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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

Luster Kaboom’s Fun House
Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house! Interactive, drippy and trippy, Luster Kaboom’s painting style will envelope visitors with an entirely new experience. Summer workshops and events for all ages to be announced on www.ScottsdalePublicArt.org.

April 22, 2013 – July 30, 2013

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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, 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.

Magazines
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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Early Literacy Programs

Helping your child get ready to read is fun! Join us at one or more of our programs especially designed for your child ages 0 – 5.
Learn how to share books, songs and rhymes while singing, dancing and having fun together.

Dads and Tots Storytimes (ages 0-5 / 30 min / limit 15 children)
This storytime is designed for dads and their tots to enjoy together.

Family Storytimes (all ages / 30 min)
Listen to stories and participate in finger plays, music and rhyming activities.

Little Libros (all ages / 30 min / limit 30 children)
Join us for fun songs, stories and rhymes in English & Spanish. No prior knowledge of Spanish needed!

Shake, Rattle & Roll (all ages / 30 min / Limit 30 children)
Sing, move and groove to music that will make you smile.

Story Stop (ages 0-5 / 15 min)
A short program of stories for children 0-5 years and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

Time for Twos and Threes (ages 2-3 / 30 min / limit 20 children)
An early childhood program that matches children’s natural inclination toward rhythm and rhymes with early literacy skills.

Tiny Tot Time (ages 0-24 mos / 30 min / limit 15 children)
An early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help children get ready to read.

The Scottsdale Library was awarded a grant from First Things First to bring the Knowing & Growing Series to you. Knowing & Growing helps you and your children overcome a variety of early childhood issues, while having fun while learning new skills.

Go to our Knowing & Growing page