From the Librarian Files This recipe is for the traditional bread used in Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) holiday celebrations. ½ cup butter ½ cup milk ½ cup water 5 cups of flour 2 packages dried yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon whole anise seed ½ cup sugar 4 eggs Heat the…
Historical Barrios in Tucson
From the Librarian Files In this case, the term barrios is being used in reference to the predominantly Hispanic historical neighborhoods in Tucson. By the end of the nineteenth century, there were two identifiable barrios north of the downtown area: Tonto and Tiburon. In 1940, the barrios were: Tonto Tonto probably got its name because…
Landlord-Tenant Problems
From the Librarian Files Having trouble as a tenant or a landlord? The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (PDF) is available through the Arizona Public Service Division of the office of the Arizona Secretary of State and contains information regarding renting residential dwellings in Arizona. See also the following sources for help: Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in…
Homeless Help – Cold Weather Relief
From the Librarian Files Tucson's Winter Shelter Program Tucson's Winter Shelter Program provides beds to homeless people in Tucson during the cold months to protect the health and safety of people who are without homes. The Winter Shelter Program is in effect from November 15 to March 31 and has three parts: Operation Deep Freeze…
Ghosts in Tucson
This list of reported sightings of ghosts and unexplained phenomena in Tucson was gathered from media reports and books on the subject.
Monsoon season starts with El Dia de San Juan
From the Librarian Files In Catholicism, June 24 is the feast day of St. John the Baptist. According to tradition this day marks the beginning of the monsoon season. There is a legend that the Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado prayed for rain on June 24, 1540. Right after his prayers it rained. John…
Waiting for the Ice to Break on the Santa Cruz?
From the Librarian Files. The first 100 degree day each year is a special event in Tucson. Icebreak Days From 1983-2006, local news station KVOA 4 ran a promotion called the Icebreak Contest. The name refers to "the first day the ice breaks" on the Santa Cruz River. The person who correctly guessed the time…
Bats in Tucson
April 2, 2015. Bats have been spotted under the Campbell Ave. bridge at the Rillito River. You can view the bats fly out from under the bridge at sunset. Here is a classic librarian file on the subject. From the Librarian Files Bats in Tucson Mexican free-tail bats are common in Tucson. These bats migrate…
“A” Mountain aka Sentinel Peak
From the Librarian Files "A" Mountain is described as a "flat lying basalt flow" in the book Roadside Geology of Arizona by Halka Chronic, Page 61. Height: 2,890 feet Sentinel Peak Often called A Mountain because of the huge A, this peak has had many names. The Spanish name for it was Picacho del Centinela…
High School Equivalency (GED) Information
From the Librarian Files On the Pima County Public Library website you will find tons of great information for getting started on getting your high school diploma/GED! We also offer many resources to support you in your journey, including in-person classes, books, DVDs, an online high school, and free, 24/7 access to test prep and…
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