| 1908 |
First available written record of the Tempe
Free Reading Room and Library Association |
| 1932 |
City Council appoints Library Board; first
city funding |
| 1941 |
Library moves to East Wing of City Hall, 31
East Fifth Street, Tempe |
| 1953 |
Dedication of 475 sq. ft addition to Library
and Council rooms |
| 1957 |
Library moves to 103 E. Fifth Street, Tempe |
| 1964 |
Bookmobile begins operation; first
professional Library Director hired |
| 1969 |
Library moves to temporary quarters in Danelle
Plaza |
| 1971 |
Library occupies 37,000 sq. ft facility at
Rural and Southern Avenue, Tempe |
| 1973 |
Library Department and Advisory Board created |
| 1981 |
Library operation is automated |
| 1983 |
Membership with OCLC established |
| 1989 |
Library moves to present 120,000 sq. ft.
building on September 30, 1989 |
