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Be-YOU-tiful You! All About Beauty! Be-YOU-tiful You! All About Beauty!

recommended by PimaLib_ShirleyL
Check out these resources for beauty tips to enhance your features, build a better body, and make a fashion statement!
Check out these resources for beauty tips to enhance your features, build a better body, and make a fashion statement!
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Camino Island Camino Island

recommended by PimaLib_JB
Are you a sucker for anything set in a bookstore or library? Love books with a lot of meta about authors and writing? Looking for a fast-pa…
Are you a sucker for anything set in a bookstore or library? Love books with a lot of meta about authors and writing? Looking for a fast-pa…
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Nordic Noir Nordic Noir

recommended by PimaLib_SamR
Try a Scandinavian mystery to chill you and thrill you this Summer.
Try a Scandinavian mystery to chill you and thrill you this Summer.
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Read Harder Challenge: A Long Way From H… Read Harder Challenge: A Long Way From H…

By PimaLib_RavenousReaders
How Karen and Betsy felt about their latest reading challenges: books set more than 5000 miles from Tucson, and more!
How Karen and Betsy felt about their latest reading challenges: books set more than 5000 miles from Tucson, and more!
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West of the Mississippi West of the Mississippi

recommended by PimaLib_StephanieM
These books from my completed shelf have little in common with each other except that they all take place West of the Mississippi. What ca…
These books from my completed shelf have little in common with each other except that they all take place West of the Mississippi. What ca…
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Introduction to Genealogy Introduction to Genealogy

Jul 26th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mission Library
Genealogy can be fun and rewarding. But there's so much information on the Internet that you may be asking, "Where do I begin?" and "What w…
Genealogy can be fun and rewarding. But there's so much information on the Internet that you may be asking, "Where do I begin?" and "What w…
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Photography by Alex Hawley Photography by Alex Hawley

Jul 15th - Aug 31st
Oro Valley Public Library
There is immense detail in every photo. I try to capture natural occurrences in every photo. I make sure to not disturb whatever I am photog…
There is immense detail in every photo. I try to capture natural occurrences in every photo. I make sure to not disturb whatever I am photog…
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Oil Paintings by Lorena Rodriguez Oil Paintings by Lorena Rodriguez

Jul 13th - Jul 31st
Eckstrom-Columbus Library
"I find inspiration for my work from the places I've traveled to or legends I've heard. I believe that beauty can be found even in sadness..…
"I find inspiration for my work from the places I've traveled to or legends I've heard. I believe that beauty can be found even in sadness..…
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Check out Book Club Central! Check out Book Club Central!

Want to join a book club? Or even start one of your own? The American Library Association has a new site that can help you get started!
Want to join a book club? Or even start one of your own? The American Library Association has a new site that can help you get started!
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Reasons We ♥ Eckstrom-Columbus Library Reasons We ♥ Eckstrom-Columbus Library

By PimaLib_HollyS
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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Love Letter to My Library: Marge Pellegr… Love Letter to My Library: Marge Pellegr…

"I owe much to libraries. They have expanded my life in broad strokes, but also in the details. . . . I'll be around—feeling grateful."
"I owe much to libraries. They have expanded my life in broad strokes, but also in the details. . . . I'll be around—feeling grateful."
Send us your love letter!
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The Evacuation at Dunkirk The Evacuation at Dunkirk

recommended by PimaLib_JessicaP
If you’re not British or a World War II scholar (professional or dilettante), you are probably only cursorily familiar with Dunkirk (or Dun…
If you’re not British or a World War II scholar (professional or dilettante), you are probably only cursorily familiar with Dunkirk (or Dun…
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Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man! Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man!

By PimaLib_JessicaP
This past week has yielded our sixth Spider-Man movie in 15 years, and the third (and youngest) actor to play him in a major film franchise…
This past week has yielded our sixth Spider-Man movie in 15 years, and the third (and youngest) actor to play him in a major film franchise…
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Inspired by LeVar Burton Reads Inspired by LeVar Burton Reads

recommended by PimaLib_KatherineB
Adult fans of Reading Rainbow are rejoicing over LeVar Burton's return to storytelling through his podcast, LeVar Burton Reads. If you have…
Adult fans of Reading Rainbow are rejoicing over LeVar Burton's return to storytelling through his podcast, LeVar Burton Reads. If you have…
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The Mist: 100 Pages of Pure Chills The Mist: 100 Pages of Pure Chills

By PimaLib_(Dusen)BerryBloggers
Don't you love the moment you hear a title and who the author is, and immediately know you are about to read a cleverly written book that c…
Don't you love the moment you hear a title and who the author is, and immediately know you are about to read a cleverly written book that c…
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Living Small Living Small

recommended by PimaLib_SamR
To paraphrase Newton's Third Law-for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, in our world of McMansions there is also the…
To paraphrase Newton's Third Law-for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, in our world of McMansions there is also the…
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Books Worth A Look! Books Worth A Look!

