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Ask UsAsk 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>

 

 

 

 

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Card Renewals and Address UpdatesCard Renewals and Address Updateshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/renewRenew your library card or update your address. Renovar una tarjeta expirada o modificar domicilio.<div class="ExternalClassD0481D7122D84C088BE0D3B0D0735F10"><p>​Renew your library card or update your address. <br></p><p>Phoenix Public Library cards for customers residing in the city of Phoenix expire every three years. Non-Phoenix residents' cards expire annually. If your library card has expired and you wish to renew it, you may complete the form below to submit a renewal request. <strong>Requests may take up to 48 hours to process</strong>.<br><br></p></div>renew
Help with Your AccountHelp with Your Account<i class="fa-solid fa-square-question"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/circulationAsk us a question about your library fees, renewing materials, placing a hold, or your password. Contáctenos para obtener ayuda con sus honorarios, la renovación de materiales, mis retenciones, o su contraseña.<div class="ExternalClass8292D06AD04A4BC284B596AEB835AA87"><p></p><p><strong>Ask us a question about</strong> your library fees, renewing materials, placing a hold, or your password.</p><p><strong>Contáctenos para obtener ayuda con</strong> sus honorarios, la renovación de materiales, mis retenciones, o su contraseña.<br></p></div>circulation
Help with eBooks and Other eMediaHelp with eBooks and Other eMedia<i class="fa-solid fa-square-question"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/emedia​We will respond to your eBooks or other eMedia question as soon as possible.<div class="ExternalClassC5469409151149A189CB85248C597A87"><p>​We will respond to your question as soon as possible. We strive to answer questions within 48 hours, excluding weekends. Responses are sent via email; please include a valid email address to ensure a reply.<br><br></p></div>emedia
Interlibrary LoanInterlibrary Loan<i class="fas fa-books"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/interlibrary-loanSubmit or Renew an Interlibrary Loan request<div class="ExternalClass7F0180480C8142EEB34B22B4B4C9DFA4"><h3>​Submit or Renew an Interlibrary Loan request<br></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Interlibrary Loan allows customers to access print material, audiobooks, and DVDs not owned by Phoenix Public Library.</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Articles from newspapers, journals and magazines may also be requested.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">A library account holder with full privileges may have a maximum of six (6) Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items requested or checked out at any time. Only personal library account holders in goodstanding may borrow ILL materials. ​​</span></p><h4><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>New</strong></span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">ILL materials are included in an account's 35-item checkout limit. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276}"> </span></p><h4><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>New</strong></span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">ILL Materials will be visible through </span><a href="https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/logon.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">My Account</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> once they are activated by ILL staff and account holders will be notified when the items are available at their Pickup Branch by their contact preferences on file. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Please allow a minimum of 2 business days for a request to begin processing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276}"> </span></p><p><br></p></div>interlibrary-loan
Questions and CommentsQuestions and Comments<i class="fa-solid fa-square-question"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/emailAsk us via email. Contácten​os con preguntas o comentario generales.<div class="ExternalClassE78AD7F24ACB4285AC298AAEA29117E2"><p>​Ask us via email. Contácten​os con preguntas o comentario generales.</p><p>We strive to answer questions within 48 hours, excluding weekends. Responses are sent via email; please include a valid email address to ensure a reply.​ Intentamos responder a las preguntas en un plazo de 48 horas, excluyendo los fines de semana. Las respuestas se envían por correo electrónico; Incluya una dirección de correo electrónico válida para garantizar una respuesta.</p><p><br></p></div>email
Request A Research Appointment Request A Research Appointment <i class="fa-solid fa-calendar-days"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/request-an-appointmentInterested in visiting the Rare Book Room or the Arizona Room?<div class="ExternalClassB29DA24BAC9A442C9C9D9A3E46A20F3D"><h4>​Interested in visiting the Rare Book Room or the Arizona Room?</h4><p>Make a research ​appointment below.​<br></p></div>request-an-appointment
