This library is a find! Pleasant and friendly staff, bright beautiful building and lots and lots of…read moregreat books! Love the section near the front door which features paperback/hard cover books and audiobooks for sale, most of them less than 2 bucks! Bought Patricia Cromwell and Amy Tan novels and discovered an excellent copy of the Day of the Trifids audiobook. My father-in-law also bought some books of his favorite authors. The place is nice and cool in the summer (the central a/c was heavenly) and they have a roaring fire in the gas fireplace in the winter. They also have a bank of computers for internet surfing and an adorable kids library. This is easily my favorite place in Show Low!

One of the best libraries I have ever been to. A very large modern building right across the street…read morefrom city government. The library has everything you might need to rent or borrow/checkout; CD's, DVD's, kitchen instrument's, meeting rooms, computers and of coarse books. I'm sure there are many things I don't know about but this is a staff friendly place to enjoy some quiet time at a library. The on-line system is very easy to use when reserving books.

Amazing staff. Very friendly and helpful. They offer a free craft bag weekly for youngsters.read more

Very quaint, but has a lot to offer. Very nice people work there who are very willing to help in…read moreany way they can. Cozy reading area.

Maybe the lady was having a bad day and took it out on me idk? I walk in and hand her my movies…read morefrom Show Low and she says 'oh these are from show low?'. I said 'yep, Show Low said I could return them here' and she says 'oh that's fine I guess we will just have to work extra hard.' like what?!?lol isn't part of their job is to return movies to other locations if they offer that service? Hmmm...I really don't like feeling awkward and that's how she made me feel. Plus only 2 DVDs per person?

The tour and Darlene's information about the site, Arizona archaeology and the cultures associated…read morewere very interesting.

This is truly, a hidden gem! You cannot access this petroglyph site and area on your own. You need…read moreto make a reservation in advance, with the tour guide for the City of Holbrook. More information is available on the City of Holbrook website under "parks". Currently, the tour guide is Darlene, a Rock Symbols Researcher, and she can be reached at 928-241-1324. She is fundamental in the preservation of this site. I met Darlene at the golf course clubhouse, which is at the end of Gold Course Rd. There you sign a waiver, and the fee for the tour is $25 cash per person. Make sure you have cash with you, as there is not an ATM on site. The city of Holbrook website does not explain a lot of this, so, when you speak with your tour guide, make sure all of your questions are answered prior to your visit. From the golf course, you follow Darlene in your vehicle on dirt roads, so a vehicle that's possible on a fairly decent dirt road, is needed. These roads do have locked gates, so do not try to access on your own. If you have time, she will take you around the birding pond, and then to the petroglyph site. For the petroglyph site, make sure you are wearing decent hiking boots/shoes, as the trails are challenging with rock-climbing, and pants, as there are shrubs that can scratch you. Also, wear sunscreen, bring an adequate amount of water, a snack, some TP or a napkin in case you need to pee pee, and I would recommend a hat and binoculars, as some of the glyphs are up high. Many of these Anasazi glyphs are in wonderful shape and from different time periods. My tour guide, Darlene, was just amazing in pointing out the glyphs, describing what they possibly mean, and the history of the property. Darlene also spoke of her documentation of these glyphs, as well as others, as there is really no way to preserve them. There is very little vandalism at this site, which is a plus! My experience on this Earth Day, was so educational, peaceful, and truly enjoyable! The Anasazi had it right, leave no footprint behind unless they're petroglyphs!

We are full time travelers so we visit libraries in different places. Payson Library is very…read morepretty, has lots of books, and a nice bookstore where I bought books for .25. However, I can only give three stars because it's one of the noisiest libraries I've been in. The librarians hold conversations (not just about books) with patrons at full volume. Constantly. And patrons seem to take the cue as well--loud talking and laughing. We're grateful for the library but would have appreciated more quiet.

