December 2009

Happy Holidays!

Looking back over 2009, the Scottsdale Library had a very good year in spite of the downturn. One of our biggest accomplishments was opening the new Appaloosa Library. This beautiful building with its satisfying ambiance adds more items to our collection, another wonderful early literacy space, more public computers, another meeting room and much more. We're proud to have another location to serve you and want to thank you for your support this year. The library is here to help you with exploring possibilities, acquiring new skills, and free family programs and entertainment. We look forward to serving you in the new year – best wishes for 2010!

- Rita Hamilton, Library Director

(Wish to make a year-end donation that helps the library? check out www.scottsdalelibraryfriends.org)

Mini ying, yang

Tiny tots who have been aglow for the holidays will have resolutions for 2010 too. Be sure little Jonny becomes a well-balanced kiddo with our Itty Bitty Scientist and Yoga workshop. Not only will your kid learn about volcanos but they will learn how to relax so they might act like one...(uh, this program is for 2-6 years old--and an adult caretaker)

Itty Bitty Scientist
and Yoga Workshop
Jan. 7 at 10 am - Civic Center
Jan. 12 at 10 am - Palomino
Feb. 5 at 10 am - Mustang

Winter Break Out!

Want to give your teens an alternative place to go while on holiday break? Try the library where they can watch movies with their friends, game or Wii, read and participate in other activities. Despite the name, there will be not be break dancing…nor any breaking!

Winter Break Out
Dec. 21 - 31
Mon.-Fri. at 1:30 pm - Civic Center
Tues. at 1:30 pm - Arabian
Tues. at 1:30 pm - Mustang
Wed. at 1:30 pm - Appaloosa

Speed Reading
for Dummies

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to read more--but you don't have the time...we have a solution! Check out the book Speed Reading for Dummies. Author Richard Sutz will be at the library to chat about the book and the steps that you can take to read more efficiently. Not only will you become a smarter reader--but then you can check out more books!

Speed Reading for Dummies
Jan. 16 at 2 pm - Civic Center
Feb. 20 at 2 pm - Arabian

Relax & Synergize

Hopefully you will have a super smooth holiday. But if you find yourself wound tighter than a pocketwatch...please plan on attending our Relax and Synergize program. Learn how to breath again and take away some very useful tips on stress reduction that you might use next holiday season when Uncle Lou pushes that last button...

Relax & Synergize
Jan. 15 at 2 pm - Civic Center
Jan. 29 at 2 pm - Appaloosa

With Love, from Redbird Ranch

Marg Nelssen, a long time Scottsdale resident shares her sensitive paintings of mules, horses and dogs. These magical works utilize found objects to create true mixed-media folk art with a distinct Arizona flavor.

With Love, From Redbird Ranch
Jan. 7 to Feb. 28
Civic Center Library
Open daily during library hours

Free workshop with the artist, Jan. 23 from 2 - 4 pm