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Culture PassCulture Pass<i class="fa-sharp fa-solid fa-ticket"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/unique/culture-passA Culture Pass​ gives a library customer FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions.<div class="ExternalClass9C430AD4CEC046028D38DEF4302FB6D5"><p>A <a href="http://www.act1az.org/culture-pass/" target="_blank">Culture Pass​</a> gives a library customer FREE admission for two people at participating arts and cultural institutions. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  They cannot be renewed; they cannot be placed on hold.</p><p><a href="http://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.6&type=Advanced&term=culture%20pass&relation=ALL&by=SE&bool4=AND&limit=TOM=%2a&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0" target="_blank">Check which Culture Passes are currently available</a>.</p><p>Culture Pass Program displays are located in each of our locations.​<br></p><p>Culture Passes are available to check out during <a href="/locations">library​ hours</a>. At checkout, staff will give you a date-due slip admitting two people for one visit to that museum or cultural institution during the following seven days. You do not need to return the slip; it will expire on its own.<br></p><p>Passes may be limited to general admission only. Special exhibitions may not be covered, and other restrictions may apply.​</p><p>Customers are limited to one pass per family at any one time, up to two passes per month.<br></p><p>Hours and availability are subject to change at any time. For more information, please call the museum or cultural institution.<br></p><p><em style="color:#ed0033;">Ahead of your visit, please contact the venue to confirm COVID-specific security measures or to make an appointment, if necessary.​</em><br></p></div>culture-pass
Seed LibrarySeed Libraryhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/unique/seed-library Phoenix Public Library offers a variety of fruit, vegetable and perennial seeds available for check out to Phoenix Public Library customers. <div class="ExternalClass8AF1D4286FC940769BB667ADAEF15BF3"><h3>Phoenix Public Library offers a variety of fruit, vegetable and perennial seeds available for check out to Phoenix Public Library customers.  <br></h3><h3>​​Customers may check out up to 3 seed packets at one time per card, every 3 weeks.  Checked out Seed Library items will be removed from customer accounts automatically. ​<br></h3><p>​<br>Phoenix Public Library’s Seed Library is currently in transition to align with City of Phoenix environmental and sustainability initiatives. The current program is available on a limited basis for as long as Phoenix Public Library’s current seed supplies last. Check with your <a href="/locations">preferred location</a>. We anticipate Seed Library will transition through the summer months and hope to bring it back in Fall 2023.<br></p></div>seed-library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona RoomArizona Room<i class="fa-solid fa-cactus"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr/arizona-roomLocated on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library, the Arizona Room offers a special collection focused on the history and culture of Phoenix, Arizona, and its peoples. <div class="ExternalClass84DABB84844F4C0DA90C3EE9BBD72D5A"><p class="h4"></p><p>Located on the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library, the Arizona Room offers a special collection focused on the history and culture of Phoenix, Arizona, and its peoples.</p><p><strong>Arizona Room material is reference only and cannot be checked out or leave the room.</strong></p><p class="h3">Arizona Room Hours</p><p>Monday and Friday: By appointment only<br>​​Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m.<br>Sunday: Closed​​​<br></p><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 now available for check out at Phoenix Public Library.<div class="ExternalClassEC79FDF6472D4557BC89231971126052"><p>​​WiFi Hotspots are now available for check out.</p><p>Learn more about checking out a hotspot:​</p><h3>Req​uirements</h3><ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>The Library account holder must be 18 years of age or older to checkout a hotspot on their card.</li><li>The Phoenix Public Library account holder must read, understand, and sign this agreement (with link to the waiver) at the time of each hotspot check out.</li><li>Hotspots cannot be reserved/held or renewed.</li><li>Hotspots are available for checkout only at the walk-up service desk.</li><li>Hotspots may only be checked out for three weeks at a time.</li><li>Maximum of 5 devices can connect to the hotspot at one time.</li><li>Hotspot and charging cord must be returned to the same location from where it was checked out.</li><li>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.</li><li>Customers will continue to receive overdue notices, if applicable. If the hotspot is not returned on the 36th day of being overdue. The customer will be charged for the device and any peripherals.</li><li>Hotspots will be disabled after the due date.</li></ul><h3>Replaceme​​​​nt Fees</h3><p>The borrower is responsible for costs associated with damage, loss, or non-return of the hotspot and charging cord. The borrower will be billed for the replacement fee of the hotspot or charging cord. Accounts billed for a hotspot that have not been returned may be submitted for collections and the account charged an additional $15.00 non-negotiable collection fee.</p><p>Hotspot : $90<br>Hotspot Charger: $20 </p></div>
Laptop Lending ProgramLaptop Lending Program<i class="fas fa-laptop"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/services/computers-internet/laptop-lending-programLaptops are now available for check out at Phoenix Public Library.<div class="ExternalClass5F1846CB195F4CB8BC5C8A2608BA0139"><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="ExternalClass4C80E015F40C4BA8A8E37860E10DD694"><h3><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">​​Laptops are now available for check out.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> Learn more about checking out a laptop​​:<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-size:1.15em;background-color:transparent;"> ​</span><br></span></h3><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">​<br></span></h3></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2>​Requirements<br></h2><ul><li><p>​​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. </p></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 Library account holder must be 18 years of age or older to checkout a laptop on their card. </p></li><li><p>The Phoenix Public Library account holder must read, understand, and sign this agreement at the time of each laptop check out. </p></li><li><p>Laptops cannot be reserved/held or renewed. <br></p></li><li><p>Laptops may only be checked out for 3 weeks at a time. </p></li><li><p>Laptop and charging cord must be returned to the same location from where it was checked out. </p></li><li><p>Laptops should not be returned in the book drop for any reason. Borrowers will be billed for resulting damage to the laptop and charging cord and may be denied future laptop checkout. </p></li><li><p>Laptops will be restored to their original condition after every reboot; it is the responsibility of the user to save their files and information. </p></li><li><p>Laptops will be disabled and wiped after the due date.<br></p></li><li><p>​Customers will continue to receive overdue notices, if applicable. If the laptop is not returned on the 36th day of being overdue, a police report will be filed to initiate laptop recovery.​​<br></p></li></ul><h2>Replacement Fees<br>​<br></h2><p>​​The borrower is responsible for costs associated with damage, loss, or non-return of the laptop and charging cord. The borrower will be billed for the replacement fee of the laptop or charging cord. Accounts billed for a laptop that have not been returned may be submitted for collections and the account charged an additional $15.00 non-negotiable collection fee. </p><p>Laptop: $550 </p><p>Laptop Cord: $40​<br></p><br></div>
Rare Book RoomRare Book Room<i class="fa-solid fa-scroll-old"></i>https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/burton-barr/rare-book-roomThe rare book room houses three special collections<div class="ExternalClassDBD7097B6FDA4385BA7884924E5C7349"><p><span style="color:#0072c6;font-family:"segoe ui semilight", "segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.46em;">T</span><span style="color:#0072c6;font-family:"segoe ui semilight", "segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:1.46em;">he Space</span></p><p>Designed by renowned architect Will Bruder, the rare book room houses three special collections. The furnishings and artwork are an expert blend of old with new which create an elegant, yet inviting space. Where else can you find lithographs by Joan Miró and Marc Chagall together with an 1895 Washington Printing Press and a Noguchi coffee table? ​<br></p></div>