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.

Why settle for one story when you can have a whole collection? 📚✨Looking for your next great read? Dive into an antholog...
05/31/2026

Why settle for one story when you can have a whole collection? 📚✨
Looking for your next great read? Dive into an anthology and discover multiple voices, perspectives, and adventures all in one book! Craving chills, magical adventures, inspiring true stories, or unforgettable YA reads? Anthologies offer a little something for every reader. One book. Many stories. Endless possibilities.
Which genre are you picking up first? ⬇️📖

Check out delightful author Mia Bolton at tonight (5/26) or tomorrow (5/27) to get a signed copy of her new book, As ...
05/27/2026

Check out delightful author Mia Bolton at tonight (5/26) or tomorrow (5/27) to get a signed copy of her new book, As We Bloom. It's so popular here all our library copies are checked out! She stopped by our mural for a photoshoot anyway. đź’™

Remember and reflect this Memorial Day with films that honor service and sacrifice, including The Tillman Story and more...
05/25/2026

Remember and reflect this Memorial Day with films that honor service and sacrifice, including The Tillman Story and more in Kanopy’s special Memorial Day Collection.
Tempe Public Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, but digital resources are always available with your library card. Visit: https://www.kanopy.com/en/category/48946

Ready to let your ears run wild? ✨We’ve got twisty mysteries, big mood suspense, swoony romance, and WWII fiction that...
05/24/2026

Ready to let your ears run wild? ✨
We’ve got twisty mysteries, big mood suspense, swoony romance, and WWII fiction that drops you straight into the drama. Pick a vibe, press play, and let the plot take the wheel.

Cosplay but make it epic!⚡️ Join Roberta and Ahja on May 23 as they show how wheelchair friendly cosplay turns pure imag...
05/22/2026

Cosplay but make it epic!⚡️ Join Roberta and Ahja on May 23 as they show how wheelchair friendly cosplay turns pure imagination into show stopping creations. Let’s celebrate art, accessibility, and imagination that knows NO bounds! 🚀 💛

Big thanks to everyone who explored the library’s hidden spaces with us at our Beyond the Shelves event yesterday! 📚✨We ...
05/19/2026

Big thanks to everyone who explored the library’s hidden spaces with us at our Beyond the Shelves event yesterday! 📚✨We loved showing you the secret life of books and all that happens behind the scenes. You’re officially insiders now. You made the day a blast! 💛

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at your library — the secret life of books before they hit the shelves...
05/17/2026

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at your library — the secret life of books before they hit the shelves? Step beyond the stacks and into the heart of the action.
Join us for an open house adventure where you can peek behind the curtain, tour hidden spaces, watch how books get prepped for their big debut, meet the team, and see how we bring stories, services and resources to life. There’ll be hands on fun for all ages.
📚✨ Sunday, May 17, 1–4 p.m. at the Library

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3500 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ
85282

Opening Hours

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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