What a beautiful library! It's such a gorgeous layout with wonderful views of Bisbee on the top…read morefloor! Friendly staff and well kept !

We absolutely loved this library! Beautiful! Historic! Friendly staff! No wonder it's nationally…read moreaward winning, 2019 and 2023 I believe. Keep it up Copper Queen! 1st floor is the children's area, teen area, and service desk. 2nd floor is the adult area. Our favorite part was the rare book room with the guest book on the 1st floor. Super rad.

It's very pretty from the outside and they do have a strong wifi signal that extends into the…read moreparking lot where I found a spot in the corner that was shady. At least during this time of year, the library is not open on weekends. And since the wifi network is password protected, I was not able to take advantage of it. [Review 17498 overall - 84 in Arizona - 1016 of 2022.]

Great local library that is quiet and extensive. Gals at the counter are helpful, friendly and…read moreprofessional. Nice find after moving across the country.

If you live in Sierra Vista and you have not visited the library you're missing a treasure. The…read moreSierra Vista Public Library provides free access to information, programs, and services for all community members. At the library, you'll find a vast collection of materials for youth and adults, including movies, video games, eBooks, eMagazines, and even bicycles! Attend a story time with your baby or toddler, a workshop on finances or astronomy, or one of many other programs. With a variety of free meeting spaces, a full service café, and gallery space, the library offers something for everyone. Visit it soon and enjoy a cup of hot coffee while you relax in quiet and indulge in a good book.

The city of Wilcox is one of those forgotten places in our country. When you first enter the town…read moreyou'll see that so many of the businesses have closed and it almost looks like a ghost town similar to many of the towns in the West. But, if you really look around you can find some hidden gems that will bring back memories of yesteryear. There is the old Train Depot, the Rex Allen Museum, Marty Robbins Museum, Movie Theatre, the City Park, Lake Cochise, the Winery and so much more. Hopefully, you will go visit sometime and take a look around and discover these gems yourself.

BACKGROUND My foray…read moreinto Arizona Wines sort of started as a fluke two years ago, when my mom suggested we go to Wilcox, Arizona, to check out their biannual Wine Festival. I vaguely remember Wilcox as a town we've passed by several times in the past, as it is right off the I-10, south of Tucson, past Benson. As a sleepy town located in Cochise County, Arizona, with a recorded population of 3,757 as of the 2010 Census, it's easy for state residents, travelers, and tourists to overlook the town of Willcox, Arizona, especially as wine country. WILCOX (THEN) Originally named Maley, Willcox was founded in 1880 as a stop along the famous Southern Pacific Railroad, later renamed to Willcox to honor the visiting of General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. Come the 20th century, Willcox had risen to prominence as a major producer of cattle, with agriculture remaining integral to the town's success and longevity today. Famously, Willcox is known as the birthplace of Rex Allen, also known as the Arizona Cowboy. He wrote songs, acted, starred in Westerns made in the 1950s, and acted in Frontier Doctor from 1958 until 1959. WILCOX (NOW) Today, much of the town's traffic is linked to Interstate 10, running immediately north of the town. Major employers located within the town include Willcox Unified School District, TravelCenters of America, Northern Cochise Community Hospital, the Border Patrol, and Safeway. However, the town is also home to an up-and-coming winery industry that is drawing in wine lovers, tourists, and in-state residents. WILCOX WINE COUNTRY Willcox is making quite a name for itself as a must-see winery destination. Responsible for growing 74% of the grapes grown in the state of Arizona, Willcox relies on what it calls the "Willcox Bench:" just the right soil and climate to grow grapes and make wine that wins national competitions annually. Grape varietals grown in Willcox include: Petit Sirah, Malvasia Bianca, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Corvina, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre. WILCOX WINE FESTIVAL Every year, Willcox hosts the Willcox Wine Festival (twice per year). This first event of this year will take place May 19th and 20th, 2018, with individuals from around the country coming to experience what is hailed as some of the best wine made in the entire U.S. at this time. This spring's upcoming festival will feature tastings from local vineyards, like: Aridus Wine Company, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Bodega Pierce, Caduceus Cellars, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Coronado Vineyards, Deep Sky Vineyards, Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Golden Rule Vineyards, Four Tails Vineyard, Pillsbury Wine Company, Sierra Bonita Vineyards, and the list goes on. WILCOX AREA HIKING Some of the best hiking and site seeing the area, includes, Chiricahua National Park, Apple Annie's Orchards, Apache Springs, Heart of Rocks, and Fort Bowie National Park. THE STORY On my first trip to Wilcox, I was with my mom, and enjoyed spending quality time with her. It reminded me of the time I spent with her exploring Arizona when I was growing up. So, I think I was crushing on Wilcox a bit on my first trip, because of my mom and my memories with her. I say that, because I was there again yesterday, and the main downtown area seemed olden-timey cute, but a lot less romantic than I had remembered. I think that is also due in part to the fact that the wine festival had not been set up yet, as it's starting on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Wilcox is dry and sparse, and I mentioned to several people that it would be a great place for people in the witness relocation program to start a new life. CONCLUSION I like the City of Wilcox. I think it's definitely worth a visit, especially for the biannual wine festivals. Wilcox is one probably of the few places left on earth with a genuine small town vibe. 3/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *For more information: https://www.visitarizona.com/cities/tucson-and-southern/willcox

