July 2010

Top Five Reasons the Scottsdale Library Rocks this summer:

Why get out of your PJs? Browse books, CDs and DVDs online, reserve the ones you want, and then get an email when they are ready to be picked up.
Late fees? Don’t sweat ‘em! Renew your books while you lay on a beach via Scottsdale Public Library’s website!
Use our drive-thru returns and stay cool! Stay in your car to pick up your reserved books or drop them off!
Before you travel, brush up on your Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Pashto, Korean, Urdu and more by using Mango, our free online language learning tool!
Family in town and not sure what to do with them? Come to any of our five branches and enjoy a free, air conditioned program!

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The Magical
Balloon Making Cowboy

Giddy up Cowpokes! Arizona Ric, the balloon making cowboy, tells stories while making amazing balloon creations!

The Magical
Balloon Making Cowboy
July 19 at 10:30 am - Civic Center
July 20 at 2 pm - Palomino
July 21 at 2 pm - Appaloosa
July 28 at 11 am - Arabian
July 29 at 2 pm - Mustang

Summer Book Exchange!

Having a garage sale this summer? If you have lots of gently used books, CDs and DVDs that need a good home, why not bring them to the Summer Book Exchange to swap with others. We accept anything from picture books to hefty novels, movies and music. Here’s a chance to share your favorites with others at this free swap meet. All ages welcome!

Summer Book Exchange!
July 21 / 1 pm / Civic Center
July 31 / 10 am / Arabian
August 2 / 1 pm / Mustang

The Man Who Surveyed the McDowells

Have you ever looked at the McDowell mountains and wondered how they were formed? This program will explain all. Registration is recommended.

The Man Who Surveyed the McDowells
July 15 at 6:30 pm - Palomino

Build a Resume today!

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Are your kids ready for the school year?

August will be here before you know it, and that means homework, studying and tests. Help your children gear up for school with new study strategies for students ages 9-12, that will help make the most of their time!

Study Skills
July 28 at 3:30 pm - Mustang