Tips from Infoline: Who you gonna call?
Did you know you can call the library with any question and we will answer it on the spot or get back to you within a day or two? We are waiting on pins and needles for your call! It's a fantastic...
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Tips from Infoline: Newspaper Articles
Looking for news articles? The library offers lots of ways to find the information you need. Search through historic newspaper pages from 1834-1922 in Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers....
View ArticleTips from Infoline: Statistics and Trivia
Looking for statistics by state? You can find out where Arizona ranks on average mortgage payments, population growth and more by using State Rankings. It's got comparative data on crime, education,...
View ArticleTips from Infoline: Phone Numbers and Addresses
Have you ever tried to find a phone number for a company and run into a dead wall? Get Human is a great place to find direct Customer Service phone numbers for companies that are reluctant to otherwise...
View ArticleGhosts in Tucson
From the Librarian Files Ghosts in Tucson This list of reported sightings of ghosts and unexplained phenomena in Tucson was gathered from media reports and books on the subject. (It's not a complete...
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Homeless Help – Cold Weather Relief
From the Librarian Files Tucson's Winter Shelter Program Tucson's Winter Shelter Program provides beds to homeless people in Tucson during the cold months to protect the health and safety of people who...
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3rd Floor Reference at Joel D. Valdez Main Library Has a New Look!
We’ve done some rearranging on the 3rd Floor at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, and it looks fantastic! Our Reference Collection has shifted a bit, making room for additions to our Cele Peterson...
View ArticleLandlord-Tenant Problems
From the Librarian Files Having trouble as a tenant or a landlord? The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is available through the Arizona Public Service Division of the office of the Arizona...
View ArticleHistorical Barrios in Tucson
From the Librarian Files In this case, the term barrios is being used in reference to the predominantly Hispanic historical neighborhoods in Tucson. By the end of the nineteenth century, there were...
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Fireworks Laws in Arizona and Tucson
From the Librarian Files Stands selling fireworks pop up all over Tucson and Arizona each July, but have you ever wondered which fireworks are actually usable under our current laws? Over the past few...
View ArticleRead to a Dog at Pima County Public Library
Read to a Dog Kids come to library during Read to a Dog and select a book to read to a furry friend. It's designed to allow kids the chance to read to a non-judgmental listener, one who will accept the...
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Flying our flag
How many of you fly the flag at home? At the library we fly them every day. Every sunny morning we unfold the American and Arizona flags and run them up the pole, and we take them down every day...
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Tucson Museum of Art Research Library
Did you know the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block has a research library available to the public? It's just a few blocks away from our Joel D. Valdez Main Library. The Tucson Museum of Art and...
View ArticleForeclosure help in Pima County
From the Librarian Files Facing foreclosure in Pima County or Arizona? There are resources to help you avoid or navigate the process. Administration of Resources and Choices http://arc-az.org/...
View ArticleHelp friends, neighbors, and strangers be safe in the heat
There is an Excessive Heat Warning in effect for this coming Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with more heat (just a guess) to come this summer. Let's assume you are smart about the...
View ArticleConnecting with us on social media
The Arizona Daily Star Monthly Library Series offers an insider's view of Pima County Public Library and the ways in which we're transforming lives in our community. This month, we hear from Lisa Waite...
View ArticleTips from Infoline: Phone Numbers and Addresses
Have you ever tried to find a phone number for a company and run into a dead wall? Get Human is a great place to find direct Customer Service phone numbers for companies that are reluctant to otherwise...
View ArticleTips from Infoline: Statistics and Trivia
Looking for statistics by state? You can find out where Arizona ranks on average mortgage payments, population growth and more by using State Rankings. It's got comparative data on crime, education,...
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Monsoon season starts with El Dia de San Juan
From the Librarian Files In Catholicism, June 24 is the feast day of St. John the Baptist. According to tradition this day marks the beginning of the monsoon season. There is a legend that the Spanish...
View ArticleTips from Infoline: Who you gonna call?
Did you know you can call the library with any question and we will answer it on the spot or get back to you within a day or two? We are waiting on pins and needles for your call! It's a fantastic...
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