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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: 1,043,443
Library Cardholders: 320,486
Collection: 1,113,473 items
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
- Visitors: 440,670
- Physical Checkouts: 1,561,731
- Digital Downloads and Streaming: 2,319,944 eBooks, audiobooks, music, and magazines
- Website Visits: 4,070,259
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Press Releases
Arizona Daily Star Monthly Library Series
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Excitement had me gasping for air
A library state of mind
We are helping them forge a better path
Some of my favorite things about Pima County Public Library
eNewsletters
We send eNewsletters to new cardholders and others based on their library activity. These eNewsletters are automatic, and you have the option to opt out of receiving future emails.
Ignite eNewsletters
We also offer two industry-specific newsletters as part of our Ignite services:
- Business Tools & Resources Email Newsletter
- Grant Opportunities Email Newsletter
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People tell us all the time that the Library has had a positive impact on their lives.
Consider sharing your library story with us. We may use your testimonial in a number of ways to communicate the value of the library to others.
