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Weekly Waitlist: August 30, 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
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Are you excited for the documentary "American Pachucho: The Legend of Luis Valdez"? Want to learn more about the legend of Luis Valdez?
Thank you, MS. Steinem
I am grateful for her words & ideas, and I'm grateful that you can find so many of her most important books at Pima County Public Libraries.
At Rest in the Grace of the World: Reading Wendell Berry
The poet, essayist, novelist, activist, and agrarian Wendell Berry died on August 31, 2026.
Suicide Prevention Month 2026
We ALL play a role in suicide prevention while we honor those lost to suicide, survivors of suicide loss & those fighting to stay with us.
It's Family Meals Month!
September is National Family Meals Month, which is designed to encourage families to commit to sharing meals together.
Weekly Waitlist: August 30, 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!
The Economy and National Debt
There's a lot of ways to approach this topic if you'd like to read more about our nation's finances, how we got here, and where we're going.
We love you, Dolly
Musician, actor, cultural icon, and humanitarian Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. The world is mourning.
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31st is a day to grieve those who have been lost to overdose, and to join in global community action to reduce overdose deaths.
Ravenous Readers Staff Picks: August 2026
Check out these books recommended by the Ravenous Readers (RR) team!
Weekly Waitlist: August 23, 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!
Country Music
To celebrate Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" breaking records, take a journey through country history and the artists that define the genre.
Books Featuring Young Teens
The books on this list are all about characters or real people who are in the eighth and ninth grade.
We are the Bookworms: August '26
Each month, a group of book-loving staff at Joel D. Valdez Main Library gather during lunch to discuss the books we're reading.
My Adult Summer Reading Journey 2026
Like many of you, this librarian was THRILLED for the opportunity to participate in a Summer Reading Program again as an adult!
A Gentleman's Gentleman
For those of us hungry for an offbeat, queer Regency era romance, TJ Alexander's novel A Gentleman's Gentleman is exactly what we've been craving. This…
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