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Happy New Year from Scottsdale Public Library!

As we welcome 2026, Scottsdale Public Library extends its sincere thanks for your continued support. In 2025, the library experienced an exciting and successful year marked by meaningful growth, new...

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Library Card Design Winner Announced at Ultimate Family Play Date
Dec 17, 2025
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Vote for Your Favorite Design!
Nov 24, 2025
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Get Ready for the Library's Annual Play Date!
Nov 12, 2025
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Celebrate the Spooky Season at the Library!
Oct 14, 2025
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Mustang Library Unveils New Wall to Enhance Quiet Spaces and Youth Learning
Aug 13, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Family Storytime

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min) Listen to stories and participate in fingerplays, music and rhyming activities. ...

Jan 10 10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Civic Center Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min)Listen to stories and participate in finger plays, music and rhyming activities.S...

Jan 10 10:30 a.m.

Scottsdale Artists' School Programs for Adults

Free Events

Gather your inspiration and let the canvas of possibilities unfold. Participate in this creative wor...

Jan 10 11 a.m.

Italian Film Series

Civic Center Library

A deep dive into Italian film history with Arizona State University lecturer Enrico Minardi. "Le con...

Jan 10 Noon

PhxArt Docents

Appaloosa Library

Experience a new perspective on art through this presentation and conversation series by Phoenix Art...

Jan 10 1 p.m.

Books 2 Boogie

Arabian Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min)Share the joy of playful learning together! Children and their caregivers partici...

Jan 10 2:15 p.m.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Free Events

We will explore the dynamic and varied world of Sonoran Desert Pollinators who coexist with us in ev...

Jan 10 2:30 p.m.

Contemporary Literature Book Club

Civic Center Library

18+ / 90 min.The Contemporary Literature Book Club meets in the Civic Center branch of the Scottsdal...

Jan 11 3 p.m.
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