An internationally renowned poetry library, the Poetry Center sponsors numerous University and community programs, including readings and lectures, classes and workshops, discussion groups, symposia, writing residencies, poets-in-the-schools, poets-in-the-prisons, contests, exhibitions, and online resources, including standards-based poetry curricula. An area of special emphasis within the College of Humanities, the Poetry Center is accessible to the public.
LOCATION
The University of Arizona Poetry Center
1508 E. Helen Street
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0150
520-626-3765
poetry@email.arizona.edu
SEMESTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Semester hours begin September 3.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*On Thursdays September 12 & 26, October 17 & 24, and November 7 & 21, the library will remain open until 7:00pm for Reading Series events.
SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming Closures:
Saturday, November 9: Veteran's Day (Observed)
Friday, November 15: Closing at 11am per University guidance for home football game
Thursday, November 28 - Saturday, November 30: Thanksgiving Closure
Saturday, December 21 - Wednesday, January 1st: Winter Closure
PARKING
Free parking is available in Zone 1 lots around the Poetry Center after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. Paid parking is also available in the Highland Avenue Garage, across the street from the Poetry Center.
CODE OF CONDUCT
A condensed version of the Poetry Center's Code of Conduct is posted in the Center's library. For a view of our complete Code of Conduct and Poetry Center policies, click here: Poetry Center Code of Conduct.
VIRTUAL TOUR
You can take a virtual tour of the Poetry Center online using our panoramic viewer.