Burton Barr Central Library

Category: Public library in Phoenix, Arizona

Address: 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Phone: +16022624636

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–7PM

Wednesday: 9AM–7PM

Thursday: 9AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Jacob Arzt

Oct 18, 2022

I live here. No joke. Burton Barr only lets you take two bags in now because they might have COVID in them, but you can still shave there sometimes, if the fake Guatemalan cop isn't looking. Plus they have WiFi.

Tierney Kendrick

Oct 14, 2022

Today was my first time going there I was amazed by how big it was. The staff were super helpful. I absolutely loved my experience can't wait to go back.

Patricia Fernandez (La pato)

Oct 13, 2022

I love to take my son to the library.

Jeff Hemond

Oct 10, 2022

Gotta love your local library. Save yourself some money on just about everything from movies to museum passes they’ve got it. And it’s free!

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Questions & Answers

Is burton Barr library open to public? Or still working on it.

shatrefa wilson | Oct 19, 2018
Michael Robinson | Oct 19, 2018

It's open to the public.

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I miss this library 😢 When are they going to reopen again?

Yivirk Mena | Oct 19, 2018
SU | Oct 19, 2018

From library website: Phoenix Public Library announces Burton Barr Central Library will reopen to the public Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.

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Are the computers free?

leopold butters stotch | Oct 19, 2019
Joel Foster | Oct 19, 2019

Yes

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Is there free parking

shem ysrayl | Oct 18, 2020
Susan Rastella | Oct 18, 2020

Yes there is a large parking area with many designated handicapped spots.

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Where are the movies located in the library.

Frank Sandes | Oct 19, 2019
TATER TOT | Oct 19, 2019

Their on the first floor, go past the childrens secrion. Once past kids area it on the wall facing east lots of bluraays. Near table.

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When does the library close?

Gabriela Arevalo | Oct 19, 2019
Cheryl Evans | Oct 19, 2019

It closed at 5 pm opens at 1pm tomorrow

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Are the computers free to use?

leopold butters stotch | Oct 19, 2019
Susan Rastella | Oct 19, 2019

Yes, the computers are free to use. There are two areas where the computers are located. diversity computers you do not need to have a library card to use however there is a 15-minute limit with it.

What do I need tbring to get a library card water bill or APS bill ?

SHOTGUN JESSE | Oct 19, 2018
Scott Randolph | Oct 19, 2018

If your state ID has a Phoenix address on it that's all you'll need. Otherwise just a ID and a piece of mail with a Phoenix address on it.

Where do we return books? As this library is closed due to water damage/construction?

Gaylene Beyale | Oct 19, 2017
Pete Szerszen | Oct 19, 2017

You can return to any other city library.

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It’s burton Barr still doing 3D printer maker spaces?

Avery | Dec 22, 2021
Jallobp Z | Dec 22, 2021

Closed due to COVID-19

Does Burton Barr (or any other Phoenix area library), offer a “Human Library “ program?

Ann Harper | Oct 18, 2021
Samuel Carter | Oct 18, 2021

Yes

Is there an available spot for a job at burton barr library? I just graduated and been going to burton barr since I was a kid. I would love to work there!😁

Andrew Perez | Oct 18, 2021
Jenny Pacheco | Oct 18, 2021

Visit their website and look under jobs, careers, employment etc. Usually only part time is available. A lot of the librarian jobs require bachelor or masters degrees.

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Are there private study rooms?

Janet J | Oct 18, 2021
Erika Carrasco | Oct 18, 2021

Yes, although they are currently closed due to covid. The 5th floor is a good place to study.

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Do you take donations of paperback books?

John Rood | Oct 18, 2021
Nikkii Blackwell | Oct 18, 2021

Yes. You can drop them off in the donation at any location. Burton Barr has a green donation box, as for other phoenix branches, they may also be green.

Does library have parking validation?

Parker Mc Clinton III | Oct 18, 2020
Scott Randolph | Oct 18, 2020

No

Are there Mac computers that can be used?

