Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center
🏢 Phoenix Public Library — Phoenix, Arizona
Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center
A south Phoenix branch that pairs its book stacks with a Workforce Literacy Center, turning a neighborhood library into a launchpad for resumes, interviews, and first jobs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 102 W Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Phone: (602) 262-4636
Website: phoenixpubliclibrary.org
📖 About Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center
The Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center sits at 102 W. Southern Ave. in the 85041 neighborhood of south Phoenix, where it has served readers since first opening in 1967 before a major remodel in 2012. What sets it apart is its embedded Workforce Literacy Center, which offers free classes in resume writing, interviewing skills, and basic computer use for job seekers. The 6,600-square-foot building also provides a full slate of document services, including faxing, photocopying, scanning, and mobile printing, plus a 22-person multi-purpose meeting room. Its 2012 renovation earned a Valley Forward Award and added an electric vehicle charging station, and the branch is home to the public art installation Constellation of Cultures by BJ Krivanek and Joel Breaux. As part of the Phoenix Public Library system, it falls within City Council District 7.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Workforce Literacy Center with free resume, interviewing, and computer classes
- Full document services: faxing, photocopying, scanning, and mobile printing
- Constellation of Cultures public art by BJ Krivanek and Joel Breaux
- 2012 Valley Forward Award-winning remodel with EV charging station
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ocotillo branch help with job searching?
Yes. Its Workforce Literacy Center offers free classes in resume writing, interviewing skills, and computer use, making it a resource for job seekers in south Phoenix.
Can I fax or scan documents at the Ocotillo Library?
Yes. The branch provides a full range of document services including faxing, photocopying, scanning, and mobile printing.
Is there a meeting room I can use at the Ocotillo Library?
Yes. There is a multi-purpose meeting room with a capacity of 22 people available at the branch.