Many Nations: Celebrating the Native Communities of Pima County

These Indigenous authors will all be at the Tucson Festival of Books. The Many Nations team invites you to read their works in preparation and/or celebration of the festival.

Check out the full booklist here: https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2840089417/2959504677?_gl=1*13lsf6w*_ga*MzU2NzE5NTEuMTc1Nzk2MzI0Ng..*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3NzMwODc2NTQkbzE0OCRnMSR0MTc3MzA4OTMzNyRqNDMkbDAkaDA.*_ga_3RGBZWHHTH*czE3NzMwODc2NTQkbzE0NyRnMSR0MTc3MzA4OTMyMCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

In case you missed it on January 26th, one of the Librarians who spoke, Lindsey Curley, published her speech from the event on our website:

The Lorraine Eiler collection: Allyship and solidarity In January 2026, we celebrated the release of the Lorraine Eiler Special Collection at Salazar-Ajo Library. At the event, Lindsey Curley—librarian…

✨📚 Celebrating Native and Indigenous Stories 📚✨

In conjunction with Tucson Festival of Books, TUSD Native American Student Services is honored to welcome award-winning Native author Cynthia Leitich Smith for a special Native American Author Event!

Join us as we celebrate the power of Indigenous storytelling, culture, family, humor, and community through books that uplift Native voices and experiences. From beloved titles like Jingle Dancer, Ancestor Approved, Here Come the Aunties!, and Legendary Frybread Drive-In, her stories reflect the brilliance and resilience of Native communities.

📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 to 6:30 PM
📍 Howenstine Education Center

TUSD students will receive a free book while supplies last, and we will have engaging activities for students throughout the evening, including a special beading activity created by Dr. Kimberly Robertson, Mvskoke educator and hosted by The Chapter House LA.

This special evening is made possible through collaboration with our incredible community partners:
🌎 TUSD Multicultural Curriculum Department
📚 The Chapter House LA
🪶 Many Nations: Celebrating the Native Communities of Pima County with Pima County Public Library
Together, we are uplifting Indigenous voices and creating spaces where Native stories are celebrated and centered.

We hope you will join us! 💛

We had so much fun this February for STEM night with our friends at the San Xavier Education Center ❤️
This season's theme was engineering, where students got to see a 3D-printer in action. Thanks to our Spread the Wealth program, we get to pass out free books, too!
If you or your organization supports Native communities and need free books, you can contact our team from the PCPL website: https://www.library.pima.gov/manynations/

Lindsey Curley, a Many Nations member, is moderating this event at the Tucson Festival of Books. We'd love to see you!
Who: Poets age 9-18
When: 3/15 4 PM
Where: Tucson Festival of Books, YA Author Stage
You can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2026goldenhour

Calling Indigenous Youth (12-21) Water Protectors!

Learn more about river restoration and the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project.

This workshop is hosted by Alianza Indígena Sin Fronteras, Reconciliación en el Río, and other organizations. This is not a Pima County Public Library workshop.

You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebLhIvJvhTta1l68CbKva_F48uC6OFZHSePfgAXesYxGaNpA/viewform

You can also check out these titles from the library to learn more about the history of the Santa Cruz River. These are not from an Indigenous perspective, but hey, maybe you could be that voice we need!
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C1351201
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C1688519
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C1591681

Hope you are staying cozy and protected!

As we enter winter, turning inward, we notice more about ourselves and our environment. Grab yourself some tea or coffee, and enjoy these recommended titles of Indigenous voices in environmental science:

Traditional Ecological Knowledge:
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C2085152

The Red Deal:
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C2068537

Iwígara:
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C2065449

Fresh Banana Leaves:
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S91C2103553

Join us for a hands-on IndigiBeauty Workshop: Segoi Candle Making!

Learn how to create your own segoi candle and personalized label while exploring the traditional Indigenous uses of segoi (creosote, greasewood) in beauty and wellness.

Register now! https://bit.ly/43sJ7oh

The Tohono O’odham Nation has declared a State of Emergency and approved a $1,000 financial relief payment for eligible enrolled adult members. Applications open November 14, 2025.

For full details, required documents, and application forms, visit: https://www.tonation-nsn.gov/emergency-financial-relief