Library Hours

Monday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday   9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed              

Teen Zone Hours

Monday  Noon – 5 p.m.
Tuesday Noon – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday Noon – 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed              

2012 Holiday Closures

Monday, January 2
(New Years Day - observed)
Monday, January 16
(Civil Rights' Day)
Monday, February 20
(Presidents' Day)
Monday, May 28
(Memorial Day)
Wednesday, July 4
(Independence Day)
Monday, September 3
(Labor Day)
Monday, November 12
(Veterans' Day - observed)
Thursday, November 22
(Thanksgiving)
Friday, November 23
(Day after Thanksgiving)
Monday, December 24
(Christmas Eve)
Tuesday, December 25
(Christmas Day)
Monday, December 31
(New Years Eve)
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
(New Years Day)

Recommended Reading

Need a good book, but don't know what to read next?

Check out these useful links to recommended reading resources to discover what to read next.

Read Baby Read
Help your baby develop early literacy skills and encourage the love of reading.

K-5 Favorites
See what Pima County Public Library's Kids Web recommends.

Connie the Cougar’s Picks (Oro Valley Public Library's Mascot)
Find out what delectable books Connie loves to read. 

Top Ten Teen Picks 
The Young Adult Library Services Association Teens' Top Ten is a list of favorite books selected by teens. 

Oro Valley Public Library's Discussion Groups

Find out what the book discussion groups at the Oro Valley Public Library are reading now.


A More Perfect Union
A collection of classic books on American history and culture, acquired through a 2010 We the People Bookshelf grant. The theme "A More Pefect Union" observes the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and encourages young people to reflect on the idea of the United States as a "union".

Pursuit of Happiness
A collection of classic books on American history and culture, acquired through a 2007 We the People Bookshelf grant.

More Books & Reading Resources

 

ALA Booklist

Reviews of the latest books and electronic media from the American Library Association's Booklist magazine. 

Author Yellow Pages
A directory of authors and their official and publisher websites. Search for authors by name or genre. Sign up for author newsletters for the latest book and tour information.

Book Clubs
Book discussion groups around the Tucson metro area.

Book Reporter
Get inspired to read at Book Reporter, where readers and writers click! View thoughtful book reviews and discover features such as Books to Movies, Awards, Contests, Bestsellers and Author Bibliographies.

Faithful Reader
Book reviews, Award Winners, and Bestsellers on Christian living, marriage and family life, contemporary and historical fiction, mysteries, romance, memoirs and more.
    

Nancy Pearl's Picks

Nancy Pearl, the author of Book Lust and More Book Lust, writes and reviews books and appears regularly on National Public Radio's Morning Edition.

 

New & Noteworthy Materials

View new titles (fiction, mysteries, science fiction, talking books, DVDs, CDs and more) at the Oro Valley Public Library and other Pima County Public Libraries.

New York Times Best Sellers
The New York Times Best Seller lists for Hardcover Fiction & Nonfiction, Paperback Fiction & Nonfiction, Hardcover & Paperback Advice, Children's Books, Graphic Books, and Business Books.

 

Ravenous Readers

Are you always on the lookout for good books to read ? View recommended reads, award winners and bestsellers, an author directory, and more from the Pima County Public Library. Sign up to get email newsletters.
 

Southwest Books of the Year 

A review of the best books (fiction and nonfiction) with a southwestern setting or subject.