Clifton Public Library
🏢 Greenlee County Library System · Clifton, Arizona
Clifton Public Library
Clifton Public Library serves the county seat of Greenlee County — Arizona's least-populated county and one of its proudest copper-mining communities — offering free books, internet, genealogy databases, and a seed library to residents of this remote but tightly knit high-desert town.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 588 TURNER AVE, CLIFTON, AZ 85533
Phone: +1928-865-2461
Website: cliftonaz.com
Plus Code: 855G2PW5+HX (CLIFTON, AZ)
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📖 About Clifton Public Library
Located on Turner Avenue in downtown Clifton, the Clifton Public Library is the community's central gathering point for learning and connection in a county where the nearest city library is hours away. Directed by Cathy Benavidez, the library provides free access to books, eBooks, audiobooks, DVDs, and newspapers, along with public computers, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour book drop for after-hours returns. In-library access to Ancestry.com and historical newspaper microfiche supports residents tracing family roots in a region shaped by waves of immigration to the copper mines of the San Francisco River valley. A seed library lets gardeners check out heirloom and open-pollinated seeds each planting season, while GED testing services and a free community meeting room extend the library's role as a practical community hub. Story time programs bring young families together, and the Summer Reading Program keeps children reading through the long Arizona summer.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free in-library access to Ancestry.com for genealogy and family history research
- Seed library: borrow heirloom seeds each planting season, return at harvest
- GED testing services offered at the library
- Historical newspaper microfiche for researching Greenlee County's mining history
- Community meeting room available for local groups
- 24-hour book drop for convenient after-hours returns
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Clifton Public Library cardholders have access to free digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library card for Greenlee County residents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, faxing, and color photo copying
- In-library Ancestry.com genealogy database access
- Historical newspaper microfiche
- Seed library
- GED testing
- Community meeting room
- Interlibrary loan
- 24-hour book drop
🎸 Programs
- Story time for young children
- Summer Reading Program
- Seed Library seasonal checkout
- GED preparation and testing
📍 Nearby Libraries in East Arizona
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clifton Public Library offer genealogy resources for researching local mining families?
Yes. The library provides free in-library access to Ancestry.com, giving patrons access to census records, immigration documents, birth and death records, and family trees. Historical newspaper microfiche is also available for searching Greenlee County's local papers, which documented the copper-mining strikes and immigration waves that shaped Clifton's population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is the seed library and how does it work?
The Clifton Public Library maintains a seed library where cardholders can check out packets of heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable and flower seeds at the start of the growing season. At harvest time, patrons are encouraged to save and return seeds from their best plants to replenish the collection for future gardeners — creating a sustainable community seed bank.
Can I take the GED at Clifton Public Library?
Yes, GED testing services are available at the library. Contact the library at (928) 865-2461 to inquire about scheduling, registration requirements, and preparation materials available on-site or through the library's digital resources.
Is the meeting room available to the community?
Yes, Clifton Public Library has a community meeting room available for local groups and organizations. Contact the library at (928) 865-2461 or stop by during open hours (Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm) to ask about availability and any reservation requirements.
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