Cool Down @ Noon

This heat got you down? Consider this your invitation to take a break from work and join us in the foyer of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library at noon every Wednesday in July and August for something new and fun each week in a cool space. August 6th: Diamond Art August ......More

This heat got you down? Consider this your invitation to take a break from work and join us in the foyer of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library at noon every Wednesday in July and August for something new and fun each week in a cool space. August 6th: Diamond Art August 13th: Zentangle August 20th: Tucson Trivia for Tucson's Birthday August 27th: Surprise! Stop by to find out. Stay for a few minutes or the whole hour.

El Rio Outreach Walk-In Clinic

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood ......More

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood pressure check  Screening labs/STD check  Medication prescription  Acute and chronic disease management  Housing assessment  All ages are welcome! This is at the El Rio Clinic at the Joel D Valdez Main Library.

Family Storytime

Bring your children and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development! Geared towards children aged 0-5 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 0-5 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. Registration is not necessary, but space is limited and offered on a first come basis.

Blood Drive – American Red Cross

Pima County Public Libraryis committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cro......More

Pima County Public Libraryis committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients. Learn more about donating blood

Cool Down @ Noon

This heat got you down? Consider this your invitation to take a break from work and join us in the foyer of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library at noon every Wednesday in July and August for something new and fun each week in a cool space. August 6th: Diamond Art August ......More

This heat got you down? Consider this your invitation to take a break from work and join us in the foyer of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library at noon every Wednesday in July and August for something new and fun each week in a cool space. August 6th: Diamond Art August 13th: Zentangle August 20th: Tucson Trivia for Tucson's Birthday August 27th: Surprise! Stop by to find out. Stay for a few minutes or the whole hour.

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.

Our Space

Our Space is a program for our patrons experiencing homelessness to gather, share a meal, and build a space for community and connections. Meals, snacks and drinks will be provided.

El Rio Outreach Walk-In Clinic

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood ......More

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood pressure check  Screening labs/STD check  Medication prescription  Acute and chronic disease management  Housing assessment  All ages are welcome! This is at the El Rio Clinic at the Joel D Valdez Main Library.

Family Storytime

Bring your child and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development.  Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers. Each Storytime is 20-30 minutes long. Storytime is every Tuesday starting at 10:15 a.m.......More

Bring your child and enjoy stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy and healthy development.  Geared towards children aged 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers. Each Storytime is 20-30 minutes long. Storytime is every Tuesday starting at 10:15 a.m. Park in the Main Library Parking Garage at 45 W. Alameda St. The first hour is free. We'll give you a second ticket at the end of Storytime for a total of two hours free, enough to enjoy the program and select books afterward. Space is limited. Please join us!

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.

Tween Crafternoon

Join us for a mid-week hang out and get creative at the library! We'll have a new craft or game each week, and an art cart for your own projects. Come and go as you please, any time between 3:30 and 5:00. A small snack will be provided.

El Rio Outreach Walk-In Clinic

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood ......More

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care  Blood pressure check  Screening labs/STD check  Medication prescription  Acute and chronic disease management  Housing assessment  All ages are welcome! This is at the El Rio Clinic at the Joel D Valdez Main Library.

Visit the Bookbike at Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market

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 Santa Cruz River Farmer's Market the 1st Thursday of the month, 3-5ish.

Community Meeting: CODAC Community Action Board

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