What a beautiful park in library that the whole community utilizes they have farmer markets they…read morehave family events. They have children events the neighborhood is beautiful I especially love the farmer markets on a beautiful day. Everyone is so nice and so friendly and you get to support other small businesses in the community.

I have been taking my kids to this library for 15+ years. It is a beautiful library with lots of…read moreneat programs. I don't know what changed with the management but three times in a row when I returned books I was notified that a book was damaged beyond repair. Each time I was charged $27 for a kids book. In between times I waited months before going back but after the third time I was don't. Checking out books from there gives me too much anxiety. We love to read and take great care of our books. It's unfortunate that we have to find a new library.

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

This library has an outdoor seating area with tables and lights. It's really nice out there. Inside…read morethere's plenty of seating. It's clean and the employees were helpful.

Such a friendly place!…read more I thought libraries were a dying breed until I had my little one. The I started looking for things to do in the neighborhood. I found libraries, and the Avondale Civic Center one in particular. We love coming here for story time. The staff are engaging, welcoming, snd knowledgeable. They make it a point to get to know the kids who come in. I noticed there is also a teen program and many activities for adults as well. I did use the restroom here to change my baby and it was clean and well kept. My teen did gripe about the book selection, but I think that's just her being a teenager . If you're looking for some family friendly activities, this library has lots to offer.

This library is so amazing and has the best employees!!! We love the programs and makes us happy to…read morebe apart of the Avondale community!!

Friendly staff! Also clean and quite for studying. It's small but has everything you need including…read morelaptop rentals.

This is such an amazing library it's very clean and the staff is so friendly and very helpful.read more

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.

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.

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.

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.

Came to the Foothills Library for an awards ceremony. This review is more for the facilities than…read morethe library and the selection. Ample parking. Even with the nearby park, there was plenty of parking for those visiting the library. The room we were in was to the left upon entering the first set of doors. The room is a little dated. That being said, the room was clean. Plenty of chairs were provided for the space. Microphone worked. The meeting space is far enough away from the regular part of the library that the two areas do not have an effect on each other. Restrooms were close by.

My family and I love this little library in Historic Avondale. We usually go to Coldwater coffee or…read moreMi Panadería first (highly recommend both of those spots as well) and then head over for some fun at the library. Of course they have a bunch of books, but they also have a little outdoor and an indoor play area for the kids. My kids enjoy the slides, coloring, and toy kitchen they have here. It's a great place to go when the weather is too hot outside to be at the playground.

Helpful librarians. Great audio book section. Plenty of computers and printers as well.read more

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 was visiting Phoenix for work and stopped in because I love public libraries and needed a quiet,…read morecomfortable place to catch up on some administrative work on my laptop. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. There were multiple loud phone conversations, including repeated profanity and threatening language, which made it difficult to concentrate. The fifth floor also had no air conditioning during my visit, making the space uncomfortably hot and not conducive to working for any length of time. I genuinely enjoy public libraries, so I'm hoping I just happened to visit on an off day. Based on this experience, however, I left with a negative impression.