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Richard Elías-Mission Library We're looking forward to seeing you! Our libraries welcome the 1 million+ readers, learners, doers, & dreamers of Tucson and Pima County, AZ. Edwards in 1994.

Our Facebook commenting guidelines: http://www.library.pima.gov/social-media-community-guidelines/ The Richard Elías-Mission Library opened in 1978, and is located on the southwest side of Tucson, adjacent to Kennedy Park and Lake. The Library is within sight of "A" Mountain, Tucson’s birthplace. Our Manager is Alina Rowe. Neighborhood folks affectionately call the sculpture in front of the library “Stonehenge,” but its real name is Na:nko Ma:s Du'ag Son, which means "Many Color Mountain" in the Tohono O'odham language. It was created by Chris Tanz, Susan Holman, and Paul T. The sculpture consists of two rows of colorful towers, evoking the silhouette of a mountain range. When explored close up you can see more subtle aspects: children’s handprints, animal carvings, and strips of copper. For our 30th anniversary in 2008, we added new artwork inside the library, a mural designed by internationally-known artist Hirotsune Tashima and four teens from The Youth In Arts Careers project. Together, they designed three 3' x 5' glazed ceramic murals that depict Pima County's past and present, along with Yaqui, Latino and other cultural elements of the Old Pueblo.

Are you a young movie fanatic? If that's the case, then come join us for our bi-weekly movie day at the Richard Elías-Mi...
09/24/2026

Are you a young movie fanatic? If that's the case, then come join us for our bi-weekly movie day at the Richard Elías-Mission Library on September 30th at 3:30 PM! We'll provide food and drinks at the showing. Only ages 13-21 allowed!

This week, we'll visit the infamous adaptation of one of internet's most popular creepypastas. Presenting: Slender Man, directed by Sylvain White

Disclaimer: this movie's rating is PG-13.

Hope to see you here! 👻

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¿Eres un joven aficionado del cine? Si ese es el caso, ¡entonces ven y únete a nuestro día de películas bi-semanal en la biblioteca Richard Elías-Mission en septiembre 30 a las 3:30 PM! Vamos a ofrecer comida y bebidas durante la película. ¡Solo personas de entre 13-21 años serán admitidas!

Esta semana, visitaremos la infame adaptación de uno de los creepypastas de internet mas populares. Presentando: Slender Man, dirigida por Sylvain White.

Advertencia: esta película tiene una clasificación PG-13.

¡Esperamos verte aquí! 👻

Calling all teen gamers in the area, as the Mission Library will be hosting a gaming day on September 25th at 4 PM. We'l...
09/23/2026

Calling all teen gamers in the area, as the Mission Library will be hosting a gaming day on September 25th at 4 PM. We'll have Nintendo Switches, so feel free to bring your own controllers to have fun alongside us!

Only teenagers (12-18) will be admitted to the Makerspace during this time 🎮

We hope to see you here!

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Llamando a todos los adolescentes gamers del área, ya que la Biblioteca Mission tendra un día de videojuegos en septiembre 25 a las 4 PM. ¡Tendremos Nintendo Switches, así que siéntanse libres de traer sus propios controles!

Solo adolescentes (12-18) serán permitidos en el Makerspace durante esta hora 🎮

¡Esperamos verlos ahí!

Join us this Saturday!For an in‑person presentation where we’ll highlight some under‑appreciated desert tree gems and sh...
09/22/2026

Join us this Saturday!
For an in‑person presentation where we’ll highlight some under‑appreciated desert tree gems and share how to choose, plant, and care for the perfect tree for your space.
No pre‑registration required. Just come by and learn with us!
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¡Acompáñanos este sábado!
Por una presentación presencial donde hablaremos sobre joyas poco conocidas y cómo elegir, plantar y cuidar el árbol perfecto para tu espacio.
No se requiere registro previo. ¡Solo ven y aprende con nosotros!

Come make wooden coasters with us in the Children’s area! Unleash your creative ideas and paint a design your wooden coa...
09/16/2026

Come make wooden coasters with us in the Children’s area! Unleash your creative ideas and paint a design your wooden coaster. Let the sealer dry then place your drinks on top!
Activity will be in the Storytime Room on Wednesday, September 23rd from 4:30-5:30pm.
Max occupancy is 25 patrons, must register online.
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¡Ven a hacer posavasos de madera con nosotros en el área de Niños! Desata tus ideas creativas y pinta un diseño en tu posavaso. Deja que el sellador se seque y luego coloca tus bebidas encima.
La actividad será en la Sala de Cuentos el miércoles 23 de septiembre de 4:30 a 5:30 pm.
La capacidad máxima es de 25 personas, es necesario registrarse en línea.

