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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.

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