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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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Holly Schaffer
Community Relations Manager
520-594-5610

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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Point them toward the library

"Working here has helped me build confidence and plan my future, and I wish these blessings and opportunities on as many others as I can."

I absolutely love being a children's librarian

As a children’s librarian I create fun, engaging programs for kids, recommend books, and help children develop a lifelong love of reading.

Bringing community together through books

"Books can inspire you, hurt you, make you think, and help you love more. They’re an escape, a mirror, a friend, a necessity."

The school is virtual, but the diploma is real

"Working as a Career Support Librarian and a liaison between COHS and PCPL is to help connect people to information and resources." - Jon M.

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Awards

  • 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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