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Dewhirst-Catalina Library We're looking forward to seeing you! Our libraries welcome the 1 million+ readers, learners, doers, Dewhirst. She died at age 68.

The Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library opened in 1989 and is named after Iris O. Dewhirst (1927-1995) served on the Pima County Board of Supervisors for one term, from 1984 to 1988, in District 1, representing the central Tucson and Foothills area. The Dewhirst-Catalina Library was the 15th branch library added to the Pima county Public Library system, and relocated to its current building in 1994. Sources:
Ex-supervisor Iris Dewhirst, 68, dies, by Chris Limberis, Arizona Daily Star, April 4, 1995, 1B. A reference aid to library names, by Kevin M. Clerici, Arizona Daily Star, Dec. 31, 1999, 49E.

10/14/2026

Today, now!, we will show the movie The Origin of the Species! 2:00 pm at Dewhirst.

Join the Garden Workshop Tuesday Oct. 13 to make seedball skulls! Everyone can take home one or more to use to plant see...
10/12/2026

Join the Garden Workshop Tuesday Oct. 13 to make seedball skulls! Everyone can take home one or more to use to plant seeds a fun way in your yard! 2:00 pm-3:00pm. All supplies provided for you. No registration needed.

Button Making program today! 1-3 pm No registration necessary. You can come any time in that time span! All ages.
10/07/2026

Button Making program today! 1-3 pm No registration necessary. You can come any time in that time span! All ages.

Two programs at Dewhirst Catalina Library on Friday Oct. 2nd. Family Storyime 10-10:30am for ages 0-8 and Lego Build! fo...
09/30/2026

Two programs at Dewhirst Catalina Library on Friday Oct. 2nd. Family Storyime 10-10:30am for ages 0-8 and Lego Build! for all ages 2:15-3:30pm.

Adult coloring is this morning: 10-11:30am. A lovely calm, brain-fortifying thing to do on a cloudy morning!
09/28/2026

Adult coloring is this morning: 10-11:30am. A lovely calm, brain-fortifying thing to do on a cloudy morning!

09/21/2026

High School seniors and juniors and parents! Come to this discussion about what schools look for in admissions applications! 5:00pm -6:00pm Tuesday Sept. 22. Learn how amin readers evaluate applications, learn how to place what you have to say in a way to maximize appeal, etc. Presented by Ryan Sermon U of A.

Calling all curious kids! Squishy Circuits program today will have you lighting up bulbs with playdough! Come by and see...
09/16/2026

Calling all curious kids! Squishy Circuits program today will have you lighting up bulbs with playdough! Come by and see how to work the magic of electricity! 1:00pm - 3:00 pm!

Learn to draw insects "Things With Wings" Tuesday Sept. 15th 3:00-4:30pm! Call or stop in to register: limited seating f...
09/10/2026

Learn to draw insects "Things With Wings" Tuesday Sept. 15th 3:00-4:30pm! Call or stop in to register: limited seating for this event. 520-594-5240.

Documentary showing today: Changing Lanes (2025) run time 1:14. Why are streets designed the way they are? Are the safer...
09/09/2026

Documentary showing today: Changing Lanes (2025) run time 1:14. Why are streets designed the way they are? Are the safer? For whom? How are changes decided and engineered? 2:00 pm

Address

15631 N Oracle Road Ste 199
Catalina, AZ
85739

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+15205945240

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