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Will Bruder designed this copper-toned building, which looks, from the west, like something from the first Alien flick and, from the north, like a cross between a blimp hangar and a Land of the Giants-scale hothouse. It is a torrid spot for local lovers of the word -- one of the few Valley cultural institutions that seems perpetually packed.

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Will Bruder designed this copper-toned building, which looks, from the west, like something from the first Alien flick and, from the north, ...

"Six Degrees to James McClintock"

Daily from Mon., February 6 until Mon., April 30, 9:00am

In this digital age, when Facebook’s implementation of its timeline feature is cause for bemoaning, it might be wise to consider that, onc...

FirstMonday Art Salon

First Monday of every month, 7:00pm

2011 | Best Secret Treasures at the Library

Pssst. There's secret treasure at the library. And you don't even have to leave your house to find some of it. No, really. You can, thanks to the nice folks at the Phoenix Public Library, take an online class from the comfort and convenience of... More >
2009 | Best College Aid

Arizona legislators (and governor!), take note. We're got a living, breathing example of just how much good a little bit of public money can do for students. Housed in a beautiful new center in the Burton Barr Central Library, designed by the... More >
2008 | Best Librarians

We used to haunt the library on a regular basis. Then, the Internet came along. So, sadly, when we hoofed it over one evening this summer, we were hard-pressed to recall the last time we'd crossed the hallowed threshold of our city's main book... More >
2007 | BEST PLACE TO RENT A FOREIGN FILM — FOR FREE

Smack in the center of the first floor at our biggest library sits a stunning collection of foreign and American classic films in both DVD and VHS format that rivals that of any retail store we've ever frequented. Literally hundreds of movies are... More >
2005 | BEST PLACE TO "RENT" A MOVIE YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF

When you get right down to it, you have to be pretty cheap these days to want to actually rent the video or DVD rather than buy it. After you rent the damn thing and bring it back late, it'll cost you about the same amount of scratch it would... More >

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Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Watered Down

By Claire Lawton | Thu, December 22, 2011

To celebrate the 100-year mark of President Theodore Roosevelt traveling west to lend his name to the Roosevelt Dam, the Phoenix Public Library is showcasing more than 25 archived photographs of the dam donated by Arizona historian James McClintoc... More >
Dragon Tales

By Kelsey Havens | Thu, December 01, 2011

Between Mark Zuckerberg, Justin Bieber and the coming-of-age Harry Potter cast, there’s no denying the endless potential of a zealous teenager. Author Christopher Paolini is no exception. The sprightly scribe published his first novel and New York... More >
A Flair for the Old-Timey

By | Thu, September 08, 2011

Pay a visit to the @Central Gallery anytime during the month of September and you’ll be transported back to a dark era in our fair state’s history. The art venue’s current exhibit focuses on how Arizona residents were impacted by the Great Depress... More >

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awdraper

| Thu, August 18, 2011

One of the coolest buildings in Phoenix. Worth a visit even if you aren't going to check out any books. The gallery usually has some interesting art, and the rare book collection is incredible.

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Burton Barr Central Library

1221 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-262-4636 | Website

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