Yuma County Library District | |
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32°40′26″N 114°38′45″W / 32.673934°N 114.645896°W | |
Location | Yuma, Arizona, United States |
Type | Public |
Established | 1921 |
Branches | 8 |
Access and use | |
Population served | 97,908 (City of Yuma) 213,787 (Yuma County) |
Other information | |
Director | Ashley Jones |
Website | www |
The Yuma County Library District (YCLD) serves the population of Yuma County, Arizona. Today, the library district consists of a Main Library located in Yuma as well as 7 branch libraries, which are located in downtown Yuma, the Foothills, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Dateland, and Roll. The first Yuma Library, a Carnegie library, opened February 24, 1921 with 1,053 volumes and seating for 20 persons.[1] Located in Sunset Park, the Yuma Carnegie Library underwent several expansions and renovations over the years, including a $4.2 million renovation completed in 2009.[2] The Yuma Carnegie library still operates today as the Heritage Branch Library in downtown Yuma.
Each library features books, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, CDs, DVDs, Internet access, printing, and copying services. Programs and classes for all ages are offered throughout the year, including storytimes, summer reading, technology training and assistance, and topics of local interest.[3]