We had a great first visit to one of the Sun City branches of the Maricopa Library District. We…read morecame in to pick up a Desert Milkweed Seed Kit that were being given out today, Earth Day, at all Maricopa District libraries. The staff were so friendly and helpful here and my daughter also ended up getting her library card. It only took a few minutes. She chose a library card that has a scorpion on it that glows in the dark. Very cool. We enjoyed looking at all of the books, audiobooks, movies, and culture passes available. There's even an option to check out a ukulele at this branch! We checked out the Friends of the Library Bookstore attached to the library by a small hallway with restrooms, a relaxation room and a microfiche room. The bookstore is one of the nicest and most curated friends of the library bookstores I have seen. Everything is organized alphabetically and decorated and clean. Books are very affordable priced around $0.25 to $1.00. We were greeted by the friendliest staff helper when we walked in.

They hold interesting programs here so I went to learn about 3d printing.The librarian explained…read morethat because of the time consuming nature of the printer, all of the parts of our projects were made in advance so all we had to do was pick the colors of the various pieces, read the directions, and snap them together, but she had the machine going to we could see how it operates and we saw little orange spinners made. So what did we make? Fidgets. One black one like a mini joystick, an Oreo, and a clicking gear (all shown in my pics). She explained that they are fun for everyone, but that neurodivergent people like those with ADHD find them handy to help increase focus or for self soothing. She had books about neurodivergency lined up on the book cart so we could look through them and check them out if we wanted to. I wasn't expecting this extra educational aspect to what I thought was just seeing a 3d printer work, so it was a very well rounded program and all of us in this multi age group really enjoyed it.

This library is located near the Surprise civic center. There is a lovely pond and trail just…read moreoutside of it. You can enjoy the view from the large picture window within the facility. Although I am not a resident of Surprise or Arizona for that matter, I was able to sign up for a free library card. I even got to choose my library card design that was created by residents in an annual contest. They have a variety of services here that you will find at other libraries across the country. You can check out physical books or download the Surprise Library app and find links to the Hoopla and Libby apps for free digital content downloads including movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks, music, and more. They have laptops and WiFi devices available, but there seems to be a very long wait for these. People can check them out for a 3-week period. You can also use computers there at the facility. I loved seeing a group of friends playing games at a table. There was also a Seed Library for people wanting to grow their own plants. The Library of Things (LOTs) seems to be popular for kids to checkout toys. My favorite item was the cultural pass. They had available passes to a variety of museums and cultural establishments. You could checkout a pass and use it within a seven day period. I wanted to checkout the free pass to the Phoenix Art Museum. Unfortunately, this branch didn't have one available at the moment I came in, but the staff was kind enough to direct me to another branch that had it and they held it for me since they knew I was on my way. The pass was good for two free admissions to the art museum. This saved us over $50. What an amazing service offering! There are countless events on the calendar, especially for young families. It's definitely worth visiting your local branch to find entertainment and educational resources to enrich your life.

If you need to study, this is NOT the place to go. It is so noisy. There's a kid area and it…read moreliterally sounds like they're doing construction. They are loud, noisy, crying, screaming... not the place to go. This is a library not a playground. People are there to study. I do there often to study and one day a got came in screaming "taxi, taxi." With all due respect, the librarians game a responsibility to keep the place quiet and they do not. So if you need a quiet place, don't come here.

Got my official Peoria Public Library card and what a beautiful library it is! Plenty of ample…read moreparking. Conveniently located right off Grand Ave. We were greeted immediately upon entering. My wife and I both requested library cards and the whole process took just a few minutes. Very friendly staff that know what they're doing. Open 11a - 5p on Saturdays with an enormous fiction and non-fiction section. You also have the ability to rent games, movies, laptops and a host of other items. It is incredibly clean and everything is spaced out nicely so you could easily sit here and do some work. There is even am awesome outdoor seating area with umbrellas! It has been years since I've stepped foot in a library despite being an avid reader. I was thoroughly impressed with the Peoria Public Library!

Good library! Sign up for a free library card that comes with perks! Clean inside with places to…read moresit and read or study. Lots of book options and also have phone apps to download to get the books you want to read conveniently. Also to mention that you have the option to get a free passes to museums, zoos, gardens and more!

I was immediately greeted by two ladies at the front desk with hellos and smiling eyes (couldn't…read moresee their actual smiles because we were all in masks-Covid). Amy was the friendly woman that helped me. First of all you need to know I have not had a library card for a lllooonnggg time. No reason just didn't have one. I have reached an age where buying books is just ridiculous. As soon as I read a book I donate or pass it on to a friend. I don't need a shelf of books. I also travel a lot and need to utilize ebooks more often. So back to Amy. She patiently told me how to access the local library when I'm in town and want an actual book but she also explained how to use Overdrive when I'm traveling to obtain ebooks. The library itself is small but well lit and just feels inviting. I know I will be using it for many years to come and am thankful it is here in El Mirage.

This is a small, lively neighborhood library with lots of computers and lots of children from the…read more elementary school across the street playing games on those computers during non-school hours. There is a nice, colorful area for tots and toddlers with books and computers just for them. That section is very well designed, I think; it reminds me of the seat in a bay window because of the way it is built. Even though there are many windows with a lot of sun coming in, it's still slightly claustrophobic because the windows are so cramped from top to bottom, with dark blinds to try to kill the glare, you can't really see outside in any direction. There is almost always a good selection of newly released DVDs in a wire rack on the librarians' desk. Of course, like all libraries, they have CDs and magazines as well. The staff is always great. There are few books in this location, maybe because it is so small. The bathrooms -- one toilet each -- are always kept nice. The parking lot is covered, and it's the best-guarded I have seen in such a small town -- due to the close proximity of the courthouse, there are cameras all over the place. It's ghetto fabulous!

This is a pocket library. The tiniest library, ever. You have to deal with an actual librarian…read more(gasp!) in order to check out or return items. It's otherwise like any other library... except smaller and with shorter hours. It also only takes one loud person to make it loud enough to be distracting. If you hate mob scenes, this is your library!

Loving the fact we have a new neighborhood library. My printer broke down and now, I just pay and…read moreprint at the library! The librarians are very helpful. I am enjoying reading young adult books with my daughter.

I love public libraries! I've been wanting to check this one out and I finally got the chance. It…read moreis small, but they have plans to expand. You can find what you need, books, movies, video games, computers, printers, and more.

Wow! A few weeks ago I was wondering "who still goes to a library?" Little did I know what great…read morekids programs that libraries offer. I took my baby here for a play group and it was great. We sang songs, had bubbles, and tons of toys to play with. There was even parachute time. Now I am wondering why I am even paying for gymboree when this is offered for free. The library also has a great kids section with tons of books, computers, toys, and an outside play area. This is the place to go to bring your kids. I am so excited to check out the other classes!

I was in and because of the wide variety of books. I was back out in about two minutes. No joke.read more

I started my hobby in genealogy in 2001. Upon my first visit to the Library, I found an amazing…read moreamount of resources on my ancestors. The number of reference materials is stupendous, computers are available and the members are helpful and friendly. If you are a newbie, come to Research Night on the third Thursday night and the people there will introduce you to a whole new experience. There are Special Interest Groups for those whose ancestors come from a specific area, for those individuals who use a specific software system and much more. I've used this library for the last 14 years and still haven't exhausted my options.