Acacia Library
🏢 Phoenix Public Library · Sunnyslope, Phoenix, Arizona
Acacia Library
One of Phoenix's smallest and most storied branches, the Acacia Library opened on January 5, 1969 in the Sunnyslope neighborhood — replacing the original Desert Mission Library that community volunteers had kept alive since 1929. Its compact 6,600-square-foot Bennie Gonzales-designed building, clad in distinctive slump cement blocks that echo the look of burnt adobe, stays open three evenings a week.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 750 E Townley Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Phone: (602) 262-4636
Website: phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 8559HW8P+FQ (Phoenix, AZ)
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📖 About Acacia Library
Acacia Library serves the Sunnyslope area of north-central Phoenix, a neighborhood with deep working-class roots along the slopes of North Mountain. The branch grew out of the Desert Mission Library, a volunteer-run lending room established in 1929 at 330 E. Eva Street — one of Phoenix's earliest community library efforts. When the city opened the current building on January 5, 1969, architect Bennie Gonzales & Associates gave it an exterior of slump cement blocks that recall the warm texture of adobe, fitting for the desert surroundings. At 6,600 square feet the library is compact but fully equipped: it has a meeting room for 23, outdoor electric-vehicle charging, holds lockers at the main entrance for 24/7 contactless pickup, and blood pressure monitoring kits patrons can borrow from the American Heart Association collection. Acacia is part of the Phoenix Public Library system, so a single Phoenix library card unlocks all 17 branches plus the system's full digital collection.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened January 5, 1969, it replaced the original Desert Mission Library that community volunteers ran in Sunnyslope as early as 1929
- Designed by architect Bennie Gonzales & Associates with a distinctive exterior of slump cement blocks that resemble burnt adobe
- 6,600 sq ft with a 23-seat multi-purpose meeting room available by reservation
- Electric vehicle charging stations available in the parking lot — free to use while you browse
- Holds lockers outside the main entrance for 24/7 contactless pickup of reserved items
- Blood pressure monitoring kits (American Heart Association) available to borrow in-branch
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Acacia cardholders have free access to Phoenix Public Library's full digital collection and Arizona's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi & mobile printing
- Holds lockers for 24/7 contactless pickup of reserved materials
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging in the parking lot
- Blood pressure kit checkout (American Heart Association)
- Meeting room (23-seat capacity) available by reservation
- Interlibrary loan across all Phoenix Public Library branches
- Homebound delivery available through the Phoenix Public Library system
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and family literacy programs
- Teen and afterschool programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Adult programming and community events
- English-language learning resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in North Phoenix
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history of Acacia Library in Sunnyslope?
Acacia Library traces its roots to the Desert Mission Library, a volunteer-run reading room that opened in the Sunnyslope neighborhood in 1929 at 330 E. Eva Street. The current city-funded branch opened on January 5, 1969, in a 6,600-square-foot building designed by Phoenix architect Bennie Gonzales & Associates. Its slump cement block exterior was chosen to echo the look of burnt adobe — a nod to the desert setting of north-central Phoenix.
Does Acacia Library have EV charging, and is it free?
Yes. Electric vehicle charging stations are available in the Acacia Library parking lot at 750 E. Townley Ave. EV charging is offered as a community amenity while you visit the library.
Can I pick up holds outside regular hours at Acacia Library?
Yes. Holds lockers are located outside the main entrance and are accessible 24/7, so you can pick up items you've placed on hold at any time — even when the library is closed on Sundays or after 6 p.m. on weekdays.
Which evenings is Acacia Library open late?
Acacia Library stays open until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Monday and Tuesday close at 5 p.m., Saturday is 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and the library is closed on Sunday.
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