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For more than 100 years, we have been here for people just like you. Today, in our libraries, online, or out in the community, our dedicated staff and volunteers are always looking ahead to help you find what you’re looking for. Every day we’re making our mission a reality by educating and connecting people and inspiring ideas.

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Facts & Figures

Director: Amber Mathewson
Administration Contact:
101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, Ariz. 85701
520-594-5600
First Library: See Library History
Total Staff: 466
Population Served: 1,072,298
Library Cardholders: 300,649
Collection: 1,041,747 items

Fiscal Year 2022-2023

  • Visitors: 2,517,437
  • Physical Checkouts: 2,297,292
  • Digital Downloads and Streaming: 2,431,811 eBooks, audiobooks, music, and magazines
  • Website Visits: 4,664,496

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Farewell, and thank you!

"Though I may be retiring from my role, my commitment to libraries, literacy, and lifelong learning will never fade."

Libraries bring unexpected opportunities

"Working at the library is like one of those cute and whimsical daydreams that never actually happen. Well, it happened for me!"

Proud to be an author, even prouder to be a librarian

"I see first-hand the vital role that the library plays in people’s lives far beyond the books on our shelves."

Self Portrait in Six Libraries

"Over and over, in moments when I've felt lost, I've found myself again at the library."

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Awards

  • 2024: Youth Health Action Team – AzLA Extraordinary Program
  • 2024: Matthew Landon, Community Engagement Office – Library Journal Mover & Shaker and AzLA Outstanding Young Adult Services Librarian
  • 2024: Pima County GEMS – Sandy White, Jane Devereaux, Holly Schaffer, Hassael Cazesuz, Leslie White, Toby Wehner, Vanessa Valencia
  • 2023: Best Storytime, Best of Tucson / Tucson Weekly
  • 2023: Excellence in Masonry Architecture Award, Arizona Masonry Council, Line & Space LLC., Sahuarita Library
  • 2023: Metal Architecture Design Award in the Sustainable Design category, Line & Space LLC., Sahuarita Library
  • 2021: Cultural Best Project Award from Engineering News Record, Sahuarita Library
  • 2021: American Institute of Architects Western Mountain Regional Design Award for Distinguished Architecture, Flowing Wells Library
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