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South Mountain Community LibrarySouth Mountain Community Library9 a.m to 7 p.m.9 a.m to 7 p.m.9 a.m to 7 p.m.9 a.m to 7 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed<div class="ExternalClass35B5FD7F33FC46ED8F25DC02F32BF147">​7050 S. 24th St., 85042​<br></div>smcl<div class="ExternalClass31A6A73A2773424A9BA6C6C0A8CF03A3"><p>​South Mountain Community Library is one of a just a few libraries in the nation that serves simultaneously as a community college library and a public library.  Students and faculty from South Mountain Community College use library resources and the facilities as their research and information center.  SMCL also serves children, teens, and adults as the 17th branch of the Phoenix Public Library system.  Employees from both organizations staff this unique building and users have access to almost all of the resources that both organizations have to offer.​</p><h3>Public Art<br></h3><h4><em>Passages</em> by Mags Harries, Lajos Heder and Alberto Ríos<br></h4><p><em>Passages</em> creates a vital link between a pedestrian bridge across the Western Canal at 24th St. and the South Mountain Library and Learning Resource Center at the South Mountain Community College. The first phase of this public art project was developed in partnership with the Phoenix Library Department and South Mountain Community College and included landscaping, specially designed acoustic seating outside the library entrance, and four trellises featuring excerpts of poetry by Arizona’s inaugural poet laureate Alberto Ríos. <a href="https://publicartarchive.org/art/Passages/7fcc1f44" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.</p></div><div class="ExternalClass72D63CD2530F4B749986589F9DB12CF2"><p>​South Mountain Community Library is located on the campus of South Mountain Community College on 24th Street north of Baseline Road.  Please see the ​<a href="https://www.valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">Valley Metro</a> website for public transportation routes serving the library.​<br></p></div><iframe title="South Mountain Community Library" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3331.575524139218!2d-112.03346728385819!3d33.382146280793435!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x872b0feeca04f6db%3A0xd05b0a5ff135d68!2sSouth%20Mountain%20Community%20Library!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1600288979964!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" aria-hidden="false" tabindex="0"></iframe><div class="ExternalClass655209B7329D4BEC8B32074B7782BEE2"><p>​<strong>Size</strong>: 50,000 square feet<br><strong>Opened</strong>: September 24, 2011<br><strong>Architect</strong>: richärd + bauer, llc<br></p><p><strong>City of Phoenix Council District:</strong>  8​​<br><br></p><h3>Building Materials</h3><p>38,000 square feet of copper (76,000 pounds)<br>2,850 cubic yards of concrete<br>150,000 pounds of reinforcing steel<br>2,000 tons of aggregate materials<br>665,000 tons of steel<br>35,721 square feet of glass<br>58,000 square feet of cedar walls and ceilings​<br></p></div>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl

 

 

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The Partnershiphttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=1The Partnership1<div class="ExternalClassC41EB7AA771B4CA8A461404E8B3243DA"><div>A Partnership Between South Mountain Community College and Phoenix Public Library​.<br></div><div><br></div><div>In Fall of 2002, City of Phoenix Councilman Michael Johnson, and South Mountain Community College President Dr. Ken Atwater conceived of a partnership between South Mountain Community College and the City of Phoenix to create a joint-use library for the community of South Phoenix.  The new library became a reality when the voters of Maricopa County passed the Maricopa County Community College District bond in 2004 and the Phoenix electorate passed the City of Phoenix bond in 2006.</div><div><br></div><div>The planning for the new library began in earnest.  Over the course of the next two years, the leadership of South Mountain Community College and Phoenix Public Library worked together to develop two intergovernmental agreements.  The first, Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Phoenix, Arizona and Maricopa Community College District for the Construction and Joint Use of a Public Library on the South Mountain Community College Campus, was signed in 2008.  The second, Agreement for the Operation of the Shared Use Community Library Located on the South Mountain Community College Campus at 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, between City of Phoenix, for and on behalf of the Phoenix Public Library Department and Maricopa County Community College District, for and on behalf of South Mountain Community College, was signed a year later.</div><div><br></div><div>By the end of 2008, the Phoenix-based architectural firm of richärd + bauer, llc, had been hired to design and build what is now known as the South Mountain Community Library.  In addition, Haydon Building Corporation had been retained in the capacity of Construction Management at Risk for the project.  Ground breaking for the building occurred on December 2, 2009.  While the construction work continued on the building, significant effort began on the development of the specific operations for this new venture.</div><div><br></div><div>These efforts culminated in the "soft" opening of the South Mountain Community Library on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.  The Grand Opening was celebrated on Saturday, September 24, 2011.<br><br></div></div>
The Awardshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=2The Awards2<div class="ExternalClass476F19F202FA461190FFE69AEE7DB319"><div><ul><li>2013 American Institute of Architects/American Library Assocition, Library Leadership & Management Association Library Building Award</li><li>2012 President's Award - American Society of Landscape Architecture, Arizona Chapter </li><li>2012 North American Copper in Architecture - Copper Development Association Inc.</li><li>2012 Excellence in Design in Education - International Interior Design Association, Southwest Chapter</li><li>2012 Award of Merit in Design in a Public Facility - International Interior Design Association, Southwest Chapter</li><li>Named one of 5 New Landmark Libraries (Academic) by Library Journal in 2012</li><li>2012 North American Copper in Architecture Award - Copper Development Association, Inc.</li><li>2012 Valley Forward Crescordia Award for Environmental Excellence - Buildings and Structures, Civic</li><li>2012 Valley Forward Crescordia Award for Environmental Excellence - Buildings and Structures, Institutional</li><li>2012 Valley Forward Crescordia Award for Environmental Excellence - Art in Public Places​<br></li></ul></div><p><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

Programs at South Mountain Community LibraryPrograms at South Mountain Community Library<i class="fas fa-calendar-alt"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=812<div class="ExternalClass470D878BC26E41D2BAF2ABB1412274E9"><p>​Browse all programs at South Mountain Community Library.<br></p></div>https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/southmountainNew Window
Art at SMCLArt at SMCL<i class="fa-solid fa-palette"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl/art-at-smclLearn more about just some of the artful touches on view at South Mountain Community Library.<div class="ExternalClass5EABE3EFD3534733B30126F39456C703"><p>​Learn more about just some of the artful touches on view at South Mountain Community Library.<br></p><div><table class="ms-formtable" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="margin-top:8px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody" width="350px"><div><div><div class="ExternalClass0BFAC054764040A0BEEB83DD0EB6EE95"><h2>​Public Art<br></h2><p>A multi-faceted public artwork, "Passage" by Mags Harries and Lajos Héder with poet Alberto Rios, begins with steel letters embedded in concrete in the plaza at the library's west entrance and continues to a shaded pathway that connects the library to the Western Canal Bridge, providing a pedestrian link to the Legacy Village Shopping Center. Speakers set in acoustic chairs in the plaza play recordings of poetry curated by Rios that reflect the community and local landscape. Four tre​llises spanning the path between the library and canal feature cut-out letters that cast poems in shadows along the path. The project was commissioned jointly by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program and the Maricopa County Community College District.<br></p><h2>"Baseline Blooms"</h2><p>"Baseline Blooms" is a collaborative community poem compiled by Arizona poet Alberto Rios. More than 30 community members of all ages submitted a few words, a line, phrase, short memory or observation about South Mountain communities, including Phoenix and Laveen. The poem was presented at the library's one-year anniversary celebration on September 29, 2012.​<br></p></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>​<br></div>
Ask UsAsk Us<i class="fad fa-question"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us<div class="ExternalClass05FA82D84C824C82A82CFB36E8DA67EC"><p>​We are unable to answer legal or medical questions, search microforms or research obituaries. If your question is beyond the scope of our resources, we will let you know.<br></p><div><h2><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Call Us</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></h2></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">For immediate assistance please telephone the Call Center at (602) 262-4636.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br><br></span></p></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Call Center hours:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br><br></span></h3></div><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"><br>Sunday: Closed<br><br></span></p></div><p>Due to a high volume of calls and inquiries you may experience a temporary delay in our reply to your email. Thank you for your patience. One of our library staff will respond to you as soon as possible.</p><p>​All Phoenix Public Library locations are open. Book drops at all locations are available 24/7. <br></p><h2>Email Us<br></h2></div>
