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Library Closure:

The library will be closed for observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. The library lobby is open for HOLD pick-ups only. New holds can now be placed on items. The drive-up book drop is available 24 hours and interior book drop is available Mon.-Fri 9 a.m-5 p.m. More library services will be available soon. Due dates on items checked out have been extended and expired library cards have been renewed to JULY 1. For City of Tempe COVID-19 updates check here. For more information on library services check here.

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Location

Tempe Community Center Complex
3500 S. Rural Road 
Tempe, Arizona 85282 
(Southwest corner of Rural and Southern)

Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Library Closures

Contact

Phone: (480) 350-5500
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire exploration, discovery, enrichment, and engagement.

Annual Reports

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board assists and advises the City Council, in conjunction with the Community Services Director, in the establishment of essential policies, rules, and regulations relating to the planning, acquisition, disposition, operation, use, care, and maintenance of structures owned, leased, or otherwise acquired by the City for use as libraries or library materials.

The Library Advisory Board is composed of seven members who are Tempe residents. Terms are for three years.

Apply to serve on the Library Advisory Board

Current Board Members

Brown, Marie
Metros, Teri
Taylor, Carrie 
Watts, Christopher M.
Dailey, Marissa
Durden, Ed.D., Felicia
Sar, Chris