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Libraries will be closed on Easter, Sunday, April 21. | Las bibliotecas estarán cerradas domingo, 21 de abril, por motivo del Día de la Pascua.

Quincie Douglas Library is closed until May 17. | Woods Memorial Library will be closed April 17 - May 5.

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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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Come talk to us! We're listening Come talk to us! We're listening

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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Weekly Waitlist: April 14, 2019 Weekly Waitlist: April 14, 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…
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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African Americans in the Great Outdoors African Americans in the Great Outdoors

By PimaLib_AngelaH
Frequenting state and national parks is one of my favorite things to do. My family finds that there are few of my culture or hue present.
Frequenting state and national parks is one of my favorite things to do. My family finds that there are few of my culture or hue present.
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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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African Americans in the Great…

04/16/2019

Read Harder 2019 - Running At a…

04/11/2019

Teens, it's your turn to be the…

04/11/2019

Summer Reading 2019! A Universe of…

04/10/2019

Un Universo de Cuentos: Programa de…

04/10/2019

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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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The Invasion of the Tearling

by Erika Johansen
Well, I have to say I didn't see that one coming! I don't know how well I can review this without spoilers, but here we go... This book… More
recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR
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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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Arizona Illustrated: Barbara Lewis Arizona Illustrated: Barbara Lewis

Barbara Lewis, Vice President of the Dunbar Board and President of the Archive Committee, speaks about her time at the Dunbar School.
Barbara Lewis, Vice President of the Dunbar Board and President of the Archive Committee, speaks about her time at the Dunbar School.
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Gemina

by Amie Kaufman
These are great little books. Kaufman and Kristoff have found a formula: external threat, internal threat and a little bit of romance, that… More
recommended by PimaLib_ChristineR
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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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Marian Anderson's Gold-Trimmed Jacket Marian Anderson's Gold-Trimmed Jacket

On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson sang a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being turned away from Constitution Hall.
On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson sang a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being turned away from Constitution Hall.
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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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RH19: #ownvoices in Mexico or C. America RH19: #ownvoices in Mexico or C. America

recommended by PimaLib_GeorgiaT
Check out this list of books set in Mexico or Central America, all written by people from those locations.
Check out this list of books set in Mexico or Central America, all written by people from those locations.
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Spring into COOKING! Spring into COOKING!

recommended by PimaLib_ShirleyL
Lots of new Cookbooks to find recipes hoppin' to be tried--just in time for Easter!
Lots of new Cookbooks to find recipes hoppin' to be tried--just in time for Easter!

Kids & Teens

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Dancing in the Desert Puppet Show Dancing in the Desert Puppet Show

Apr 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Tarantulas, bobcats and skunks, OH MY! Rattlesnakes, coyotes and pack rats, NO LIE! Southwest desert animals come alive in this musical…
Tarantulas, bobcats and skunks, OH MY! Rattlesnakes, coyotes and pack rats, NO LIE! Southwest desert animals come alive in this musical…
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Easter Egg Decorating & Spring Crafts Easter Egg Decorating & Spring Crafts

Apr 20th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dusenberry-River Library
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun. Our teen volunteers will facilitate egg decorating and a couple of spring themed…
Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun. Our teen volunteers will facilitate egg decorating and a couple of spring themed…
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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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College 101 College 101

recommended by PimaLib_AmandaB
Take a look at these great books for preparing for college!
Take a look at these great books for preparing for college!
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