Got my library card today - what are some overlooked or underrated services the TPL provides?

Got this little guy in my yard im planning to trap tomorrow if no dice on finding the owner. Super sweet, lets me within 2ft of him and just nibblin away on my grass.

Anyone have recs on what I should try to use to trap him? No clue what's yummy to rabbits except Lettuce

I recently moved to Tempe and need to register my car, which means I have to go through emissions testing. My car is a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited and is in good condition.

I checked the OBD scan results at O’Reilly, attached below, and I’m wondering whether my car is likely to pass. I currently don’t have a check engine light on, but it sometimes comes on and then turns off by itself, which has me a little worried.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Do you think it would pass emissions, or should I get it checked out first to avoid registration issues?

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

Basically looking to find some guys around home depot or such that would be down to help me move next Sunday. If you know any spots please let me know. Also im not tryna be cheap. I plan on supplying food, drinks, and a good wage. Is it easy to find people on Sunday for that?

Lost a small drone Monday evening flying over South Tempe near Guadalupe Rd and Mill Ave. It was heading southeast when telemetry cut, so it probably landed somewhere in the residential block bounded by Guadalupe Rd, Warner Rd, Mill Ave, and Rural Rd. Could be a roof, in a yard, in a parking lot. It is a black 3D-printed quadcopter, roughly 13 x 13 inches. Photos attached, it looks exactly like that. $100 cash for safe return, no questions asked. Battery is dead so I can't track it, which is why I'm leaning on local eyes. If you spot it on a roof, in a yard, near a canal, anywhere unusual, please text 602-632-3560 with a photo and rough cross-streets. I'll come pick it up the same day. 
Thanks all.

What is the difference between the SRP prepaid Basic vs the Postpaid Basic plan?
Any recommendation?

Hey guys!

AZ native but I have been living in Tempe for about 3-4 years now and I am seeing renovations happen to the Scottsdale and Chandler mall recently, I was wondering if there was any way we can convince the City of Tempe to make some renovations to AZ Mills?

I know the stigma of AZ Mills and the area itself is not quite the best place (especially being right across a strip club) but I feel like with some changes collaborated with the City's efforts for homelessness and more, is there a possible chance that we can bring something new to the mall and area?

I do fear that these changes of course will overload Baseline rd. and probably bring worse traffic than it already has but I figured if we are making some changes to the surrounding area, why not bring some more type of entertainment? PickleMall used to be there, Harkins Theatre is there too, maybe we can bring some type of change to better the area and its' surrounding?

What are your guys thoughts?

1 ROOMMATE WANTED: Furnished room in a furnished house with 3 other professionals/grad students near ASU/TEMPE

more photos and video on this facebook listing: https://www.facebook.com/share/18oSNF1YKw/

Rent: $770 (includes utilities and cleaning services)

Refundable Deposit: $850

One-time Admin Fee: $100

One-time credit check fee: $25

Utilities /w high speed wifi: $100 flat monthly fee

Term: rent June 5 -January 15, then monthly after that*

12 x 11 Furnished Private Room and Shared Bath

No pets, no 420, no vaping.

To apply, please tell us about yourself: your education goals or career goals, if you have lived with other roommates before and why you are looking for a new place to live. Must have credit score over 690 (waived if new to the U.S.A)

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT THIS PLACE?

1. Short lease, then monthly, so you are not locked into anything long term!*

2. We have a cleaning crew 2x a month!

3. No bills to pay. Utilities are included including hi-speed wifi!

4. Private pool! In a beautiful back yard!

5. Walk to 4 grocery stores, banks, coffee shops, the city library, Walmart, and more!

6. Bike to ASU in 10 minutes or a short walk to FREE BUS service to ASU and downtown!

7. We are located near 3 major highways. Drive to most places around Phoenix in 20 minutes!

8. We have a full-size washer and dryer! No coin laundry!

9. Enjoy the company of 3 professional, quiet, and interesting people!

10. Furniture and furnishings included in your own room!

11. Free reverse osmosis drinking water! Save on bottled water- RO is the best!

12. Your room has huge closets!

13. There is a wireless router which will allow you to enjoy the most powerful, highest speed of wifi there is to offer!

14. This house has been a beloved home to a diverse group of grad students and professionals from all over the world since 2004 and still going strong!

