Scottsdale Public Library

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The Scottsdale Public Library has something for everyone. Books, eBooks, Music, Movies, Programs, Resources & more are waiting for you to discover them. Select a page below to find something for you & your family!
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Programs & Events
Author talks, storytimes, art exhibits and more...

Here you will find information about all the upcoming events at the library. There is something for everyone!

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The Gallery @ The Library - An art exhibition at Civic Center Library

Camp Dreamtree
Local artist Roy Wasson Valle and visual arts instructor Koryn Woodward Wasson are teaming up to create Camp Dreamtree and inviting kids of all ages to become Dream Scouts who pledge their love of books, nature, curiosity, and the utmost respect for wonder.

May 15, 2014 – July 31, 2014

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Research & eLearning

Our databases & eLearning offerings put a world of information at your fingertips.

Our comprehensive collection of databases & eLearning resources will help you with your project, hobby, assignment, auto questions, or search! We have resources that will help with car repairs, ancestry search, as well as our video library that will teach you everything from how to make a blog to how to check out a library eBook.

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Business & Finance
Brush up on your business skills.

For Students
Homework Help, research aids and more for students.

Career & Job Resources
Find all the resources you need
to get hired.

Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.
Our Collection

We are much MUCH more than just Books!

Sure, we have a huge collection of books, but we also have eBooks, Audiobooks, Digital Magazines, CDs, DVDs, digital music and historical items!
Explore what we have and then stop in and pick up something for yourself.

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Books
Find something to read using these popular booklists and through Library Staff book reviews!

eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow an eBook to read on your eReader! We offer thousands of titles in various genres.

eMagazines
Download full digital copies of your favorite magazines to your computer or mobile device.

Movies
We have a large selection of today's hottest movies, along with classics.

Music
We offer both CDs and music you can download to your computer & use on your music player/phone/etc.

Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.

Historical Collection
Explore Scottsdale of yesterday with these digital collections.

Culture Pass Program
Enjoy one of the Valley's great museums for free, with this program.

Gimme!
Just select a category from the dropdown menu and click "Go!" to start searching for that new read.
About Us
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  Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
  Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
  Sunday: closed
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From Meatballs to Moonrise Kingdom, summer camp has inspired all kinds of creative expression. Roy Wasson… [more »]

Mothers Who Write @ Camp Dreamtree
From Meatballs to Moonrise Kingdom, summer camp has inspired all kinds of creative expression. Roy Wasson Valle and Koryn Woodward… [more »]

July 29 / 6:30 pm / Civic Center
Positioning Yourself to Thrive…
With volatile markets and low interest rates, financially navigating retirement can be tricky. We will discover what is changing, why… [more »]

August 5 / 6 pm / Mustang
Understanding Annuities
We will explore the different types of annuities available as well as their primary uses while uncovering what is behind… [more »]

August 7 / 1 pm / Appaloosa
Desert Gardening
Ellen Newell, Associate Director of Facilities Management at Arizona State University, will be speaking on the topic of Desert Gardening.… [more »]

August 7 / 5:30 pm / Arabian

The parking garage outside Civic Center Library is closed to traffic going Northbound on Drinkwater Blvd. There is access on Drinkwater Blvd. going south or from E. 2nd street. For the latest information, see the City of Scottsdale Traffic Restrictions page.