories that fi…
A Guide to Modern Fiction of the Holmesian World: stories and novels by modern writers that incorporate characters or plots from Doyle.
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E-Library

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Opposing Viewpoints: Civil Rights Opposing Viewpoints: Civil Rights

Explore a variety of viewpoints and primary sources about the civil rights issues currently headlining the news.
Explore a variety of viewpoints and primary sources about the civil rights issues currently headlining the news.
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But My Teacher Says it Has to be a Book! But My Teacher Says it Has to be a Book!

recommended by PimaLib_JessicaP
And the library's about to close and the report's due tomorrow! Impossible? Hardly. Many of the reliable, reputable sources that could in days of yesteryear only be found in books can now also found at your library online. Rock that research paper any time, anywhere!
And the library's about to close and the report's due tomorrow! Impossible? Hardly. Many of the reliable, reputable sources that could in d…
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Got homework? We can help! Got homework? We can help!

Try our free tutoring service, Brainfuse, if you'd like help learning at any age, from kindergarten to college. 2-11pm daily.
Try our free tutoring service, Brainfuse, if you'd like help learning at any age, from kindergarten to college. 2-11pm daily.
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IDEA+SPACE: Online Grantmaker-Finding Re… IDEA+SPACE: Online Grantmaker-Finding Re…

recommended by PimaLib_HeatherS
Visit the IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library to find grantmakers.
Visit the IDEA+SPACE at the Pima County Public Library to find grantmakers.
Online Resource

Read and Listen with RBDigital! Read and Listen with RBDigital!

OneclickDigital has a new name: RBDigital! Use their website & app to borrow great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card.
OneclickDigital has a new name: RBDigital! Use their website & app to borrow great ebooks and audiobooks with your library card.
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Call to Artists: October 22-28 Call to Artists: October 22-28

By PimaLib_BetsyL
Would you like to have a solo exhibition of your artwork in the gallery of the Main Library downtown? Start thinking about it for October!
Would you like to have a solo exhibition of your artwork in the gallery of the Main Library downtown? Start thinking about it for October!
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Catalina Readers Book Club Catalina Readers Book Club

Sep 12th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dewhirst-Catalina Library
This month we'll discuss Commonwealth by Ann Patchet. We're a book club for adults, reading popular fiction titles recommended by group mem…
This month we'll discuss Commonwealth by Ann Patchet. We're a book club for adults, reading popular fiction titles recommended by group mem…
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Miniature Book Making Miniature Book Making

Aug 22nd | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Joel D Valdez Main Library
REGISTER TODAY to create delightful 3-inch, and smaller, books to make playful personalized gifts for any occasion. Your mini-book can be used as jewelry, mi…
REGISTER TODAY to create delightful 3-inch, and smaller, books to make playful personalized gifts for any occasion. Your mini-book can be used as jewelry, mi…
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Abbett Book Choices Abbett Book Choices

Sep 20th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library
The selection for September is A Man Called Ove. Join us! We're a monthly book club for adults, who read popular titles recommended by group…
The selection for September is A Man Called Ove. Join us! We're a monthly book club for adults, who read popular titles recommended by group…
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Local Tucson Music A-M Local Tucson Music A-M

recommended by PimaLib_KarenG
PCPL is updating our local music collection, but in the meantime we already own a ton of great local music. Check these bands out - keep in mind we might have multiple CD's by any of them. This list is so long I had to break it up into smaller bits!
PCPL is updating our local music collection, but in the meantime we already own a ton of great local music. Check these bands out - keep i…
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Reasons We ♥ Eckstrom-Columbus Library Reasons We ♥ Eckstrom-Columbus Library

The Eckstrom-Columbus Library is turning 40! Here are 40 reasons why staff and customers love it.
The Eckstrom-Columbus Library is turning 40! Here are 40 reasons why staff and customers love it.
Celebrate with us!
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Get Seed Library News Get Seed Library News

Keep up with what's sprouting in the Seed Library with our new monthly e-newsletter!
Keep up with what's sprouting in the Seed Library with our new monthly e-newsletter!
Sign up!
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Featured FAQ: all about the eclipse Featured FAQ: all about the eclipse

What do libraries have to do with the solar eclipse? More than you'd think! Interstellar storytimes, safety tips, book recommendations...
What do libraries have to do with the solar eclipse? More than you'd think! Interstellar storytimes, safety tips, book recommendations...
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Some Like It Hot Some Like It Hot

recommended by PimaLib_SeedLibrary
These flowers actually do well in the summer months! Check out some seeds, sow, grow and return some seeds to the library if you can.
These flowers actually do well in the summer months! Check out some seeds, sow, grow and return some seeds to the library if you can.
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Catalina Mystery Book Club Catalina Mystery Book Club

Aug 22nd | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dewhirst-Catalina Library
A serial killer who leaves no trace of his crimes challenges Kinsey Milhone's skills to solve the case before she becomes his next victim. X by S…
A serial killer who leaves no trace of his crimes challenges Kinsey Milhone's skills to solve the case before she becomes his next victim. X by Sue Grafton is this month's book.
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Café Book in August: The Last Painting o… Café Book in August: The Last Painting o…

Aug 8th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Martha Cooper Library
At Café Book Club, we enjoy fascinating conversation about fiction, classics, memoirs, non-fiction and more! You're invited to join the disc…
At Café Book Club, we enjoy fascinating conversation about fiction, classics, memoirs, non-fiction and more! You're invited to join the disc…
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One Seed Pima County One Seed Pima County

The Seed Library invites local gardeners to join us for One Seed Pima County. This year, we're spotlighting the Tohono O’odham cowpea.
The Seed Library invites local gardeners to join us for One Seed Pima County. This year, we're spotlighting the Tohono O’odham cowpea.
Get your cowpea seeds!
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