Clean, inviting entrance, good parking, well laid out, quiet. The staff seemed friendly.read more

What a cool park!…read more We have a lifetime parks pass, so it's been great to be able to explore when we can. We spent about 1/2 day here - drove to many of the overlooks for some very cool views. Followed someone recommendation to hike the Blue Mesa and truly felt like we were walking on the moon. Very cool colors and petrified logs lying around. It's about a mile; so quite a short hike but you are 'up close and personal' with nature. Take the time to walk thru the museum at the Inn (there's also clean restrooms here and an ice cream shop). They've done a great job preserving the original furniture and such. The parking lots at many of the stops had several spots for RV's and could accommodate towing as well. Clean restrooms thru out the park too A tip would be to hike in the morning as the afternoons can get pretty toasty and windy

I am a big fan of national parks and am also a big fan of keeping them fully budgeted and staffed…read more If you have ever been to a national park, you know that they get a ton of visitors from other countries. These foreign folks love our national parks for good reason. Americans should also appreciate them. Now, this is probably not one of the "must do" national parks. It is not a Yosemite or a Yellowstone. There is no camping here and much of the park is entirely experienced by driving around in your car. There are a few hiking spots, some better than others. There are two entrances and there is only one road between them. It is impossible to get lost, although there are a few turnoffs. You drive from one entrance to the other and then you are done. Apparently, some people drive through the park, never leave their car, and spend about an hour in total here. It seems crazy to me to visit a national park in one hour and I do not recommend it. Do one or more of the hikes. Get out and experience a few of the overlooks. The Blue Mesa portion of the park is incredible. That was probably the highlight of the park for me. The color of the hills is just surreal. It is like you landed on Mars. You will, of course, see petrified (or "fossilized") wood here. It is multi-colored beautiful stuff. The visitor center on the north end is much better than the one at the south end. There is a cafe at the north visitor center, better souvenirs, and also the Painted Desert Inn where you can experience a bit of history from about a 100 years ago. Spend some time here whether you are just entering the park or leaving it. I would plan on spending about three or four hours here, especially if you do at least one good hike and stop at most of the overlooks. If you did all the hikes and all the overlooks and bring a lunch (there are no picnic or lunch areas, by the way), you could probably spend the entire day here. Half a day, including one long hike, was fine for us and I feel like we saw all of the highlights. I hate to give any area of land less than 5 stars through no fault of its own but this is not one of the more spectacular national parks in the country. But if you are in the area, it is worth a visit.

Okay, the fact that this is the first time I've been to this place is insane! We came into town and…read moreI couldn't wait to come here. I check out bookstores in every single city I visit and I'm so sad I've never even looked beyond Pinetop. The selection of books is mind-blowing. Room, after room, after room of genres that are endless. Books for everyone, not just selective books. Like some stores try to do. I could have spent HOURS in this place. The selection of vintage books is also to die for. My husband found alot too. I couldn't believe the prices either. Books that should be $10 plus marked down to $3 and the staff was so cute. They gave me stickers and a cute pin! We ended up spending less than $50 on not only brand new books but yeah the vintage ones too that were easily $50 at any other store. I can't wait to come to back! Next time we stop in my husband is in for a long visit! :D

Let me start by saying that locally owned used bookstores are some of my favorite places to visit…read morewhen I go on vacation. This locally owned spot is around the back of the building tucked away in the basement of the building. When we first walked in I was immediately in love with it. It's beautifully organized. The books seem to go on forever and there are genres for everyone here. Everything is clearly labeled and it's all alphabetical by author's last name so you can easily find whatever you're looking for. The folks we interacted with were friendly, kind, and helpful as well. If you need help definitely don't hesitate to ask. The discount book section is really fun to dig through and my mom ended up with one of the bags loaded with books for a good price. I actually ended up buying one of the new books from the front area and it was comparable in price to what you can get it for on Amazon. I'd rather the local business have that than the giant corp so I didn't mind. I would say that their prices are decent but not quite as low as other places. They're still priced well though and it's definitely worth stopping in to have a look if you're in the area. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area.

This is a wonderful library for such a small town. The librarians are extremely helpful and there…read moreis a large number of current authors represented on the bookshelves. DVD's are available as well as free Wifi and public computers.