Arabian Library Facts

10215 E. McDowell Mtn. Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ
North of Frank Lloyd Wright on McDowell Mtn. Ranch Road

Arabian Exterior at dawn
photo: Bill Timmerman

Arabian Slot Canyon
photo: Bill Timmerman

Arabian Courtyard
photo: Bill Timmerman

Arabian Cafe and Patio
photo: Bill Timmerman

Arabian Early Literacy Center
photo: Mark Boisclair

Arabian north windows overlooking McDowell Mountains
photo: Mark Bosclair

Arabian study tables
photo: Mark Boisclair

Arabian Meeting Rooms
photo: Mark Boisclair

Arabian Teen Space
photo: Mark Boisclair

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Builders: Redden Construction
Architects: Richard + Bauer Architecture, LLC.

The Arabian Library serves as a community gathering space for citizens offering a host of programming for children, teens, adults and seniors.

• 20,000 square feet
• 100,000 library materials
• 41 public computers and a computer lab
• Wireless internet access
• Interactive early literacy children's area
• Dedicated Teen space
• Comfortable public seating areas
• Two public meeting rooms
• Two quiet study rooms
• Drive-through service window
• Shaded reading patio
• Library Shop featuring books and other items for purchase
• Public Art by Norie Sato
• Dedicated parking
• Future LEED Gold Certification

What's so Green about the Arabian Library?

The Arabian Branch library is designed to merit a LEED Gold rating with the U.S. Green Building Council.

LEED Building Guidelines

Construction:

• Re-cycled and regionally available materials are emphasized
• Construction waste managed to maximize re-cycling
• Materials used in the building will be sorted for re-cycling
• Only low-emitting sealants and adhesives are allowed
• The building will be aired out for 30 days before being occupied
• Dust is controlled for construction vehicles entering and exiting the site

Site:

• Sited for the optimal sun angle for best shading and maximum indirect daylight
• Outdoor shade trees were used to shade building and courtyard areas
• Minimal disturbance to the existing desert area
• Limited plant watering

Building:

• Uses less than half the water of a similar sized "traditional" building
• Numerous low windows provide natural light and reduces need for electricity
• Second story clerestory windows allow for above natural light to filter in
• Air conditioning in floors cools building more efficiently
• Off site light pollution is eliminated
• Selective use of chemicals used in building operation