Holds LockersHolds Lockers<i class="fa-solid fa-table-cells"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/borrowing/holds-lockersHolds Lockers are located outside the main entrance of most Phoenix Public Library locations​, offering library customers 24/7, contact-free access to pick up library materials. <div class="ExternalClass2F8D8D790CF84FD88073AE99FFED2E9F"><div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em style="color:#ed0033;">Holds lockers have a 72-hour pickup limit. Any holds with a requested Pickup Area of Outdoor Locker will be held there for 72 hours then moved indoors to the Hold Shelf for the remainder of your hold pickup time. </em><br></span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><em style="color:#ed0033;">Always check your account to see where your hold is located before coming in to pick it up.</em></span></p><h2><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Holds Lockers are located outside the main entrance of most <a href="/locations">Phoenix Public Library locations​</a>, offering library customers 24/7, contact-free access to pick up library materials. </span></h2><h3><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br>H</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">ow do they work?</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h3><h4><span data-ccp-props="{}"></span>Choose a Library and Pickup Area</h4><p>When placing a hold on your desired item(s) within your online account, you have a choice as to which library location you would like as a pickup location. </p><p>Next - and depending on the location - you will get to choose a<strong> Pickup Area</strong> under the Pickup Area dropdown menu:<br></p></div><div><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><strong>Holds Shelf</strong> (inside, during operating hours) or</li><li><strong>Outdoor Locker </strong>(outside, any time)<br></li></ul></div><div><a href="/services/borrowing">Learn more about placing holds and borrowing materials</a>.</div><div>​<br></div><h4>Confirm Pickup Area Before Picking Up Your Holds<br></h4><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">If you have selected Outdoor Locker as your Pickup Area and the Outdoor Locker is full at the time your item(s) become available, your item(s) will automatically be placed on the Holds Shelf inside the building and will only be available during the library’s open hours. </span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">When you’ve received notice that your item(s) are ready for pickup and before heading over to the library, check your account to confirm your Pickup Area.<br>​</span></div><div>Once you have been notified that your hold is ready for pickup in the outdoor Holds Locker, you will have 72 hours to pick it up there. After that, staff will relocate your hold to the indoor Hold Shelf for the remainder of your hold pickup time.</div><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><br></span></div><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Checking Out is Easy at the Holds Locker</span></h4><div><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">When arriving at the Holds Locker, you will scan or type your Phoenix Public Library card number, enter your password and the door of the locker in which your items are placed will open automatically.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":360}"> </span></div><div><br></div><h4>Which Locations Have Active Holds Lockers?</h4><p><a href="/locations">Every Phoenix Public Library location</a> offers holds lockers as a pickup option at this time with the exception of Cholla Library. ​​<br></p><p><br></p><div><h4><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">For any questions not addressed by the Frequently Asked Questions below, please feel free to <a href="/services/ask-us">Ask Us​</a>.</span>​​</h4></div><p><br></p></div>
