activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 17
- Hosting Book Sales Used Book Sales for Library FundingOrganizes book sale events offering books, music, and other materials to the public.
- Maintain Organizational Archive Oral History & Archival DocumentationMaintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
- Offer Library Accessibility Services Physical & Sensory Accessibility AccommodationsProvides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
- Offering Library Accessibility Services Physical & Sensory Accessibility AccommodationsProvides accessible facilities and technology, including height-adjustable workstations, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, accessible parking, adjustable-height service desks, adult changing stations, visual fire alarms, an Induction Loop System, computers with large type keyboards, and MAGic Magnification software with speech.
- Offering eCards for Library Access Library Access & Lending ServicesOffers eCards to provide access to library resources.
- Operate Used Bookstores Used Book Sales for Library FundingOperates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and one in Green Valley Village, to raise funds and recycle books. This includes organizing book sale events.
- Operating Used Bookstores Used Book Sales for Library FundingOperates two used bookstores, one in the Green Valley Library and another in the Green Valley Village Mall, to raise funds and recycle books.
- Operating a Seed LibraryOperates a Seed Library, allowing community members to borrow seeds for planting.
- Provide Library-Related Community Services Library Access & Lending ServicesOffers various community services through the library, including making COVID test kits available, operating a Seed Library, providing an electric vehicle charging station, and offering eCards for access to library resources.
- Provide Supplemental Funding for Library Resources Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentProvides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
- Providing COVID Test Kits Distribution of At-Home COVID-19 Test KitsMakes COVID test kits available at the library for public access.
- Providing Electric Vehicle Charging Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment & Public AdoptionProvides an electric vehicle charging station for public use.
- Providing Supplemental Library Funding Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentProvides supplemental funding for large print books, talking books, databases, and other media for the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries.
- Support Library Programs for AdultsSupports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
- Support Library Programs for Children and YouthProvides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
- Supporting Library Programs for AdultsSupports adult programs including two Green Valley Book Clubs (mystery and literature), the Omnivorous Readers book club at Sahuarita, the Focus on Art series, Tai Chi and meditation programs, and Poets’ Corner.
- Supporting Library Programs for Children and YouthProvides support for children and youth programs at the Green Valley and Sahuarita Libraries, including summer reading programs, storytimes, Create Club, Legos club, Yarn Addicts, Amado Youth Center support, and book giveaways.
research · 1
- Maintaining an Organizational Archive Oral History & Archival DocumentationMaintains an archive of its history, compiled by Archivist Tom Wilsted, which is housed in the Joyner-Green Valley Library.
capacity building · 2
- Providing Graduate ScholarshipsProvides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
- Support Library Science EducationProvides scholarships for graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Bookstore model to support library friends-of-the-library bookstore modelOperates a bookstore using donated materials to generate sales revenue that supports the library, leveraging community in-kind contributions as a sustainable funding mechanism.
- Bookstore model to support library funding friends-of-the-library bookstore modelOperates a bookstore using donated materials to generate sales revenue that supports the library, creating a sustainable funding stream while engaging the community in resource reuse.
- Equitable access and community enrichmentEnsures equal access to library resources and actively promotes library engagement to enrich community life through lifelong learning, volunteerism, and targeted fundraising.
- Fundraising through donated materials sales friends_of_the_library_bookstore_modelFRIENDS OF THE PIMA operates a bookstore that sells donated materials to generate funds, which are then used to support the library's operations and programs.
- In-kind donation system to stock library resources in-kind donationsRelies on community donations of books, media, and other materials to build and maintain library collections, enabling cost-effective expansion of available resources.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Annual book sale event offering books, music, and other media to the public, with proceeds supporting library programs and services
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Operates a bookstore at the Joyner-Green Valley Library location, selling donated materials to raise funds for the library
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Amado Youth Center Partner — Supports programs for children and youth.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Supports the Pima County Public Library through advocacy and community engagement
- Green Valley Library Partner — Operates a bookstore within the Green Valley Library.
- Green Valley Library Partner — Strengthens, promotes, and champions the library; provides supplemental funding and supports programs.
- Joyner-Green Valley Library Partner — Houses the organization's historical archive and hosts board meetings.
- Pima County Public Library Partner — Supports the Joyner-Green Valley Library through a partnership with the Friends of the Library organization.
- Pima County Public Library Partner — The Sahuarita Library is part of the Pima County Public Library system.
- Pima County Public Library System Partner — Provides scholarships for its employees who are graduate students at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science.
- Sahuarita Library Partner — Strengthens, promotes, and champions the library; provides supplemental funding and supports programs.
- Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Docents lead discussions for the Focus on Art series.
- University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science Partner — Provides scholarships for graduate students who are employees of the Pima County Public Library System.