admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Teen Central Teen Central is a 5,000 square-foot area located on the fourth floor. It is reserved for teens between the ages of 12 and 18. The area offers workshops, computers and study areas, as well as a "living room" with a drop-down screen where movies are shown. In addition to the collection of books, CDs, and DVDs, there is also an art gallery. Children's Place Children's Place is a 10,000 square-foot space located on the first floor. It contains a story room, auditorium, and outdoor children's garden. An addition and renovation by Will Bruder Architects, which will nearly double the area of the space, is currently in the works. MACH1 MACH1 is a maker-space located on the fourth floor. It offers free programs to the public such as video game design, coding, video editing, science, astrobiology, and robotics. Rare Book Room Located on the fourth floor, the Rare Book Room offers a collection of 3,400 items and free tours. Central Gallery Central Gallery is a fine art exhibition gallery located on the first floor. It features work by Arizona artists who are not currently represented by a gallery. Recognition Burton Barr Central Library has won several local, national, and international awards, including: 2021 Twenty-five Year Award, American Institute of Architects 1995 Honor Award, AIA Arizona 1997 Award of Excellence, AIA/American Library Association 1995 Honor Award, AIA Western Mountain Region 1995 Excellence in Concrete Award, American Concrete Institute Arizona Chapter 1995 Best New Building, Phoenix New Times The library was chosen as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride in 2008. In 2010, the library received a LEED Existing Buildings Silver 2.0 designation. It was awarded in the "existing buildings" category, rather than new construction, as LEED was not created until 1998, three years after the facility was opened. See also List of historic properties in Phoenix, Arizona References External links Branch info Public libraries in Arizona Buildings and structures in Phoenix, Arizona Landmarks in Arizona Tourist attractions in Phoenix, Arizona Library buildings completed in 1995 1995 establishments in Arizona