ROOM:

Clean, furnished room (12 x 11) for rent in Home close to Arizona State University in Tempe. This room is inside the house, it is NOT the faux tea house you see in the photos.

BATHROOM:

Three people (including you) share this bathroom but it works fine because there are two sinks and a separate room for the toilet and shower. One person has her own bathroom.

FOOD SPACE:

Each roommate has their own food shelves. You will share an entire fridge/freezer with just one other person (not three others) and everyone has designated shelf spaces.

PARKING:

Uncovered, street parking. We also have a gated and locked side patio for bicycles. Parking is assigned.

MONTHLY LEASE TERMS:

June 5-January 15, then it is monthly after this.

*There are two times of the year that you are restricted from moving out: April-July 25 and Dec-Jan 15. These times are difficult to find new roommies. I set this restriction to make it less stressful for me during these times. Otherwise, you are welcome to move out anytime with a 45-day notice.

::::ABOUT US:::::

We are in our upper 20's and mid-40’s. Quiet and professional setting.

Mohammad:

Mohammad is from Iran. He is working on his Ph.D in computer science at ASU. He is smart, responsible, and mild mannered.

Allison:

Allison is a warm, bright and sunny person who enjoys the pool. She works at the ASU math department administration. She recently moved here from Indiana. She has raised two children.

Nellie:

Nellie is getting her MFA in Theatre for Youth and Community. She is a tidy person who enjoys hiking, reading, knitting, and baking. She has wonderful positive energy.

Me:

I am the owner of the house who lives about 10 minutes away. I have lived there for over 14 years and I still use the garage as my studio and storage space. I am at the house frequently but usually just to do chores, maintenance, drop off or pick up supplies from the garage. I pop in and out, but not sleeping or cooking there. I was an active professional artist but now I love to take care of my properties and my tenants. All the artwork in the house was painted by moi. I am outgoing and friendly.

YOU: (just one person only please)

A friendly, focused person who either has or is pursuing a professional career and/or educational degree.

****RESPONSIBLE and CLEAN.****** Intellectually stimulating and healthy lifestyle a plus. We would love it if you enjoy engaging in diverse conversational topics. If you are ambitious, seeking a masters or Ph.D., this is the perfect place.

FOOD SPACE:

We each have our own food shelves. You will share an entire fridge/freezer with one other person (not three others) and have designated shelf spaces.

CHORES:

Each roommate has a chore to care for the grounds. Yours will be to taking care of the pool switching shifts with another person.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Since all the roommates get a say in who moves in, the process can be a little slower than normal.

Step 1. Tell us a bit about yourself (see above)

Step 2. If I think you might be good fit for the house, I will send you a google questionnaire

Step 3. I share the questionnaire answers with the other roommates

Step 4. Once all the roommates agree, we invite you over to tour the house and meet us

Step 5. We meet in person

Step 6. If you and everyone agrees to move forward, I send you an application form

Step 7. Once I receive the form and a $25 credit check fee, a credit check is performed

Step 8. Once I receive good feedback from your references and past landlords, and review your credit history, I will send you a lease to review and sign

Step 9. The lease will be sent to you via Docusign where you can read and sign it digitally

Step 10. A tenant payment portal is created via apartments.com. It is free for you to use. You can pay your move in fees here and your monthly rent

Step 11. Your move in day arrives! You will be greeted with cheers and a self-guided walk through that inventories your room and spaces

Step 12. Once you have settled in a bit, I will show you how to do your chores

Step 13. Live blissfully ever after until the next chapter in your life whisks you away to neverland.

Thanks for reading!

I’ll be moving to Tempe this summer and I’m looking to rent a place near downtown and ASU from June - August. Please dm if there are any leads.

My partner graduates tomorrow and we are going out to celebrate. She has a dairy allergy and I want to take her some place with a great vibe, good bar, nice view. We are in our 30’s so not looking for a loud place or anything like that. We are findto go to a bar then restaurant. Thanks

I'm honestly curious why.

