Burton Barr Central Library Celebrates Grand Opening of Open Book Café
January 5, 2010 · Published By Editor
Open Book Café to feature Indoor and Patio Seating, WiFi access
Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix Public Library celebrates the grand opening of Open Book Café Jan. 11, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.
The 2,000-square-foot café has indoor and patio seating, WiFi access and spaces for studying and relaxing. The café interior was designed by Phoenix architect Will Bruder. It is located on the first floor of Burton Barr Central Library near the west side Central Avenue entrance.
The menu features coffee and espresso, bagels and pastries, sandwiches, salads and wraps. Daily specials are offered.
A café was the number one request on a survey of Central Library customers conducted in 2007. Open Book Café is the first such venture for Phoenix Public Library. It is operated by Emilio Mosca in partnership with the State of Arizona Business Enterprise Program.
Phoenix Public Library is a system of 15 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. For more information, call 602-262-4636 or visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Follow on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary.
Source: City of Phoenix
Local Tags: Arizona, Burton Barr Central Library, Open Book Cafe, Phoenix, Phoenix Public Library
Filed Under Grand Opening, Libraries, Phoenix Arizona · By Editor
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