Young Public Library

🏢 Gila County Library District · Young, Arizona

Young Public Library

The Young Public Library serves the remote unincorporated community of Young in Gila County's Sierra Ancha highlands — a 20,000-volume Gila County Library District branch providing books, computers, and digital resources to a community of roughly 600 residents off the beaten path on AZ-288.

📞 (928) 462-3588🌐 gcldaz.org🧭 Get directions
🕑 Hours & visit📖 About⭐ Highlights📚 Services📍 Nearby❓ FAQ

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 124 S MIDWAY AVE, YOUNG, AZ 85554

Phone: (928) 462-3588

Website: gcldaz.org

Plus Code: 856F422W+CR (YOUNG, AZ)

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📖 About Young Public Library

The Young Public Library is a branch of the Gila County Library District, serving the unincorporated community of Young — a census-designated place of approximately 588 residents (2020 census) tucked into Gila County's Sierra Ancha highlands along AZ-288. The library maintains a collection of around 20,000 volumes and circulates approximately 7,200 items per year, making it an outsized resource for a community its size. Effective August 3, 2026, the branch updated its hours to Monday through Thursday 11am–4pm and Friday 10am–2pm. Young Library hosts Kids Craft events and provides access to the Gila County Library District's full digital catalog through Libby and OverDrive, so patrons can borrow eBooks and audiobooks from home. Interlibrary loan extends the reach of the collection further, while Northstar Digital Literacy training helps residents build computer skills in an area without large employment centers nearby.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Collection of ~20,000 volumes with ~7,200 annual circulations — substantial for a community of ~588
  • Serves an unincorporated remote community along AZ-288 in the Sierra Ancha highlands
  • Kids Craft events for children and youth
  • Updated hours effective August 3, 2026: Mon–Thu 11am–4pm, Fri 10am–2pm
  • Interlibrary loan connects Young patrons to materials statewide
  • Libby / OverDrive eBooks and audiobooks free with a Gila County library card

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Your free Gila County library card unlocks eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and Arizona's statewide research databases.

&📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks and audiobooks from the Gila County Library District — free with your library card. <a href='https://gcldaz.overdrive.com/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>gcldaz.overdrive.com</a>
&📄 eMagazinesFree digital magazines for adults and children through the district's eMagazine collection.
&🌎 Digital Arizona Library (DAZL)Arizona State Library's free statewide portal — reference databases, historic newspapers, and research tools for all Arizona residents. <a href='https://azlibrary.gov/dazl' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>azlibrary.gov/dazl</a>
&📖 Reading Arizona eBooksArizona-themed eBooks and audiobooks for all ages via Libby — free statewide curated collection. <a href='https://libbyapp.com/library/readingarizona' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>libbyapp.com/library/readingarizona</a>
&💻 Northstar Digital LiteracyFree online modules for computer, internet, and workplace digital skills — assessments available at the library.

📚 Services

  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • Public computers with internet access
  • Printing, copying, and scanning
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks on disc
  • Library e-card (apply online)
  • Culture Pass (free museum and attraction passes)

🎸 Programs

  • Kids Craft events
  • Story time for children
  • Northstar Digital Literacy training
  • Culture Pass program

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Young Public Library recently change its hours?

Yes. Effective August 3, 2026, the library updated its hours to Monday through Thursday 11:00am–4:00pm and Friday 10:00am–2:00pm. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call (928) 462-3588 or check gcldaz.org/young-public-library to confirm current hours before visiting.

How large is the Young Public Library's collection?

The library holds approximately 20,000 volumes and circulates around 7,200 items per year — a remarkably active collection for a community of about 588 residents. Interlibrary loan further extends access to materials from across the Gila County Library District and the state of Arizona.

What children's programs are available at the Young library?

The Young Public Library hosts Kids Craft events for children and story time programs. Check the library's events calendar at gcldaz.org for current dates and activities.

How do I get a library card for the Young Public Library?

Gila County residents can register for a free library card in person at 124 S Midway Ave, Young, AZ 85554, with proof of address. You can also apply for a digital e-card online at gcldaz.org at any time for immediate access to eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases.

🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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