Tempe Public Library Renovation to Temporarily Displace some Public Computers
June 12, 2009 · Published By Admin
Beginning June 22, renovations at the Tempe Public Library will mean a temporary reduction in the number of computers available for public use. The library has assembled a list of other Tempe sites, and locations in other cities, where patrons can find computers available for public use.
The library’s lower-level Computer Access Center will close June 22 until a new computer center opens next spring. During the renovation, a reduced number of library computers will be accessible to library card holders, who will be limited to 60 minutes per day. Guest passes will be limited to 20-minute sessions. The process has been set up to allow as many patrons as possible to use the computers during the renovation.
“Tempe knows that our library patrons have been increasingly using these computers over the past few months for job searches and other tasks,” said Deputy Community Services Manager Teri Metros. “We want to provide our patrons with other options and hope they will stick with us during this period of renovation as we work toward our goal of providing an even better Tempe Public Library for our 1 million annual customers.”
In May, the library began preparations for a 15-month interior renovation project – the first-ever overhaul to the 20-year-old building. Construction will begin in mid-July. The library will remain open during the renovation, which is anticipated to conclude in June 2010. Highlights of the renovation will include an expanded Youth Library, a new Teen Center, improved Computer Commons, more seating and more computers throughout the facility.
In May 2006, Tempe voters authorized the sale of bonds for the $8 million renovation. Tempe’s Capital Improvement Program budget is separate from the city’s operating budget; bonds are repaid through secondary property taxes. For more information, visit www.tempe.gov/library and click on the renovation link.
Other computers available for public use include:
TEMPE
Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St. Facility has 16 computers. Visit www.tempe.gov/escalante/ or call 480-350-5800.
North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Facility has 14 computers. Visit www.tempe.gov/northtempe/resource_center.htm or call 480-858-6500.
Westside Community Center/ Cahill Senior Center, 715 W 5th St. Facility has seven computers. Visit www.tempe.gov/cahillseniorcenter/computerlab.htm or call 480-858-2420.
NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
Mesa Community College/ Paul A. Elsner Library, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. Library has 300 computers. Visit www.mc.maricopa.edu/library/ or call 480-461-7194.
Chandler Public Library Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler. Library has 73 computers. Visit www.chandlerlibrary.org/ or call 480-782-2803.
Chandler Public Library Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Road., Chandler. Library has 56 computers. Visit www.chandlerlibrary.org or call 480-782-2842.
City of Mesa Library Main Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa, has 62 computers. For more information, visit www.mesalibrary.org or call 480-644-2207.
City of Mesa Library Dobson Ranch Branch, 2425 S. Dobson Road, Mesa. Library has 14 computers. Visit www.mesalibrary.org or call 480-644-3441.
South Mountain Community College Library, 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix. Library has 28 computers. Visit http://library.southmountaincc.edu or call 602-243-8187.
Scottsdale Public Library Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. Library has 68 computers. Visit http://library.scottsdaleaz.gov/location.cfm or call 480-312-7323.
Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Branch, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. Library has 13 computers. Visit www.phxlib.org or call 602-534-1900.
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