Hotspot Lending ProgramHotspot Lending Program<i class="fas fa-wifi"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/computers-internet/hotspot-lending-program​​WiFi Hotspots are available for check out at Phoenix Public Library.<div class="ExternalClassEC79FDF6472D4557BC89231971126052"><p>​​WiFi Hotspots are available for check out.<br></p><p>Wifi Hotspots are eligible to be placed on hold for any <a href="/locations" target="_blank">Phoenix Public Library location</a>. <br></p><p><span lang="EN-US">Phoenix Public Library will notify the Library Account holder when the hold is available for pickup at the selected location based on their notification settings. Held items must be checked out by the date listed or the item will be made available to the next requester. Holds may only be checked out to the Library Account used to place the hold unless the account holder has chosen to associate their account with that of another account holder, excluding WiFi Hotspots.</span> <span lang="EN-US">For WiFi Hotspots, a maximum of five (5) devices can connect to the Hotspot at one time.</span> </p><p><span lang="EN-US">Devices and applicable charging cord(s) must be returned to the service desk at the location of original check out and directly to a library employee only during library hours of operation.</span> <br></p><p>Learn more about checking out a hotspot:​<br></p><h3>Req​uirements</h3><div><ul><li><span style="color:#444444;font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">​​Borrowers must have a valid Phoenix Public Library account, and either a current government issued photo identification or proof of their current address must be presented at time of checkout.</span></li><li><p>The Phoenix Public Library account holder must be in good standing, including current address and contact ​information, fees not exceeding $25, and not in collections.</p></li><li><p>The Phoenix Public Library account holder must read, understand, and sign this agreement at the time of each hotspot check out.</p></li><li><p>Hotspots may only be checked out for three weeks at a time.</p></li><li><p>​Hotspots cannot be renewed.</p></li><li><p>Library account holders are eligible to place a hold request for a hotspot. Patrons are limited to one hotspot hold request on an account at a time. Upon fulfillment of the request the account holder will have 10 days to check out the hotspot from the library selected for pickup.</p></li><li><p>A maximum of 5 devices can connect to the hotspot at one time.</p></li><li><p>Hotspot and charging cord must be returned to the same location from where it was checked out, directly to a library employee only during library hours of operation.</p></li><li><p>Hotspots should not be returned in the book drop for any reason. Borrowers will be billed for resulting damage to the hotspot and charging cord and may be denied future hotspot checkout.</p></li><li><p>Customers will continue to receive overdue notices if applicable. If the hotspot is not returned on the 45th day of being overdue, the customer will be charged for the device and any peripherals.</p></li><li><p>Hotspots will be disabled after the due date.</p></li><li><p>Upon return of a device, immediate checkout of the same device is not guaranteed and is subject to availability and maintenance protocols.</p></li><li><p>Specific models cannot be requested by customers or assigned by staff.</p></li><li><p>The Library ac​count holder must be 18 years of age or older to checkout a hotspot on their card.</p></li><li><p>The Phoenix Public Library account holder must be in good standing, including current address and contact <br></p></li></ul><div><br></div></div><div><h3>Lost/Damage Fees</h3><p>The borrower is responsible for costs associated with the damage, loss, or non-return of the hotspot and related components and will be billed a total Flat Device Fee of $25.01 for any and all missing parts.<br></p><p><em><strong>Abuse of device borrowing privileges may be subject to suspension of privileges at library manager discretion.​</strong></em></p></div><br></div>
Mobile Printing Mobile Printing <i class="fad fa-print"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/computers-internet/mobile-printingPrint any document or web page virtually from your Internet-connected device to a printer at any Phoenix Public Library location.<div class="ExternalClassCC063B6EB47D44CE9DADE7921674D318"><p></p><div><table class="ms-formtable " cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="ms-formbody " width="350px"><h2>Print from anywhere!​<br></h2>Print any document or web page virtually from your Internet-connected device to a printer at any <a href="/locations">Phoenix Public Library location​</a>.<br><p>Print any document or web page virtually from your Internet-connected device to a printer at one of the library locations below.</p><p>The Library offers both black-and-white or color printing and photocopying. C​harges are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Black & ​white</strong> - 20¢ per page (10¢ per page at <a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library</a>)</li><li><strong style="color:#ff0000;">C<span style="color:#ffa500;">o</span><span style="color:#008000;">l</span><span style="color:#0000ff;">o</span><span style="color:#800080;">r</span></strong> - 40¢ per page (50¢​ per page at <a href="/locations/smcl">South Mountain Community Library</a>)</li></ul><p>Print or copy jobs may be paid for with cash only and may be paid with $1 and $5 bills as well as coins. Prices vary due to contractual agreements with the leasing agencies involved.