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.

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.

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!

This library is beautiful both architecturally and an experience walking in. With a cozy patio…read morecomplete with seating and tables to enjoy a beverage and talk with a friend. It's next to an elementary school which may explain the many students there. It was refreshing to see so many youth hanging at the library. Lots of computers to use and a printing station. Librarians are welcoming and I was able to sign up for a library card quickly and she showed the many digital apps that come with membership to get free ebooks and streaming services. My kids were looking for Demon Slayer series which they didn't have but they do have a larger manga section that I anticipated. Overall, it's a lively and welcoming library that I recommend. I rented some early 2000s shows on DVD.

my absolute favorite library in a beautiful location. the architecture alone is so unique and fun…read morefor a library. this is my favorite place to study and there's no such thing as a bad seat with all the windows. sometimes the kid section can get loud but depends what time you go. very nice staff

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!

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.

I love Alcuin and the variety of genres and disciplines they carry. I like to treat myself to at…read moreleast one book from Alcuin every month. More if I am able. Books I have bought at Alcuin: 1. Communication Processes Volume 2 - The Social and the Symbolic ISBN 978-07619-3446-2 (HB) [2007] 2. A Special Edition of the Indian Penal Code Prepared By Indian Law Commissioners (Printed in Birmingham, AL) [1987] 3. The Nuremberg Interviews Conducted By Leon Goldensohm ISBN 0-375-41469-X [2004] 4. Palestine At The Crossroads by Ladislas Farago [1937] 5. India, Burma and Ceylon: Information for Travellers and Residents - Thomas Cook Guide 6. Glimpses of Imperial India by Val C. Prinsep [1979]

Nice store. Lots of old books, nor much new. But if you want something likely out of print this is…read morethe place. Inside has lots of stuff to look at, maps etc.

After visiting the Fountain Hills library and not finding a wide range of book selections, I…read moredecided to try this library out. This library is clean, spacious and seems busy no matter what time I'm dropping by. The staff is really nice and helpful in helping you set up your library card. One thing that's quite obvious is If you're looking for a quiet library this one has a lot of tutoring going on at it which means that quite a few tutors have set up shop here and talking is not at library level. As far as parking is concerned, try coming at different times as its a challenging location because of the high school its attached to. Best times to come are not during school hours. Overall, this library is an awesome place and I'm glad I get a choice of more then one library.

I really like the Palomino Library (Desert Mountain HS)…read more Scottsdale does a very nice job with it's Library system. If they don't have your book at a particular location, they will have it dropped off by the next day. What's good about this system is that each library tends to carry some, but not all the book in a particular author's series. I call it spreading the wealth around. So, it you're looking for that next Lee Child or WEB Griffin book, then if Palomino doesn't have it, then nearby Mustang, Arabian or Appaloosa might. Nice!

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. A small Indie bookstore that brings in big names for…read moresignings and events and has a great selection, I found it charming. Everyone who works there are knowledgeable and engaging. They made suggestions and the prices were great on a wide selection of books and book related merchandise. I drove all the way from Las Vegas to attend an event and would definitely go back.

I was in the area and heard of this store so I had to stop. Great selection of books and cute…read moregreeting cards. I ended up walking out with 3 books. Patrick checked us out and he was so pleasant to talk to. I definitely plan to come back next time I'm in town