Nogales Public Library launches free cultural pass program for Southern Arizona attractions

The City of Nogales held a regular meeting on April 2, 2025, where various community initiatives were discussed, including a presentation from the Nogales Public Library team. Although Library Director Danica Lopez was absent, Juan Pablo Ortana represented the library and shared important information regarding cultural passes available to residents.

Ortana invited community members to visit any of the four libraries in Santa Cruz County—Nogales, Sonoita, Tubac, or Rio Rico—to obtain free passes that grant access to 19 different attractions, including museums, a zoo, and botanical gardens. He emphasized that a library card is required to check out these passes, which are valid for one week only at the selected location. Ortana clarified that patrons cannot use multiple passes at different sites within the same week, as this would result in cancellation.

He also noted that some passes are seasonal, with certain attractions, like the Desert Museum, currently unavailable. However, he mentioned that these passes would be valid starting May 1. Ortana encouraged the community to take advantage of this opportunity to explore local cultural sites.

Additionally, he announced that starting in July, library patrons would gain access to an extensive online collection of over 5,000 magazines and books, enhancing the resources available to the community. This upcoming benefit was highlighted as a significant improvement to library services.

The meeting concluded with a call for community engagement with the library's offerings, reinforcing the importance of local cultural access and resources.