Nanini Library
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We're looking forward to seeing you! Our libraries welcome the one million readers, learners, doers, & dreamers of Tucson and Pima County, AZ. Hello from the Nanini Library of the Pima County Public Library system!
The Pima County Public Library provides books, computers, movies, music, literacy and job help programming and much more to the residents of Pima County. The primary writer for this Facebook page is Natalie.
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History: The Nanini Library is located in an unincorporated part of Pima County.
Bill and Rosemary Nanini, longtime local residents and philanthropists, donated the land for the library in 1978. The donation was made with the intent of creating a government center for the residents of the northern part of Pima County. The building dedication ceremony was held on October 6, 1979. (The library had opened earlier on September 25.)
The building was constructed with funds approved in a special bond election in 1974. The library is named in honor of Sam and Giaconda Nanini, Bill Nanini's parents. At that time the building contained a total of 11750 square feet, with the possibility for future expansion. An example of energy efficiency, it had three flat plate solar collectors to heat its own water.
Source for history: October 2003 edition of the AZLA Arizona Library Association Newsletter (Vol. 36, Number 9).
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facebook.comWe would like to send out a huge thank you to Step Up Into TLC for coming to Nanini yesterday and bringing their amazing Clydesdale & Pony, JJ & Dylan! Nancy, Ann, JJ & Dylan do such a fabulous job and we look forward to their visits every year! We also want to thank the more than 200 awesome patrons who showed up for our Rodeo Storytime and to visit with the super-special guests afterward. You all made the event so much fun!
We need your help! One of our storytime books has decided to giddy-up on out of the library! This silly book belongs to a Nanini staff member and was last seen at the Rodeo Storytime this morning. We're guessing that it just wanted to join in the fun with the horses outside and snuck away to play, but it's still needed for more storytimes next week. If you spot our runaway, we would really appreciate if you can corral him and help him find his way back home to Nanini. Thank you!!
Come join the fun with Rodeo stories and songs followed by an opportunity to learn about and meet a Clydesdale and a Miniature Horse in our parking lot. Presented by Step Up into T.L.C. Inc.
Join us to play with Legos every last Saturday of the month! Legos are provided and all ages are welcome.
Join us to discuss Alan Gratz's book Refugee. (Reserve your copy from the library catalog.) The discussion will be led by teen members of Tucson's Owl and Panther refugee support group. Ages 11-18. Sign up at Nanini Library Information Desk or call 520-594-5365.
Do you like to record music? Learn how to use EQ, compression, reverb, delay and saturation to create quality mixes. You'll find out how to mix punchy and powerful drums, thick and big guitars and beautiful sounding vocals. Workshop led by audio engineer Bjorgvin Benediktsson. For ages 12-18. Please call 594-5365 to register.
Celebrating the Year of Dog! Learn Chinese culture and make something fun with the New Year theme. It is the tradition that children will receive presents on Chinese New Year, so after you make your craft you will also get some goodies to take home. Please register by calling 520-594-5365.
I heart Valentine's Day! Create personalized, one-of-a-kind Valentine cards. Make one to keep and spread the cheer by making one to give to a nursing home resident. For ages 13-18. Sign up by calling 594-5365. Paper artist Mary Ellen Palmeri will lead the workshop.
Celebrate the Year of Dog in 2018! Come and enjoy music with silk and bamboo instruments by JAM Asian Music Ensemble. This is a family event and all are welcome! Refreshments will be served. Please call 594-5365 to register.
Join us at STEAM Ahead storytime for some out-of-this-world fun with stories and songs about the moon and planets with Miss Natalie. Astronomers Jim & Susan Knoll from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, tucsonastronomy.org, are our special guests. They will bring a telescope to give everyone a chance to view a star nursery, star clusters, and maybe even a planet or two (weather permitting). For children ages 3-13 and their families. No registration required.
Do you have an open, inquiring mind? Join us to understand that abstract art can mean anything you want it to. Enter the painting and see where it takes you. Presented by University of Arizona Docents Fleurette and Marc Wallach.
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