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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"Everybody counts or nobody counts." "Everybody counts or nobody counts."

recommended by PimaLib_AmyK
Michael Connelly's latest novel is out as of 7/18. Get hooked, get caught up, and get to know Harry Bosch.
Michael Connelly's latest novel is out as of 7/18. Get hooked, get caught up, and get to know Harry Bosch.
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Trending online @ PCPL, July 2017 Trending online @ PCPL, July 2017

recommended by PimaLib_JB
Books you can judge by the silhouette on their cover, The Shack watch-alikes, two big items of Seed Library News, and so much more!
Books you can judge by the silhouette on their cover, The Shack watch-alikes, two big items of Seed Library News, and so much more!
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It's Monsoon Season! It's Monsoon Season!

recommended by PimaLib_RoseK
Are you ready for the rain? Read a story about a rainy day, and learn how rain works with these cool books!
Are you ready for the rain? Read a story about a rainy day, and learn how rain works with these cool books!
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Faith in Film Faith in Film

recommended by PimaLib_LisaW
Hacksaw Ridge, The Shack, and Silence are now available on DVD at the library, but you may have to wait. No worries! Try some of these other soul satisfying films of faith.
Hacksaw Ridge, The Shack, and Silence are now available on DVD at the library, but you may have to wait. No worries! Try some of these oth…
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Browse Award Winners Browse Award Winners

With new Edgar, Agatha, Christy, Nebula, and PEN/Faulkner award winners announced recently, now's the time to find them in our catalog!
With new Edgar, Agatha, Christy, Nebula, and PEN/Faulkner award winners announced recently, now's the time to find them in our catalog!

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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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Climate Change – Let's Talk Climate Change – Let's Talk

Jul 29th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Joel D Valdez Main Library
Join Nancy Petersen for an engaging presentation on climate change science, impacts and action. If you've ever wondered how rain bombs, Par…
Join Nancy Petersen for an engaging presentation on climate change science, impacts and action. If you've ever wondered how rain bombs, Par…
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Monsoon season starts with El Dia de San… Monsoon season starts with El Dia de San…

By PimaLib_MattL
In Catholicism, June 24 is St. John the Baptist's feast day. According to Tucson tradition, it marks the start of the rainy season.
In Catholicism, June 24 is St. John the Baptist's feast day. According to Tucson tradition, it marks the start of the rainy season.
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June 28th: History of Pride June 28th: History of Pride

recommended by PimaLib_JB
June 28 marks the 48th anniversary of the first day of the Stonewall Uprising, which set the nation on a new path on approaching LGBTQ rights over the next five decades. We have plenty of books, DVDs, and E-Library resources to learn about that moment in time!
June 28 marks the 48th anniversary of the first day of the Stonewall Uprising, which set the nation on a new path on approaching LGBTQ righ…
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Celebrating our bat-heroes Celebrating our bat-heroes

By PimaLib_LisaB
Not the human caped crusaders, we are talking the furry ones: Mexican Free-Tailed Bats.
Not the human caped crusaders, we are talking the furry ones: Mexican Free-Tailed Bats.
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E-Library

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Listen to oldies by goodies Listen to oldies by goodies

Listen to audiobook classics on RBdigital. The new interface makes listening easy!
Listen to audiobook classics on RBdigital. The new interface makes listening easy!
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Stream Now with Freegal! Stream Now with Freegal!

All that music you can download in five-song batches per week? Now you can stream it for three hours every day! Happy listening!
All that music you can download in five-song batches per week? Now you can stream it for three hours every day! Happy listening!
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Browse the E-Library from A-Z Browse the E-Library from A-Z

Looking for the handy A-Z list of all our electronic resources? From homework to research to fun, we've got you covered.
Looking for the handy A-Z list of all our electronic resources? From homework to research to fun, we've got you covered.
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Food & Gardening Magazines & More Food & Gardening Magazines & More

Your library card gives you 24/7 access to digital resources like magazines, journal articles, and more.
Your library card gives you 24/7 access to digital resources like magazines, journal articles, and more.
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What's RBDigital? What's RBDigital?

