Joel D Valdez Main Library

Hours & Information

Closed until 10:00am Monday

Monday 
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 
Closed
Sunday 
Closed
101 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Infoline: (520) 791-4010
Managers, Linde Furman & Lorenia Diaz (español)

About Joel D Valdez Main Library

  • 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 W 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.

  • 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. 

    Meters: All meters are $1/hour and are enforced Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays and all weekend.

    More parking nearby

  • Lower Level Meeting room capacity: 148 people

    Tortolita Room room capacity: 83 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

    More info about rooms.

  • Facility: automatic/power-assisted doors; accessible restroom; accessible parking; area of refuge. 

    Tech/Equipment: Induction Loop; large type keyboard; MAGic Magnification software with speech. 

    The Library is committed to providing customers with equal access to collections, services, programs, events, and facilities. 

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Upcoming Events

Holidays and Closures

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Monday, January 20, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day | Día de los Presidentes de Lincoln/Washington
    Monday, February 17, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day | Dia de los Caídos
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day | Día de la Independencia
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day | Día del Trabajo
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Veterans’ Day | Día de los Veteranos
    Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving | l Día de Acción de Gracias
    Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day | Navidad
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day

At Joel D Valdez Main Library

Seed Library


Borrow seeds for your garden.

Learn more

Children's Room


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

101Space


Visit the space built for and by teens in our community. Stop by the 2nd floor.

Learn more

Special Collections


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

Learn more

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