Library News & Updates

3D Printing Services Now Available

Scottsdale Public Library cardholders can now submit custom 3D print projects to be created and picked up at Civic Center Library and Mustang Library using the library’s online request form.

Writers in Residence Program at Civic Center Library
Jan 29, 2026
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
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Upcoming Events

Writers in Residence Office Hours: Mark Johnson

Civic Center Library

A wonderful opportunity for personal mentorship from our writer in residence, Mark Johnson. Meet wit...

March 16 1 p.m.

Writers in Residence Office Hours: Mark Johnson

Civic Center Library

A wonderful opportunity for personal mentorship from our writer in residence, Mark Johnson. Meet wit...

March 16 1 p.m.

Staff Picks Book Discussion Group

Free Events

Join us each month for a lively conversation centered on titles selected by staff within a variety o...

March 16 2 p.m.

Movies That Matter with Tom Samp: Families (1970-1996)

Civic Center Library

A FREE, 9-week course to discuss movies about American families. With the social upheavals of the 19...

March 16 3 p.m.

Crochet Basics Workshop

Civic Center Library

(ages 12-18 / 120 min / space is limited)Learn the basics of crocheting and learn some simple stitch...

March 16 4:30 p.m.

Family Storytime

Arabian Library

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

March 16 6:15 p.m.

Baby Cuddles

Civic Center Library

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

March 17 10 a.m.

Twos & Threes Together

Arabian Library

(ages 2-3 / 30 min)This fun and interactive program uses short stories, fingerplays and action rhyme...

March 17 10:15 a.m.
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