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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>
The Arthttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=3The Art3<div class="ExternalClass0BFAC054764040A0BEEB83DD0EB6EE95"><h4>Public Art</h4><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> <img src="/images/SMCLbaselineBlooms.jpg" class="img-fluid w-25" alt="Baseline Blooms" /> <h4>"Baseline Blooms"</h4><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>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Allow for at least a 30 minute window before your print job will be available for pick-up.</p><p>​​Mobile Printing is currently available at the following library locations.​<br><br></p><div><h3><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/burtonbarr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Burton Barr Central Library</span></span> </a></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">1221 N. Central Ave., 85008​<br><br></span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/acacia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Acacia Library</span></span> <br></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">750 E. Townley Ave., 85020​<br><br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/agave" target="_blank">Agave Library</a><br>23550 N. 36th Ave, 85310​​<br><br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/century" target="_blank">Century Library</a><br>​1750 E. Highland Ave., 85016<br>​<br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/cesarchavez" target="_blank">Cesar Chavez Library​</a><br>3635 W. Baseline, Rd. 85339</span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/cholla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Cholla Library</span></span> <br></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">10050 Metro Parkway E., 85051</span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">​<br><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/desertbroom" target="_blank">Desert Broom Library</a><br>29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, 85331​<br> </span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/desertsage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="color:#0072c6;"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Desert Sage Library</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" style="color:#0072c6;"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> <br>7602 W. 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Chandler Blvd, 85048​​<br> </span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/juniper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Juniper Library</span></span> <br></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">1825 W. Union Hills Dr., 85027<br><br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/mesquite" target="_blank">Mesquite Library​</a><br>4525 E. Paradise Village Parkway N., 85032​​<br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">​<br><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/ocotillo" target="_blank">Ocotillo Library & Workforce Literacy Center</a></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}">102 W. Southern Ave., 85041</span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"><span style="color:#0072c6;">​</span><br style="color:#0072c6;"><a href="https://www.printeron.com/ppl/paloverde" target="_blank">Palo Verde Library​</a><br>4402 N. 51st Ave.<br><br></span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/saguaro" target="_blank">Saguaro Library​</a></span></span> <br>2808 N. 46th St., 85008</h3><h3>​</h3><h3><a href="https://www.printeron.com/ppl/southmountain" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a><br></h3><h3>​7050 S. 24th St, 85042​​<br></h3><h3><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3></div><div><h3><span data-contrast="none"></span><a href="https://www.printeron.net/ppl/yucca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Yucca Library</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> <br>5648 N. 15th Ave., 85015​</span></h3></div></div>
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Each facility's occupancy allowance will have a designated number dedicated to accommodating drop-in customers.​​​<br></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">The City of Phoenix has updated its face covering policy to reflect recent changes by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). <strong>Effective Monday, August 2, 2021, face coverings are required in all City of Phoenix facilities (including Phoenix Public Library locations) regardless of vaccination status.​​​</strong></span>​<br></p><h1>About Making a Reservation<br></h1><p><br>To enter the building, customers MAY have an advance reservation or arrive for a drop-in 45-minute visit. Building entry is limited occupancy at this time.</p><p>Making an online reservation requires an email address. If you do not have an email address, you may make a drop-in visit (if available) at your library location.</p><p>Customers may make:</p><ul><li>1 advance reservation per day</li><li>Up to 4 advance reservations at one time for families or groups</li></ul><p>Groups larger than 4 individuals need to make arrangements with their library location by calling 602-262-4636.<br></p><p>Depending on availability, drop-in reservations are available up until 30 minutes past reservation start time.</p><p>If you fail to check in within 30 minutes of your expected arrival time, your advance reservation will be canceled.<br><br></p><h2>Make a reservation for an In-Building Visit<br></h2><ul><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12033" target="_blank"><strong>Burton Barr Central Library</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12033" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12031" target="_blank"><strong>Acacia Library​</strong></a><strong>​</strong><br></p></li><li><p><strong>​</strong><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12032" target="_blank"><strong>Agave Library</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12032" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12034" target="_blank"><strong>Century Library​</strong></a><strong>​</strong><br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12035" target="_blank"><strong>Cesar Chavez Library</strong></a><br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12036" target="_blank"><strong>Cholla Library</strong></a><br></p></li><li><p><strong>​</strong><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12037" target="_blank"><strong>Desert Broom Library​</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12038" target="_blank"><strong>Desert Sage Library</strong></a><strong>​</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12039" target="_blank"><strong>Harmon Library</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12040" target="_blank"><strong>Ironwood Library</strong></a><br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12041" target="_blank"><strong>Juniper Library</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12042" target="_blank"><strong>Mesquite Library</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12042" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12043" target="_blank"><strong>Ocotillo Library & Workforce Literacy Center</strong></a><strong>​</strong><br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12044" target="_blank"><strong>Palo Verde Library​​​​</strong></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12045"><strong>Saguaro Library​</strong></a></p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12046" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a></strong><br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12045"></a><a href="https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/spaces?lid=12047" target="_blank"><strong>Yucca Library</strong></a>​​<br><br></p></li></ul><div>Updated August 13, 2021​​<br></div><p><br></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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