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Library News & Updates

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Get Ready for the Library's Annual Play Date!

Join us for a free, play-filled morning of art, science, literacy and building activities. Play is a fundamental part of early learning, and this event celebrates it through hands-on fun...

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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
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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Quiet Progress: Construction Begins on Youth Area Wall at Mustang Library
Jul 1, 2025 Library Updates

Upcoming Events

Books 2 Boogie

Civic Center Library

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

Nov 13 10 a.m. Nov 13 10 a.m. Civic Center Library

Books Can...©

Mustang Library

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

Nov 13 10 a.m. Nov 13 10 a.m. Mustang Library

Baby Cuddles

Arabian Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min / space is limited) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning s...

Nov 13 10:15 a.m. Nov 13 10:15 a.m. Arabian Library

Baby Cuddles

Arabian Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min / space is limited) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning s...

Nov 13 11 a.m. Nov 13 11 a.m. Arabian Library

Scottsdale Artists' School Programs: Sculpting with Wire

Appaloosa Library

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

Nov 13 1 p.m. Nov 13 1 p.m. Appaloosa Library

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...

Nov 13 3 p.m. Nov 13 3 p.m. Free Events

Arizona Birds of Prey

Appaloosa Library

(ages 6 and up / 45 min)Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Present...

Nov 13 4 p.m. Nov 13 4 p.m. Appaloosa Library

Teen Create Space

Civic Center Library

(ages 12-18 / 60 min)Join us for a fun workshop where we'll use oven-baked clay to make tiny bowls!

Nov 13 5 p.m. Nov 13 5 p.m. Civic Center Library
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