Pima County Public Library

Libraries are offering limited services Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm.

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Library Hours:

Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm

There is no browsing in person right now, so please place holds to get items!

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Thank you for your patience during our period of limited services. We are working on a phased plan to expand services over time. We all know this will be a long haul, and your cooperation means so much to us.

We know you really want to browse the shelves, but for now, the only way to borrow an item from the Library is to put it on hold. You can place holds:

Online in the catalog
Via the Library app
By phone by calling Infoline at 520-791-4010 (open Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm)

We will let you know when they are ready for pickup.

We will offer curbside pickup at most locations. Please look for signs as you enter the parking lot to use curbside pickup.

At some locations, you may have to enter the building to pick up your holds. Staff will assist you.

Please plan for a short visit. We ask that people coming to pick up holds come and go quickly.

It may take a bit longer to get your holds than usual. We hope to be back to our usual speedy service soon. In the meantime, we thank you for working with us.

If you no longer need an item you have on hold, please cancel it. You can do that online, in the app, or by calling Infoline.

Thank you!

Safety and health precautions

Here is what we are doing to keep you safe:

Setting up services to be as contactless as possible.
Maintaining 6 feet of physical distance from each other.
Wearing cloth face coverings and gloves.
Following cleaning and disinfecting protocols put out by the CDC and OSHA.
All buildings were thoroughly disinfected while we were closed.

We ask that you do your part to keep our staff and other customers safe. We ask that you:

Be willing to have your temperature taken before you enter the building. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will be asked to come back at a later time.
Wear a cloth face covering. If you don’t have one, we will provide one. Face coverings are required in all Pima County facilities.
Make sure your hands are clean. We will provide hand sanitizing stations.
Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from anyone else when you visit.
Keep in mind that your visit will be short.

We appreciate your help keeping everyone safe and healthy.

Limited hours

Limited in-person services

Services available in person are limited to:

Holds pickup
Limited computer use
Copying and faxing

Please call your local library before coming if you have any questions about services available.

Visits to the library will be limited to 30 minutes. Please plan for a short visit.

You will not be able to browse the collection in person for now. Please look for items online from home, place holds, and we will get items ready for you when you visit.

Wifi is on from 6 am to 10 pm and can be reached in the parking lot. Please do not congregate with others around the buildings.

Meeting and study rooms are closed until further notice. Staff are currently using the meeting and study rooms as staff areas to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Limited access for kids and teens

No overdue fines

You will not be charged overdue fines for items you've had at home during the closure. We have eliminated overdue fines as of July 1. Read more.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, items will remain on your library card a few extra days after you return them. We are currently setting everything aside for at least three (3) working days before processing them. This wait time may be longer depending on the amount of backlog at the library branch.

Please also keep in mind that all libraries are closed during the weekend at this time, so you may see an additional delay depending on when you returned the materials. If your items are still not showing as returned within two weeks from the due date, please contact us with your library card number and we can check on the status of your account.

Limited computer use, copying, and faxing

Not all libraries are allowing computer use. Please call your local library in advance to see if you can use a computer.

Computer use is provided on a walk-in basis, first come, first served.

You may have one session per day, and your session is limited to 30 minutes maximum.

You may print using our self-service printing kiosk. If you need staff assistance, they will assist you from a distance of at least 6 feet.

You may use the copier or send a fax using our self-service machine. If you need staff assistance, they will assist you from a distance of at least 6 feet.

Visits to the library are limited to 30 minutes. Please plan for a short visit.

Libraries that are offering limited services

All libraries except the two listed below are offering limited services Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm.

The following libraries are not open:

Dusenberry-River Library - Currently being remodeled
El Rio Library

Please use nearby libraries. See map of library locations.

The week of July 6–10, 2020, El Pueblo Library will only offer curbside pickup of holds. No customers will be allowed in the building. Thank you for your patience.

Infoline is taking calls Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call 520-791-4010 to talk with a staff member or use our Contact Us form.

Limited building capacity, waiting lines

Much like businesses, we allow a limited number of people in the building at any time.

Please be aware that you will most likely have to wait in line to get into the Library.

Spaces are blocked off to allow for appropriate social distancing.

Your visit will be short, as we must keep building capacity low. We look forward to a future date when you can hang out in the Library, but right now, please plan to come and go quickly.