Good library with a nice size collection of books and a wide variety of movies. There is always…read moresome fun activity going on for families, teens, and children. I enjoy their free movies and themed days, as well as their willingness to help the community! I have fond memories of this library throughout my childhood.

I cannot say enough good things about this bookstore. The prices are as close to giveaways as…read morepossible and we were lucky enough to have the town historian, Kathy running the bookstore that day. She is a wealth of information that I found fascinating. We even bought her book that I read partly in our way back to Phoenix! It is great.!

This is a "friends of the library" bookstore, and has a very wide variety of books, including…read moreinteresting local history books- but there's something there for everyone. Except for some special titles (mostly rare books), the price is $1 hardcover and 50c for soft/paperbacks. Support your local (and tourist) bookstores. As mentioned, they also sell local honey. Free parking. Many titles. Incredibly inexpensive.

A great little rural library with books to borrow and for sale. You can also rent movies and audio…read moretapes for the long car rides you experience out west... They also offer free wi-fi.

Oh my gosh, I LOVE IT!…read more This dream of a library is practically out of a Norman Rockwell painting. It's small, brightly lit, well organized and staffed with extremely friendly people. Being Portal, the librarians know and trust their patrons - there are no library cards (you check out on a name-only basis) and due dates are easily extended. This library makes life in Portal not so isolating and truly brings the positive side of rural living to the foreground. Plus, have you seen the pictures? It's adorable!

I love visiting the public libraries. Each one is unique and offers such a different visual and…read morespacial experience with the same amenities. Bathrooms, WiFi, computer access, books, dvds, classes and courses, etc all offered to all ages and genders. This location is beautiful and has the largest outdoor space I've seen yet. The layout is unique in the layers of stairs and sections. Plenty of seating. And the librarians here were the kindest here. Place seemed well kept

Got my library card, asked for a book, it came from another library! Great service. Lovely library!read more

I recently completed Mahjong lessons at this location with my mom. The course consisted of three…read moreclasses, held once a week, and we loved it. The women teaching the classes were incredibly friendly and did a great job explaining the rules in a way that was easy to understand. The library itself is very nice--clean, bright, and filled with natural light. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I'd highly recommend the Mahjong classes to anyone interested in learning the game.

My sons and I love this library! We started off coming to story-time then discovered all of the…read moregreat programs they have throughout the year. Very well organized events that are always free and fun/informative. It always feels like a safe space with clean rooms and friendly staff.