The Chandler Public Library serves over 241,200 residents in the city of Chandler in Maricopa County. It was opened by the Chandler Junior Woman's Club in August 1954 and operates four locations in Downtown, Hamilton, Sunshine, and Basha. The library maintains 344,173 volumes and circulates 2.4 million items per year, including fiction, nonfiction, movies, music, eBooks, movies, picture books, and graphic novels. The library system also provides resources for job & career success, language learning, homework help, and personal development. Various programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.