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The Waitlist
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!
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NoveList Plus Book Recommendations
Find the perfect book to read! Book reviews, series book lists, author bios, and you can find books that read like your favorites.
Books Worth a Look
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Staff Picks & More
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!
#FatLiberation: A We Need Diverse Books Reading List
August is #FatLiberationMonth, a time to change perceptions of what it means to be fat & work towards ending size discrimination.
Weekly Waitlist: August 16, 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!
Clean Romance Novels!!
If you're looking for romance books with little to no spice, or simply prefer books without it in them, then this list is for you!
Hi, High School
The graphic novels and manga on this list whisk the reader away into the ups and downs of coming of age during one's high school years.
Functional Strength & Mobility
Functional strength training & mobility exercises can help us age gracefully, recover from injury, and reduce body aches and pains.
Weekly Waitlist: August 9, 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!
Tour the Spider-Verse!
Take a tour of the Spider-Verse, with your library card as your passport! This list includes both books and movies.