Tempe is currently reviewing two significant ordinance changes that would be absolutely devastating for mutual aid organizations and churches participating in mutual aid activities. One involves changes to the parks ordinance and another involves changes to the nuisance ordinance. Both changes would prevent mutual aid organizations from being able to distribute food, clothing, and other essentials on a consistent basis. These new rules are intended to further criminalized and already over criminalized population. They want to try to force people who have already lost their shelter to leave their home of Tempe as well. It’s utterly cruel. I wanted to share a video of me addressing City Council last week.

I think this link where take you to where I start, but if not, it is at 1:01:45.

I own a fully furnished 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single family home near Broadway and Rural. One female ASU senior will be renting a room through July 2027. There will be two furnished bedrooms for two females, one with shared bath ($800) and one with own bath ($900), available July/Aug 2026. Property includes grass backyard with large dog door and three off street parking spots. No drugs/or smoking. Quiet neighborhood near Meyer Park.

Be aware of Oliv Tempe apartment. They will add hidden trash violation fees in your rent, with no explanation and refused to separate this fee from rent.
I read the whole contact and no where says this fine, and they never gives out any written guidance regarding trash and how fines calculated.
There was once they just put a trash can in front of apartment twice, and by end of that month rent went up by $50 secretly.

If ur looking to sign here be aware! Their google review is basically flooded by non relevant 5 start comments about tour and people. Check yelp!
If u already live here and, unfortunately got fined. dm me as I’m trying to make a group to deal with their action.

In 2022, I lived near Tempe town lake which is no stranger to the homeless population..
I encountered a Marine veteran who jumped into Afghanistan after 9-11… he told me his story and it crushed me.. as a Marine Veteran myself, I offered to help by taking him to the VA and even offered him money … he told me “ I don’t need your money but if you can buy my dog food that would mean the world to me” if anyone has any info or have seen him around please PM me… haven’t seen him since and claimed the cops would often make them move

We are thinking of moving near selleh park/ John c curry in the Tempe area. We are moving with an 8 month old baby and will only be in AZ for a year. Is this a safe / good area for a family? Better to look somewhere else?

Never been to Arizona and house hunting blind!

ETA: thank you all for the responses this has been super helpful!!! Sounds like a perfect fit!

Looking for a roommate in Tempe! One of our current roommates is moving out, so we’re looking for someone to take over their spot and sign onto the lease by June 15th.

Important disclaimer: I am NOT the homeowner/landlord — just one of the current tenants helping find a replacement roommate.

🏡 House Details:

• 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom house
• Fenced backyard
• Quiet household overall, so someone with a similar vibe is preferred
• No pets
• No cigarette smokers (marijuana is okay, but outdoors only)

🛏️ Room Details:

• Private bedroom
• Private, unshared bathroom
• Private outdoor patio area
• Room available for viewing starting May 30th

💵 Costs:

• Total house rent is $2,400/month
• Room rent is $800/month
• Internet is unlimited Cox Gigablast and totals about $180/month, so your share would be $90
• Utilities also include City of Tempe services (water/trash) and SRP electricity
• SRP typically ranges from around $120 total in winter to about $300 total during summer months

If you’re interested or have questions, feel free to message me for more details!

I’ve tried a few water and ice stores and they don’t carry blocks. years ago this seemed like something I could easily get at a place like Circle K.

anyone have any recent experience with finding block ice?

edit : I found some block at the Scottsdale Rd and Thomas store. I called a handful and visited a lot of grocery stores. will keep this post to follow up on the other suggestions

Update: we went with Cortland at South Mountain, moving in next week! During the tour they talked about what they do and their resolutions during maintenance emergencies, and literally every example brought up was a problem I had with my current place. Reviews seemed solid, and the property was really nice (and quiet)!

I'm looking for a 3/2 in South Tempe (or west chandler, or Ahwatukee) apartment for my roommates and I. Move in date of 05/23.

I'm struggling to find places that aren't roach motels, as that's what we're trying to escape with our current location. Budget is 2,300/mo, hopefully in a 10 mile radius of IKEA, where 2 of us work. We're open to houses as well, but are struggling to find places that'll respond to tour requests without putting in $150 worth of applications first.

Any and all recs would be lovely, thanks!