This is one of our go to libraries since many years. The staff is super friendly, the library clean…read moreand lot of books to pick from. We love their reading programs and all the other activities that are scheduled. We have been coming here before the pandemic. Our kid was a baby and we enjoyed the baby class they have. We also love the Lego clubs and all the other clubs they organize. It can get loud at times when the high school kids are chatting but overall a good library in the neighborhood.

Cool branch. Clean. Sometimes quiet. Sometimes noisy. The staff is extremely helpful!…read more Lots of teenagers sometimes. Actually, just about every time I've stopped in I've been flooded with teens so I'm not sure what time of day or day of the week to visit the library without the teens. Unfortunately there's not a lot of books by African American authors .... bummer!!

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..

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

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.

A nice little library, not very big, but has everything kids would want and grown ups would need…read morefrom a library. The kids section is pretty nice with lots of children's books, several computers w/preloaded kids software and then a few kids-only reservation-required computers. The stacks for adults are pretty standard. There's a little section of books for sale out front from their friends of the library and they have good books for very reasonable to downright great prices. Apparently they get lots of donations of good books in good shape. All in all, this is a smaller but still good enough library and even as visitors, we enjoyed it.

I grew up in libraries, really, spent a lot of time in my childhood at libraries, and it's always…read moremy happy place. This is my local library, and while it's smaller than other branches, I still enjoy coming here. Another Yelper asked me to do the Maricopa reads summer challenge with her, so I said, "Sure, why not?" I am always reading, so this will be fun! As an adult, you can also participate, and once you get to certain levels of points, the library rewards you with some prizes. I came here yesterday to check out my prizes, and the librarian was nice and handed me items I won. I got a free drink pass for Cane's chicken, a one day pass use for AZ parks, and also a free coupon to collect a gently used book at any local library. I honestly don't need any of these items, but it's still fun to win prizes. If you know me, you'll know I love to win free items, but honestly, who doesn't? Local libraries here also offer cultural passes to some of our favorite museums and destinations, so I really appreciate that! I did spot some passes for the Heard Museum, so next time, I am here, I will check them out so I can visit the museum. I have checked out the cultural passes for the Desert Museum in Tucson, and that was great! This library is also a cooling center, and if you need a reprieve from our hot desert weather, this place is for you. They also provide bottled water too. This time, when I was here, they were also proving free covid at home tests and also opiate naloxone reveral kits. I really appreciated seeing that! I love public libraries. You can always count on this bookworm to be hiding in one!

I only come here now for the post office inside. They get a 5/5 rating from me because they're…read morealways great. The actual library? It's very modern and well kept, but calling it a cultural center is a joke. The acquisitions librarian, Doug, is an arrogant mansplainer who shows little to no respect to anyone who isn't a straight white male. If you're a local author, he and the others at the front desk are openly rude and judgmental, speaking over you while saying, "We don't accept self-published books." For the record, I am traditionally published with my books in international libraries and stores. It was also mansplained to me that my books are not being accepted due to the appropriateness of reading materials and the fact that we live in an area where political feelings affect what the library chooses to select. I write romance and paranormal. There's hardly anything nefarious about that, but god forbid the MC in my paranormal series has an LGBTQAI+ daughter. The horror! Clutch y'all's pearls and hide your children! However, the real slap in the face was them still reaching out to invite me to their Indie Author Day in November of 2023. The event was not well organized, keeping all authors in a side room and not really advertising this to the public. Also, they brought in a marketing specialist who went on about how it's better to self publish than go traditional. That aside, they have a great selection for young children and story times. It's great if you want to get them into reading. Personally, I visit the library in Casa Grande thirty minutes away. It's in the same county, and I can drop off my books in Maricopa without being charged fees. But if you're seeking anything diverse that isn't mainstream, you're SoL.

This is such a sweet and pleasant library. I go here pretty often and the scenery + the vibes are…read morealways there. Lots of amazing books to choose from and the staff are always so quick to help with anything you may need. I love it!

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.

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.

A clean and modern one-floor library that has nice decor and ambiance and seems like a good place…read moreto cool off or study. They have a little store and a seed library (two packets a month), as well as a decent selection of books, movies and other materials. We were there for an evening adult art class which was fun and very well done. They have a new online sign up process which was very easy.

It a was great experience. Everyone was friendly and willing to support with any request.read more