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?

Things have slowed down at the Desert Foothills Library…read more The snowbirds are starting to leave for cooler destinations. The library still has its regular programming for the year round residents. There are two study rooms one can use for free for a two hour period. We recently had May the Fourth be with You (5/4) with Star Wars characters. That was a big hit. Come visit our cool surroundings. Covered and open parking with free WiFi.

I love this library! The piano, Imagination room, meeting rooms/classrooms, friendly and helpful…read morelibrarians and staff, great parking, great events and services!

We go here regularly for music class and recycling our daughter's reading list…read more I also take advantage of the books the library has when I can. I saw a book I wanted to read that was available while looking online and went for the one book. I got there and it wasn't on the shelf where it should be. I asked an employee who confirmed the same thing. She went to the back to check their intake. She came back saying she didn't know where the book is and that I can put a hold for it. This is a singular occurrence, but in frustration I would imagine with the technology used in libraries now for finding and coding books, that it would be relatively simple to find a book that is listed as available, but if I'm wrong then let me know.

Really wonderful library! It is easy to find, plenty of parking, and huge! Little area with books…read morefor sale and plenty of things for young children to play with. My almost 15 month old absolutely had a blast. They also have lots of computers to work on, a study room, an exclusive teen area. Really have a large variety here and everything is well marked and easy to find. Lots of options for culture passes as well. We will definitely be returning.

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

The Sunrise Mountain Library is so great! The activities, classes, and workshops offered in the…read moreCommunity Classroom are awesome! LOTS of covered parking too!! :)

I stopped into Desert broom to see what was new. I visited their small book store. I purchased a…read moreDVD on the Māori people. A nice quiet stop. Shared parking and Wi-Fi inside the building.

Planning to check out lots of libraries with my son this summer! This one was not too far from us…read moreand super nice. Looks like they have plenty of activities going on and story time/family fun activities throughout the week! My son enjoyed the 5 and under section and playing with the magnet gears. Love the little shaded patio they have as well. We will be back again this summer definitely!

Love the Library! Have taken our kid to the library since before he could walk. There's so many…read moreopportunities to take advantage of; classes, books, new DVD's, Culture Passes to visit local places for free, kids activities and more. This library is architecturally very cool, but they don't have a Drive Thru Book Drop; I feel like this could have been an easy addition on the backside, and am disappointed they don't because getting out and dropping books in the heat of the Summer totally blows. The kids classes are really fun and are First Come First Served. Right now is the Summer Reading Program and lots of fun to get your kid reading. There is a lot of parking here, but I highly advise to lock up your vehicle, and keep your valuables out of the car, or out of sight. There are some transients that hang out front, but they're harmless; mostly there for a water bottle in the Summer time.

Nearest library for me and glad this exists. Easy search, easy checkout with plenty of counters…read more Staff is super helpful, they literally help you even for searching things. Books / DVD's well arranged and anyone can get used to it. Many computers and desks for online surf and sit peacefully to read. Printing area available as well. Complete library is neat and well maintained. You will save a lot of $ to lend it instead of buying a new book. Recommended to all.

After such a great experience working here last year, I decided to come back for another visit this…read moreyear when back in Arizona. It is the perfect place to get a little work done and they best part, it's free! It's bright, clean, and despite being relatively small it didn't feel crowded at all. The wifi connection is great! There seems to be a big patio option but on this visit it was a little too cold to work outside. My husband brought our son here too. He had a great time flipping through books and "working" on the kids computers. We'll definitely be back when we are back in Arizona!

The library was closed when I arrived. However, I did not need to go inside. I was using the book…read moredrop drive-through. This is very convenient, especially since they were still closed. Just go through the drive-through, put your items in the slot and continue on your way. Parking is available on site as well as Wi-Fi in the building when they are open.

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.

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.