Downtown Library Building Project
Project Details
- Description: The scope of this work is to move the Joel D. Valdez Main Library from its current location at 101 N. Stone across the street to the former Wells Fargo Bank building at 150 N. Stone Ave. The Downtown Library will receive a major renovation to optimize its space for patrons and the administrative staff. The library acquired the 50,000-square-foot Wells Fargo Building, and the two ancillary buildings and an adjacent parking garage. A more detailed timeline for the project is coming soon.
- Design Firm: Line and Space
- Contractor: Sundt
- Project Schedule: Estimated to complete and open to the public in 2029
- Project Budget: $26 million
Milestones/Phases
Design Phase
Carosel showing public surveys being collected and an open house event
Public surveys begin
Public Outreach/Programming
- July 2026: New Downtown Library Community Survey / Encuesta comunitaria sobre la nueva biblioteca del centro
- July 23, 2026: Joel D. Valdez Library Open House from 4:00 - 8:00PM at 150 N. Stone Avenue. See flyer
Construction Phase
Prepare for Opening
Open to the Public
Blogs about the Future Downtown Library Branch
Pima County purchases the Wells Fargo Building
County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of the former Wells Fargo building for future replacement for Joel D. Valdez Main Library