Tempe Public Library
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire exploration, discovery, enrichment, and engagement.
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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.
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Contact
Phone: (480) 350-5500Contact Us Form
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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.
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Current Board Members
Felicia Durden
John Linda
Gail Rathbun
Joaquin Rios
Virginia (Ginny) Sylvester
Carrie Taylor
Christopher M. Watts