Chandler Public Library

This was my first time coming here. I usually got to Tempe library because of the huge selection. I really like the cleanliness of the facility as well as the selection of books. All of my kids really enjoyed it. I was a little hesitant because of the location of the library. But the crowd was really friendly!

I placed a book on hold when they were returning but they left the book there and then the system let them check it out! This is unlivable don’t go to any of the branches.

I love this libtary, and the staff is amazing. So many wonderful programs for all ages. I’m come here several times during the week with family and friends for the events, programs, and of course, the books!

My 23 months old daughter and I love this place, we come every Tuesday & Thursday for storytime and she has learned a lot since we started coming.

Its a nice library with Facilities like :
Free Wifi
Study Rooms
Cultural Passes to numerous Museums, Zoo and Gardens. (Maximum 2 Passes)
Free Classes on Technology
Email Notifications to remind us to return their asset
Can renew online the books, Dvd’s
Can put the item on hold too which is not available
Good Collection of books on: Culinary, Architecture, Home décor, etc.
Good Collection of DVD’s: Bollywood Movies, Hollywood Movies and other (Limit 5)
Summer Programs
Good Café

This is a really great place to study. There’s free wifi, though the first time I visited here it wasn’t working. There are lots of tables and chairs, but it does get crowded especially in the afternoons. I suggest working upstairs in the teen section for more open space and quiet study time.

I would really give this 4.5 stars instead of the 4. I really LOVE this library and have been coming here since well before they had this gorgeous building they now have and have had for quite a few years now.
The only reasons why I would give this slightly less than 5 stars are:
1. The outside drive-​through bin is really AWFUL!!! Whether you are in a car or SUV, it’s really difficult to put stuff through the slot. I have complained about this to the Chandler Library and they have taken my feedback. I even volunteered to redesign this box for them for free, as I’m an engineer and it’s not a big issue.
Many times I have to get out of my car to put books in the slot and I just hate that. The one before was much better in terms of it being for the user, but I know that one had issues with ruining books and media due to when there are bad weather conditions.
Why don’t they install something like what the Maricopa County at Perry Branch has for a return box. That is customer friendly and the books and media do not get wet and are protected from the weather elements?
2. I hate waiting for DVDs to have to be checked in by someone, as there is a 5 limit on DVDs and sometimes this may take them 10 – 15 minutes to do this, so running in and out takes a little more time than I would like.
It would be nice if they had a system where a person can check their own books and media as does the Maricopa Country Libraries. This would save a lot of time and be much better.
3. For where the adult section for DVDs, they could do something similar to what they have for the children’s section — instead of displaying the face of the DVD case, they can display the spine instead to save room. I like this better.
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With that said, regarding the negatives, this is about my favorite library for so many reasons. They have a zillion books and media and I love the system that if it doesn’t exist at that branch, you can place a request on it and have it transferred for free to the branch you desire to pick up. This is WONDERFUL!!!
This is a beautiful library and I love the outside as well as the inside. It is clean and a safe place for adults and children to go. They have something for everyone — the job resource area, a café, children’s, teens, research, adults sections and plenty of stuff to check out.
The library staff is wonderful. I love all the programs they have for the kids and where they can earn burgers, sporting tickets or little gadgets. It’s great. The place is space yet cozy. A friendly place to be.
I also love that there is free WiFi and they also have the program where you can get free tickets to visit some of the local attractions like the zoo or desert botanical gardens for free. We’ve done some of them but not all of them. That way, you can experience these places either for free or at least partially free for your group.
Kids and families need places to go to that are cool in the very hot summer months. The library is a great resource for so much. And they also offer eBooks you can borrow online for free.
Often I have checked out books and decided I wanted to buy the book, so the library gives me an opportunity to do this, to experience the book or media for free.
I like also that you can renew online and that you can check something out for up to 3 times. The online renewals and putting things on hold is awesome. And I love that notices get sent to me 2 days before my stuff is due (or my children’s) and then I flag those emails and then get the stuff back to the library on time.
Thank you, city of Chandler!

Library is a great place to borrow movies, especially if you’re not sure if the movie is worth paying for the movie.

I really enjoyed my first visit to this location! I moved further away from the Tempe library than would do me any good gas wise, so decided to get a card here. I came in and since my license doesn’t have my new address, they let me use a computer to bring up a statement with my new address on it :) They gave me my card and on my way I went to browse the options! It does seem like a smaller library than those I’ve seen, but with how everything has turned electronic these days, who can blame it. I loved coming and getting that feel from the libraries I more or less grew up in! Such a good vibe, and there were a ton of people sitting and reading, which is nice to see :)

Chandler library has it all, and is a hub for the community:
— Children’s summer programs on Thursdays, including art, speakers, and activities
— Story Time on Mondays for children
–Culture Passes to a number of different gardens, museums, and the zoo (2 tickets) for free
–Adult classes on technology
–Job seeking help
–Private study rooms, up to 2 hours a day
–Free
access in-​library
–Book clubs
–Free wifi
Plus, of course, books, dvds, magazines, and a whole host of other resources available to the public
Plus, it’s got the best AC in town.

