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9 AM - 8 PM
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9 AM - 8 PM
9 AM - 8 PM
9 AM - 6 PM
9 AM - 6 PM
8463 W. Monroe Street
Peoria, Az. 85345
Phone: 623-773-7555
History : Peoria Public Library was
established in 1920 by the Senior Woman's Club and housed in their clubhouse
located at 83rd Ave. and Washington in Washington Park. The first books were
obtained by having a "book shower". The Population of Peoria was 200. Maricopa
County Free Library also began giving the library books.
The library was moved to the Peoria City Complex located at Peoria Ave. and 83rd
Dr. in 1975.
The library was moved to a storefront at 75th Ave. and Cactus in 1990
In 1993 the library relocated to its current building on the campus of the City
of Peoria's Municipal Complex.
Statistics:
Size: 38,000 square feet
Architect: David Eijadi
Main Library: 8463 W. Monroe St.
The Main Library is located on 85th Ave. 4 blocks south of Peoria Ave. and 4
blocks north of Olive Ave. Parking is available in front of the City Council
Chambers, and in the parking structure south of the Library at 85th Ave. and
Cinnebar.. Handicapped parking is available on the west side of the Library.
Book drops are located in front of City Hall, and at the Library Entrance.
Directions:
If you are traveling on Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway),
exit at Peoria Avenue eastbound. Take Peoria Avenue to 85th Avenue. Go south on
85th Avenue to Monroe Street. Library is on the Southeast corner of 85th Ave and
Monroe St.
If you are traveling on I-17(Black Canyon Freeway), exit at Peoria Avenue
westbound. Take Peoria Avenue to 83rd Avenue. Go south on 83rd Avenue, across
Grand Avenue to Monroe Street. Library is on the Southeast corner of 85th Ave
and Monroe St.
If you are traveling on I-17(Black Canyon
Freeway),
exit at Peoria Avenue westbound. Take Peoria Avenue to 83rd Avenue. Go south on
83rd Avenue, across Grand Avenue to Monroe Street. Library is on the Southeast
corner of 85th Ave and Monroe St.
If you are traveling on I-10,(Papago Freeway),
exit at 83rd Avenue northbound. Continue northward to Monroe Street, or exit
onto Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and follow the directions above. Library is on
the Southeast corner of 85th Ave and Monroe St.
