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…
Now Sowing: Cauliflower (Seeds inside: July-Aug / Plants: Sept-Nov)
Cauliflower seeds in the catalog Common Name: Cauliflower (Brassica Oleracea) Seed Saving Level: Advanced, may cross with other B. Oleracea members, including cabbage, broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, kohlrabi. Produces seeds during second growing season. Planting: Cauliflower is a frost-tolerant biennial that enjoys full sun. Sow directly ½ inch deep. Germinates in 5-7 days. Harvesting: When…
At these prices, you could get 50 books—one for every year!
A message from our Friends (of the Library, that is)! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Pima County Public Library! Help us celebrate this special milestone by shopping our September book sale at the Book Barn (2230 N. Country Club Rd, SE corner of Grant and Country Club) beginning this Saturday…
🍂 Celebrate September! 🍂
Visit our Celebrate page to find seasonal staff picks for September, which includes Banned Books Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Talk Like a Pirate Day, and more. Keep returning throughout the month as we add new lists: find it under Browse > More in our header menu. Here's a sample of the hand-curated lists you can find…
Climate Change: Arizona’s New Reality
Climate Change is in the news with record-breaking heat, drought, and fires across the country. Not to mention amplified storms and hurricane weather around the world over the past few years. But many say that climate change isn’t in the news enough, given the severity of its effects and the long-term disruption it will cause…
Now Sowing: Carrots 🥕🥕🥕(Sept~Nov, Jan~Feb)
Carrot seeds in the catalog Common Name: Carrots (Daucus carota) Seed Saving Level: Advanced, will cross-pollinate. Planting: Carrots enjoy full sun to partial shade. They do not transplant well, so it's better to plant seed. Sow seed 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Use a shade cloth to cool the soil for germination. Be patient! Carrots…
🦄Teen Art Contest 🦄
It's almost fall in the desert, which means it's time for the library's sci-fi/fantasy/comics/manga art contest for teens in middle and high school! We break down the two categories (sci-fi/fantasy and comics/manga) into high school and middle school, so you'll only compete with others close to your own age. Why should you enter? A chance to win a…
Now Sowing: Onions (Sept~Nov, Jan~Feb)
Onion seeds in the catalog Common Name: Onion (Allium Cepa) Seed Saving Level: Advanced Planting: Onions will cross with each other, but not with leeks or chives. Seeds germinate better in darkness. Sow seeds indoors 8-9 weeks prior to setting plants to the garden. Thin to 3 inches. Harvesting: Harvest bulbs when they are 1-2…
Now Sowing: Leeks (Jan-Feb, Sept-Nov)
Common Name: Leek (Allium porrum) Seed Saving Level: Advanced ~ insect-pollinated, cross with other varieties. Planting: Unlike onions, which die back in cool weather, leeks are winter-hardy. Sow in rows 12 inches apart and ½ inch deep in a sunny spot. Thin a month later, leaving 6 inches in between. Germinates in 14 days. Harvesting: Instead…
📦Behind the scenes at the Library
In this month's Arizona Daily Star column, Katherine Beckwith lets us in on the joy to be found working behind the scenes at the Library. The Library is a busy place! Walk into any one of our 26 locations and you’ll not only see shelves of books and people using computers, but you’ll also see: children dancing…
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