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.

What an amazing location, building and architecture that is pleasant to look at while experiencing…read morethe benefits of a library. That place was clean, quiet and staffed with security for obvious reasons. A must visit

I came for Laufey day and secured the book club library card! So awesome that Phoenix participates…read morein that. There's a lot of construction going on right now so the first floor is blocked off. Otherwise, there's 4 other floors to explore and I'm in absolute awe of this library. The elevator is clear and there's a nice view as you go up. They have so many tables and individual work spaces to study. I love the resources that they offer all ages. From children, college students, and the unhoused. It's just super stuffy/hot during the day, I don't think I could stay inside for long. I will forever support my local libraries!

Awesome library and campus park outside the library. The youth section is massive and decorated…read morebeautifully, exciting the imagination of children. My 4th grader loves coming and hanging out in the castle playing with the LEGO tables and other stem toys. Very inviting and just outside is the splash pad and park. The adults section is huge with lots of seating, tables, and comfortable chairs to read on. They have a large 2 room Book Sale section where you can find books, magazines, puzzles and dvds for $1-$3. My favorite library in Arizona. Also there's a full service cafe inside the library. I ordered a coffee today. Very convenient!

If you know me, you know I love checking out new libraries. I was in the Scottsdale area and…read moredecided to stop by Scottsdale Civic Center Library to get some work done, and I will definitely be back. One of the first things I noticed was how spacious the library feels. Everything looked clean and well maintained, which made it a really comfortable place to settle in and focus. There was actually already a line of people waiting outside for the library to open at 1 PM on Sunday, which says a lot about how popular it is. One feature I thought was especially cool is their seed library, where you can pick up seeds to plant your own plants at home. They also offer the usual cultural passes, which is always a great perk with a library card. Speaking of that, I really liked how unique their library card designs are. I was able to sign up for a card today thanks to a very helpful staff member who made the process quick and easy. Inside, there were plenty of tables and outlets almost everywhere, which made it perfect for getting work done. There is also a free charging center where you can charge devices. Parking was also simple. I parked at the Scottsdale Civic Center Garage, which made access really convenient. Overall, I was very happy with my visit today and will definitely be coming back.

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

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..

I like this library. Heck,I like all libraries. This one is my closest Phoenix Library…read more It has a nice selection of books, music and DVDs. However, I find I usually reserve online the items I want for best selection and pick them up here. I am disappointed by the severally shortened hours and days they're open since COVID. They're closed for much of the time that is outside normal work day hours. They're only open until 6:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On weekends, they are only open on Saturday.

Love this Phoenix library location for their programming. They have one of the baby classes in the…read morevalley! The teacher involves parents well, promotes skills for babies, and personalizes the class. Highly recommend!

Beautiful, Clean, friendly staff! Lots of DVDs and CDs…read more Coffee shop inside only open while campus is in session.. BUT they allow you to bring your coffee/beverage inside!

What a lovely library! I stopped in to grab a culture pass and the staff quickly checked it out for…read moreme. The library is two stories and it's beautifully designed with great views of south mountain. There's a lot of good seating and I could see this being a great spot to study or work remotely from.

First time at this library and I was pleasantly surprised that they also have video game rentals…read morehere!! Pretty cool!! What a great way to get the older kids interested in going to the library. They do also offer different classes programs have a kids area computers culture passes and lots more.

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'm in love with this library! I've been to amazing libraries before in NY and Boston, but for a…read morelocal library I am impressed with the amount of resources and convenience this branch has. For instance, I can automatically scan and return my books or drop them off at the drive thru. There's ample space for a retail area, children's area, and quiet rooms. In terms of selection, they have smaller dvd and cd collections, but I love the quality of books this one has. I have been able to get my hands on new Murakami, Jonathan Trooper, and pop sociology books. This is definitely notable, as most libraries require you to scavenge piles of used books collections, and often with towards no rewards. I also like that you have the ability to check out tickets to local museums and exhibits, savings that I can pass on to my family. There's also a maximum of 30 item check outs for 3 weeks- amazing! Finally, the badass library card - who wouldn't want Wild West women shooting off guns on their local library card?

A nice, clean, neat, and bright library with a LOT of books for all and children's play areas to…read moreinclude an outdoors kids patio with pretend play kitchen and seating for parents. The lobby area is big and there's a computer there that seems to be accessible even after hours. There are also many computers to check out and use for a couple of hours and also a good sized book store. The children's area family bathrooms are clean too, I didn't try using the general public one. Overall, this is a really nice library in North Scottsdale and it's a great place to hang out and read, do work, relax, or just hide from the heat outside.