Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State

Volunteer Opportunities Abound

A volunteer at the Braille and Talking Book Library records an audio book. The State Library Divisions offer a wide variety of volunteer positions. Develop your skills, learn something new, make friends, make a difference.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/braille/volunteer.aspx

Welcome to the Digital Age of Talking Books

Audio books for visually impaired patrons of the Braille and Talking Book Library are changing from cassettes to digital cartridges. Available by mail to those who have difficulty reading standard print books because of vision loss or physical impairment.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/braille/

Noontime Speaker Series

Enjoy the noontime discussion series sponsored by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records! These monthly presentations on a variety of historical, literary and research topics will take place at the Capitol, Polly Archives Building or Carnegie Center.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/noontime_speakers/Noontime_Speaker.pdf

Arizona Digital Newspaper Program

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records received federal grants in 2008 and 2010 to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) to provide the public access to selected Arizona newspapers published between 1859 and 1922. The public can browse over 100,000 digitized images in the Arizona Digital Newspaper Program.

For more information, visit
http://adnp.lib.az.us/

State of Arizona Constitution Timeline

This digital, searchable timeline chronicles every change or amendment made to the Arizona State Constitution since 1912. Amendments can originate in the legislature (referendums, shown in blue) or from Arizona citizens (initiatives, shown in copper).

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/constitution/timeline.aspx

Search Arizona Centennial Websites

The statewide Arizona Centennial Commemoration is taking place from 2010 through 2012 in communities across the state to inspire all Arizonans to appreciate Arizona’s rich past, celebrate the present and, together, create a vibrant and sustainable future. Search current sites with Google and archived websites with Archive-it and find information on the Arizona Centennial events, projects and celebration.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/links/centennialwebsites.aspx

2012 Winner of ONEBOOKAZ for Adults

Arizonans have voted and chosen the ONEBOOK they want to read in 2012!

Arizona: 100 Years Grand
by Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

For more information, visit
http://www.onebookaz.org/

2012 Winner of ONEBOOKAZ for Kids

Arizonans have voted and chosen the ONEBOOK they want to read in 2012!

Arizona Way Out West & Witty
by Conrad Storad and Lynda Exley

For more information, visit
http://www.onebookaz.org/kids/

Happy 100th Birthday, Arizona!

Join us at the Capitol Museum on February 14, 2012 to celebrate Arizona's 100th Statehood Day.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/museum/AZCentennial.aspx

Join Us February 11-12

Join us for Arizona Best Fest, a FREE Arizona Centennial festival at Arizona State Capitol Mall and surrounding area along Centennial Way. This event is planned by the Arizona Centennial Comission and will lead into the state's official birthday on February 14th.

For more information, visit
http://www.lib.az.us/museum/AZBestFest.aspx