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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

Books Can...©

Mustang Library

(ages 0-4 / 45 min / 6-week series)Books Can…© is a unique program based on Arizona’s Infant & T...

Dec 18 10 a.m.

Animal Community Helpers

Appaloosa Library

This event was originally scheduled for November 20 at 10:30 AM. Thank you for understanding and we ...

Dec 18 10:30 a.m.

Scottsdale Bakes

Free Events

Hello fellow bakers! Do you love to bake? Scottsdale Bakes is an informal virtual baking club. We wi...

Dec 19 10:30 a.m.

PhxArt Docents

Civic Center Library

Is the horizon important in an artwork?  Decide for yourself as we explore the American and Western ...

Dec 20 10:30 a.m.

Italian Film Series

Civic Center Library

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

Dec 20 Noon

Holiday Books 2 Boogie

Arabian Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min)Participate in a special holiday-themed program of music, movement and songs for ...

Dec 20 2:15 p.m.

Scottsdazzle Toyland

Free Events

Join Scottsdale’s elves at their enchanted workshop and be whisked away into the magic of the season...

Dec 21 1:30 p.m.

Tail Waggin' Tales

Civic Center Library

(ages 6-11 / 60 min)Certified therapy animals love listening to kids practice their reading skills a...

Dec 21 2:30 p.m.
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