Tempe Public Library

Tempe Public Library Tempe Public Library is located in the center of Tempe and serves residents of Maricopa County. This is the official page for the City of Tempe Public Library.

More than 750,000 people visit us annually. All programs and services are free to Maricopa Country residents. Any City of Tempe engagement on City Councilmember social media posts is not an attempt to influence the outcome of any election, in violation of Arizona law, or otherwise.

08/28/2026

**New program alert**

Library Tastemakers: A Culinary Discovery Series. Unleash your inner foodie and discover new ways to interact with flavor!

Saturday, Septmeber 5, 3:30-4:30pm

Whether you are looking for a fun new hobby or craft to do on your own or with friends Hobbies and Crafts has you covere...
08/26/2026

Whether you are looking for a fun new hobby or craft to do on your own or with friends Hobbies and Crafts has you covered!

Check out the database on our website!

TERROR THROUGH TIME: Historical Horror on the Shelves! They say history is written by the victors... but no one mentione...
08/25/2026

TERROR THROUGH TIME: Historical Horror on the Shelves!
They say history is written by the victors... but no one mentioned the monsters they left behind. If you love deep historical atmospheres paired with spine-chilling dread, our new display is about to be your next obsession.
We are traveling backwards and forward through the darkest timelines. Swipe through to check out these terrifying eras.

08/21/2026

Navigating the news can be difficult, come learn how to be news savvy online Wednesday, August 26, 1:30-3:30pm.

Are you looking to improve your computer skills? The library has you covered! Check out Northstar Digital Literacy where...
08/19/2026

Are you looking to improve your computer skills? The library has you covered!

Check out Northstar Digital Literacy where you can take computer classes, assessments, practice your skills, and more!

Continue reading all year long with recommendations from our community's favorite children and teen's books from this su...
08/18/2026

Continue reading all year long with recommendations from our community's favorite children and teen's books from this summer.

BEYOND THE TAVERN: 4 Fantasy Subgenres You Didn't Know You NeededAre you tired of the same old "chosen one saves the far...
08/18/2026

BEYOND THE TAVERN: 4 Fantasy Subgenres You Didn't Know You Needed
Are you tired of the same old "chosen one saves the farm" story arc? Looking for something a little bit weird, a little bit chaotic, and entirely unforgettable? We’ve rounded up some of the most uniquely specific, wonderfully eccentric fantasy subgenres on our shelves right now. Swipe through to find your next hyper-fixation!

CULINARY DELIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY! Is your weekly meal rotation feeling a bit bland? Are you looking to spice up your kit...
08/11/2026

CULINARY DELIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY!
Is your weekly meal rotation feeling a bit bland? Are you looking to spice up your kitchen adventures—or prefer to read about delicious meals from the comfort of your favorite reading chair? We have gathered the perfect mix of savory cookbooks and mouth-watering fiction to satisfy every type of literary appetite!

Let’s dish: What is your absolute go-to comfort meal to cook?

I'm happy to announce that I'm the Tempe Public Library's Fall 2026 Writer-in-Residence. I'm excited to join you on your...
08/10/2026

I'm happy to announce that I'm the Tempe Public Library's Fall 2026 Writer-in-Residence. I'm excited to join you on your writing journey!

And now, a writing sprint: for one minute, write down what makes your writing voice irreplaceable. (If your inner critic interrupts, smile kindly and tell them you'll listen in a minute, but for now, they need to do the listening.)

I'd love to read in the comments what the sprint is like for you.

For more information about my free writing workshops and one-on-one writing consultations, visit mkateallen.com or tempepubliclibrary.org.

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3500 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ
85282

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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