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    Mesa Public Library - Dobson Branch

    4.3 (23 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Got my new card!
    Dianalynn R.

    I got great help with my new library card. They talked to me about new events coming to the library in the next few months. And most importantly the things I can access digitally, as I really wanted to get away from buying paper magazines but keep reading them. Also the area was super peaceful and clean so I felt like I could bring my little niece for a visit comfortably. I loved that a lot. The park is really kept nice and clean behind it and it was fun sitting at the outside tables watching the ducks in the pond. I'm really glad I went, and will be back.

    Ms Amy & Officer Letson
    Dale H.

    Ms. Amy's Tuesday morning (10am) pre-school reading session had a special guest today - Officer T. Letson of Mesa Police Department (@MesaPD), and he did fantastic! Officer Letson had all the pre-schoolers enthralled with his storytelling, and afterwards, he awarded all the kids with a police badge sticker! Ms Amy's Tuesday morning session is always popular and ALL the kids seem to enjoy it, but it's really great to see "guest" readers (especially from the police department) getting involved with these young kids in the community in a very positive manner. Great job and kudos to Ms. Amy, Officer Letson, Mesa Police Department, and Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch. Thank you.

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    Robert C.

    I was late, returning a book. Just found out this week that this particular library has a no fee on books anymore. The librarians at this location are helpful and friendly. It is a smaller library, but so far it has had and met all of my reading needs.

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    HoyMay P.

    I am here at least monthly for meetings with friends. Plenty of seating or use of a conference room. The conference room are first come, first served. We don't have a problem as we arrive when they open. There is no charge for the private rooms. Staff are helpful. The library is kept in nice order. Clean rest rooms both upstairs and main floor. A nice cool place to hang out when it is hot outside. Plenty of free parking outside, a drop box for books and free WiFi.

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    Craig B.

    I would have to say, none talking to People that do the library, as kinda for spending time with family, as over all the set up is nice with most of my time in the child area and that got to say for the space they have they really made the most of it with a book area, computer area, a play area with a theater that really is something to see. You sure will be able to find siting areas to read in your own space and they even have study rooms, as a library goes this is a nice one and sure would like to come back and see what other fun times one can have Tip, only 84 people at a time. So some may have to go to the park and switch out when the party really gets going, jk; words are a party of the kind of the mind

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    This library has a nice selection of books, a smaller collection of movies/TV shows/CD's, and an elaborate kids book selection.

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    Chandler Public Library - Downtown - Chandler Library 06/25

    Chandler Public Library - Downtown

    4.5(57 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Adj: Clearly Comprehensive and Incredibly Impressive…read more Chandler Public Library is a very impressive library. We really like books, so when we travel, we visit libraries, haha... We instill our kids with the love of reading, so they like going to new libraries too. Besides the books, obviously, we like to check out the architecture and the designs of different libraries. Some of them are really incredible works of art designed by famous architects. We visited this library on a SUNDAY. That's right, they're opened on Sundays. This is unheard of in many parts of the country. This was such an impressive library with massive stacks of books on the ground floor, and in the upper level there were lots of tables and chairs throughout for comfortable reading seating, and colorful art throughout that's cheery and uplifting for adults and kids alike. The second floor is also where they have an especially kid-friendly children's section, with tons of kids-sized chairs and tables and lounging sofas as well as kids-only computers. When we visited, there was a kids speech event happening in several conference rooms where kids presented their speeches and we got to listen in as an impromptu audience, what a treat! The meeting rooms throughout the library are available for non-profit community events and open to the public. Overall, the Chandler downtown library is an incredibly impressive educational resource and a gem for the community and we're glad to have had the opportunity to visit and plan to be back when we visit friends in town again in the future.

    This is a great library for all ages!! Came here for the baby lapsit class. Very interactive and…read morefun class for young babies!! They have tons of different programs for all ages! The kids section is on the second floor which makes it nice because they have their own space. There is a kids play area towards the back. The librarians are super nice and helpful. Lots of parking spaces, with shaded spots too. Outdoor lawn area for a nice day out. This library is in a great location because you can walk nearby and there are tons of restaurants to choose from!

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    Chandler Public Library - Downtown
    Chandler Public Library - Downtown
    Chandler Public Library - Downtown - Chandler Library 06/25

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    Mesa Community College - Red Mountain Campus - Main Campus

    Mesa Community College - Red Mountain Campus

    3.3(7 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    This has to be one of the best located community colleges in the country for viewing desert…read morewildlife! In a short afternoon, I saw quail, rabbit, roadrunners and a coyote! Too bad the locals don't care about the environment they live in - the regular trash was full of recyclables. :( Go on the weekend when nobody's there. Nice and quiet.

