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Summer Solstice at Burton Barr Central Library

Summer Solstice at Burton Barr Central Library

Burton Barr Central Library is celebrating their 24th Annual Summer Solstice Friday, June 21 from 11AM to 1:30PM. Herald the first day of summer and the longest day of the year while marveling at the architectural magic of Burton Barr Central Library. Watch from the unique vantage point of the Great Reading Room as man-made engineering collaborates with the sun, the most important source of energy for life on Earth, to reveal the moment of solstice. Music will begin at 11:30AM. Solstice presentation will begin at 12:10PM.

Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Drop by the Rare Book Room at 1PM to print a solstice-themed keepsake on our authentic 125-year-old printing press! First come, first served.