The Tempe Library is the "gold standard" for public libraries. The building is new, the selection if books is great. Customer service and self-checkout is very good. Also they have a great cafe. We enjoy getting a latte and a snack while looking for books...nice! Also the online library is very easy to use and the new digital book library is very nice. You reserve a digital book, get an email that it is available, download it and voila, you are reading!