Meeting and study rooms are closed until further notice. Staff are currently using the meeting and study rooms as staff areas to maintain appropriate social distancing.

Getting a library card

Returning items, renewing, and placing holds

You must return items in the book chute. Staff cannot take items from you.

Please return interlibrary loan items in the book chute also for the time being.

You will not be charged overdue fines.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, items will remain on your library card a few extra days after you return them. We are currently setting everything aside for at least three (3) working days before processing them. This wait time may be longer depending on the amount of backlog at the library branch.

You can renew items or place items on hold by calling Infoline at 520-791-4010 or by going online.

About cleaning items:

You do not have to clean items. We will set them aside for three days before processing them.

If you decide to clean items, please do not use disinfectant wipes. They are too harsh for our materials and will cause damage. These items can be wiped down with rubbing alcohol:

Hardback books
Boardbooks
Books with plastic covers
CD cases and both sides of the CD
DVD cases and both sides of the DVD

Please do not soak materials or get pages wet. Please avoid the barcode when wiping down materials. It makes the barcode unreadable to our scanners. Thank you!

Is the Library wiping down every item returned?

The Library is continuing to promote health and safety within its facilities by increasing its practices of cleaning and sanitizing frequently touched surfaces.

Please note that the Library is unable to comprehensively sanitize every single item that is checked out, and as such, customers are advised to wash their hands after handling materials and avoid touching their faces.

We are setting items aside for three (3) days since this is how long experts have said the virus may live on surfaces. We will check them in after three days.

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Have other questions? Call Infoline at 520-791-4010 or use our Contact Us form.

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Nuestra intención es mantener a todos seguros y sanos.

Coronavirus recursos

Precauciones de seguridad y salud

Esto es lo que estamos haciendo para mantenerlos seguros:

Estableciendo servicios para estar sin contacto lo más posible.
Manteniendo 6 pies de distancia física entre todos.
Usando cubiertas de tela para la cara y guantes.
Siguiendo los protocolos de limpieza y desinfección del CDC y OSHA.
Todos los edificios fueron desinfectados a fondo mientras estuvimos cerrados.

Le pedimos a todos que hagan su parte para mantener a nuestro personal y clientes seguros. Le pedimos que:

Esté preparado para tomarse la temperatura antes de entrar al edificio. A quien tenga una temperatura de 100.4 grados Farenheit o más se le pedirá que vuelva más tarde.
Use una cubierta de tela para la cara. Si no tiene, le daremos una.
Asegúrese de que sus manos estén limpias. Tendremos estaciones de desinfectante de manos para su uso.
Manténgase a una distancia de al menos 6 pies de los demás cuando nos visite.
Tenga en cuenta que su visita será corta.

Agradecemos su ayuda para que todos estén seguros y sanos.

Horas limitadas

Las bibliotecas estarán abiertas de lunes a viernes, de 10 am a 5 pm. Las siguientes bibliotecas no abrirán el 18 de mayo. Abrirán en una fecha próxima.

biblioteca Dusenberry-River
biblioteca El Río

Mientras tanto, favor de usar las bibliotecas cercanas.

Infolinea está abierta de lunes a viernes, de 9 am a 5 pm. Llame al 520-791-4010 para hacer preguntas. O, envíe su pregunta usando nuestro formulario de contacto.

Bibliotecas que se abrirán

Todas las bibliotecas, salvo las dos siguientes, estarán abiertas de lunes a viernes, de 10 am a 5 pm.

Las siguientes bibliotecas no abrirán todavía:

Biblioteca Dusenberry-River - en remodelación
Biblioteca de El Río

Favor de usar las bibliotecas cercanas.

Infolinea está abierta de lunes a viernes, de 9 am a 5 pm. Llame al 520-791-4010 para hacer preguntas. O, envíe su pregunta usando nuestro formulario de contacto.

Ocupación limitada del edificio, líneas de espera

Al igual que los negocios, permitiremos un número limitado de personas dentro del edificio en cualquier momento.

Tenga en cuenta que posiblemente tendrá que hacer fila para entrar a la biblioteca.

Algunos espacios serán cerrados para permitir que haya suficiente distanciamiento social.

Su visita será corta, ya que debemos mantener la ocupación del edificio baja. Más adelante, podrá pasar tiempo en la biblioteca, pero por ahora, favor de planear una visita corta.