<br></p><h3>​​Send a print job​<br></h3><p>Before visiting the library, access the link below, and follow the instructions provided. Allow for at least 30 minutes for your print job to be available for pick-up.​<br><br></p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107632" target="_blank">Burton Barr Central Library</a></strong><br>1221 N. Central Ave., 85004<br></p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107633" target="_blank">Acacia Li​brary</a></strong><br>750 E. Townley Ave., 85020</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107634" target="_blank">Agave Library</a></strong><br>23550 N. 36th Ave, 85310</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107635" target="_blank">Century Library</a></strong><br>1750 E. Highland Ave., 85016</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107636" target="_blank">Cesar Chavez Library</a></strong><br>3635 W. Baseline, Rd., 85339</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107637" target="_blank">Cholla Library</a></strong><br>10050 Metro Parkway E., 85051</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107638" target="_blank">Desert Broom Library</a></strong><br>29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, 85331</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107639" target="_blank">Desert Sage Library</a></strong><br>7602 W. Encanto Blvd., 85035</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107640" target="_blank">Harmon Library</a></strong><br>1325 S. 5th Ave., 85003</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107641" target="_blank">Ironwood Library</a></strong><br>4333 E. Chandler Blvd, 85048</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107642" target="_blank">Juniper Library</a></strong><br>1825 W. Union Hills Dr., 85027</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107643" target="_blank">Mesquite Library</a></strong><br>4525 E. Paradise Village Parkway N., 85032</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107644" target="_blank">Ocotillo Library & Workforce Literacy Center</a></strong><br>102 W. Southern Ave., 85041</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107645" target="_blank">Palo Verde Library</a></strong><br>4402 N. 51st Ave., 85031<br></p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107646" target="_blank">Saguaro Library</a></strong><br>2808 N. 46th St., 85008</p><p><strong>​</strong><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107647" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a></strong><br>7050 S. 24th St., 85042</p><p><strong><a href="https://print.princh.com/?pid=107648" target="_blank">Yucca Library​</a></strong><br>5648 N. 15th Ave., 85015​​<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div></div>
Outdoor SpacesOutdoor Spaces<i class="fa-solid fa-sun-bright"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl/outdoor-spacesEnjoy your book outside in one of our outdoor spaces. There is a courtyard garden on the first floor, and a terrace on the second floor. <div class="ExternalClass255D482C96D64D978B85860F56A0CF0D"><p>​Enjoy your book outside in one of our outdoor spaces. There is a courtyard garden on the 1st floor, and a terrace on the 2nd floor. ​<br></p></div>
Reserve a Study Room at SMCLReserve a Study Room at SMCL<i class="fa-duotone fa-light fa-screen-users"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1380https://smcc.libcal.com/spaces?lid=17508&gid=37094New Window
Reserve a Study Room at SMCLReserve a Study Room at SMCL<i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-handshake"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1381https://www.southmountaincc.edu/about/community/facility-reservationsNew Window
Services at SMCLServices at SMCL<i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-calendar-days"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl/services<div class="ExternalClass2F41CF713F914E7AB58E9B1A97C6A01A"><h3>Study Rooms</h3><p><a href="https://smcc.libcal.com/spaces?lid=17508&gid=37094" target="_blank">Make a reservation for a study room.​</a></p><p>Customers have the ability to reserve one of 10 study rooms. Room bookings are in 30 minute blocks, with a maximum of a 4 hours per day and 20 hours per week. <br></p><p>There is also a Disability Resources study room that includes the adaptive technology:</p><ul><li>MAGic</li><li>JAWS</li><li>SARA CE</li><li>Focus 40<br></li><li>Trackball Mouse<br></li></ul><h3>Meeting Rooms</h3><p><a href="https://www.southmountaincc.edu/about/community/facility-reservations" target="_blank">Reserve a meeting room.</a><br></p><p>Customers have the ability to reserve one of 3 meeting rooms through South Mountain Community College Campus Facilities. Two of these rooms can be combined into one larger room. Follow the link above and select the External Clients heading. Complete the External Event Intake Form. External Clients must provide a Certificate of Insurance.</p></div>