So you see the title of an interesting book or movie somewhere on the internet, and your automatic response is to go to the library website and see if it’s available, right? Only—surprise!—the library, for some reason, does not have it. Maybe it slipped past our radar, or the last copy we had got destroyed…
Moana and Polynesian Myths and Culture
Disney’s newest musical adventure story came out last week, and the verdict is in: it’s a hit! Moana is the story of a young woman who sets out on a journey to save her family, with the help of a large and funny demigod, Maui. The film is beautiful on its own right, but Disney has…
Tucson librarian feels lucky to have found her career
This article by Tenecia Phillips, Librarian at Joel D. Valdez Main Library, was originally published in the Arizona Daily Star on November 26, 2016. I remember being asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” as vividly as I remember my answers, which were never the same. Astronaut. Ballerina. Obstetrician. These were…
The Statue at Mission & Grande
Heading southbound along Grande Ave, approaching Mission Rd, just north Starr Pass Blvd, is a monument on the west side of the intersection. To read the information on the monument takes a little intentional perseverance since there are no places to park near it. Soon after its June 14, 2014 dedication, I parked elsewhere, crossed the…
History of Pima County Public Library
For more than 100 years, Pima County Public Library has been here for people just like you. Today, in our libraries, online, or out in the community, our dedicated staff and volunteers are here to help you find what you're looking for. Every day we're making our mission a reality by educating, connecting, and inspiring people. Headquartered in…
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library History
The Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library is named in honor of Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. (1923-2010), who supported many organizations including the Marana Food Bank, the Marana Health Center, the Pima Community College Nursing Program, and the Pima County Public Library. Mr. Abbett explained his support for the library as another way to effect positive change…
Website and Catalog Tip of the Week #24: Find it in the E-Library (History)
When you’re looking for information on a topic, your first instinct is probably to search the catalog. What do you do if everything on that subject is checked out, or you just can’t find what you’re looking for? Find it in the E-Library. The online resources that are available to (pretty much) all Pima County…
November is Native American Heritage Month
After decades of indigenous-led organizing, the United States Congress passed a Joint Resolution designating November as Native American Heritage Month. This November, as we celebrate Native American Heritage, we recognize that Native Americans were not only the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States of America, as the Joint Resolution affirms, but also continue to…
Website and Catalog Tip of the Week # 23: Go Mobile!
For so many of us, the smartphone or other mobile device is the first choice for getting information, whether we’re at home or out on the town. There are so many things we can do with just one swipe, including find a restaurant, or a date, or rent a movie. You can also do nearly…
The Horror Doesn’t End: Welcome to the Dark House, Reviewed
October and Halloween are behind us, a socially acceptable time of year to indulge in scary movies and horror reads. For horror fans who want to replay haunted feelings as winter approaches, consider bundling up and settling down with a terrifying story. It will be a chilling good time, never mind the season. An excellent choice is Welcome to…
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