Friends of Patagonia Library

Friends of Patagonia Library We are an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Patagonia Public Library. This project doubled our reading room and stack space!

The Patagonia library was founded in 1957 by members of the Patagonia Woman’s Club, who opened for business in a single room – the Cady Hall historic building on Duquesne Avenue. A campaign for expansion in the 1990′s more than doubled the available space, and made it possible for us to have not only one but two childrens’ rooms, a meeting room, a spacious reading room, as well as a sunlit corrido

r where computers are constantly humming with action. On November 5th, 2009, ground was broken for a new library addition, The Mary Rebecca Cady Reading Room. The project was completed in April, 2010, with a grand dedication ceremony. The new room houses the library’s non-fiction book collection, is furnished with comfortable seating, and also has a movie screen. It was graciously funded by John Henry Kendall, the grandson of early Arizona pioneer, soldier and builder of the Patagonia Hotel John Henry Cady. Mary Rebecca was John Henry Cady’s daughter and our donor’s mother. The Library is a true community center, where childrens’ programs, meetings, workshops, classes and discussions involve the widest range of residents and visitors.

Refresh your child's summer reading shelf!
06/06/2025

Refresh your child's summer reading shelf!

All books in the Friends booksale in the library have been refreshed for your springtime reading! Come and check us out!
03/03/2025

All books in the Friends booksale in the library have been refreshed for your springtime reading! Come and check us out!

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01/17/2025

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01/07/2025

Woo Hoo. It's time....

Bargains galore can be found at the Patagonia Library!
12/13/2024

Bargains galore can be found at the Patagonia Library!

The last remaining boxes of books from Fall Festival are now on display, and the $1 book sale in the Patagonia Library w...
12/04/2024

The last remaining boxes of books from Fall Festival are now on display, and the $1 book sale in the Patagonia Library will only continue for a couple more weeks.

100% of the bio/autobiography, history, and political science books are new. Also 100% of the DVDs are new.

The mystery and fiction sections are 80% new and all other sections have had new books added.

👀👀👀 CDs are now 2 for $1!👀👀👀

Stop by and shop for gifts for yourself and others.

11/23/2024

Miss Deb will conduct a walking reading of “The Giving Snowman” to get you all in the Holiday spirit. Please meet at Town Hall on Dec. 7th at 11 to join in the fun.

I loved it when Mom hung our handmade ornaments on our tree.Come and make some Holiday Memories!
11/05/2024

I loved it when Mom hung our handmade ornaments on our tree.
Come and make some Holiday Memories!

Ho ho ho. The holidays are just around the corner.

Address

346 Duquesne, PO Box 415
Patagonia, AZ
85624

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(520) 394-2010

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The Patagonia library was founded in 1957 by members of the Patagonia Woman’s Club, who opened for business in a single room – the Cady Hall historic building on Duquesne Avenue. A campaign for expansion in the 1990′s more than doubled the available space, and made it possible for us to have not only one but two children’s rooms, a meeting room, a spacious reading room, as well as a sunlit corridor where computers hum with action. On November 5th, 2009, ground was broken for a new library addition, The Mary Rebecca Cady Reading Room. The project was completed in April, 2010, with a grand dedication ceremony. The new room houses the library’s non-fiction book collection, is furnished with comfortable seating, and also has a movie screen. This project doubled our reading room and stack space! It was graciously funded by John Henry Kendall, the grandson of early Arizona pioneer, soldier and builder of the Patagonia Hotel John Henry Cady. Mary Rebecca was John Henry Cady’s daughter and our donor’s mother. The Library is a true community center, where children's programs, meetings, workshops, classes and discussions involve the widest range of residents and visitors.