Auto Repair Database helpful for my mechanic business

I use the auto repair database all the time. Very helpful in my mechanic business.

One of the best reasons to live in Sam Hughes!

I have used the library since 1981. One of the best reasons to live in Sam Hughes! Great staff and selections of new books.

A place to unwind

Hi there. My name is Richard. I find it a true comfort to know that there is a place to unwind after work in a decent atmosphere in the midst of this ever changing world in which we live. the attentiveness of the staff and the overall resources are just right. Good Blessings to all who partake in this establishment.

Riding my bike to Himmel on Saturdays

Ever since I was fourteen years of age, I've always enjoyed going to the Himmel Library. I would get on my bike and ride all the way to this library. Upon entering this library, usually on a Saturday, I would go to the Mystery section and then to the Magazine section. The people here in this library would answer my questions about library books and were real nice and personable. I would sometimes take a break and walk to Speedway and go to Arby's or Arthur Treacher's Fish Restaurant. I have been to other libraries in Tucson, but none would give me the special feeling I would get whenever I would enter the Himmel Park Library. A way I could describe this feeling is that I would feel happy and safe.

Himmel helped me become interested in reading again

In April of 2008, I made my first visit to Himmel Library. I was needing a library card and assistance with help on one of the library computers. Sarajean helped me register for the library card and she also helped me with my computer task, which I could not have accomplished with out her help. Having accomplishing everything that I needed to accomplish, I began to explore around the library, reading newspapers, magazines, and books and became interested in reading again. I have had a bad habit of abandoning reading books for long periods of time, but I became interested in reading again, and have read many books since April of 2008. I have a lot of time on my hands since I returned from working and I find reading at Himmel Library a very relaxing and rewarding way to spend my time during the daytime. I thought I might tire of reading over a period of time but that hasn't been the case, in fact I seem to want to read more. I have read a lot of good books this past year and I plan to read many more. I have visited all the libraries around town and I find that Himmel Library is by far the most interesting library and the most fun. Its a great experience. Thanks allot.

Hand Grenade found in Park in 1961

In 1961, my friends and I found a hand grenade in Himmel Park. We called the police and the theory was that the grenade fell out of Davis Monthan bound plane.

My home away from home

I lived behind Quebedeaux street and have been coming to Himmel for about six years. I've seen many changes at the library. When I was a kid the book mobile would come every couple of weeks and I always checked out books. I come to Himmel because its my home away from home. I can't always afford a newspaper or buy a 25$ book but I can read it here or check it out.

Tutoring at Himmel

I have tutored at Himmel Library for the past few years. During this time I have met so many interesting children and families. Himmel is a warm friendly meeting place to people from so many countries. I have worked with people from Asia, South America and Europe. It has an environment that encourages sharing and coming together. Students come here to prepare for school exams and to take citizenship tests. Children sit on the floor looking through picture books while parents read aloud. The pleasant, helpful staff and neighborhood feeling makes it an ideal place to learn, read and discover. Tutoring at Himmel has been a joy.

Duffy School visits Himmel Library

In the 1950s & early 1960s, when public elementary school libraries were not much more than several bookshelves in a storage room sized space, older grades took occasional "field trips" to the downtown library. After Himmel was built, my school (Duffy) switched destinations. I also remember Lawrence Clark Powell speaking a few words in the 1990s in front of the library. I think a new section was dedicated to him. Inspiring! (He was probably close to 90 years old.)