Joel D Valdez Main Library
Hours & Information
Limited services are available on the first floor only from 9am - 10am, Tuesday-Thursday.
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
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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 WÂ 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.Â
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.Â
Tech/Equipment: Induction Loop; large type keyboard; MAGic Magnification software with speech; assistive technology workstation-Wynn Wizard, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and JAWS Screen Reader; Braille embosser/printer/scanner/software; OpenBook software; OCR scanner.Â
The Library is committed to providing customers with equal access to collections, services, programs, events, and facilities.Â
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Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labor Day | DÃa del TrabajoMonday, September 2, 2024Closed All Day
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Veterans Day | DÃa de los VeteranosMonday, November 11, 2024Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving Day | DÃa de Acción de GraciasThursday, November 28, 2024Closed All Day
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4th Friday in November | Cuarto viernes de noviembreFriday, November 29, 2024Closed All Day
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Christmas | La NavidadWednesday, December 25, 2024Closed All Day
At Joel D Valdez Main Library
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Children's Room
The Children's Room on the first floor has a huge selection for children of all ages.
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Special Collections
Main Library is home to the Cele Peterson Arizona Collection and the Steinheimer Collection
New at Joel D Valdez Main Library
Meg Files to kick off Fall 2024 Writer in Residence program
Local music performance for all ages at Desert Streams Live!
We're seeking original artwork from teens and tweens!
Discover Desert Streams: Aztral Folk
Apply online for an eCard and get access to the great resources the Library has to offer!