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TumbleMath - K-6 math ebook database
Level up those math skills! Read books focused on math specialties from counting to geometry, with optional Common Core quizzes.
Read-Along eBooks for Kids
Find your next book to read along with! Read-along books from OverDrive will highlight the text and read with you. Many have sound!
Ayuda con Tutores Expertos (Brainfuse)
Brainfuse apoya a estudiantes de todos los niveles. Ayuda para escribir y resumir está disponible para adultos. En español o inglés.
Get Online Tutoring With Brainfuse!
Need some extra help with homework or school assignments? Brainfuse has online tutors who really know their stuff. Available in Spanish, too
TumbleMath - K-6 math ebook database
Level up those math skills! Read books focused on math specialties from counting to geometry, with optional Common Core quizzes.
Read-Along eBooks for Kids
Find your next book to read along with! Read-along books from OverDrive will highlight the text and read with you. Many have sound!
Ayuda con Tutores Expertos (Brainfuse)
Brainfuse apoya a estudiantes de todos los niveles. Ayuda para escribir y resumir está disponible para adultos. En español o inglés.
Get Online Tutoring With Brainfuse!
Need some extra help with homework or school assignments? Brainfuse has online tutors who really know their stuff. Available in Spanish, too
Get help with all of your school work! Get free one-on-one tutoring and use online tools to do your homework.
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Mental Health and Wellness: New Books for Kids and Tweens
This list covers mental health and wellness topics. Please always seek advice or care from a mental health or health care professional.
Connecting with the community through memes and TikToks!
"Have you ever wondered who creates the memes and TikToks that get posted on the Library's social media pages? It’s me!"
Art Exhibit ~ Peace Posters @Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Joel D. Valdez Main Library invites you to an exhibit by local youth artists, on display in the Children's Room until February 28, 2025.
Things Just Got TWINteresting!
To honor National Twin Day, December 18, here are 30 doubly delightful children's books, graphic novels & audiobooks with twin protagonists!
Axolotl
The axolotl is a kind of salamander found only in Mexico City. The name comes from the Aztec god Xolotl & means "water monster" in Nahuatl.
Migration Stories for Young People
Many migrants who cross our southern border with Mexico are children. This is a list of books for kids and teens about immigration.
Las Posadas
This blog post is by Samantha N., Joel D. Valdez Main Library. Posada season is here! Posadas are holiday celebrations in Latin America…
Art Exhibit ~ Megan H. @Sam Lena-South Tucson Library
Sam Lena-South Tucson Library invites you to view an exhibit by local artist Megan H., on display until January 20, 2025.
Tamale Time!
It's Tamale Season! The Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival is on December 7th this year & it's almost time to make tamales for the holidays.
Winter Crafts
Celebrate the season with crafts and handmade gift ideas!
After all, there's no place like home
This community spotlight blog post is by Kate Scally Howell, who will be playing Glinda in Saguaro City Music Theatre's The Wizard of Oz.
Book Magic
"The best kind of book," said Barnaby, "is a magic book." - Seven-Day Magic.
For Kids Who Loved WICKED
Are you excited about the WICKED movie? Check out some of these books for more stories of witches, magic, and friendship!
Inspiration for Young Activists
For children and young people, these titles are about making change in your community, activism, and inspiring tales of young change makers.
World Kindness Day!
On November 13th, it's World Kindness Day! Celebrate with these titles all about kindness, for all ages.
Powerful Veterans Day books for kids
Veterans Day is a perfect opportunity to teach kids about the armed forces and to honor those who are serving & have served in the military.