Yesenia Fuentes | Oct 19, 2019
Clifford Waite | Oct 19, 2019

No Mac computers at this library.

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How do I get FREE access to the New York Times w/ my library card; I was told that is possible?

Dyann Markey | Oct 19, 2019
Anthony Washington | Oct 19, 2019

I believe the papers and journals/magazines are on floor five. If you ask the help desk (right side of the elevators, 5th floor), they'll be more than happy to help you find them. Have fun! :)

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Does it have any manga?

Misa | Oct 19, 2019
Elflord McGeek | Oct 19, 2019

Maybe

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Do they have stranger things books?

Elizabeth Taylor | Oct 19, 2019
Michael Robinson | Oct 19, 2019

I would go to the website and search for that title.

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Can you purchase books at Burton Barr Library?

Sue Mattison | Oct 19, 2019
Jeff Hull | Oct 19, 2019

Yes

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So does anyone know f this library is open central and McDowell today ? Please respond soon .

Lisa Carrillo | Oct 19, 2019
Elflord McGeek | Oct 19, 2019

They r open sat til. 5 pm Hrs mon and sat 9 to 5 Sun 1pm to 5 Tues..weds and thurs 9 am to 9 pm

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when will be class job program in feb of 2019

Gregory Lecompte | Oct 19, 2019
Susan Rastella | Oct 19, 2019

To check on programs offered at Burton Barr go to https://phoenixpubliclibrary.evanced.info/msignup/Events. Hope this helps.

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What floor of the library are the bathrooms, or has that changed too?

John Conser (Jj) | Oct 19, 2018
steven steven | Oct 19, 2018

A chicken in every pot and a bathroom on every floor

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Where can i pay overdue bills

Manuel Caudillo | Oct 19, 2018
Zozobar e | Oct 19, 2018

Any Library in the Phoenix library system

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When will the library reopen

Anthony Harrison | Oct 19, 2017
Zozobar e | Oct 19, 2017

Burton Barr Central Library will be closed until summer of 2018

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Will you be open today?

Allen Mitchell Gardner | Oct 11, 2022
Shawn Williamson | Oct 15, 2022

Yes they are

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Hello! Are there any private or semi-private study rooms available at this library?

John Demcko | Sep 18, 2022
Elise Pittman | Sep 18, 2022

Yes

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Is there paper shreading services?

Josephine Cisneros | Sep 18, 2022
Saul Fields | Sep 18, 2022

Don't know, you can call and ask.

Is the cafe open

John Kelly (V. John Kelly, Jr.) | Jul 20, 2022
Daniel Greene | Aug 19, 2022

No the cafe is not ope

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do you have the book 48 laws of power available?

Tony Jackson | Oct 18, 2021
Rachel Huddlestone | Oct 18, 2021

Completely checked out but you can put it on hold

Are dogs allowed inside?

Kristine DiTullio | Oct 18, 2021
Smiley LA | Oct 18, 2021

I haven't seen any animals but you can call

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I Miss Yall So Much !!... When Will Yall Be Open To The Public Again?

siale browne | Oct 18, 2021
Jason A. | Aug 19, 2022

They are also open, but for limited hours, both on Saturday and more limited still on Sundays. I'm pretty sure they open Monday through Friday earlier than 12:30, but check Google Maps or the library's website to be certain!

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Is the library open now? Are the computers available to us. Tia😀

samantha young | Oct 18, 2021
Burton Barr Central Library | Oct 18, 2021

Burton Barr Central Library is now open to the public. Please take a look at our website for current hours. https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr Thank you!

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Are there curbside pickups?

Lee Brown | Oct 18, 2021
Melissa Figueroa | Oct 18, 2021

Kids Cafe also curbside pick up, even on Saturday!

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Is the Phoenix public library planning to reopen any time soon? March 28, 2021

Marion Durney | Oct 18, 2021
mrarchictect 04 | May 21, 2022

This library I know for sure has been open but the staff here say the amount of people have been around 75% less than what they've seen since pre-covid

Is this library open inside? Or is it only pick up due to coivd?

