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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
10 Facts About Americans and Public Libraries
How Valuable is Your Library?
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Press Releases
Arizona Daily Star Monthly Library Series
Arizona Daily Star Monthly Library Series carousel on Newsroom page
Librarians play a vital role as connectors
Reflections of a Japanese American Librarian
It’s not surprising I became a children’s librarian
I can imagine my grandfather in that 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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