This is a municipal library located in downtown Chandler. It has 2 stories and is very well…read morestocked. If you get a library card, you have the opportunity to get cultural passes throughout the city. If you go to the second floor, they have conference rooms and places for kids to learn and also play. The residents of Chandler should be very happy that the city has provided such an amazing facility.

I didn't even know there are 4 public libraries in Chandler and this branch located in downtown is…read morethe largest branch in the system at about 64,000 square feet! I figured it was about time I checked it out and I was very impressed. The first floor has adult collections, study rooms, meeting rooms, and quiet work areas. They even have a cafe to purchase drinks and snacks. The second floor is dedicated to children and families. They have a ton of children's books, computers, play spaces, and story time rooms. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I was told by getting a library card, I can check out passes that provide free admission to museums, gardens, and cultural attractions around Arizona. How cool! Will check out the cultural passes another time but did get the library card. They also offer a lot of free classes and programs for adults, teens and children such as book discussion groups, arts and crafts workshops, and story times. There's something for everyone here.

Let me preface this to say that I know very little about the extent of their book or audio…read moreselection at this location. My review is based on the courtesy of staff, their knowledge of services offered, the convenience of the huddle rooms -availability and reserving, and the items they occasionally have available for purchase. I've come here for printing recently instead of going to the UPS store. Saves me more money. You can submit things to be printed via email or you can print things yourself either from desktop or directly at a set up printer. There is a fee, which is minimal, and there are some limitations to what you can print. I've used the Culture Pass deal and saved the price of two tickets for two adults (online price, age 18-64, $26 each) to visit the Heard Museum. Very cool, and it was our first to the Heard Museum, so added bonus. More recently the gentleman I spoke to provided me a quick lesson on how/where/when to pick up future Culture Pass so I could participate again when I find passes available. Some of the Culture Pass locations you could visit: Desert Botanical Garden The Heard Museum Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Reid Park Zoo Gilbert Historical Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Arcosanti Sedona Heritage Museum Lowell Observatory Superstition Mountain Museum and several more. Desktops are available for a reserved period of time, and wifi can be accessed without a specific set limit if you bring your own laptop. On one occasion we picked up a selection of music cds for $1 each. Better price than many second hand stores. And I did see they have books available for purchase. A few other activities the library offers: Ask a Master Gardener presented by U of A Maricopa Master Gardeners. Seed exchange Free Garden Seeds (limit 3) Break TIME Chandler Recreation Guide And numerous other Community Events -all viewable on their website. Keep in mind, you must have a library card to use most of the things mentioned.

Cute Library branch in Chandler. They have a nice selection of books for sale as well. We went in…read morethere to print something off, which cost us $.10 for each black-and-white copy. Outside they have a cooling station consisting of a water, fountain and sprinklers under a covered area for anybody to use which is super helpful during the hot Arizona summer that helpful librarians give us very good information. I also picked up three seed packets, which is a nice offering that they do where you can check out seeds of different items such as greens, turnips, etc..

Been an avid reader all of my life and I love this library branch…read more Taking part in their Summer Reading program for the first time this year. My wife did it last year and got me interested. It encourages readers of all ages to log the minutes they read over the summer and in turn you can earn prizes and even a free book for participating and reaching certain goals. It has been a lot of fun. We love our branch located in between Baseline and Guadalupe roads on Dobson. The workers there are so nice and friendly. Always greeted with a smile and very helpful in finding books or answering questions from the public (aka us readers). One of my favorite parts of the library is the Restoried section where you can pick up pre-read books at a discounted price. Better than a yard sale. Definitely stop into the branch and check out some books - literally.

It's not a big library but I do like how close and convenient it is. Now there's a park next door…read more And the golf course next to it. How there's a little lake that you can fish at. And the fire station for educational visits. It's a 10 minutes walk from my house and a 2 minute drive from my house. Great kids section. Very extensive. Indoor and outdoor bathrooms. Great AC area to bring kiddos

I haven't been here in years but some of my friends who live in tempe wanted me to show them how to…read moreget the Culture Pass. We went in and wow its so nice and upgraded in here. They have a coffee shop, classrooms, PC areas, puzzle tables, fax copy print area, etc. Very nice staff member got my friends set up with library cards and their first set of free tickets to a museum using the Culture Pass. They are a cooling center. They have elevators and wide aisles that are wheelchair friendly. I didn't realize I can get a Tempe Library Card even though I'm not a Tempe resident. I will be getting my card soon so I can use their seed Library.... if they have one. I'm excited to go back and explore a little bit. The Mesa branch also has a print out of the monthly events calender but this one is on line only. My friends are almost 80 and prefer a print version. I go to the Mesa Dobson Branch Library and I wish they would upgrade that one as the smell of wet carpet hits you from the first moment you walk in.

