The Sunnyslope community will come together to celebrate the Acacia Library’s historic status during an Oct. 24 event (photo by Kathryn M. Miller).
The Sunnyslope Historical Society will partner with the Phoenix Public Library Acacia Branch to celebrate the library’s historic status during a public event to be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon at the library.
Designed by Bennie M. Gonzales Associates and opened to the public on Jan. 5, 1969, the 6,600-square-foot library has been going through the Historic Preservation Overlay zoning process since first being recommended unanimously by the Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission. The Phoenix City Council is expected to give the final approval at its Sept. 9 meeting.
Acacia Library is located at 750 E. Townley Ave. in Sunnyslope. For more information, visit www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/acacia. Learn more about the Sunnyslope Historical Society and Museum by visiting www.sunnyslopehistoricalsociety.org.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a new date for the library celebration. The event will now be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to noon.
