Yuma County Foothills Library
🏢 Yuma County Library District · YUMA, Arizona
Yuma County Foothills Library
Yuma County Foothills Library sits along the South Frontage Road at the edge of the Foothills community — a fast-growing suburban area southeast of downtown Yuma — and hosts the district's annual Art & Poetry Exhibition celebrating the region's history as a storied desert crossroads.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 13226 S Frontage Rd, YUMA, AZ 85367
Phone: 9283421640
Website: yumalibrary.org
📖 About Yuma County Foothills Library
<p>Yuma County Foothills Library serves the Foothills area along Interstate 8's south frontage road, one of Yuma County's fastest-growing residential corridors. The branch is managed by Eric Kahler and offers extended evening hours Tuesday through Thursday to accommodate working families and students. Each year the library produces its signature Art & Poetry Exhibition — now in its seventh year — pairing local visual artists with poets around a theme that explores the Yuma region's identity as a transportation and cultural crossroads, from its frontier river-crossing history to its present-day binational community. The exhibition draws artists and audiences from across the Yuma area and reflects the library's role as a community cultural anchor beyond book borrowing.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Annual Art & Poetry Exhibition — seven-year signature event pairing local visual artists with poets
- Extended evening hours Tue–Thu to 7 PM serving Foothills families and commuters
- Located on South Frontage Road near I-8, convenient for the Foothills residential corridor
- Full access to Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and Arizona's Reading Arizona statewide collection
📱 Free with a Yuma County Library District Card
A free YCLD card unlocks borrowing at every branch plus statewide digital services including Libby, hoopla, and Reading Arizona.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Foothills Library Art & Poetry Exhibition?
The Art & Poetry Exhibition is the Foothills Library's annual signature event, now in its seventh year. Local visual artists and poets collaborate around a shared theme — past themes have explored Yuma's identity as a desert crossing and cultural crossroads. Artists submit work for display and poets write pieces inspired by the artwork, culminating in a public awards ceremony. It is free and open to the community.
What are the Yuma County Foothills Library hours?
The Foothills Library is open Tuesday through Thursday 9 AM–7 PM, Friday and Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, and is closed Sunday and Monday. The branch is located at 13226 S Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 85367.
Does the Foothills Library offer digital borrowing?
Yes. A free Yuma County Library District card unlocks Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla for movies and music with no waitlist, Kanopy for streaming films, and Reading Arizona — the statewide eBook and digital magazine collection available to all Arizona library cardholders through azlibrary.gov.