February 2010

Library usage on the rise

An impressive amount of you have come through our doors, visited our web site and checked out library materials. In fact, all of our statistics are up. This often happens when the economy is faltering – library usage goes up. But we like to think that you are also coming because our library is just a good place to be for you, your family and friends. Whether we see you in our programs, our study spaces or around our book shelves, we always want you to feel as if the Scottsdale Public Library is a second home.

- Rita Hamilton, Library Director

Scottsdale Architecture

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library premiere the book “Images of America: Scottsdale Architecture.” Doug Sydnor, local architect and author details the evolving architecture of Scottsdale from 1888 to 2008. This program is being presented at Appaloosa Library, which was co-designed by Syndor. Buy a few copies for your out-of-town company at the event.

Images of America: Scottsdale Architecture
Thursday, February 18 at 6 p.m.
Appaloosa Library

Adult Chatter that Matters

Ever want to just talk with a group of adults about books and just haven’t made the connection yet? We have more than 10 book groups that meet at the library. Check out our Book Discussion Groups and sign up or give a call. None serve wine however – if you want to start you own with a wine/cheese backdrop check out the Talk and Tote kits made for a group of like-minded friends- 10 books and a discussion guide are included.

Puppet Program Provides Performance

You want loud? We have LOUD! Have a perfect musical rendezvous with your family and the brass and percussion members of the Phoenix symphony. Two performances back to back on Saturday, January 31.

Puppet Showtimes
February 23 at 4 p.m. - Palomino
February 25 at 4 p.m. - Mustang

Picturing Maricopa

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust partnered the services of 15 talented photographers to 15 non-profit organizations, which gain usage rights to the photographs. The result is an everyday look at the life of Maricopa County residents. See the results in Picturing Maricopa from March 5 – April 9 at the Gallery @ the Library.

Picturing Maricopa
March 5 – April 9
Civic Center Library Gallery
Open daily during regular library hours

Overdrive Digital Bookmobile Event

Browse, check out and download your favorite titles, music and subjects at the Overdrive Digital Bookmobile event. The Digital Bookmobile holds interactive computer stations to get you on your way to downloading at your library! Experience new ways to enjoy digital books and more!

Overdrive Digital Bookmobile
Friday, February 19
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arabian Library