El Rio Library

El Rio Library We're looking forward to seeing you! Our libraries welcome the 1 million+ readers, learners, doers, and dreamers.

The El Rio Library is located in the El Rio Neighborhood Center, which also includes a recreation center, a senior center, and a performance stage, as well as other services that support nearby neighborhoods. Inside the library, you will find public access computers with printers, books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs to check out, a seed library, free wifi, copy machines that can also fax and scan, and

clean restrooms. This library opened in 1972 when the El Rio Neighborhood Center was built as part of a large social justice movement on Tucson’s west side. Frank de la Cruz was El Rio Library’s first librarian. The Center displays many murals, including one from artist David Tineo, depicting the history of the neighborhood. Although El Rio Library is the smallest library in the system in square footage, because of its central location in the Neighborhood Center, the library’s impact on the community is considerable through partnerships with organizations, including Pima Community College Adult Education, the El Rio Senior Center, Nosotros Daycare Center, and the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. Commenting guidelines: http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=376672

Stay informed of the “happenings” at El Río with our latest newsletter —You’ll notice we have a new program: Read to ou...
08/06/2026

Stay informed of the “happenings” at El Río with our latest newsletter —You’ll notice we have a new program: Read to our Pet Pals!

Now that Love Island is over… what are we supposed to do with all this free time and leftover drama?! 😅💖How about diving...
08/03/2026

Now that Love Island is over… what are we supposed to do with all this free time and leftover drama?! 😅💖
How about diving into some swoon‑worthy romance reads instead?

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01/21/2026

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All Pima County Public Library locations will be closed today (Monday, January 19) in observance of Martin Luther King, ...
01/19/2026

All Pima County Public Library locations will be closed today (Monday, January 19) in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.

We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow, January 20. 💙

Why not end the weekend with a movie night? 🍿 Kanopy has recently compiled their 'Best of Biopics' collection featuring ...
01/18/2026

Why not end the weekend with a movie night? 🍿

Kanopy has recently compiled their 'Best of Biopics' collection featuring films that bring to life the stories of individuals, both celebrated and controversial, whose choices, challenges, and legacies have shaped history- whose story will YOU explore?

Celebrate the art of storytelling and stream Kanopy’s Best of Biopics collection!

Calling all crafters! 🎨🧶🖍 that Libby App is home to a wealth of crafting magazines on art forms including beadwork, cro...
01/16/2026

Calling all crafters! 🎨🧶🖍

that Libby App is home to a wealth of crafting magazines on art forms including beadwork, crocheting, knitting, jewelry making, quilting, paper crafts, cross stitch, and beyond?

Check out the link below to start browsing- just in time to start a new project this weekend! 🤩

Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Pima County Public Library digital collection.

Just an El Rio Library mural appreciation post 😍✨💪
01/14/2026

Just an El Rio Library mural appreciation post 😍✨💪

Want to get YOUR beautiful poetry featured on the 7th annual Haiku Hike? Learn how here! 😍
01/13/2026

Want to get YOUR beautiful poetry featured on the 7th annual Haiku Hike? Learn how here! 😍

Research has shown time and again how crucial human connection is to both our mental and physical health-- but cultivati...
01/11/2026

Research has shown time and again how crucial human connection is to both our mental and physical health-- but cultivating healthy relationships can be a challenge.

The titles on this list from the Synapse: Supporting Mental Health in Pima County team explore both the effects and importance of connection to mental wellness, and provide guidance on how to build and maintain relationships in a safe and healthy way.

Research has shown time and again how crucial human connection is to both our mental and physical health-- but cultivating healthy relationships can be a challenge. The titles on this list explore both the effects and importance of connection to mental wellness, and provide guidance on how to build....

01/09/2026

TGIF! What will you be reading this weekend? 📚

Let us know in the comments!

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1390 W Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ
85745

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(520) 594-5245

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