There's covered parking in the lot directly across from the big sculpture.
View of the stairs to the lower level where the kids and teens sections are and the activity rooms for those age groups. Straight ahead is the computer lab section.
This is a great little bookstore inside the library with really affordable books including a Pokemon video game guide we picked up for the kids for $1. It's directly to the left when you walk in the front doors.
The Tempe Connection is the library's cafe. They serve sandwiches, snacks, coffees and some blended drinks. The chai latte was great and the people who work there were the sweetest.
Notice the WiFi sign on the counter, there's free WiFi you just have to check out the latest password to log in.
These are the Culture Passes. You can take a card to the checkout desk and receive free tickets for things like the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and Botanical Garden but they go quickly so keep an eye out for your favorite. This station is by the Tempe Connection Cafe on the main level.
If you go down the stairs you'll find the Teen Center:
Head through here to the children's and young adult section:
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