Joel D Valdez Main Library
Hours & Information
About Joel D Valdez Main Library
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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.
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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.
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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
- Two (2) hour maximum per day
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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
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.Monday, January 20, 2025Closed All Day
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Lincoln/Washington Presidents’ Day | Día de los Presidentes de Lincoln/WashingtonMonday, February 17, 2025Closed All Day
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Memorial Day | Dia de los CaídosMonday, May 26, 2025Closed All Day
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Independence Day | Día de la IndependenciaFriday, July 4, 2025Closed All Day
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Labor Day | Día del TrabajoMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Veterans’ Day | Día de los VeteranosTuesday, November 11, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving | l Día de Acción de GraciasThursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas Day | NavidadThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
At Joel D Valdez Main Library
Children's Room
The Children's Room on the first floor has a huge selection for children of all ages.
Special Collections
Main Library is home to the Cele Peterson Arizona Collection and the Steinheimer Collection
New at Joel D Valdez Main Library
Connecting with the community through memes and TikToks!
Nourish yourself with kindness and self-respect
Chair Zumba
Las Posadas
Connecting with the community through memes and TikToks!
Nourish yourself with kindness and self-respect
Chair Zumba
Las Posadas
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