Name: Burton Barr Central Library
Address: 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA, US
Telephone: +1 602-262-4636

Burton Barr Central Library is a library, located at 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA. They can be contacted via phone at +1 602-262-4636, visit their website www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org for more detailed information.

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1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

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Added by Jopie, at 26 February 2017

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM

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Coupleofbeers31

12 November 2017

Great library with a beautiful view of the city. The selection of books and cds is excellent. It's quite likely one of the most beautifully designed libraries in the country. The biggest problem here is the menacing characters that hand around this area and in the library itself. It's not fun to be hit up for money and yelled at by drug addicts and the mentally ill and also to deal with safety issues because a lot of the people standing outside look like gang members and ex-cons. Also some of the staff members could stand to be a little more helpful and to improve their customer service skills. Thanks.
Jim Stutsman

27 September 2017

One of the best libraries I've ever visited. Top notch.
Susan Rastella

07 September 2017

The Burton Barr Central Library will be CLOSED until summer 2018. It recently received a lot of roof and structural damage because of a storm. Patrons are requested to use other branches of the Phoenix Library System. Note: The reopening date is tentative.
Manneh F

26 July 2017

The biggest issue is their transients. So beware where you sit, some of the homeless can leave the seats messy. Seen it a few times that they rent out a room and fall asleep so if you're looking to rent one they might be used up. Even as a male it's weird going into the restroom or the top floor and being close to where they linger. Other than that the staff is knowledgeable and the library is a great resource.
T E

12 June 2017

This is a really cool library with lots of space and events all of the time. The staff is great. The only downside is the vagrancy in and around the library itself, city planning could help address. Used it as a resource through college and university. Love the building, location and most everything about it except aforementioned downside.
Whitney M

16 April 2017

5 floors of library. There is so much more to look forthan you would think. This location shows movies and has a bunch of free stuff to do, and a cool kids area. It doesn't bother me, but yes, there are people who appear homeless hanging out in there. They don't bite though.
Kelli Roberts

04 April 2017

This place is HUGE with tons of books and things to do. As a small business owner, I enjoyed coming here for networking meetings and bringing my laptop to do work. There are a lot of homeless people. They never bothered me, but it's a little different if you're a first time visitor.
Katie Hoskins

04 April 2017

Huge library! I ended up asking for help from 4 separate librarians for different things and all were kind and helpful, walking me to the section I needed rather than just pointing, acknowledging when they weren't sure about something but still trying to help Only thing is they could really use a map/signage/directory. 5 floors is a lot of territory.
Rick Weil

15 March 2017

My experience today, in comparison with three other city was poor. I spoke to obtain guidance with three people.
At best it was wrong. That is of no significance for me. The fact that what is readily available at the other libraries is neither housed or available at the main library in AZ 's largest city and only available to view at the art museum.
Vanessa Arzu

05 March 2017

The library is Magnificently beautiful!!! It has BOOKS! Many many books to choose from! This is every reader's dream place and a place for every child to learn. I love it! The fifth floor is my favorite for those magnificent window structures that captures my eyes and heart every single time!

There is a place for every age there! It is a place one should visit upon coming to Phoenix. The greatest thing to do if you are coming from Sky Harbor Airport ( with little luggage) and you have a few hours to spare before your hotel or airbnb check-in, hop on the train train there and take it straight to the library! That was the coolest thing I got to do on my initial visit, and because I came in the early morn, it was very very quiet.

And if you up for a quiet spot to relax, you can hop on the train 1850 N Central, and walk over to Central Arts Plaza to the little park tucked away in the corner. Makes for a relaxing time and a beautiful pictures if you like taking pictures. Check it out!!!