    This place absolutely sucks. They don't actually care about the students and want them to learn. I…read morejoined this one class and needed to do above 20 different things to even join the class and they were rude everytime i called and asked for help and said there were online instructions, and told me to figure it out. Once i completed all these different goosechases, i was finally enrolled in the class. I live an hour away and was willing to drive it everyday, and even went to go get my badge a month ago because i was so prepared. Then a few days ago i get a text asking why i'm not in some mandatory orientation that was never told to me. Apparently they had been sending emails to me on an account that i have never used and did not attach to any of my information regarding them trying to contact me. I then apologize for missing the emails and make a whole email account to read their emails they're sending me and because i missed orientation they dropped me from the class that doesn't even start for about two weeks. If they actually cared about students and helping them learn, they would have been more understanding, these teachers will not work with you and do not care about students, under any circumstance, i would never go here.

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    Mesa Community College - Red Mountain Campus - View from library

    View from library

    Mesa Community College - Red Mountain Campus - Entrance off of McKellips

    Entrance off of McKellips

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    Burton Barr Central Library - View of desks and interior on 4th floor

    Burton Barr Central Library

    4.3(184 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    love this place. not only is it expansive in literature, but the employees are absolutely…read morewonderful. everyone is so considerate and welcoming. this is the only library I would recommend for anyone.

    A library masterpiece. Every experience I've had here was excellent. Most recently I came for the…read moreSummer Solstice event (6/21/25) which was an architectural delight. There was live music, the architect spoke explaining the light and architecture at work for the special hour (12-1). It was beautiful and fascinating to witness. There was also a demonstration of the Washington Printing Press in the Rare Book Room with a special print that day created by library staff. There was also a limited tshirt that day at the Friends Bookstore with a print from the printing press designed by library staff. Every day here is a special day, but today was an extra special day. Staff is always ready to help, is friendly, and is very knowledgeable - whether it's Adult Services Staff, Youth Services Staff, Circulation Staff, or Municipal Security; everyone is here to help make your experience incredible. There's a first floor with an art gallery, the children's area, the adult fiction area, the checkout area, the accounts desk, the security desk, and the auditorium. The second floor has the computer, printing, faxing, copying, and scanning area, the business area, the arizona room, workforce area, and college depot. I loved the informative display cases on the second floor which held information on filming western movies in Arizona, about Burton Barr - their namesake, and about the architecture of the building. This was a very nice, informative touch. The third floor is administration and is not open to the public. This is where the magic of Phoenix Public Library is planned. This is where the PPL team orders and processes PPL materials, where staff plans programs, marketing, and more! The fourth floor is the teen room, the makerspace, and where the youth services staff plans programs. The fifth floor is the largest reading room in the nation, yes, larger than NYC Central Public Library's reading room! It's an impressive floor and my favorite with those beautiful North, and South views of Phoenix. This floor holds the adult non-fiction collection, and reference collection. Each floor has restrooms, look for signs. Can't find it? Ask the friendly staff at any service desk. Enjoy your visit at an architectural gem, a Phoenix Point of Pride, and at one of the best library's in the nation.

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    Burton Barr Central Library - One of their masterpiece from the library

    One of their masterpiece from the library

    Burton Barr Central Library - Front entrance

    Front entrance

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    Chandler Public Library - Sunset - Good fiction you may have missed always has a good selection of new reads!

    Chandler Public Library - Sunset

    4.4(36 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    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..

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    Chandler Public Library - Sunset - Seeds

    Seeds

    Chandler Public Library - Sunset
    Chandler Public Library - Sunset

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    Perry Library - Getting ready for the juggling show

    Perry Library

    3.7(7 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    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.

    This is the location of the Gilbert Public Library that I visit the most, going several times a…read moremonth. Because it's located at Perry High School, it's definitely not the quietest location. I try to avoid going around the time school gets out, because despite all the signs stating not to park at the curb, people always do, blocking the entrance and exit to the parking lot. I love how easy it is to reserve books or waitlist them online, pick them up inside off the hold shelf where they're sorted by last name, and self-check them out all without standing in line or needing anyone's help. This saves a ton of time when I'm out running errands. Near the entrance there's a spot for donating items. This has been great for those books my kids have outgrown, cookbooks I no longer need, and movies we no longer watch. This location is large and open, and usually clean. There are several small tables for children, as well as plenty of seating for adults.

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    Perry Library - Decent DVD section.

    Decent DVD section.

    Perry Library

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