By PimaLib_JessicaP
If you enjoy our digital magazine, ebook, and audiobook collection, you might be wondering what happened to OneclickDigital...
If you enjoy our digital magazine, ebook, and audiobook collection, you might be wondering what happened to OneclickDigital...
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From Stage to the Silver Screen From Stage to the Silver Screen

recommended by PimaLib_SamR
Here are some plays which have, recently or in the past, made it to the movies.
Here are some plays which have, recently or in the past, made it to the movies.
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Hooked on the Library from the Beginning Hooked on the Library from the Beginning

In the latest Arizona Daily Star column, Anna Sanchez talks about how the library has shaped her life.
In the latest Arizona Daily Star column, Anna Sanchez talks about how the library has shaped her life.
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An Analog Gem: The Arizona Atlas & Gazet… An Analog Gem: The Arizona Atlas & Gazet…

By PimaLib_RavenousReaders
This atlas recalls the joys of simply hitting the road and seeing where it takes you.
This atlas recalls the joys of simply hitting the road and seeing where it takes you.
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Sing this book! Sing this book!

recommended by PimaLib_JeanSC
She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain: Maybe you recall singing this traditional American folk song around a summer campfire? Now try singin…
She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain: Maybe you recall singing this traditional American folk song around a summer campfire? Now try singin…
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Inquisitive Titles Hot off the Press! Inquisitive Titles Hot off the Press!

recommended by PimaLib_ShirleyL
Want to read a new book that has a catchy title? Take your pick from this interesting list!
Want to read a new book that has a catchy title? Take your pick from this interesting list!
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Kids & Teens

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Picture Book Biographies Picture Book Biographies

recommended by PimaLib_KellyK
The fascinating lives of these people (and one bear) inspire me to follow my dreams, and I hope they do the same for you!
The fascinating lives of these people (and one bear) inspire me to follow my dreams, and I hope they do the same for you!
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Here Lies Daniel Tate

by Cristin Terrill
This book's narrator is admittedly a liar. You find yourself rooting for him anyway as the con of his life takes a dark turn.
recommended by PimaLib_JeanSC
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I Lived on Butterfly Hill I Lived on Butterfly Hill

By PimaLib_samr
I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosín is a touching middle school novel (translation from Spanish), set in Valparaíso Chile during t…
I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosín is a touching middle school novel (translation from Spanish), set in Valparaíso Chile during t…
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Mei-Li's Top 15 Mei-Li's Top 15

recommended by PimaLib_Kids
Summer intern Mei-Li's top choices of books that she used to read when she was little.
Summer intern Mei-Li's top choices of books that she used to read when she was little.
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Emigration, Immigration and the Road in… Emigration, Immigration and the Road in…

recommended by PimaLib_SamR
Step into the shoes of immigrant children via these chapter books.
Step into the shoes of immigrant children via these chapter books.
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Namaste for Play! Namaste for Play!

recommended by PimaLib_AmandaB
June 21st is International Yoga Day, but who says yoga is just for adults? Here are some PCPL titles that prove that yoga for kids too!
June 21st is International Yoga Day, but who says yoga is just for adults? Here are some PCPL titles that prove that yoga for kids too!
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Top 10 Books of My Childhood Top 10 Books of My Childhood

recommended by PimaLib_TeneciaP
July is my birthday month! I read MANY great books as a child and while it was hard to create a list of my top 10 favorites, here is what I…
July is my birthday month! I read MANY great books as a child and while it was hard to create a list of my top 10 favorites, here is what I…
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Christian Fiction Christian Fiction

recommended by PimaLib_Teens
Fiction, with a Christian theme, for teens. A list by PCPL staff.
Fiction, with a Christian theme, for teens. A list by PCPL staff.
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Are we there Yet? Songs and Stories for… Are we there Yet? Songs and Stories for…

recommended by PimaLib_BettyC
Going on a road trip with the kids and think you just can't listen to the same CD again? Freegal has the answer.
Going on a road trip with the kids and think you just can't listen to the same CD again? Freegal has the answer.
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Short Classics That Pack Some Punch Short Classics That Pack Some Punch

recommended by PimaLib_SamR
While working full-time at Bookman's and going to college, I made it a habit to read as many small works of Literature as I could, since I …
While working full-time at Bookman's and going to college, I made it a habit to read as many small works of Literature as I could, since I …
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Road to Independence Road to Independence

recommended by PimaLib_AmandaB
July 4th is fast approaching making now a good time to brush up on the history of the American Revolution and the document that started it all, the Declaration of Independence, the signing of which we celebrate on that day! Here are some PCPL titles for kids interested in doing …
July 4th is fast approaching, making now a good time to brush up on the history of the American Revolution and the document that started it …
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Books about books... For Kids! Books about books... For Kids!

recommended by PimaLib_AmandaB
Here is a list of PCPL titles featuring books just for kids!
Here is a list of PCPL titles featuring books just for kids!
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