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 we had a public library with a view of the water like this one, we may never leave. We'd just…read morecheck out books and read in front of that terrific landscape in the background. In the air conditioning on a hot summer day. We came to the library to see a juggling show and were not disappointed. James Reid had parents and kids and other visitors in awe and wonder and laughing at times. Great juggling skills. Earned a word for our summer reading program, too. Definitely worth the drive over from Mesa. Really nice building. Great layout for the books they offer. Next to the "big room" where we saw the juggling we also found a little used book library. Grabbed us up a handful of books to read. Fantastic visit.

Honestly one of the most beautiful views in a library that I have ever experienced! All the windows…read moreshow a full 360 view of the desert (White Tank Mountains), and it is breathtaking! The staff are soft spoken and kind, the environment is quiet and relaxed, and they have a great selection of seeds for your garden. The parking lot is abundant, and the White Tank Nature Center shares an entrance with them. I plan to visit every time I'm out!

We've been here 3 times since we've moved here and it has become our favorite library! The big…read morewindows with the scenic view was a power move! It's clean, has plenty of sitting areas, and a book selection that is great for both adults and children! Lastly, the staff has always been welcoming, helpful, and kind! When school resume this will continue to be our go to library.

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.

My favorite library on the west coast! I do Social Security seminars in the community room, it's…read moregreat. Parks & Recreation maintain this area, they are excellent! Ranger Nate is the very best

This location is great, and it caters to a great community…read more There are things that aren't great. 1) The events are not accessible to all. See my elaboration below. 2) There is a need for more space. 3) The front desk staff are abrasive and dismissive. 4) There is not enough adult books. My elaboration: Yesterday 6/30 the library hosted an event for the Great American Puppet Theatre. We arrived early to the event to get a seat. When we arrived to the 11:30 showing it was a huge line. We went to the front desk to ask how we participate and they told us the show is full and we couldn't partake. SUPER bumbed that we didn't even have a chance. The woman at the front was rude and had no sympathy, she just starred at us. This is the second time we've tried to attend an event and couldn't. The room was small and the reason we were turned away was because of fire code. This event should've been a pre-registration to avoid people driving and then being turned away. Also, there was so many adults that could've stepped out to give more children an opportunity to join. I was NOT the only parent & child that was turned away. Another Yelp reviewer has said the same thing: https://yelp.to/fotzhgWfps

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.

I stopped by for toddler time on a Tuesday. Toddler time was packed! At least 30 littles where in…read moreattendance. The kids area is not very big so if not absolutely necessary I wouldn't bother bringing a stroller, the toys are a little grungy and old but they get the job done. My kids loved the kitchen area and train table (not pictured) - and they have A LOT of dvds and kids books.

Sitting, waiting for my daughter and wife to find some books in the YA section when a masked (in…read more2025) librarian approaches me and asks if I'm with a teenager. When I ask why, it's because this is a teen section. I'm sorry. #1 This is a PUBLIC library. For the public, #2 where I'm sitting there's a ton of manga right in front of me. What do I do if I come alone and want to borrow some Naruto? Lots of adults read manga. #3 what if I'll hear alone to pick up some books for my daughter? To the library staff: get it together. Policing sections is not going to work out for you. I'm a nice guy but you make the wrong person mad, and it could go much different. Also, it's 2025 and we know masks don't stop COVID. WHY ARE YOU STILL WEARING A MASK?

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!

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