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Weekly Waitlist: January 11, 2026
In this weekly feature, Pima County Public Library staff let you in on some high-demand titles and suggest others to try while you wait!
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Books Worth a Look
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Staff Picks & More
Weekly Waitlist: January 11, 2026
In this weekly feature, Pima County Public Library staff let you in on some high-demand titles and suggest others to try while you wait!
January Is National Hobby Month
No time like the present for you and your little ones to try out a new activity and discover your next favorite hobby!
Ladino Stories
Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language originally spoken by Sephardic Jews in the Iberian Peninsula.
Planning A Wedding? Say 'I DO' to These Guides!
From traditional etiquette guides to how to give the perfect toast, get on the path to the wedding of your dreams!
What to Read if You Love Stranger Things...
Our friends at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA made this wonderful list of their recommendations for fans of Stranger Things.
2026 Book to Screen Adaptations
Several books are being adapted for the screen in 2026. Do you want to read them before you watch them?
Read Black Book Chat - December 2025
Every December, we focus primarily on books that came out in the past 12 months, but there are a few others that we wanted to highlight.
Cultivate Connection
The titles on this list explore the importance of connection to mental wellness & provide guidance on building healthy relationships.
Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Wellbeing
We can all agree that adolescence was/is a tumultuous time for a variety of reasons! These books can help you to step up for your teen.
Weekly Waitlist: January 4, 2026
In this weekly feature, Pima County Public Library staff let you in on some high-demand titles and suggest others to try while you wait!
Polyamory, Why Choose, & other words for Ethical Nonmonogamy
If you want to explore fiction that pushes the bonds of romantic love past two people, I've got a list of books for you to check out!
How Historical Institutions of Power Hurt Us All
These books take a critical look at systems of power in American history, and the harms they cause to Americans from all walks of life.
A Reading List for "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery"
Here are some books that feature in the film or have been mentioned by Rian Johnson, the director.
Jewish Book Month: The World Fantastic
Whether urban fantasy or magical realism, these books for children, teens, and adults feature Jewish protagonists in fantastical worlds
In Memory of: Actors and Other Creatives We Lost in 2025
As we close out the year, here is a list to honor actors and other creatives we have lost in 2025. Their legacy lives on.

The Antidote
Karen Russell's The Antidote is supposedly about Nebraska farmers during the Dust Bowl, but here's what hit me sideways: this book is about us. About what…
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