Want to make a bracelet or a keychain for your bags? You can even bring a small plastic figure and turn it into a keycha...
09/16/2026

Want to make a bracelet or a keychain for your bags? You can even bring a small plastic figure and turn it into a keychain! Make a keychain or bracelet with us on Friday, September 18th. From 4-5pm
Limit of 25 Patrons and must register online below.
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a975f1369166f088b96a091
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¿Quieres hacer una pulsera o un llavero para tus bolsas? ¡Incluso puedes traer una pequeña figura de plástico y convertirla en un llavero! Haz un llavero o pulsera con nosotros el viernes 18 de septiembre. De 4 a 5 pm.
Límite de 25 participantes y debes registrarte en línea abajo.
https://pima.bibliocommons.com/events/6a975f1369166f088b96a091

Come, plant a seed with us! Children will learn about seed planting and gain hands-on experience with planting a vegetab...
09/14/2026

Come, plant a seed with us! Children will learn about seed planting and gain hands-on experience with planting a vegetable seed. We will also create a vegetable themed art project that you can take home.

Join us in the Children's Area on Monday, September 21st from 3:30-4:30pm.
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¡Ven, planta una semilla con nosotros! Los niños aprenderán sobre la siembra de semillas y obtendrán experiencia práctica plantando una semilla de vegetal. También crearemos un proyecto de arte con temática de vegetales que podrás llevar a casa.

Únete a nosotros en el Área de Niños el lunes 21 de septiembre de 3:30 a 4:30 pm.

Come join us on September 19th, as you express yourself creatively by combining different materials and textures—found o...
09/12/2026

Come join us on September 19th, as you express yourself creatively by combining different materials and textures—found objects, recycled materials, photographs, magazine images—watch them all come together in unique and striking works of art.

Coffee, tea & snacks available

See you here! ☕️

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Ven con nosotros en septiembre 19 para expresarte creativamente combinando diferentes materiales y texturas - objetos perdidos, materiales reciclados, fotografías, imágenes de revista - observa como todas se juntan en trabajos de arte únicos y poderosos.

Café, té y snacks disponibles.

¡Nos vemos aquí! ☕️

Every Friday and Saturday starting today. the Richard Elías-Mission library will be hosting Bilingual Family Storytime i...
09/11/2026

Every Friday and Saturday starting today. the Richard Elías-Mission library will be hosting Bilingual Family Storytime in the Story Time room!

Our Storytime session is for children 3-8 years old, along with their caregivers. The session lasts 45 minutes and features a hand-on activity and games.

Come join us to have a fun time with the little ones! 😄

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Todos los viernes y sábados a partir de hoy, la Biblioteca Richard Elías-Mission tendrá Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Familias en el cuarto de los niños!

Nuestra sesión de Hora de Cuentos es para niños de 3 a 8 años, junto con sus cuidadores. La sesión dura 45 minutos e incluye manualidades y juegos.

¡Vengan a divertirse junto a los mas chicos! 😄

Are you a young movie fanatic? If that's the case, then come join us for our bi-weekly movie day at the Richard Elías-Mi...
09/10/2026

Are you a young movie fanatic? If that's the case, then come join us for our bi-weekly movie day at the Richard Elías-Mission Library on August 6th at 3 PM! We'll provide food and drinks at the showing. Only ages 13-21 allowed!

This week, we'll visit one of Jim Carrey's most unique performances, playing a psychotic cableman. Presenting: The Cable Guy, directed by Ben Stiller.

Disclaimer: this movie's rating is PG-13.

Hope to see you here! ⚡️

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¿Eres un joven aficionado del cine? Si ese es el caso, ¡entonces ven y únete a nuestro día de películas bi-semanal en la biblioteca Richard Elías-Mission en julio 23 a las 3 PM! Vamos a ofrecer comidas y bebidas durante la película. ¡Solo personas de entre 13-21 años serán admitidas!

Esta semana, visitaremos una de las actuaciones mas únicas de Jim Carrey, interpretando a un electricista psicoótico. Presentando: The Cable Guy, dirigida por Ben Stiller.

Advertencia: esta película tiene una clasificación PG-13.

¡Esperamos verte aquí! ⚡️

Experiment with dry ice gases. Play the "Rock Take-Away Game." Eat a volcano cake! Create your own erupting volcano usin...
09/09/2026

Experiment with dry ice gases. Play the "Rock Take-Away Game." Eat a volcano cake! Create your own erupting volcano using markers, pastels and paints at the Richard Elías-Mission Library on September 16th, at 3:30 PM.

Registration online required. Limit of 15 Patrons.

See you here! 🔥

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Experimenta con gases de hielo secos. Juega el juego de "Rock Take-Away." ¡Come un pastel de volcán! Crea tu propio volcán que erupta usando marcadores, colores pastel y pinturas en la Biblioteca Richard-Elías-Mission en Septiembre 16, a las 3:30 PM.

El registro en-línea es requerido. Limite de 15 personas.

¡Nos vemos aquí! 🔥

Address

3770 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ
85713

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+15205945325

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