It’s possible to fight off a case of summertime brain fog — just spend an afternoon in one of these unique libraries around Arizona.
Mesa
ThinkSpot Labs at Mesa Public Library has a technology space where members can use 3D printers, laser cutters and sewing machines; or borrow kitchen equipment, tools and games at its Stuffbrary.
Scottsdale
If you’re looking for an immersive experience, head to Arabian Public Library in Scottsdale, designed by Richärd | Kennedy Architects to resemble the slot canyons of Monument Valley.
Phoenix
Just north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Arizona Talking Book Library is stocked with audiobooks, large-printed materials and books in braille for people with visual or physical disabilities.
Open well beyond St. Patrick’s Day, the McClelland Library in downtown Phoenix is home to a facsimile of the Book of Kells and resources on Irish culture and heritage.
In the Polly Rosenbaum Archives at the Arizona State Library in Phoenix, the public can dig into archives of maps, manuscripts and historical documents. The library's Arizona Memory Project can be accessed from your favorite reading chair at home.
Tucson
In Tucson, the Postal History Foundation Library has a massive collection of books, an archive of postal equipment, and resources on stamp collecting and postal history.
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