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Meeting and Event Space
Carnegie Center

1101 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-926-3604

You are invited to schedule your next meeting at the historic Carnegie Center, a Phoenix landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1908 with grant money from 19th century industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, it was the first public library building in Phoenix and home of the Phoenix Public Library until 1954.

The Carnegie Center is a symbol of continuity. In an era where so many places look alike, this unique building demonstrates the resilience and viability of its neighborhood.

After 1954, the building was used as a recreation hall, social service center, storage facility, and a way station for the homeless. In 1984 the building was restored at a cost of $1.3 million, but was closed in 2001 due to safety concerns.

Today, the Carnegie Center has been returned to its role as a multi-service center that serves workers and residents in downtown Phoenix and the eastern Capitol Mall.

Now part of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, the Carnegie Center is centrally located and wheelchair accessible. The facility offers free visitor parking in the parking garage directly across the street in addition to the curbside parking on Washington and Jefferson Streets. The building and grounds are available for use. To inquire about available dates and times, contact Gloria Rojel by email or 602-926-3604 up to six months prior to the meeting date.

Also located at the Carnegie Center:

The Library Development Division of the Arizona State Library
The Arizona Center for the Book, an affiliate to the national Center for the Book
The Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame
The Carnegie Lunchtime Speaker Series

Eligible Groups
Arizona state and local government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may use the facility at no charge. Nonprofit organizations may be asked to provide IRS documentation confirming their 501(c)(3) tax status.

Hours of Operation
The building is available for use Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The building can accommodate groups of up to 120 participants.

What’s Included
The Carnegie Center offers meeting space in four areas on two floors. To facilitate presentations, an array of audiovisual equipment is available for use at no cost under Carnegie Center staff supervision. A wireless computer lab featuring 20 laptop computers and high-speed internet access is available. Audio-visual needs must be requested at the time of application and confirmed at least one week prior to the meeting.

Carnegie Map of Main Floor

Auditorium Level

Click on the areas of "Conference Room", "Open Meeting Space", "Auditorium",
or "Patio" and it will forward you to the description and photos of that area.

1) Main Floor of the Building Back

The main floor will seat up to 120 theater style, up to 60 with classroom style tables and chairs, and 40 with round tables. It includes a portable screen, a sound system, and an LCD projector.