Evie Sauceda | Oct 18, 2021
Jason A. | Aug 19, 2022

It's open inside.

Is there a place where you can eat with your kids?

Krystle Willhite | Oct 19, 2019
Michael Robinson | Oct 19, 2019

Right outside there's a really nice park.

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WHAT DO THEY HAVE FOR CHILDREN 5 AND OVER

Estella Vasquez | Oct 19, 2019
Michael Td Roberts | Oct 19, 2019

They have a childrens area dedicated for children that age.

Didn't this place used to be open until 9 4 days a week? Why is closed so early 5 days a week now? Only open until 5?

Julio Robinson | Oct 19, 2019
Elflord McGeek | Oct 19, 2019

There hrs are fri..sat and Monday 9 to 5..sunday 9 to 5 and tues thru thurs 9 to 9.

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Were can i see the events

Mario Tinajero | Oct 19, 2019
Victor Cole | Oct 19, 2019

Check on wall of hall entrance. Also ask at info desk at center of Hall entrance.

Does this library allow food / coffee trucks to sell in parking lot? I work for gentleman who converted an ambulance into a quirky coffee truck.

Steph Rivera | Oct 19, 2019
Rerunkid | Oct 19, 2019

You can ask them at the front desk.

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You still have the wrong hours!!!

Michael Sexton | Oct 19, 2019
Mike Cowen | Oct 19, 2019

Don't complain, suggest a (correct) edit! Can't tell you how many times I've submitted updates, but as soon as it's correct, some "helpful person" (insert expletive) submits a change showing the wrong hours again.

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Your hours are wrong again

Michael Sexton | Oct 19, 2019
Elflord McGeek | Oct 19, 2019

Saturdayand Monday 9 to 5 Tues thru thurs 9 to 9 Sunday 1 to 5 are the hours

Do you offer any youth summer programs?

Megan White | Oct 19, 2019
Burton Barr Central Library | Oct 19, 2019

Yes! Please take a look at our website for our 2019 summer program listings: https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/browse/Interest-Guides/Pages/Seasonal/Summer%20Reading/Summer-Programs.aspx

Do we need a library card to be there? Not checkin out, older kidos just wanna go and look around and my son who is 6 wants to play in the play/learn area

Sheila Hahn | Oct 19, 2019
Elflord McGeek | Oct 19, 2019

I don't think a library card will be required. It is reqd if checking out books..etc and using their computers.

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Where can I donate old books

GRAMMA CAROL | Oct 19, 2019
Burton Barr Central Library | Oct 19, 2019

Thanks for your question! You're welcome to donate books at any of the 17 Phoenix Public Library locations (https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations-hours), during their hours of operation.

Do you have Tax Forms to print?

Tammy Ross | Oct 19, 2019
Eileen J | Oct 19, 2019

No, but you can use their computers to print out forms.

Can you belong to more than one library?

Sandra Clark | Oct 19, 2019
Eileen J | Oct 19, 2019

Yes

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Does the Burton Barr Library offer computer classes?

Mary Eden | Oct 19, 2019
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2019

Yes

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Is there a color copier to make copies?

Mayra Bravo | Oct 19, 2019
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2019

Yes

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Will they do notary

Jovahn Wimbish | Oct 19, 2019
Cheryl Evans | Oct 19, 2019

No idea if they do

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What are hours of the library on MLK holiday, Monday, January 21, 2019?

Kacie McCollum | Oct 19, 2019
Sean D. | Oct 19, 2019

The library is closed for the holliday

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Do you guys have GED courses here? Only heard from a friend, just curious.

Kieren Chee | Oct 19, 2018
Susan Rastella | Oct 19, 2018

As far as I know they do not offer G.E.D. classes, but DO offer computer classes at most of the library locations. Here is a link to where classes are available. http://www.azed.gov/adultedservices/program-locations-by-county/

What is opening time?

