Phoenix Public Library is a system of 16 branch libraries and the Burton Barr Central Library. The development of the Library began when citizens started raising funds in 1897, and in 1904, industrialist Andrew Carnegie made a donation for a library building on Washington Street near the state capital. Phoenix saw significant growth in the years following World War II and new branches were added citywide. In 1953, the Carnegie Library was replaced with a Central Library. The Carnegie building is currently serving as a museum, archives and research center operated by the State of Arizona. Continued expansion brought forth the Burton Barr Central Library in 1995, Phoenix' current main library. Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, more than 4.6 million people visited Burton Barr Central Library and 16 branch locations. They checked out more than 14.4 million books, DVDs and CDs.
| Website | http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org |
| Revenue | $5.3 million |
| Employees | View employees |
| Address | 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, US |
| Phone | +1 602-262-4636 |
| Industry | Education General, Education |
| Competitors | Maricopa County Library District, Scottsdale Public Library - Arabian, City of Tempe, City of Chandler, Arizona, City of Glendale AZ, Mesa County Public Library, City of Peoria, Arizona, Phoenix College, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University +38 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 82 Companies, SIC Code 823 Companies, SIC Code 8231 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 519 Companies, NAICS Code 611 Companies, NAICS Code 61 Companies, NAICS Code 51 Companies |
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Phoenix Public Library Questions
The Phoenix Public Library annual revenue was $5.3 million in 2026.
Phoenix Public Library is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
The NAICS codes for Phoenix Public Library are [519, 611, 61, 51].
The SIC codes for Phoenix Public Library are [82, 823, 8231].
