January 2010

Make an appointment with your Library!

We have a unique service at the Scottsdale Public Library. You can make an appointment, much like you would at the doctor's office, to meet with an information professional about the topic of your choice. Are you interested in talking with a children's librarian about ways to get your reluctant 10 year-old to read more? Ask us! Do you want to know more about the databases that can help with your business marketing and planning needs? Ask us! How about a half-hour session on the best mystery authors? Ask us! The one-on-one appointments can be made by calling 480.312.READ or going to our web site at www.scottsdalelibrary.org.

- Rita Hamilton, Library Director

SAT doesn't always
spell weekend

Three letters that can bring fear to your heart and downright paralysis to your teenager: SAT! Help your teens by pro-actively practicing with actual test materials. Just bring a #2 and proceed to Harvard! Various days, times and locations are available. Please see online program details for registration information.

SAT Practice Exams,
Strategies and Workshops
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A Novel research idea

How many times have you said, "I could have written that. I could be a famous author. I could..." OK, you get the point. Learn how the real authors research and write those must-read novels. Meet author C. C. Harrison and learn how to find those intimate details that bring a book to life. Adults only, please.

Research Your Novel
Saturday, February 27
2 pm at Appaloosa Library

Drumroll please...

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.

Phoenix Symphony
Saturday, January 31
2 pm & 3 pm at Civic Center Library

Hurricane Katrina revisited

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, Trouble in the Water shows the Hurricane Katrina disaster through the eyes of a home camera operator reporting during the storm and after. Shown as part of the Scottsdale Cross Cultural Film Series at the Mustang Library.

Trouble the Water
Tuesday, February 2
noon at Mustang Library

Thursday, February 4
6 pm at Civic Center Library

One if by land, and two if by sea...

Listen my friends and you shall hear. Paul Revere is making a comeback in the minds of 6 to 12 year olds as they make costumes, listen to stories and view famous art of the American hero. Right after school at your local branch!

Picturing America: Paul Revere's Birthday
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