Pros: Big library, open all week (including Sundays), separate area downstairs for kids, lots of…read moreseating and computers, semi-private study rooms available, a cafe with a patio, ample covered/shaded parking and EV charging stations. Cons: Furniture and equipment are worn out, it's not that quiet (people talking, eating, playing music), seating and computers are too close together (I don't want to be sitting that close to anyone at the library), people using the study rooms talk so loudly that you can hear their entire conversation in the next room over. Semi-private does NOT mean soundproof! It also smells bad at times, and every time I visit, I catch some guy staring at me as if he's never seen a woman before, which puts me on guard despite security presence. Unfortunately for me, the cons outweigh the pros. And whatever happened to the days when libraries were meant to be quiet? People treat libraries like hang-out spots now and library staff don't even bother to quiet them or uphold a level of respect for people trying to read and study anymore.

6-3-26- Went to the Library today to return a book. Customer service was fantastic, she noticed…read morethat my Library Card was about ready to expire and offered to help renew it. Just took a few seconds and now I'm good for the next year. They're also starting the Summer reading program and have such cute incentives for kids.

My kids and I love this library. Lots of book options and tons of things for little kids to play…read morewith. It does get kinda loud and busy during school dismissal which is around 2-2:30 on the weekdays but other than that it's a favorite

I came here for a free adult watercolor class. What a nice library. Very well organized and the…read moreemployees were helpful. The watercolor class was good. I enjoyed my time there and will continue to look and see what other events they have for the community.

As I entered the library, I spotted a note on the door. It said to call this xxx xxx-xxxx number…read moreif you're in need of covid home tests. I inquired at the service desk and the friendly staff member handed me a box after obtaining my zip code. Cool! I may need one before I leave for traveling. I picked up my reserved book that I had requested on the Maricopa Public libraries app and was on my way.

I come here all the time, because my eldest son comes here the Chandler Early College High School…read more It is an extension of the Hamilton High School and it's Chandler and Gilbert Unified School District. Classes are usually smaller, but more focused on students need for sure since it's a small group of students. It's more one on one with students learning. Credits are earned faster and can definitely benefit the future of the students, because you also can earn some college credits already depending on the classes taken. My son attended this school for 4 year and proud to announce that he will be graduating soon in May :) I'm very thankful for the small campuses schools like this, because the big schools just don't work for my son. He doesn't like the environment on the big High School campuses. This location is part of the College, but it's a separated building on the Far East Side - JAV. ***Thank you Teachers for pulling through the pandemic and everything above all, thank you for being you!

This school is so bad I do not recommend it. Teachers are nice but the staff are awful…read morecommunicators.

One of my favorite libraries. I used to come here to study when I was in Dental Hygiene School. You…read morecan reserve private study rooms which was helpful when I needed to focus or when we had group projects to discuss. I now bring my children to further their love of books. The staff is wonderful. When my toddler began to have a meltdown, one of the staff members helped me finish checking out our books so my 3rd grader could get his books and we could get out of the building fast! Little moments like that are gold for a single mom trying to do all the things

I love this library. Wish they had more outlets on the tables, though. But, I can't seem to find…read morethis area, which looks interesting to me. Can anyone help?

Perry Library is a Gilbert public library I believe under Chandler unified school district. My…read moretoddler and I have been coming here since we moved here a year ago since it is the closest. It is a cute but older library. They have a kids section with toddler baby books next to the play area, a rug with toys that can be played with, a lego station, puzzles, and coloring. They have storytime twice a week in the mornings. They seem to have a lot of other activities for kids too. They always decorate the library cute for themes they do. They also have a take home craft you can grab! Overall a great library. I would love to see a toy check out station (like mesa library), and some different toddler classes (like a music and move class- apache junction library has something like this). They also have interactive learning games on the kids computers here. Staff have always been nice and helpful. Would recommend!

Let's talk about this so-called "public" library that insists on enforcing unnecessary rules. I…read morehave a shy teenager, and when I accompanied him to the teen section to help him find a book and provide login information for the "teen" computer, I was rudely told to leave. Apparently, their goal is to encourage teens to use the space--but does that really mean parents can't quietly assist their kids? The section was nearly empty, with only two other kids present. I initially explained to the first staff member that I would leave once my son was finished searching, yet she still felt the need to give me attitude. Barely three minutes later, a second staff member came in and, just as rudely, reminded me that this section was strictly for teenagers--making me feel as if I was breaking some major rule. I pointed out that my son was still looking for his book, but the unnecessary policing continued. Once he was finished, I told him, "Let's go to the open area," since apparently moms aren't allowed in the teen section. The fact that this kind of petty enforcement exists in a PUBLIC library--a space funded by taxpayers--is beyond ridiculous. If you have a shy teen who might need support while navigating the teen section, I'd suggest finding another library. Otherwise, be prepared to be watched like a hawk for simply helping your own child.