A message from our Friends (of the Library, that is)! Technically summer doesn’t officially begin for another week, but around here it’s already feeling like the Dog Days of Summer. Speaking of dogs, did you know the Friends of the Pima County Public Library have all kinds of books celebrating the furry friends in your […]
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Teens play an important role at Pima County Public Library. As volunteers, interns, youth workers, and members of our Teen Advisory Boards, they contribute so much more than time; they help make the Library the dynamic, community hub that it is today. Angela Nachampassak, 16, is a volunteer and member of the Teen Advisory Board […]
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A message from our Friends (of the Library, that is)! You're invited to celebrate Summer Reading with the Friends of the Pima County Public Library at our Mini Community Book Sale May 27–29! Adventures await in our incredible selection! Young book lovers will be captivated by bright board books, while beginning readers will discover new […]
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Inspired by the Aspen Institute's What Every American Should Know project we polled a few PCPL staffers on the things they think a person needs to know in order to be culturally and civically literate in the 21st century. The Apollo Moon Program, the scientific method, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire […]
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When former President Barack Obama announced the ConnectED Library Challenge, librarians nationwide jumped at the opportunity to “put a library card in the hand of every student.” Staff of Pima County Public Library was among them, devoting time, effort, and heart and soul into connecting kids to STEM programming, assisting them in obtaining library cards, […]
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At the Eckstrom-Columbus Library customers of all ages and from all walks of life attend classes to expand their knowledge and strengthen their futures. For these customers, the Library is a place of judgment-free learning where they can pursue aspirations. For Dilbert Lord, whose dream is to get his GED, the Library has helped put […]
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A Pima County Public Library customer for three decades, Vera Scrivner describes how she felt upon discovering the public library as a child, “All the treasures it hid—it was like finding Aladdin’s cave.” And, to this day, she’s still finding reasons to love libraries. Most recently, it was the discovery of Job Help at the […]
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“English has always been my weak spot. Plus, it’s a good excuse to be in the library.” Evangelina “Eva” Cox smiles as she talks about the Mission Library and the ESL classes she took there for two years. “I went twice a week. The instructors were supportive, but so were the students. We wanted one […]
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A message from our Friends (of the Library, that is)! Are you looking for a great read? Do you want to support the Pima County Public Library? Then mark your calendar for the next Friends of the Pima County Public Library Book Sale beginning April 15 (Members’ ½ Off Sale) and April 21–24 (Community Sale). […]
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After serving as the Interim Director since October 2016, Amber Mathewson has been appointed to the position of Library Director. Having spent more than 25 years in the field, Amber brings not only a wealth of experience but a passion for literacy, intellectual freedom, and creating welcoming places for people of all ages. We recently […]
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