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| - As a medical student, I've become something of a library connoisseur. College libraries, law libraries, hospital libraries: you name it, I've studied there. So it's not surprising that I made my way to the Phoenix Public Library central branch to do some studying.
The library has plenty of covered parking which is nice when hopping back in the car. It was exceptionally busy when I got there, with lots of kids and families spending their summer day inside. Downstairs at the check out was pretty loud and I was starting to wonder if I made a mistake choosing this place over ASU or the UA medical library. However, I rode the elevator to the top and I was pleasantly surprised.
Built in a post-modern, industrial fashion, the library offers a great atmosphere to study, read or (perhaps most importantly) avoid the heat. The reading room on the top level is nice and open with great views of downtown.
While generally quiet, there were a number of patrons who had yet to discover how headphones work. While annoying, a library employee came around every 20 minutes and laid down the law.
While I didn't come to read for pleasure, the collection looked to be extensive with plenty of audio-visual items on lower levels. Other perks includes easy access to the light rail and a very lax policy on outside food and beverage. I suggest coming early if you're looking for a study table as they seemed to fill up relatively early!
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