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!

Search for events by location using the links below, or browse our entire calendar by clicking here.

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

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln was confronted with enormous challenges when he was elected president in 1860. The nation was on the brink of Civil War, and Lincoln struggled with issues of secession, slavery and civil liberties—all questions our country’s founding charter left unanswered.

February 5, 2014 – March 21, 2014

See all the programs in our Civil War Series »

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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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- Call us: 480-312-READ (7323)
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  Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
  Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
  Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
  Sunday: closed
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Join us for our spring used book sale! Find some hidden gems at rock bottom prices.… [more »]

Civic Center Spring Book…
Join us for our spring used book sale! Find some hidden gems at rock bottom prices. One day only! [more »]

March 8 / 10 am - 3 pm / Civic Center
Nibbles of Nutrition Series:…
Is your pantry full of processed foods? Learn the impact they can have on your health, plus get tips, recipes… [more »]

March 11 / 12:30 pm / Palomino
Arizona Photo Adventures With…
Landscape and travel photographer Bob Miller takes us on a photo tour of our beloved state of Arizona. Sharing location… [more »]

March 11 / 6:30 pm / Civic Center
Nibbles of Nutrition Series:…
Yes, healthy foods can taste good! Join Scottsdale Healthcare’s Community Health Educator Jamie Canfield to learn about nutrient-dense foods, how… [more »]

March 18 / 12:30 pm / Palomino