Shirley Lambert | Oct 19, 2018
Jo Stephens | Oct 19, 2018

9:00am

does anyone know what time the library will open tomorrow? since it's a holiday, I wanted to check

Maira Perez | Oct 19, 2018
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2018

Closed.

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Are they hiring?

Grace Sanchez | Oct 19, 2018
Scott Randolph | Oct 19, 2018

It's my understanding that you have to volunteer for a while before being considered for a position.

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How much is it to copy pages from reference books?

Noah Martinez | Oct 19, 2018
Scott Randolph | Oct 19, 2018

It is 20 cents per page for black and white, and 40 cents per page for color.

Will the library be open on Saturday

kimies5girls | Oct 19, 2018
Eileen J | Oct 19, 2018

yep until 5pm

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Are there any reading or classes for toddler and mommy here??

Eric Miranda | Oct 19, 2018
Eileen J | Oct 19, 2018

yes. look at website for there event calendar

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I have to apply for food stamps on the computer. Are you allowed to be on the phone while on the computer with your worker.

Alice Mendoza | Oct 19, 2018
steven steven | Oct 19, 2018

Wonderful question. Yes.

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When is the best time to view the summer solstice? What date, time? br

Elizabeth Roberts | Oct 19, 2018
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2018

Thursday June 21st at 3:27 a.m.

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Do you need a library card to purchase books?

Frank Meyer | Oct 19, 2018
Burton Barr Central Library | Oct 19, 2018

The Friends’ Place Bookstore inside Burton Barr Central Library is open to the public. No Library card is required to purchase items.

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Has it reopened yet?

Julia Escalante | Oct 19, 2018
Susan Rastella | Oct 19, 2018

According to the Phoenix.. Public Libraries web page Phoenix Public Library announces Burton Barr Central Library will reopen to the public Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. The day will focus on services, programs and resources offered to the community with free, family-friendly programs.

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Exactly what day will the library reopen?

BigD4ddyMoises | Oct 19, 2018
Tricia B | Oct 19, 2018

Burton Barr Central Library will reopen SATURDAY, June 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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Is the library open now

Angel Ramirez | Oct 19, 2018
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2018

Nope soon hopefully.

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What happened to the bitten Barr library

Anastasia Wilson | Oct 19, 2018
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2018

Roof got ripped open should be reopened in june ish.

Is there another library like this one any where?

Alice Alvelaiz (OriginalGigglez) | Oct 19, 2018
SU | Oct 19, 2018

Not in Phoenix

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Is it open now

the diana show lol lol | Oct 19, 2018
Zak Cat | Oct 19, 2018

No late May to early June is what they are aiming for with the construction.

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Is the parking lot open to the public while the library is temporarily closed?

Patricia Bee | Oct 19, 2018
Cole Sieffert | Oct 19, 2018

No sadly

Where is the temp library?

XxXx xXxX | Oct 19, 2018
Kathy Tassopoulos | Oct 19, 2018

3110 N Central Ave, in Park Central. Go to the middle of the center and across from The Good Egg is a glass enclosure, this is the entrance. The Park Central library is located downstairs.

When will the library reopen?

Bruce MacLean | Oct 19, 2018
SU | Oct 19, 2018

From the library website: Phoenix Public Library announces Burton Barr Central Library will reopen to the public Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.

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Do other libraries offer passes to museums and such, like our closed B.Barr?

samantha young | Oct 19, 2018
Manatees Moo | Oct 19, 2018

Phoenix libraries do offer cultural passes to museums and such

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When the library will open?

yamna zainab | Oct 19, 2018
Sandy Henderson | Oct 19, 2018

June 2018

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Where do I return over due books? Haven't been able to return items since the Library has been closed.

Hailey Grace Tuvequaftewa | Oct 19, 2018
Sandy Henderson | Oct 19, 2018

Return overdue books at any one of the Phoenix Libraries.

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