Valley libraries with unique play and learning spaces for kids in Goodyear, Gilbert, and more

PHOENIX — Discover and explore Valley libraries offering fun play and learning environments for children! We’ve curated a list of libraries that feature engaging play areas, an indoor castle, and themed rooms—all designed to enrich and inspire young readers' experiences.

Maricopa County Library District

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Georgia T. Lord Library

Maricopa County Library District

• Address: 1900 N. Civic Square in Goodyear

• Operating hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Apache Junction Public Library

Sancie Lee Brown, Sr Admin Assistant for the Apache Junction Public Library

• Address: 1177 N. Idaho Rd. in Apache Junction

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday

Queen Creek Library

Maricopa County Library District

• Address: 21802 S Ellsworth Road in Queen Creek

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays

Maricopa County Library District

Peoria Public Library

City of Peoria

• Address: 8463 W Monroe St in Peoria

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays

City of Peoria

Downtown Chandler Library

City of Chandler

• Address: 22 S Delaware Street in Chandler

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday- Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Basha Library

City of Chandler

• Address: 5990 S Val Vista Drive in Chandler

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday- Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays

Southeast Regional Library

Maricopa County Library District

• Address: 775 N Greenfield Rd in Gilbert

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunset Library

City of Chandler

• Address: 4930 W Ray Road in Chandler

• Hours of operation:

  • Monday- Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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