Community Meeting: Free Kids Clothing Swap

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.

Chess and Legos

Join us for a game of chess and/or building with Legos.

Artapalooza!

Bring your creativity to an open art day for all ages!  Materials provided.

Visit the Bookbike at Casa Maria Soup Kitchen

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen, 325 E. 25th St on the 4th Thursday of every month.

Family Storytime

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their caregivers, each Storytime is 45 minutes long and will include a hands-on activity and free play. Ever......More

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their caregivers, each Storytime is 45 minutes long and will include a hands-on activity and free play. Everyone is welcome here, so please join us! We can't wait to meet you.

Visit the Bookbike at Armory Park Senior Center

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave on the 1st Tuesday of every month. ......More

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Armory Park Senior Center, 220 S. 5th Ave on the 1st Tuesday of every month.

Visit the Bookbike at the Tucson House

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Tucson House,1501 N. Oracle Road on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

Visit the Bookmobile At Job Corps

Our Bookmobile goes out on monthly visits to the outlying areas of Pima County, and has since the 1960s. The bookmobile carries over 2,500 items, and people borrow around 17,000 items each year from the Bookmobile.......More

Our Bookmobile goes out on monthly visits to the outlying areas of Pima County, and has since the 1960s. The bookmobile carries over 2,500 items, and people borrow around 17,000 items each year from the Bookmobile. It travels an average of 8,500 miles a year! For more information, contact Bookmobile-Readrunners Library Services at 520-594-5415. Please leave a message if we don't answer. We might be out in the Bookmobile! Today's visit: Fred G Acosta Job Corps 901 S Campbell from 9:00 - 11:00 am

Visit the Bookbike at Caridad Kitchen

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Caridad Kitchen, 845 N. Main Ave, the 3rd Friday of the month from May-Septem......More

The Bookbike gives out free books, library cards, and information about library and literacy programs, as well as bike maps and information about bicycling events. Visit the Bookbike at the Caridad Kitchen, 845 N. Main Ave, the 3rd Friday of the month from May-September.

MegaMania!! | Photos with Local Cosplay Groups!

Meet pirates, princesses, superheroes and more for photos and fun! MegaMania!! is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and Pima Community College. (It's all part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer fest......More

Meet pirates, princesses, superheroes and more for photos and fun! MegaMania!! is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and Pima Community College. (It's all part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Improv Comedy!

TWO SEPARATE IMPROV TROUPES — TWO ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOWS! IRPG: The Improvised Choose Your Own Adventure Role-Playing Game — 12:15-12:55 p.m. In this unscripted comedy show, you’re the hero of a live, dice-rolling adventure inspired by games like Mass Effect and Baldur’......More

TWO SEPARATE IMPROV TROUPES — TWO ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOWS! IRPG: The Improvised Choose Your Own Adventure Role-Playing Game — 12:15-12:55 p.m. In this unscripted comedy show, you’re the hero of a live, dice-rolling adventure inspired by games like Mass Effect and Baldur’s Gate 3, guiding the story through your choices alongside a cast of quirky NPCs. Amethyst Room, Central Building. Unscrewed Theater: Comic Chaos with improvisational theater — 2:45-3:45 p.m. Comic Chaos is an improvisational theater group that performs long-form, serialized improv in the style of comic books. Join us for tales of superheroes and villains! Room 130, Central Building. (Both shows are part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Gaming: Video, Tabletop and Roleplay!

Video Gaming: Do you have the skills? Join us for Smash Brothers or Mario Kart throughout the day and prove yourself in mini-tournament style play. Or, if you prefer, play one of our non-tournament games just for fun! Tabletop Gaming: We’ve got throwbacks and current......More

Video Gaming: Do you have the skills? Join us for Smash Brothers or Mario Kart throughout the day and prove yourself in mini-tournament style play. Or, if you prefer, play one of our non-tournament games just for fun! Tabletop Gaming: We’ve got throwbacks and current hits. Meet people and make friends (or rivals!) through them all. Roleplay Gaming: Create and play — cause chaos or bring peace. Both veterans of the game and first-time players are welcome! Not sure if you’re ready for the adventure? Come on by and watch the story unfold. (All the gaming sessions are part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Can You Escape?

THREE DIFFERENT ESCAPE ROOMS! (Anyone wanting to attend the Escape Rooms should go immediately to that station at NOON. Free tickets for this program will go fast.) Limited Tickets! REGISTRATION is 12:00-12:15 p.m. Registration is required. Six people per team. 20-mi......More

THREE DIFFERENT ESCAPE ROOMS! (Anyone wanting to attend the Escape Rooms should go immediately to that station at NOON. Free tickets for this program will go fast.) Limited Tickets! REGISTRATION is 12:00-12:15 p.m. Registration is required. Six people per team. 20-minute gameplay. You must arrive at your designated game time or risk losing your spot. Minecraft Escape Room: The Minecraft Village is on fire! Work together to solve puzzles, gather clues, and rescue the village animals before time runs out. Recommended for ages 9+. Animal Crossing Escape Room: Isabella lost the fireworks storage keys while preparing for tonight’s celebration. Trace her chores to find the keys before time runs out. Recommended for ages 9+. Pokémon Escape Room: There’s been a break-in at Pokémon Academy! Assist Officer Jenny in piecing together the evidence to stop Team Rocket before they escape with stolen items. Recommended ages 9+. All are ticketed events! (The Escape Rooms are part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Transform Yourself!

