Library News & Updates

Writers in Residence Program at Civic Center Library

Connect with two local authors through the library’s Writers in Residence program, offering workshops and one-on-one appointments for writing advice.

Happy New Year from Scottsdale Public Library!
Jan 6, 2026
Library Card Design Winner Announced at Ultimate Family Play Date
Dec 17, 2025
Graphic inviting votes for the library’s newest card design, showing four children’s drawings: ‘I Love Reading,’ a dog in a cozy reading room, a heart-filled character loving books, and a desert scene with animals and cacti.
Vote for Your Favorite Design!
Nov 24, 2025
Get Ready for the Library's Annual Play Date!
Nov 12, 2025
Jack O Lantern on a book in a spooky illustration
Celebrate the Spooky Season at the Library!
Oct 14, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Family Storytime

Appaloosa Library

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

Feb 14 10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Civic Center Library

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

Feb 14 10:30 a.m.

Scottsdale Artists' School Programs for Adults

Free Events

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

Feb 14 11 a.m.

Italian Film Series

Civic Center Library

"La ragazza del lago" (The Girl by the Lake) dir. by Andrea Molaioli, 1h 35m"Multiple suspects aboun...

Feb 14 Noon

PhxArt Docents

Appaloosa Library

Experience a new perspective on art through this presentation and conversation series by Phoenix Art...

Feb 14 1 p.m.

Books 2 Boogie

Arabian Library

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

Feb 14 2:15 p.m.

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Free Events

Arizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous rep...

Feb 14 2:30 p.m.

Baby Cuddles

Civic Center Library

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

Feb 17 10 a.m.
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