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Library News & Updates

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Vote for Your Favorite Design!

The library is choosing its newest children’s library card design, selected from 80 submissions by kids ages 5–8. Four finalists are up for a public vote through Dec. 3. The...

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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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More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1
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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.Sp...

Dec 13 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...

Dec 13 10:30 a.m.

Scottsdale Artists' School Fall Adult Programs

Free Events

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

Dec 13 11 a.m.

Contemporary Literature Book Club

Civic Center Library

18+ / 90 min.The Contemporary Literature Book Club meets in the Civic Center branch of the Scottsdal...

Dec 14 3 p.m.

Library Book Discussion @ Via Linda Senior Center

Non-Branch Location

A new way to "check out" a different book each month! Take a mid-morning break and talk about a book...

Dec 15 11 a.m.

Library Book Discussions @ The Seniors Centers

Free Events

A new way to "check out" a different book every month. Library staff will bring snacks and start a m...

Dec 15 11 a.m.

Staff Picks Book Discussion Group

Mustang Library

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

Dec 15 2 p.m.

Paper Circuits

Arabian Library

(ages 7 – 12 / 45 min)Light up your day as we use paper, LED lights and batteries to learn about ele...

Dec 15 3:30 p.m.
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