Salazar-Ajo Branch Library

About Ajo, Arizona

Ajo was established as an unincorporated mining community in the 1800's. Ajo is designated by Pima County as a colonia. After Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation closed its mining operations in the area, Ajo became a retirement community and a gateway to travel in Mexico. The school, K-12, serves a large area including Ajo, Why, Lukeville and the town of Sonoyta in Mexico.

History

The Lillie C. Salazar-Ajo Branch Library was the first branch of the Pima County Public Library. It was opened in 1946 and serves the Western Pima County communities of Ajo, Why, Lukeville, and communities on the Tohono O'odham Nation. We serve as a location for community organizations, a homework help center for school children, and general meeting place for community residents.

The current facility was opened in 1996 with 5,000 square feet of space in two rooms. Our collection has 20,000 items including books, CD's, DVD's, videos, talking books, magazines, newspapers and Spanish-language materials.