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PHOENIX \u2014 Discover and explore Valley libraries offering fun play and learning environments for children! We\u2019ve curated a list of libraries that feature engaging play areas, an indoor castle, and themed rooms\u2014all designed to enrich and inspire young readers’ experiences.<\/p>\n

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Remember that Valley libraries offer special programs and activities, so click on each library\u2019s name to stay updated on their latest events.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Georgia T. Lord Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Address: 1900 N. Civic Square in Goodyear<\/li>\n
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    Operating hours are:<\/p>\n

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    • Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/li>\n
    • Friday and Saturday from\u00a09 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
    • Sunday from\u00a01 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Apache Junction Public Library<\/h2>\n
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      • Address: 1177 N. Idaho Rd. in Apache Junction<\/li>\n
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        Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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        • Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/li>\n
        • Friday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
        • Closed on Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Queen Creek Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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          • Address: 21802 S Ellsworth Road in Queen Creek<\/li>\n
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            Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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            • Monday through Thursday from9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/li>\n
            • Friday and Saturday from9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
            • Closed on Sundays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Peoria Public Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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              • Address: 8463 W Monroe St in Peoria<\/li>\n
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                Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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                • Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/li>\n
                • Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
                • Closed on Sundays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Downtown Chandler Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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                  • Address: 22 S Delaware Street in Chandler<\/li>\n
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                    Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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                    • Monday- Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/li>\n
                    • Thursday- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
                    • Sunday\u00a0from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Basha Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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                      • Address:5990 S Val Vista Drive in Chandler<\/li>\n
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                        Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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                        • Monday- Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/li>\n
                        • Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
                        • Saturday\u00a0from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n
                        • Closed on Sundays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Southeast Regional Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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                          • Address: 775 N Greenfield Rd in Gilbert<\/li>\n
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                            Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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                            • Monday through Thursday from\u00a010 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/li>\n
                            • Friday and Saturday\u00a0from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
                            • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Sunset Library<\/b><\/h2>\n
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                              • Address: 4930 W Ray Road in Chandler<\/li>\n
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                                Hours of operation:<\/p>\n

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                                • Monday- Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/li>\n
                                • Thursday- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n
                                • Sunday\u00a0from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Did we miss one? Send an email to share@abc15.com.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                  Check out our list of libraries with fun play areas, indoor castles, outdoor spaces, and themed rooms\u2014perfect spots to keep kids entertained and inspired during those warm summer days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do"],"yoast_head":"\nValley libraries with unique play and learning spaces for kids in Goodyear, Gilbert, and more - Arizona Moving Insider<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=265\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Valley libraries with unique play and learning spaces for kids in Goodyear, Gilbert, and more - 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