Tucson has dozens of Little Free Libraries.
So many that when we asked you on Instagram to tell us about a little library in your neighborhood, we got more than 90 comments. NINETY YOU GUYS.
There aren't 90 tiny libraries listed here, but there are nearly 50. Also, many of these aren't even on the official Little Free Library map, so if you want to find even more little libraries near you, go here. That's because even if a library is officially registered with the nonprofit Little Free Library, inclusion on the map isn't a requirement.
The premise of a Little Free Library is simple. Take a book to read and bring one back to share. The Little Free Library website has a guide for installing a library at your own home — just be sure you check any HOA restrictions, if that applies to you.
If you already have a library in your neighborhood and want to stock it with books, Bookmans wants to help. The store is already working with more than 30 little libraries around Tucson to keep them supplied with good reads, says James Robertson, the marketing coordinator for Bookmans East.
If you want in, email the Bookmans in your area: east@bookmans.com, midtownevents@bookmans.com or northwestevents@bookmans.com.
We know this is not a comprehensive list, so if we missed the little library in your neighborhood, email the cross streets and a photo to jwillett@tucson.com and we'll add it to this list!
So far, we have more than 40 listed here. 📚
Central
This Little Free Library at 17th Street and Seventh Avenue is adorable but could use some more books.
(East of Interstate 10, west of Swan Road, south of River Road, north of 22nd Street)
17th Street and Seventh Avenue
We love the red phone box look to this little library. When we visited this week, it needed some re-stocking, so go share some bookish love.
Kleindale Road and Wilson Avenue
Third Street and Richey Boulevard
Glenn Street, east of Campbell Avenue, Conner Park
Sahuara Avenue, south of Pima Street, Gloss Studio
University Boulevard and Fifth Street, Historic Y
Montecito Street, east of Alvernon Way
This Little Free Library at Montecito Street east of Alvernon Way has a fairy garden at its base.
There's a tiny fairy garden at the base of this library. 💜
Winstel Boulevard, south of Glenn Street
Edgewater Drive and 15th Place, Children's Memorial Park
Adams Street and Wilson Avenue
Fairmount Street and Bryant Avenue
Third Street, east of Longfellow Avenue
Alex's Little Free Library was once an old nightstand. It's been given a face lift with a roof and some illustrations done by Rodriguez.
We wrote about Alex's Little Free Library in November, and it's adorable.
Belvedere Avenue and Seneca Street
North Street between Isabel and Marion boulevards
Pima Street, east of Louis Lane
Treat Avenue between Third and Fourth streets
This Little Free Library is at Second Street and 10th Avenue.
A reading gila monster guards this Little Free Library.
Blacklidge Drive and Treat Avenue
Limberlost Drive and Fourth Avenue, Limberlost Family Park
Arroyo Chico and Malvern Street
Martin Avenue and Eighth Street
North
A stately Little Free Library in the Tangerine Terrace neighborhood in Oro Valley.
(North of River Road)
Pizzicato Lane in Oro Valley
Near the playground, this Little Free Library has a lot of choices.
Canyon View and Genematas drives
River Road, east of Sutton Lane, Khalsa Montessori School
Ina Road and La Cholla Boulevard, Arizona Credit Union
Continental Reserve Loop, south of Silverbell Road, Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
Dove Mountain Boulevard, north of Tangerine Road, Dove Mountain Veterinary
A well-stocked Little Free Library at the Dove Mountain Veterinary Clinic.
This library may be tiny, but it had so many good books when we stopped by!
Skyway Drive and Chula Vista Road
South
(South of 22nd Street)
29th Street and Rosemont Avenue, Freedom Park
You can't miss the bright green doors on this library.
San Fernando Avenue and Lerdo Road, in front of San Miguel High School
East
(East of Swan Road)
This Little Free Library is at Palo Verde Park.
Julia Street and Mann Avenue, Palo Verde Park
This cute little library was once a newspaper box, so naturally we love that.
Fifth Street and Igo Way, Henry Elementary School
Pomegranate Street and Camino Seco
Sonoita Avenue and Rosewood Street
Bear Canyon Road north of Tolani Place, Collier Elementary School
Prudence Road and Poinciana Drive
Native Rose Trail, east of Metropolitan Drive, Sierra Morado Community Center
Hillwood Place and Hillwood Circle
Stella Road, on the west side of Lakeside Park
West
(West of Interstate 10)
This Little Free Library is on Dasylirion Drive, west of Interstate 10
Dasylirion Drive, south of Goret Road
You'll find this library at the end of Dasylirion Drive.
