Joel D Valdez Main Library

Pardon our dust! We are moving computers and collections over the next several weeks. We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements.

About Joel D Valdez Main Library
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Bus Routes 1-4, 6-10, 12, 16, 18, 19, 21-23, 25, 81-83, 101-105, 107-110
I-10E Speedway exit, left to Stone, right. Underpass to Alameda, right. Library garage on left.
I-10W Congress exit, right to 6th, left on Alameda. Garage on left.
Broadway WÂ under underpass. Take right fork (Toole Ave). Go to 2nd light another fork. Left to Alameda. Garage past Stone on left.
S 6th/E 22nd N on 6th past Broadway to Alameda. Left on Alameda. Garage past Stone on left.
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Parking garage: 45 W Alameda St (West of Stone)
Garage hours: Mon–Fri: 6am–6pm; Sat–Sun: CLOSED
Rates: First hour free. Payment must be credit or debit card--No cash. Mon–Fri: $1/hour; Special event: $5/day; Overnight: Fees accrue. Call Park Tucson at 520-791-5071 for overnight rates.Â
Meters: All meters are $1/hour and are enforced Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays and all weekend.
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Lower Level Meeting Room capacity: 148 people
Children's Meeting room capacity: 44 people
The Santa Rita Room, Tucson Room, and Rincon Rooms are open:
- Two (2) hour maximum per day
- Two (2) hour maximum per day
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Facility: automatic/power-assisted doors; accessible restroom; accessible parking; area of refuge.Â
Tech/Equipment: Induction Loop; large type keyboard; MAGic Magnification software with speech; assistive technology workstation-Wynn Wizard, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and JAWS Screen Reader; Braille embosser/printer/scanner/software; OpenBook software; OCR scanner.Â
The Library is committed to providing customers with equal access to collections, services, programs, events, and facilities.Â
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Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Independence Day | DÃa de la IndependenciaTuesday, July 4, 2023Closed All Day
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Labor Day | DÃa del TrabajoMonday, September 4, 2023Closed All Day
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Veterans Day | DÃa de los VeteranosFriday, November 10, 2023Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving Day | DÃa de Acción de GraciasThursday, November 23, 2023Closed All Day
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4th Friday in November | Cuarto viernes de noviembreFriday, November 24, 2023Closed All Day
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Christmas | La NavidadMonday, December 25, 2023Closed All Day
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New Year's Day | DÃa del año nuevoMonday, January 1, 2024Closed All Day
At Joel D Valdez Main Library


Children's Room
The Children's Room on the first floor has a huge selection for children of all ages.


Special Collections
Main Library is home to the Cele Peterson Arizona Collection and the Steinheimer Collection
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