Love the Chandler libraries! They have an area for little kids, computers for kids to play on, themed pamphlets with suggested book titles for you to consider reading, storytime in English and Spanish, passes to get into various places like the zoo or museums for free, etc etc etc.

First time at this library and I really liked it. I was using the library to write a paper for a class and study for finals, so I was not really using any of their resources, just a place to sit, wifi, and a plug :-)
That being said, this library has A LOT of space for people like me! At other libraries I have had trouble getting a spot with a plug, but not here. I would say there are more kids around, which makes it a little less quiet, but if you bring headphones problem solved. The space definitely makes up for that.
The exterior of the library is really cool, with lots of outdoor space to hang out. The interior was not that exciting which is the only thing I didn’t like about the library. Although, that might be good if you get distracted easily, like I sometimes do!
I usually go to the Tempe Public Library which in comparison I would say the ambiance at Tempe is better, but there is more space for studying/​reading/​working here.

I love coming back to this library, it’s very relaxing with upstairs/​downstairs. I was able to do my taxes there for FREE. The employees are professional and nice, helpful. I’ve rented numerous movies from them which they give you 2 weeks to return or call to renew them for another 2 weeks.

I love the library. This one is nice; it can get quite crowded but the atmosphere is still nice. One time I was there and there was a lady bathing in the bathroom. I felt so bad — I asked her if she needed anything and she said no.
I like the books here so much that I forget to return them even though they send email reminders and call.

some wives come home with expensive shopping bags from the mall. I come home with plastic bags filled with $ 2 and $ 3 dollar books from the used books sale section of the downtown library. 2 – 3 DOLLARS for hardcover books!
I use their digital library alot and getting started had some technical difficulties that their staff was willing to go above and beyond to help me fix.
Everytime I’ve had reason to speak with someone they were always nice and helpful. I love this place.

A+ on customer service&knowledge! You must visit the gift shop for a piece of fudge or smoothie!(they have other things)

I totally signed myself up for a library card and got my library lending on. I love this library and the fact that you can waltz across the way and read your finding in the nice gazebo or on one of the stone walls outside underneath a tree. This is all located in one center with the senior center and post office block all within a couple of feet. There is a gift shop and café when you come in the entrance and an area to eat and use your laptop. They are always having classes here for something or another so check out the website and see if anything interests you.

This library is pretty epic. I’ve been here a few times for various reasons and I love how this library is so much more than just a place to hold books. They have nifty little café, a computer lounge area, and of course a huge selection of DVDs and books available for check-​out. I volunteered for a weeks for the Sunset Branch and found out they have tons of workshops available. There are workshops on how to file your taxes, a homework center and even a class that helps people learn English through conversations! I support any business that gives back to its community. :)

The main branch of the Chandler Public Library System is pretty big. What makes this so awesome is that it’s not full of a bunch of filler garbage but a lot of cool and new stuff. There are non-​cool/​older items, but there are some things I’ve found that seem too recent to be in a library or a little hipper than I’d imagine would be in a public library.
The only thing I would change is the way they determine what DVD’s go in the «children’s section» upstairs. I didn’t even know they had DVD’s up there and when I went I found a ton of movies that I wanted to see and would never have guessed would be in a section for kids.

This is an A-​plus library. Once I discovered it and hit my daughter up for her library card I started coming in here 2 – 4 times a week, checking out audio books and DVD’s mostly. I can’t tell you how many books I read and movies I saw thanks to them but it was a lot in the nine months I was in Chandler. I even checked out CD’s and burned them at home so I could listen to them while I tooled around town.
The librarians saw me so much they started calling me by name – my daughters name that is. I told her, if you ever go in there they won’t believe you are you because they associate that name with me. if I’d known I was going to be there for so long I would have gone ahead and gotten my own card using a piece of mail with my name and Chandler address – if they didn’t care about the Calif drivers license that is. I guess I never took that chance.
Another plus is the wonderful little gift shop and snack café on the lower floor where they had not only smoothies and coffee but fudge they make on the premises, fresh chilled fruits, and the best chicken salad on croissant sandwiches you’ve ever tasted – also made from their own recipe on the spot. There were also turkey and ham sandwiches but I only got the chicken salad it was so good. Even if I wasn’t hungry I would buy one and refrigerate it at home to eat for dinner or lunch the next day.
So I developed my «rounds» in Chandler – go to the PO to mail my eBay packages, the library to turn in movies and books and get new, the rubber stamp store and delis nearby – my own little piece of heaven.