Tag: Burton Barr Central Library


Urban Playground | Raising Kids in Downtown

September 11, 2015 | By

DPJ’s Urban Playground series explores the experience of raising children in the heart of our downtown core.

Wire | Artists ‘Repurpose the Book’ at Burton Barr Library

August 19, 2015 | By

Artists were invited to repurpose books for a juried exhibition at the library’s Second Space Gallery. Pieces are on view through September 18.

20 Years After Srebrenica, Phoenix to Hold First Ever ‘Walk to Remember’

July 10, 2015 | By

Members of Phoenix’s Bosnian and downtown community to commemorate Srebrenica genocide with walk and program incorporating public art.

Scientific Curiosities: Eight Choices for Summer Reading

July 11, 2014 | By

Meet the oddly endearing tardigrade and other fascinating beasts.

Wire | Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Burton Barr Central Library

June 16, 2014 | By

Welcome the summer solstice with a days worth of events at the architecturally-inviting Burton Barr Central Library.

Wire | Phoenix Public Library Hosts Storyfest

February 17, 2014 | By

Promote literacy, hear great stories, and be greeted by Curious George at Storyfest.

Wire | Entrepreneurial Workshops Throughout February

January 31, 2014 | By

Budding business leaders, learn the tricks of the trade with a series of workshops hosted by the hive @ central at the Phoenix Public Library.

Wire | Pitchapalooza’s One Minute Book Pitch

January 27, 2014 | By

Pitch the next bestseller in one minute flat at the Phoenix Public Library’s Pitchapalooza.

Voices from Guantánamo

November 22, 2013 | By

Perspectives on Gitmo at Phoenix Public Library.

Call for Artists | Phoenix Public Library

September 5, 2012 | By

Burton Barr Central Library is seeking artist submissions for exhibition in its @Central Gallery.