Joel D. Valdez Main Library

Saturday happenings at Martha Cooper Library!

Afro-Brazilian Music: Rhythms, Songs, and Instruments of Capoeira and Brazil Feel the vibrations of percussion instruments. Let your hands and voice sing. Learn to play Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a variety of traditional percussion instruments. Sing and experience the energy of songs in Portuguese that drive Afro-Brazilian capoeira and dance. Música Afrobrasileña: Ritmos, c...

There's always something cool brewing in our Teen 101 Space!

May is also Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠💚
Please be kind to yourself and remember the way you feel matters. 🌼

Happy Earth Day! Today we're celebrating our Mexican Sunflowers, which have just started to sprout in the plant case near our Seed Library. The Mexican Sunflower is the star of this year's "One Seed" program, run by the Seed Library of Pima County Public Library.

Come to the 2nd floor of our library to check out the Mexican Sunflower and other seeds for Earth Day today!

More info on "One Seed" here:
https://www.library.pima.gov/blogs/post/its-time-for-one-seed-2026/

Painting parties have been happening in the 101 Spaces! Take a look!
Pima County Public Library

Don't let Uno ruin your friendships. Come to National Board Game Day on Wednesday 4/22/26, 2-5pm at Joel D. Valdez Main Library!

Click here for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGPw9jhbS/

Gru might need to re-think his strategy...

Come flex your chess skills at our Board Game Day, 4/22/26 from 2-5pm. We'll be taking over all 3 floors of Joel D. Valdez Main Library!

Event info here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/17FKwT3uoz/

We love the creative energy around here! 🥰😍

Awww what a sweet group of besties today in the Makerspace!
Joel D. Valdez Main Library