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.

see our Book Discussion Groups »
see our Talk and Tote kits »

Puppet Program
Provides Performance

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is a hoot and a holler, along with rhythm and rhyme. Meant for kids 3 and up, the programs are funny and appealing to adults too. Be sure to sign up for this fun family time for "kids" of all ages.

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

Picturing Maricopa

Clinica Adelante, Brad Armstrong photographer

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

All Scottsdale Public Libraries will be closed on
Monday, February 15 in observance of President's Day.