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​​Century Library to temporarily close for maintenance Aug. 22

Aug 7, 2022, 11:00 AM

(Facebook photo / Phoenix Public Library)...

(Facebook photo / Phoenix Public Library)

(Facebook photo / Phoenix Public Library)

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Public Library Century Branch will close from Monday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 2 for maintenance.

The 6,500 square-foot building will remain open six days a week until Aug. 22. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and closed Sunday.

The location off State Route 51 and Highland Avenue will temporarily close its book drop during the time of maintenance, according to a press release from the City of Phoenix.

Book drops at open libraries will remain open 24 hours a day.

Other nearby Phoenix public libraries are the Burton Barr Central Library near Central Avenue and Willetta Street, the Yucca Library off Montebello and 15th avenues and the Acacia Library off 8th Street and Townley Avenue.

For hours at each location, visit the Phoenix Public Library’s website.

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