Servicios limitados en persona

Los servicios disponibles en persona se limitan a:

recogida de reservas
Uso limitado de la computadora
Copiar y enviar por fax

Visitas a la biblioteca se limitarán a 30 minutos. Por favor, Tenga en cuenta que será una visita corta.

El Wifi está disponible desde las 6 am hasta las 10 pm y se puede alcanzar en el estacionamiento. Por favor, no se paren cerca de otros alrededor de los edificios.

Acceso limitado para niños y adolescentes

No hay multas

Recogida de reservas

Podrá recoger sus reservas en su biblioteca, si está abierta, a partir del 18 de mayo a las 10 de la mañana.

Ofreceremos recogida en la acera en la mayoría de los lugares. Después del 18 de mayo, por favor busque los letreros al entrar al estacionamiento para utilizar el servicio de recogida en la acera.

En algunos lugares, quizás tendrá que entrar al edificio para recoger sus reservas. El personal le ayudará.

Tenga en cuenta que su visita será corta. Les pedimos que entren y salgan rápidamente cuando recojan las reservas.

Uso limitado de las computadoras

Copiar y enviar por fax

Obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca

Puede obtener una tarjeta por correo electrónico o por teléfono.

Llame a la Infolinea al 520-791-4010 para obtener una tarjeta por teléfono.

Lo que necesitará para obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca por correo electrónico:

Tome una foto de su licencia de manejar u otra identificación con foto que tenga su dirección actual. Si su identificación no tiene su dirección actual, envíe una foto de una correspondencia con su dirección postal completa, o un documento legal con su nombre y dirección actual.

También incluya la siguiente información adicional, si está disponible:

Su biblioteca preferida (se puede cambiar si gusta, cuando abramos de nuevo)
Si prefiere que se le avise de los artículos listos para recoger por correo electrónico o por teléfono
Su dirección de correo electrónico
Su número de teléfono
Un número de 4 dígitos, esto será su PIN que funciona como contraseña.
Preferencia de idioma para notificaciones: inglés o español

Cómo funciona por correo electrónico:

Envíenos un correo electrónico a askalibrarian@pima.gov .

Envíe una foto de su identificación con su dirección actual y la información que aparece arriba en, "Lo que necesitará".

Una vez que tengamos esta información, le enviaremos su nuevo número de tarjeta de la biblioteca por correo electrónico. Puede usarlo inmediatamente.

Luego le enviaremos su tarjeta física por correo, junto con un breve resumen de nuestros servicios regulares.

Pero no tengo un correo electrónico, o una identificación con foto y comprobante de dirección.

Si no tiene una identificación con foto o un domicilio actual, aún podemos extenderle una tarjeta que le permitirá utilizar nuestros recursos en línea. En este caso, por favor envíenos:

Su nombre completo
Su fecha de nacimiento
Su correo electrónico si gusta que se asocie a tu cuenta de tarjeta de la biblioteca
Un PIN de 4 dígitos

Con esta información, le enviaremos su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca inmediatamente por correo electrónico. Si desea recibir su tarjeta física por correo, por favor, denos también una dirección postal.

También puede llamar a Infoline al 520-791-4010 para que le ayuden a obtener una tarjeta nueva o de reemplazo.

Devolver los artículos, renovar y crear reservas

Use la biblioteca desde su casa

Su tarjeta de la biblioteca le da acceso a una gran variedad de recursos y servicios en línea.

Use su tarjeta para descargar y transmitir:

videos
libros electrónicos
audiolibros
música
revistas e historietas

¡Su tarjeta también le da acceso a todo lo que hay en nuestra biblioteca electrónica!

... y mucho más!

Préstamo interbibliotecario

Estamos aceptando solicitudes de artículos de revistas y periódicos. Le enviaremos por correo o por correo electrónico el documento en forma de PDF.

Consulte nuestra página de Préstamo Interbibliotecario para enviar su solicitud.

Hemos extendido todas las fechas de vencimiento para los artículos de préstamo interbibliotecario, así que no tiene que devolverlos hasta que volvamos a abrir.

Por favor, devuelva los artículos de préstamo interbibliotecario el buzón de devoluciónes. No es la práctica normal, pero por ahora, no podemos tomar los artículos dentro de la biblioteca.

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