June 2011

Are you signed up for Summer Reading?

Scottsdale Library’s summer reading program is officially underway! The best part about our summer reading program is that there is something for the entire family! From birth to 100 years old, we have a program for every person, no matter their age.

Birth to Age 3:
Sign your little ones up and complete 12 of 16 activities to receive a copy of an Eensy Weensy nursery rhyme book!

Birth to Age 12:
Read! Play! Win! at the library! Read or complete activities and score a reading home run. You will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a Diamondbacks game when you sign up for the program, and more super cool prizes as you complete the program!

Ages 12 – 18:
You are here! Stop into the library or visit wired2go.net to start earning your prizes! Complete the program to win dinner at Chipotle and a chance for gift cards up to $150, or one of two Flip cams!

Ages 18 – 100:
Scottsdale Reads! Sign up today and complete six activities to get a free Scottsdale Library book bag, as well as be entered to win a two night stay at the Marriott Courtyard located at Frank Lloyd Wright and Bell Road in north Scottsdale!

All of these programs end on July 30th, so sign up today!

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…..

Who is your favorite comic book hero? Do you remember the first time you read about his or her adventures in a crisp new comic book? Then you can’t miss Zap! Pow! Bam! at the Gallery @ The Library! This exhibit features a drawing studio, a news stand with free comic books, and interactive stations that allow children to dress up as Super Heroes! Don’t touch the kryptonite, and be sure to keep an ear out for the phone ringing to see if your superhero help is needed.

ZAP! POW! BAM!
May 21 - September 2, 2011
Civic Center Library
Open during Library hours

Scottsdale Art: 60 years in the making

Did you know that for the past 60 years Scottsdale has been a mecca for artists from all over the country? Kathy Duley, from the Scottsdale Art District, will present the fascinating history of the evolution of art in Scottsdale.

History of the Famous Scottsdale Art District
June 22 / 6 pm / Civic Center

Giddy Up, partner! It’s Balloon making time!

Take a break from the summer heat and have some fun at the library this month! Arizona Rick, a magical balloon making cowboy, is coming to all five of the Scottsdale Library branches for some fun, storytelling, and (of course) balloon making! What balloon character do you think Arizona Rick will make? You’ll only find out if you come to one of his five programs! Hurry and register, as spaces are limited.

The Magical Balloon Making Cowboy
June 10 / 10:30 am / Palomino
June 10 / 2 pm / Appaloosa
June 17 / 2 pm / Arabian
June 18 / 10:30 am / Mustang
June 20 / 11 am / Civic Center

It’s a Book Exchange! (for more than just books!)

If you have gently used books, CDs and DVDs that need a good home bring them to the Summer Book Exchange to swap with others!

The Scottsdale Public Library book exchanges will have everything from picture books to hefty tomes, movies and music. Here's a chance to share your favorites with others, or to make room for some new reads on your bookshelf!

All ages welcome, the more the merrier.

Summer Book Exchange
June 14 / 9 am – 6 pm / Palomino
June 20 / 10 am – 2 pm / Civic Center
June 25 / 12 pm – 5 pm / Appaloosa
July 30 / 10 am – 1 pm / Arabian
August 2 / 9 am – 11 am / Mustang

Your reading history & reading wishlist at your fingertips!

Have you ever wanted to see a list of all of the items you have checked out from the library? Or a list of all of the items you want to check out in the future? Then you are in luck!

When you log-in to your account (via the handy link on the upper right hand corner of the Scottsdale Library’s website) you have the option to keep a ‘reading history’. This will maintain a list of all items you check out, as well as the date. This information is only accessible to you when you log-in to your account. You can also create a ‘Wishlist’ of items you would like to check out in the future. First, you’ll need to create a list in your account. Then, as you browse our collection online, you will see a button at the top of the page that says ‘Save to my List’. When you click on that button, you will be able to save the item to your created list. It’s that easy!

Get started today by logging-in to your account. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to Ask a Librarian.

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Comments or questions, please contact Ann Porter by email at aporter@scottsdaleaz.gov.

For information on requesting disability-related accommodation for events, meetings or programs, to request print materials in alternate format, or other necessary accommodations, please visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/accessible/accommodations.asp. Requests should be made of the contact person for that particular activity or program, or by contacting the City of Scottsdale office of ADA at ADA@ScottsdaleAZ.gov or 480-312-2500.