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Gila Valley Library Gila NM US
The Gila Valley Library, located at 400 State Highway 211 in Gila, NM, has served the Cliff-Gila Valley community and visitors since 2004, offering access to quality literature, literacy resources, and educational programs. Initially operating from a storage room in the community center, the library achieved full state accreditation in 2008 under the leadership of Certified New Mexico State Librarian Phyllis Reiche. In 2012, it relocated to its current site between the Gila post office and medical clinic, leasing the vacated Hidalgo Medical Services space for just $1 per year.
Under the direction of retired educator Madge Slavec, the library transformed its grounds into a green, community-focused hub with support from a forestry grant. Today, led by Director Esti Gutierrez since June 2024, the library continues to expand its programs for adults and children while enhancing community outreach. Notable for its commitment to sustainability and accessibility, the Gila Valley Library remains a vital cultural and educational resource for the region.
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The library’s mission emphasizes promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and offering children’s programming and diverse resources for adults. Operational details include limited hours (M, W, F 9 am–4 pm; SAT 10 am–2 pm) and a small collection size (4,052 volumes) serving a population of 807 residents. The technical profile notes the use of a SaaS-based automation system (Apollo) hosted by a vendor, with the library responsible for procurement. No sentiment, positives, or negatives are mentioned in the text.