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Library News & Updates

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a library card, you can do more than simply check out books.

Mustang Library Unveils New Wall to Enhance Quiet Spaces and Youth Learning image
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
Photography in Translation Art Exhibition image
Photography in Translation Art Exhibition
Jul 23, 2025
More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1 image
More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1
Jul 1, 2025 Library - Information
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Fuel Up for Free: Kids Café Serves Daily Lunches All Summer
Jul 1, 2025 Children & Families

Upcoming Events

Oct 2

Movies that Matter: Hollywood Laughs (1928-2000)

Free Events

Thursdays, Sept 25-Nov 13Doors open at 2:30p.m. / No registration requiredA FREE, 8-week class about...

Oct 2 3 p.m.
Oct 2

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Civic Center Library

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

Oct 2 4 p.m.
Oct 2

Ukrainky : Ukrainian Women Conversation Series

Civic Center Library

(ages 12 and up / 60 min) "Ukrainky" is a compelling lecture series that lends historical perspectiv...

Oct 2 6 p.m.
Oct 3

Celebrate World Smile Day!

Arabian Library

(ages 9–12 / 30 min)Show us your smiles as you learn about good oral health. The programs include a ...

Oct 3 3 p.m.
Oct 3

Celebrate World Smile Day!

Arabian Library

(ages 5-8 / 30 min)Show us your smiles as you learn about good oral health. The programs include a f...

Oct 3 3:30 p.m.
Oct 4

Family Storytime

Appaloosa Library

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

Oct 4 10:30 a.m.
Oct 4

Converting Grass to Xeriscape

Free Events

Scottsdale Water Conservation staff will share best practices for removing grass at your home, and c...

Oct 4 11 a.m.
Oct 4

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...

Oct 4 1 p.m.
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