Request a Library VisitRequest a Library Visit<i class="fa-solid fa-book-open-reader"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/request-a-library-visit​Request a visit from Phoenix Public Library! Interested in a classroom or event visit from Phoenix Public Library outreach staff or in having Phoenix Public Library's Bookmobile come out to your location? <div class="ExternalClass2BCBF89454C24F33B33CC2E9018B8F2F"><h4>​Request a visit from Phoenix Public Library!<br></h4><p>Interested in a classroom or event visit from Phoenix Public Library outreach staff or in having Phoenix Public Library's Bookmobile come out to your location? Make your request below.​<br></p></div>request-a-library-visit
Request an ADA AccommodationRequest an ADA Accommodation<i class="fa-solid fa-tty"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/accommodationsDo you require an accommodation?<div class="ExternalClassEF56A268304C46D18056012DB8336704"><p>​Do you require an ADA accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? <br><br></p></div>accommodations
StartUpPHXStartUpPHX<i class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-building"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/startupphxAsk Us a question about StartUpPHX<div class="ExternalClassEA1B2954D4DF48A396C5D3AF20B7BE8E"><p>​​<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The mission of <a href="/startupphx">StartUpPHX​</a> is to provide services and support for entrepreneurs. </span>​<br></p></div>startupphx
Suggest a PurchaseSuggest a Purchase<i class="fa-solid fa-cart-shopping"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/ask-us/suggest-a-purchase<div class="ExternalClassF713ECB9F609493E8A99A055C1089841"><p style="color:#333333;font-family:"helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Library staff will usually respond to your request within two to three business days (Monday-Friday). However, during very busy times, response times may take longer (up to ten business days).  Library staff will not consider requests for which we do not receive a <strong>valid Phoenix Library card number with a valid email address matching the cardholder’s information</strong>.   <br></p><p style="color:#333333;font-family:"helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">When recommending a title for our collection, please help us meet <strong>the needs of all customers</strong> by entering <strong>one title per form</strong>.  We are able to respond to up to five requests per month per library <strong>account and matching email address</strong>. <br></p><p style="color:#333333;font-family:"helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;"><span lang="es">El personal de la biblioteca generalmente responderá a su solicitud en un plazo de dos a tres días (de lunes a viernes). Sin embargo, en momentos de mucha actividad, los tiempos de respuesta pueden ser más largos (hasta diez días). El personal de la biblioteca no considerará solicitudes para las cuales no recibamos <strong>un número de tarjeta de Phoenix Public Library válido con una dirección de correo electrónico válida que coincida con la información de la cuenta de biblioteca</strong>. </span></p><p style="color:#333333;font-family:"helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;background-color:#ffffff;">Cuando recomiende un título para nuestra colección, ayúdenos a satisfacer <strong>las necesidades de todos los clientes</strong> ingresando <strong>un título por formulario</strong>. Podemos responder hasta cinco solicitudes cada mes por <strong>​cuenta de biblioteca y dirección de correo electrónico coincidente.​</strong></p><p><br></p></div>suggest-a-purchasehttps://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?Target=807

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3D Printing in MACH13D Printing in MACH1<i class="fa-solid fa-cube"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org//mach/3d-printingMACH1’s 3D printers are available to all members of the public to print three-dimensional objects from digital files that they design.<div class="ExternalClass415A7E97B5164DAB95622A1772F21F47"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">MACH1’s 3D printers are available to all members of the public to print three-dimensional objects from digital files that they design. No non-original work will be accepted for printing, including but not limited to, files from </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Thingiverse or the TinkerCAD gallery. Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) knowledge is needed to create a file for printing. There are numerous resources online to learn these skills, and the Library offers classes on 3D design. The MACH1 computer lab has CAD programs such as; Blender, Sculptris, MeshLab, and TinkerCAD available to use during MACH1 open hours.</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> Please read our </span><a href="/about/policies/3d-printers-policy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">3D Printing Policy</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> for more information and guidelines to submit files. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> ​</span>​</p><p><br><br></p></div>
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