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Acacia LibraryAcacia Library9 a.m. to 5 p.m.10 a.m. to 6 p.m.10 a.m. to 6 p.m.10 a.m. to 6 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Closed<div class="ExternalClassC85ED3A75C55429C9745CE40B83B2297">750 E. Townley Ave., 85020​<br></div>acacia<div class="ExternalClassE2772875455B43FF88E6AB7E66C38CAA"><p>The building exterior is slump cement blocks, resembling burnt adobe.​<br></p><p>The multi-purpose room seats 23.​</p><div><span style="color:#444444;"><span>Electric vehicle (EV) charging is available.</span>​</span></div><p><br></p><p><br><br></p><p><br> </p></div><div class="ExternalClass71CC449823274868A87591F95B3AB5D9"><p>Acacia Library is located on Townley Avenue east of 7th Street and south of Dunlap Avenue. Visit <a href="https://www.valleymetro.org/">Valley Metro</a> for public transportation routes serving the library.​<br></p></div><iframe title="Acacia Library" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3324.504894733695!2d-112.06524198385539!3d33.566237880740886!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x872b6d717324938f%3A0x8300962527c91698!2sAcacia%20Library!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1600287689393!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" frameborder="0" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" aria-hidden="false" tabindex="0"></iframe><div class="ExternalClassF377A3A7452248858C9CD18BB39F9EB0"><div> <strong>Size: </strong>6,600 square feet</div><div> <strong>Opened:</strong> January 5, 1969</div><div><div> <strong>Architect:</strong> Bennie Gonzales & Associates<br></div></div><div> <strong>City of Phoenix Council District:</strong>​ 3</div></div>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/acacia

 

 

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Programs at Acacia LibraryPrograms at Acacia Library<i class="fas fa-calendar-alt"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=797<div class="ExternalClass8FBA4674010B40C3B023537AE0FFE8E7"><p>​Browse all programs at Acacia Library.​​<br></p></div>https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/acaciaNew Window
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>
Reserve a Room at Acacia LibraryReserve a Room at Acacia Library<i class="fa-solid fa-calendar-check"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1147<div class="ExternalClass06A35C5AC94B4B9686EACD5645D62ADE"><p>​​<br><br></p></div>https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=13953&gid=0&c=0New Window