Erin MacFarlane Named New Library Services Director 07/16/2024 Library Following a competitive nationwide recruitment process, Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton has announced that Erin MacFarlane has been selected as the next Library Services Director, effective July 29, 2024. ... More >>
Burton Barr Central Library To Host Annual Summer Solstice Celebration on June 20 06/18/2024 Library Join us on the 5th Floor of Burton Barr Central Library to celebrate the Summer Solstice on Thursday, June 20, from 11:00 a. ... More >>
Summer Reading Adventure Begins at Phoenix Public Library on June 1! 05/30/2024 Library Phoenix Public Library invites kids, teens, adults and families to sign up for and play the Summer Reading Game, "Adventure Begins at Your Library" June 1 through August 1. ... More >>
Phoenix City Librarian Announces Retirement 03/18/2024 Library Rita Hamilton, Phoenix City Librarian has officially announced her retirement in April after serving Phoenix as City Librarian for 13 years. ... More >>
Phoenix Public Library to Host Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting 01/23/2024 Library Phoenix Public Library will unveil its Bookmobile to the public with an official ribbon cutting and Bookmobile “open house. ... More >>
ART BEATS Unveiled: New Series of Temporary Art Installations and Performative Experiences come to Burton Barr Central Library. 11/02/2023 Arts and Culture The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture has commissioned several Arizona artists and artist teams to create performances and installations through its Public Art and Grants & Community Engagement programs for temporary public art projects. ... More >>
Celebrate Black Voices: Art Exhibit 12/08/2022 Library Phoenix Public Library is hosting its annual virtual art exhibit in February celebrating Black History Month. ... More >>
Holidays At Harmon Park 12/08/2022 Library On Saturday, December 17th from 9-11 am, celebrate the holidays at Harmon Park located at 1425 S. ... More >>
Celebrate Junie B. Jones Week at Burton Barr Central Library 08/23/2022 Library It's back to school ttime and Phoenix Public Library is celebrating with Junie B. ... More >>
Century Library Closing For Maintenance 08/02/2022 Library Century Library will be closed for maintenance from Monday, August 22 through Sunday, October 2. ... More >>
Mayor Kate Gallego Joins Other City Officials to Judge Stormwater Bookmark Art Contest 07/08/2022 Water Services Dozens of children participated in the Phoenix Water Department's "Only Rain in the Storm Drain" bookmark art contest. ... More >>
Phoenix Public Library Opens Book Drops 05/08/2020 Library Beginning 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9th book drops will be open to the public at all Phoenix Public Library locations except South Mountain Community Library. ... More >>
Heartfelt Thanks For “Fill the Shelves” 05/04/2020 Library We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of your support for this year’s virtual food drive, “Fill the Shelves”. ... More >>
Popular Tools For School Program is Now Online 04/03/2020 Library The staff at Phoenix Public Library are dedicated to bringing our customers as many programs and resources as possible during our temporary closure. ... More >>
Phoenix Public Library Adds Online Program 03/25/2020 Library Storytimes Online with Phoenix Public Library During our temporary closure we are now offering online Storytimes. ... More >>
Important Updates On Phoenix Public Library Closures 03/17/2020 Library City Librarian, Rita Hamilton released the following statement this afternoon. ... More >>
All Phoenix Public Libraries and Book Drops Temporarily Closed 03/16/2020 Library Effective Monday, March 16th, all Phoenix Public Library locations and book drops will be temporarily closed. ... More >>
Cholla Library Closing For A Week 02/10/2020 Library Cholla customer, Katie explains why Cholla Library is being closed beginning February 16th and reopening Sunday, February 23, 2020. ... More >>
Cholla Library Closing For Upgrades 01/27/2020 Library Cholla Library (10050 Metro Parkway) is getting upgrades! ... More >>
New All Fines Forgiven Program Launches 11/04/2019 Library Phoenix Public Library is very excited to announce that in September, the Phoenix City Council voted to approve the “All Fines Forgiven" campaign. ... More >>
