Synapse: Supporting Mental Health in Pima County

06/26/2026

Rack up reading time for the Summer Reading Program with one of these new books with mental health and wellness themes for kids and teens!

06/24/2026

This Pride Month, take some time to explore your creativity, heal, and relax at PCPL's Pride Month Subconscious Art Meditation!

Friday, June 26, 2026
10:30AM – 12:00PM
Flowing Wells Library

Q***r artist Thalo Blue (they/them) will lead participants through a Subconscious Art Exploration Workshop based on an art therapy practice called “Open Studio Practice" (OSP). OSP was originally developed by a group of art therapists in the 90's for therapy groups and art classes. Thalo’s “Subconscious Art Exploration” workshop draws from OSP while incorporating more meditative and discussion-focused elements. The goal of this practice is to help participants enter the flow state and practice unrestricted creativity in a calm, safe environment.

During Subconscious Art Exploration, participants will be guided through grounding exercises, intention-setting, free flow art-making with provided materials, a reflection writing exercise, and finally a sharing and debrief where participants will be led through a low-pressure discussion where everyone is empowered to share as much or as little as they would like. In this session, participants will explore the topics of q***r identity, expression, and discovery.

15 spots available, participation will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This event is sponsored by the Pride Committee to celebrate Pride Month.

This Pride Month, take some time to explore your creativity, heal, and relax! Q***r artist Thalo Blue (they/them) will lead participants through a Subconscious Art Exploration Workshop based on an art therapy practice called “Open Studio Practice" (OSP). OSP was originally developed by a group of ...

06/23/2026

The QPR Institute’s Youth QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop is a 1.5-hour training designed for youth, which teaches participants to recognize su***de warning signs in their peers, and how to intervene. It teaches practical, age-appropriate skills to initiate conversations, offer hope, and connect at-risk young people to professional help.

Presented by the Pima County Health Department

For youth ages 12-18.

Attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to 35 teens.

Summer QPR Workshop Series:

June 3: Flowing Wells Library
June 26: Oro Valley Library
July 7: Sahuarita Library
July 10: Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library
July 18: Murphy-Wilmot Library
August 6: Valencia Library

Check our calendar for event details.

The QPR Institute’s Youth QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop is a 1.5-hour training designed for youth, which teaches participants to recognize su***de warning signs in their peers, and how to intervene. It teaches practical, age-appropriate skills to initiate conversations, offer hope, and ...

06/02/2026

In 2026, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week took place May 4 - 10. This commemoration, part of Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizes the importance of positive mental health and wellness in our little ones.

The books on this list address topics including anxiety, mindfulness, grief, emotional regulation, and beyond, and represent only a selection of the amazing books tackling mental health and wellness available through the library- see the Synapse page linked below for more titles for young readers vetted by our team!

In 2026, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week takes place May 4 - 10. This commemoration, part of Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizes the importance of positive mental health and wellness in our little ones. The books on this list address topics including anxiety, mindfulness, grief, emotio...

06/01/2026

🔊 Calling all teens! 🔊 Learn how YOU can help a friend in crisis by attending one of our Youth QPR Su***de Prevention Workshops this summer at a library near you ❤️ We can ALL play a role in su***de prevention!

This training, presented by the Pima County Health Department, is a 1.5-hour training for youth ages 12-18. Attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to 35 teens.

More infor here: tiny.cc/PCPL-QPR

05/30/2026

This May our Biblio Lotus and Synapse Affinity Teams collaborated to highlight a thoughtful collection of AANHPI-centered books exploring identity, culture, grief, and mental health, highlighting intergenerational trauma, stigma, resilience, and pathways toward healing. Check them out:

This May our Biblio Lotus and Synapse Affinity Teams collaborated to highlight a thoughtful collection of AANHPI-centered books exploring identity, culture, grief, and mental health, highlighting intergenerational trauma, stigma, resilience, and pathways toward healing. A list of some resources and....

05/28/2026

2026 may be drawing to a close, but there is still plenty of time to swing by your favorite branch to check out amazing titles on mental health and wellness 💚📖

Pictured here are beautiful MHAM displays at the Kirk-Bear Canyon, Murphy-Wilmot, Santa Rosa, and Nanini branches 🤩

05/27/2026

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!

Looking for something to read? Check out some of the titles Synapse team members are enjoying this month!

05/26/2026

May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month ( MHAM ) since 1949! Here are some diverse titles offering info on taking care of your mental health, curated by members of the library's Synapse Team.

May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month ( MHAM ) since 1949! Here are some diverse titles offering info on taking care of your mental health. NOTE: This list contains library materials that cover mental health and wellness topics. We are not medical professionals, so please always see...

05/26/2026

In honor of this month's MHAM theme "More Good Days, Together" we are sharing pictures of Synapse team members' ✨GOOD DAYS✨ each week.

Rebecca M. says: "My good day would be working on a crochet project!" 🤩