Library Tours

Tempe Public Library welcomes tour groups of all ages. Library tours are available upon request for groups of 5 or more, not to exceed 60 participants.

Preschool through Middle School
To schedule tours, contact Youth Services at 350-5522.

Adult, High School, and College
To schedule tours, contact Anna-Marie O'Brien, Adult Services Supervisor, at 350-5553.

Please be ready to indicate organization name, leader's name and phone number, age and number of participants involved and specific tour desired.

TOURS AVAILABLE:

Preschool & Early Elementary Students receive a 25 minute tour with emphasis on the youth library. A short discussion about library etiquette and book care will be followed by a story.

Elementary Age Students receive a 30 minute tour that highlights the children's area emphasizing its reference and non-fiction collections. Online catalog basic instruction will be included on this tour.

Middle School Students receive a 45 minute reference tour that details resources available in the adult and juvenile reference area. Included in this tour is basic instruction on the online catalog. A visit to the Computer Access Center and periodical area is included on request.

Tours for Adults, High School and College Students are available for a specific collection or subject emphasis.

GUIDELINES

1. Leaders should be aware of proper library behavior and supervise children accordingly. We recommend 1 adult per 5 children.
2. We recommend brief library visits for younger patrons.
3. Please factor in transportation so that the tour will begin on time.
4. The length of the tour may be shortened or lengthened depending on the attentiveness of the participants and the number of questions.
5. Please call at least 24 hours in advance if there is a problem and you need to reschedule your tour.