Payson Public Library — Attraction in Payson

The library is located at the front of Rumsey Park. There's plenty of parking, and once you walk past the two sliding doors, you immediately see the checkout counter. Around it and scattered throughout are some work computers. There's also study rooms which I saw some people were using, and they have a small section for children's book too- which is in a separate room. The library itself is probably about a third of the size of the libraries you would see in larger cities, but it does provide the minimum necessities. The books are also organized neatly by genre, i.e. fiction and then by author's last name so they are easy to find. Just bear in mind, as the library is small, the selection is smaller. It's a cozy library to visit however if you are in the area. My favorite part was the rock collection exhibit and the chairs by the large window that you...

I donated hundreds of dollars worth of good books (not your departed grandpa's Louis L'Amour collection) and was treated like somebody chucking flaming bags of solid waste. Inexcusably rude ingratitude, especially the younger woman stationed to the left of the front door. The two older ladies I interacted with weren't as bad, but the overall experience regrettably reinforced the misanthropic librarian stereotype that has prompted widespread indifference to the worsening plight of public libraries....

The Payson Public Library is a beautiful place to work, volunteer, and visit. Libraries are the heart of their communities, and this one is a true community effort. If you live in Rim Country and haven't stopped by the library in a while, we are worth the trip. We have professional and courteous staff, wonderful volunteers, a great series of programs and services, as well as a circulating collection of nearly 80,000 items. New items are added on a regular basis, please come...