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    Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch

    4.0 (16 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Donna B.

    I live in Phoenix, but as a distance education student working on an MBA, my exams must be proctored. For whatever strange alien reason, the Phoenix library system does NOT proctor exams! (Hello?!?) Thankfully, the Mesa Public Libraries proctor exams. I've taken an exam each at the Main Branch and the Red Mountain Branch, which is this one. This one has dedicated rooms for proctoring (read: SILENCE!). The room was comfortable with a table and chairs, computers if needed, lots of natural light from a few windows, and in a back corner of the library away from the children's section. Dolores has been very helpful and responsive with setting appointment times and answering questions. It is a drive for me from where I live, but I decided that's a good stress reliever pre- and post-exam...not as bad as it might be for others. The library has free Wi-Fi and plenty of parking, though not a lot of covered parking.

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    It's been a minute since I've been to a library but this place is awesome! Wow. Organized, clean and just a great place to go to!

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    This is a lovely building, we'll set up with a wonderful children's section. I LOVE this library!!

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    Huge library, very modern and wonderful staff. Just going here makes me want to read more.

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    Chandler Public Library - Downtown - Lots of computers

    Chandler Public Library - Downtown

    4.5(58 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    This is a municipal library located in downtown Chandler. It has 2 stories and is very well…read morestocked. If you get a library card, you have the opportunity to get cultural passes throughout the city. If you go to the second floor, they have conference rooms and places for kids to learn and also play. The residents of Chandler should be very happy that the city has provided such an amazing facility.

    I didn't even know there are 4 public libraries in Chandler and this branch located in downtown is…read morethe largest branch in the system at about 64,000 square feet! I figured it was about time I checked it out and I was very impressed. The first floor has adult collections, study rooms, meeting rooms, and quiet work areas. They even have a cafe to purchase drinks and snacks. The second floor is dedicated to children and families. They have a ton of children's books, computers, play spaces, and story time rooms. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I was told by getting a library card, I can check out passes that provide free admission to museums, gardens, and cultural attractions around Arizona. How cool! Will check out the cultural passes another time but did get the library card. They also offer a lot of free classes and programs for adults, teens and children such as book discussion groups, arts and crafts workshops, and story times. There's something for everyone here.

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    Mesa Public Library - Teen area

    Mesa Public Library

    4.3(39 reviews)
    8.4 mi

    Keep public libraries alive!! Especially one as great as this one. Multiple floors with plenty of…read morespace for a variety of activities - whether it's getting work done on the computers, taking a break from the outside heat, or finding your next great read no matter what age you are. Staff is friendly and very helpful - took less than 5 minutes to get a library card. The children's and young adult areas are part of the first floor. You can check out their events calendar online to see when their story time events, movie nights, and other socializing events are. There's also a room where you can have access to a variety of supplies, whether it be different tools for an art project, a 3d printer, and much more. The second hand bookstore is also here. I'm not sure what the basement floor is used for on the daily but I've been to one of their book sales down there. Second floor has the computers for adults, more books, and a seed library.

    I wish more people realized all of the resources the libraries have for all ages of people…read more They have teen zones Kids areas, and they are away from the adult reading. But the kids are being taught to play or read quietly so it isn't a day care, it's a great learning environment. We have been to the library a lot this summer, I find new ideas all the time. They even have classes Study areas over looking water and nice group places. I wish it was something people knew more about, I try and tell everyone how nice it is. And all the events. I'll keep spreading the word.

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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

    4.3(37 reviews)
    15.8 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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    Perry Library - It's been fun....

    Perry Library

    3.8(8 reviews)
    12.0 mi

    Perry Library is a Gilbert public library I believe under Chandler unified school district. My…read moretoddler and I have been coming here since we moved here a year ago since it is the closest. It is a cute but older library. They have a kids section with toddler baby books next to the play area, a rug with toys that can be played with, a lego station, puzzles, and coloring. They have storytime twice a week in the mornings. They seem to have a lot of other activities for kids too. They always decorate the library cute for themes they do. They also have a take home craft you can grab! Overall a great library. I would love to see a toy check out station (like mesa library), and some different toddler classes (like a music and move class- apache junction library has something like this). They also have interactive learning games on the kids computers here. Staff have always been nice and helpful. Would recommend!

    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.

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