(Tucson, AZ) Beginning today, March 11, 2024, Richard Elías-Mission Library is closed for a major renovation. The closure will last through Summer 2025.
An additional 5,000 square feet and more exciting changes:
- Expanded children's space with sound traveling minimization and an enclosed outdoor area for play and programming.
- Dedicated space for teens and tweens that includes a maker/gamerspace, comfortable seating, and an outdoor patio.
- An on-site Seed Library
- Increased collection of books for adults and a greater selection of magazines, plus improved seating for a more comfortable place to enjoy materials.
- More space for meetings, including an adaptable exterior space. Large meeting room will open to exterior area, which can be used flexibly for indoor and outdoor events.
- New and enhanced landscape with low water use and drought tolerant plants. Exterior will incorporate Green Storm infrastructure practices and passive water harvesting.
Things to know about the closure:
- The book chute is closed. Materials can be returned to any other library location.
- Outdoor WiFi is not available.
- Food distribution services are paused.
Nearby libraries will be open:
- Southwest Library, 6855 S. Mark Rd.
- Frank De La Cruz-El Pueblo Library, 101 W. Irvington Rd.
- Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E. 36th St.
- Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd.
Don't forget the E-Library, opens a new window! Visit it 24/7 for streaming movies and TV, music, eBooks and audiobooks, and much more.
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