August 2010

Do you love the Library? Don’t be afraid to spread the word!

On July 20, NPR published an article predicting that Libraries will be the next 'cupcakes'; meaning that they will be the next big craze in pop culture. You can read the article for yourself here.

Of course, we at the library already know that we are far superior to cupcakes; however we do acknowledge that there are many in our community who aren't aware of that fact. Why not advertise how great the Scottsdale Library is by asking our amazing customers for help? Whether you come to the library to borrow books, for your children to enjoy a story time or to use free WiFi; we invite you to tell your friends, family, and peers WHY you love the library!

A little word of mouth can go a long way, and we at the library truly appreciate your help!

Image from What's New Cupcake? by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson.

Kid-friendly databases make research easy

School starts this month. Book reports, research projects and homework assignments will be in full swing! Help your kids along in the research process by using the databases at the Scottsdale Library that are built for kids. Elementary students use Kids Search a great tool to find articles, and Searchasaurus is an easy to use database favorite. These are just two of the many databases that you’ll find one the Scottsdale Public Library website.
Check out the rest of our Kid-friendly databases today!

Don't be a 'Dummie'

From iPhones to quantum physics. From raising chickens to raising children. The infamous "Dummies" books give quick and insightful overviews about an overabundance of topics. Don't be put off by the titles – the library staff uses them to understand their Blackberrys and train their dogs. Just because you use them doesn't make you a dummy in fact, we think you'll be even smarter.

See our 'Dummies' collection and don't take the title to heart!

Stuff to do after school!

Looking for something to do after the school bell rings? Come to any of the five Scottsdale Library Branches for gaming, movies, crafts and more! The best part? All of this fun is 100% FREE!

Stuff to do after school
Mondays / 3 pm / PA
Tuesdays / 2 pm / MU
Tuesdays / 3 pm / AR
Thursdays / 2 pm / CC
Thursdays / 4 pm / AP

Sign up for care

The one-on-one appointments available at the Scottsdale Library are unique. We pair you up with a specialist in your area of need for a 30 minute appointment. Just like physicians, we will doctor to your needs. Want to know about books for reluctant third grade readers? Want to know about the job market in Omaha? Just call or go to our website for setting up some specialized care!

One-on-one appointments
Phone: 480.312.READ (7323)

Read the WSJ, NYT & more online for free!

Looking for a specific article you missed in the Wall Street Journal or New York Times? Can’t find it online?
Check out the newspaper resources the library offers! You can search for specific articles or you can read all articles in a certain edition. These databases are accessible from the comfort of your home or office, 24 hours a day!

Newspapers online