LIBRARIES

By Sarah Wisdom, Community Relations Manager, Yuma County Library District

Over nearly a century,theYuma County Library District has grown to include a Main Library and seven branches.The library district provides public library services to visitors and residents of Yuma County as“your center for information, community enrichment, recreational reading,and lifelong learning.”Each library features books,magazines,newspapers,reference materials,Internet access and wireless service,CDs,DVDs,and best of all, helpful staff to assist you.

LIBRARY LOCATIONS

The Main Library and the Heritage Library are both located in the city of Yuma.There are branch libraries located in the Foothills,Wellton,Roll,Dateland, Somerton,and San Luis.Visit us online at yumalibrary.org.The website provides directions and contact information for all locations.Hours of operation,a calendar of events,and access to the library’s catalog are also available.

HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

Library cards are free to all residents and property owners of Yuma County, and are also issued free to all active U.S.military personnel.Non-resident cards are available for a fee of $5 per month, $15 for six months, or $25 for one year. San Pasqual Valley Unified School District students are eligible for a reduced fee of $5 for one year. All children or young adults up to age 18 can be issued a library card with a parent’s or legal guardian’s signature.

Once you have your library card,not only will you be able to check out books, magazines,DVDs and other library materials, you will also be able to check out eBooks and streaming media from yumalibrary.org.The district has many online resources available, including Ancestry.com and Chilton Auto Repair.You will also be able to access your library account to place holds and renew your materials.

WHAT E-TITLES YUMA COUNTY LIBRARIES OFFER

Books, audiobooks, magazines, comics,and newspapers are all available to download.Access to streaming movies, TV shows, and music is also provided. Download e-titles through the library’s website at yumalibrary.org

COMPUTER CLASSES & TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE

Basic and advanced computer classes are available at no charge. Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to each class.Appointments for one-on-one assistance are also available at several libraries.

PROGRAMMING

The Library District offers an array of programs that are open to the public at no charge.The 2018-2019 winter calendar includes programs about Arizona history, the Yuma Proving Ground, genealogy, health, and finance.

Author Dr. Barbara

Jaquay will visit the Main Library in February 2019 to discuss the One Book Yuma selection,“Where Have All the Sheep Gone?”

MAIN LIBRARY

2951 S. 21st Drive, Yuma

(928) 782-1871

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m, Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HERITAGE LIBRARY

350 3rd Ave., Yuma

(928) 783-5415

Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. Sat. 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

DATELAND LIBRARY

1300 S Ave 64E, Dateland (928) 454-2242

Hours: Mon.,Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tues.,Thurs.9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

FOOTHILLS LIBRARY

13226 E. South Frontage Road (928) 342-1640

Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ROLL LIBRARY

5151 S. Avenue 39 East, Roll (928) 785-3701 Hours:Mon.,Tues.,Thurs.10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Wed.,Fri.9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

SAN LUIS LIBRARY

1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis

(928) 627-8344

Hours: Tues. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.,Thurs. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.,Fri.- Sat.9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

SOMERTON LIBRARY

240 Canal St., Somerton

(928) 627-2149

Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WELLTON LIBRARY

28790 San Jose Ave., Wellton (928) 785-9575

Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.