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Library News & Updates

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Library Card Design Winner Announced at Ultimate Family Play Date

This year’s contest invited children ages 5–8 to create a design for a library card. Luna, age 6, was selected as the winner from more than 80 submissions. Her artwork...

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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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Access to Arizona Republic
Aug 6, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Introduction to the Camino de Santiago

Civic Center Library

Before you set out on your adventure on the 500-mile Camino de Santiago Walk, join us to become acqu...

Jan 3 10:30 a.m.

Sosco Duo: Happy Birthday Elvis!

Free Events

Celebrate the music from The King of Rock and Roll. This flute and guitar duo adds an elegant twist ...

Jan 3 1 p.m.

Tween Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

Civic Center Library

(ages 8-12 / 75 min)Local artists from Scottsdale Artists' School will lead you in exploring differe...

Jan 3 1 p.m.

Teen & Adult Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

Civic Center Library

(ages 12+ / 75 min)Local artists from Scottsdale Artists' School will lead you in exploring dif...

Jan 3 2:30 p.m.

Twos & Threes Together

Civic Center Library

(ages 2-3 / 30 min)This fun and interactive program uses short stories, fingerplays and action rhyme...

Jan 5 10 a.m.

Baby Cuddles

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning skills as they inter...

Jan 5 10:30 a.m.

Curious Crafter: Beaded Bracelet Stack

Free Events

(Ages 18+ / 60 min)Interested in crafting, but unsure of where to begin? Sample a different type of ...

Jan 5 4 p.m.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Free Events

(ages 12-18 / 60 min)Teen Advisory Board (TAB) volunteers focus on supporting the library through vo...

Jan 5 5 p.m.
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