Caviglia-Arivaca Library

Caviglia-Arivaca Library We're looking forward to seeing you! Our libraries welcome the 1 million+ readers, learners, doers, & dreamers of Tucson and Pima County, AZ.

Our Facebook commenting guidelines: http://www.library.pima.gov/social-media-community-guidelines/ The Caviglia-Arivaca Library opened on November 16, 1996, and the building was designed by CDG Architects. Serving a rural community of about 1,200 people, the library is named for Diane Aguirre Hamilton Caviglia (1930-1994). Caviglia was active in the Pima Historical Commission, and her maternal anc

estor, Don Pedro Aguirre, started the Buenos Aires Ranch near Sasabe, Ariz. and built the first school in Arivaca in 1879. The Arivaca community had been served for eight years by the Pima County Public Library Bookmobile and was clamoring for a building. During the tenure of Library Director Liz Miller and Pima County Supervisor Ed Moore, approval and funding was granted for a library in Arivaca. Local residents Gary and Barbara Scheer donated land just outside the Arivaca townsite. Teresa Rill was the first manager at the library. Arivaca, which is 60 miles southwest of Tucson and 14 miles from the border of Mexico, is the gateway to the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and the Nogales District of the Coronado National Forest. In recent years, retirees, people pursuing alternative lifestyles, rural life aficionados, artists, cattle ranchers, self-employed business people, and commuters make up most of the population. Arivaca may have had the first library in Arizona. Mine owner and pistol maker Samuel C**t had a collection of books that he offered to his employees to help them with their education.

Come join us this morning with writer, journalist, editor, photographer and publisher Gregory McNamee !!!
08/29/2026

Come join us this morning with writer, journalist, editor, photographer and publisher Gregory McNamee !!!

Do you have any eyeglasses that you don't use anymore?Why not put them back to use by donating them to the Lions Club ey...
08/25/2026

Do you have any eyeglasses that you don't use anymore?

Why not put them back to use by donating them to the Lions Club eyeglass program!!

Drop off your old glasses to the Arivaca Library this week as a representative will be here next week to collect.

Thank you in advance for your support.

We had the opportunity to make solar ovens with the students of San Fernando in Sasabe, and they got to bake their own s...
08/21/2026

We had the opportunity to make solar ovens with the students of San Fernando in Sasabe, and they got to bake their own s’mores and enjoy them! 😋
Want your family to try making s’mores in a handmade solar oven? Tomorrow is your chance! ☀️
Come to Solar S'mores & Ice Cream Science at 1:00 PM! While we wait for our s’mores to bake in the sun, we’ll be making ice cream in a bag. 🍦☀️🍫
It’s going to be a fun (and delicious!) afternoon!

And that’s a wrap on Summer Reading! 📚🎉Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, read some books, and celebrated...
08/15/2026

And that’s a wrap on Summer Reading! 📚🎉
Thank you to everyone who came out, participated, read some books, and celebrated with us! We had such a fun summer and loved seeing everyone at our programs. 💚

08/15/2026

Today is the last day to claim your Summer Reading prizes including a certificate for FREE MOD pizza! Come on in, we have coffee, tea and some desserts.

🎉 Tomorrow is our End of Summer Reading Celebration 🎉We’ll be starting at 10:00 AM!🍩 Come get a donut!🎁 The first kids t...
08/14/2026

🎉 Tomorrow is our End of Summer Reading Celebration 🎉
We’ll be starting at 10:00 AM!
🍩 Come get a donut!
🎁 The first kids to show up will get some goodies!
📸 And of course, we have our fun green screen photo op! We’ll even print your picture FOR FREE!
📚 Tomorrow is also the LAST day to turn in your reading trackers and bingo cards and claim your Summer Reading goodies—including a certificate for a FREE MOD Pizza! 🍕
It’s hard to believe Summer Reading is already over! 😭 Come hang out, grab some treats, take a silly picture, and celebrate with us! 💚📚

Make sure to stop by and check out the wonderful display Laura created, inspired by two meaningful programs she'll be ho...
08/07/2026

Make sure to stop by and check out the wonderful display Laura created, inspired by two meaningful programs she'll be hosting here at the library!

End of Life Planning next week on Tuesday at 3pm.
Death Cafe on Tuesday, August 25th at 10am.

The school year is starting, which means some teens may be looking for volunteer hours. I'd like to remind everyone (and...
08/01/2026

The school year is starting, which means some teens may be looking for volunteer hours. I'd like to remind everyone (and all our local teens!) that you're always welcome to check out our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Come to a meeting and see if it's a good fit for you!
What is TAB?
TAB stands for Teen Advisory Board, a group of local teens who help shape how the library serves young people in our community. You don't have to be a big reader to join, just someone who wants to get involved and make a difference!
This school year, we'll meet every other Saturday to brainstorm ideas, plan programs, and work on fun projects and library events. It's a great opportunity to have your voice heard, develop leadership skills, meet new friends, and gain real-world experience. Plus, volunteer service with TAB looks great on job applications, scholarship applications, and college resumes!
TAB isn't all work, though! Not every meeting is spent planning, we also hang out, play games, and have fun together.
While TAB members aren't paid, participating can help prepare you for paid opportunities like the Summer Youth Program in the future.
Since not many teens visit the library regularly, it's hard to get the word out. If you know a teen who might enjoy being part of TAB, we'd really appreciate it if you shared this post or let them know about us!
Have questions?
Leave a comment below, send us a Facebook message, or

Who would’ve thought there was so much activity happening right behind our library! A big thank you to Sky Island Allian...
07/30/2026

Who would’ve thought there was so much activity happening right behind our library!
A big thank you to Sky Island Alliance for providing the wildlife camera. We have two kits available for checkout, so you can discover surprises in your own backyard too!
https://skyislandalliance.org/.../sky-island-fotofauna/

🎉 Congratulations to our first Young Adult who completed their Summer Reading tracker!They claimed their dinosaur Chia P...
07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our first Young Adult who completed their Summer Reading tracker!
They claimed their dinosaur Chia Pet and a certificate for a free MOD Pizza meal! 🦖🍕
Even though school starts next week, there's still time to finish your reading tracker! You have until August 15 to claim your prizes during our End of Summer Reading Celebration. Don't miss your chance!

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17050 W Arivaca Road
Arivaca, AZ
85601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+15205945235

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