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| - I love living so close to Burton Barr Central Library. Five stories of books, millions of titles, it is heaven. Not to mention their CD collection, you will be hard pressed not to find something cool. I have checked out hundreds of CDs from here, everything from Mogwai to Charlie Patton box sets. It is a great resource for music, something I don't think a lot of people realize. (Be sure to check out the teen section on the 4th floor, that is where most of the good CDs are.)
Their website has been redone, so now you can place holds (3) online and save items to your "Bookshelf" for future reference or to check out later. They will transfer your hold request to your location, too.
The employees are all pretty friendly and very helpful, when you need it. I can't forget to mention the rare book room, the Arizona Room, full of archived Phoenix/AZ/Southwest history, and the many ongoing events and art gallery.
Sometimes outside there are people wanting you to sign this or that petition, or the occasional person asking for change, but more often than not, you can walk in unmolested.
I can't say enough good things about it.
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