Welcome to our temporary website!
A new website for the Yuma County Library District is currently under construction to meet changing information needs and accommodate the availability of new web technology. The new website will launch in July 2012. Can’t find the information you’re looking for? Call the Yuma County Library District at (928) 782-1871. You can also visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yumalibrary. …
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Libraries Closed for Memorial Day
Yuma County Libraries will be closed all day Monday, May 28th, in observance of Memorial Day. The libraries will resume their regular hours Tuesday, May 29th. …
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2012 Summer Reading Program!
Saddle up for a ride through Arizona’s history during the Yuma County Library District’s 2012 Summer Reading Program “Our State, Our Story: Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona!” Readers of all ages can participate in programs designed to foster and support a love of reading. Super Sign-up Day is Saturday, June 9th. Stop by any library to pick up your reading trail map and an Arizona State Adventure Pass, full of coupons and discounts for attractions all over Arizona! Summer Reading …
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New! Job Help Hub @ Main Library
The Yuma County Library District is pleased to announce a Job Help Hub is now available in the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive. Part-time instructor Selene Hinojosa provides bilingual training and one-on-one assistance with resumes, job searches, employment applications, starting a business, and continuing education opportunities. A Virtual Workforce Workstation is available to job seekers for job search and placement assistance, skill assessments, development of individual employment plans, and …
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Download free eBooks and eAudiobooks!
With a library card, patrons can access Yuma County Library District’s collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. All you have to do is create an account, install the free software on your desktop or laptop computer, browse and check out titles, and download them. Once downloaded, books can be read or listened to on your computer, or transferred to a portable media device. New titles are added constantly, and many books are available the same day the published book is released. Best of all, there …
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eBook Survey
Have you ever checked out an e-book from your public library? The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, a non-profit research organization in Washington, DC, is conducting an online survey of public library patrons who borrow e-books. By participating in this survey, you will be describing e-book borrowing habits, devices used, and how e-book lending through libraries can be improved. Most respondents are able to complete the survey in less than 15 minutes. All …
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Yuma County
The Yuma County Library District was established to provide a stable and equitable funding source for library services throughout Yuma County. The Library District is funded by a secondary property tax, and the Yuma County Board of Supervisors serves as the Board of Directors. This Operating Board sets the budget and approves the establishment of all policies and fee schedules.