TWO SEPARATE ACTIVITIES! Classic and Theatrical Face Painting by Vanya Mrinkovic — Room Capacity, all ages, 12:00-2:00 p.m. — Amethyst Room, Central Building. DIY Power Shields for Superheroes with Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist — Make a cardstock shield, decorated with col......More

TWO SEPARATE ACTIVITIES! Classic and Theatrical Face Painting by Vanya Mrinkovic — Room Capacity, all ages, 12:00-2:00 p.m. — Amethyst Room, Central Building. DIY Power Shields for Superheroes with Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist — Make a cardstock shield, decorated with colored masking tape. Participants can design a flag: real or imaginary, from a country, a superhero world, or even a higher-dimensional realm! Room Capacity, all ages, 12:15-1:30 p.m. — Room 255, Central Building. (Both activities are part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Be Creative!

Cosplay Creation — Make your own lightsaber and be a Jedi or a Sith! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Kids’ Craft — Create your own pet dragon! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Pa......More

Cosplay Creation — Make your own lightsaber and be a Jedi or a Sith! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Kids’ Craft — Create your own pet dragon! It's happening all day, in Room 102, Central Building, while supplies last. Painting by Dolores Haro — Paint on a canvas board; this workshop is designed for all levels; 20-person max; ages 13 and up. It's happening 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Room 130, Central Building. Fun with Percussion by Robyn Nolen — Learn rhythm patterns like waltz, reggae, and blues to join music jams, even without a stringed instrument. Small percussion instruments will be provided, or bring your own maracas, drums, or similar; 20-person max, ages 8 and up. It's happening 1:30- 2:30 p.m. in Room 130, Central Building. Drawing Your Own Comics by Frank Powers — Your Best FRANK Forever is a fun cartoonist who teaches you how to create comic characters using simple lines and shapes: an inspiring, humorous art class for kids of all ages. Room Capacity, all ages. It's happening 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Room 215, Central Building. Fanart Fun! Color Fanart Sheets and Kawaii-themed Origami! with PCPL’s Biblio Lotus — Come to the Biblio Lotus area and unleash your inner artist by folding Kawaii themed origami and coloring Fanart pages that were designed just for MegaMania by Biblio Lotus staff. Room Capacity, all ages. It's happening 2:00-3:15 p.m. in Room 255, Central Building. (These craft programs are part of MegaMania!! — PCPL's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Represent Your Fandom!

MegaMania!! — the annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — returns to the Pima Community College Downtown Campus. Break out of an escape room, assemble a kids craft, create your own cosplay c......More

MegaMania!! — the annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — returns to the Pima Community College Downtown Campus. Break out of an escape room, assemble a kids craft, create your own cosplay costume, take photos with cosplay groups, play roleplaying games, sample various tabletop board games, enter our Cosplay Showcase, challenge others in video-game tournaments, watch live comic-con sketch comedy, attend various workshops by award-winning authors and artists, and so much more. Anyone wanting to attend the Escape Rooms should go immediately to that station at NOON. Free tickets for those programs will go fast. Join us for the afternoon. MegaMania!! is made possible by the Friends of the Pima County Public Library and Pima Community College. If you only go to one event this summer, THIS should be the one! Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Paint, Fold & Celebrate Star Wars!

TWO SEPARATE ACTIVITIES! Mandalorian and Grogu, Watercolor by Shaun Beyale — Space is limited, all ages — 12:15-1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and therapeutic watercolor session of the Mandalorian and baby Grogu, original artwork by Diné artist, Shaun Beyale. Enjoy some......More

TWO SEPARATE ACTIVITIES! Mandalorian and Grogu, Watercolor by Shaun Beyale — Space is limited, all ages — 12:15-1:30 p.m. Join us for a fun and therapeutic watercolor session of the Mandalorian and baby Grogu, original artwork by Diné artist, Shaun Beyale. Enjoy some lo-fi music and enter your name in our Mandalorian raffle hosted by the Many Nations team! Star Wars Origami Bookmarks with PCPL’s Many Nations — Space is limited, all ages — 2:00-3:15 p.m. Let your creativity show and celebrate Indigenous fandom by making origami bookmarks inspired by Star Wars! On a variety of colors, adorn Chewbacca, Darth Vader and other characters with Native American jewelry of the Southwest. Star Wars raffle hosted by the Many Nations team! (Both activities are part of MegaMania!! — Pima County Public Library's annual all-ages, free summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — at the Pima Community College Downtown Campus.) Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!

MegaMania!! | Words Are A Superpower

Join us at MegaMania!!, the library's annual ComiCon style event.  Learn some easy & fun techniques to write a persona poem in the voice of your favorite fictional or historical character! All ages. Read more about the Wr......More

Join us at MegaMania!!, the library's annual ComiCon style event.  Learn some easy & fun techniques to write a persona poem in the voice of your favorite fictional or historical character! All ages. Read more about the Writer in Residence program.  Logan Phillips works in poetry and culture. Holding collaboration as a core creative practice, he has contributed to a wide range of performance, music and community-centered education projects in the US, Mexico, Colombia and beyond. Phillips teaches is a volunteer organizer with Tucson Birthplace Open Space Coalition (TBOSC), an intercultural effort to strengthen Indigenous sovereignty at the base of S-Cuk Ṣon / Sentinel Peak / ‘A’ Mountain. His second full-length book of poetry and creative nonfiction, Reckon, is forthcoming from The University of Arizona Press in 2026. The Writer in Residence Program is made possible by the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Click here to check out all the other events at MegaMania!!