Arizona Room Tour

The Arizona Room at Burton Barr Central Library is dedicated to preserving materials and documents related to Arizona's rich history, featuring works from local writers, maps, directories, and even vinyl records. Join us for an enlightening hour as we highlight notable items from the collection such as letters from the James McClintock Collection, postcards from Phoenix's early days, yearbooks, music, photographs, newspapers, and various ephemera.

Attendees will learn about the Arizona Room for All project, focused on removing physical barriers of access to the Arizona Room and creating a reading room that welcomes all. Phoenix Public Library was awarded an LSTA Grant in 2025 for the Arizona Room For All project. Funds were used to purchase new furniture and low vision aids such as handheld and electronic magnifiers, as well as products for tabletop book displays. Registration is required.

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Este programa cuenta con el apoyo de la Biblioteca Estatal de Arizona, Archivos y Registros Públicos, una división de la Secretaria de Estado, con fondos federales del Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas.

Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event.

¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento.