Did you know that next year’s budget may impact you?

For forty years I have worked in libraries, and most recently I have had the distinct honor of delivering library services to the citizens of Scottsdale and surrounding communities. The success of Scottsdale Public Library comes from supporting the lifelong learning needs of all members of the community. Over 70% of Scottsdale residents use our libraries regularly, and we take great pride in providing excellent customer service to every person that walks through our doors.

As you know, Scottsdale is not immune to the recession that the country currently faces. Due to a budget shortfall, City leaders are searching for a way to cut the budget in a way that least impacts citizens. The Library has scrutinized the performance of every expenditure, every hour open, and every service. It has been a difficult time for us all.

A current Library proposal to City Council includes a reduction in hours at all libraries. To see the full list of proposed reductions as well as upcoming council meetings, please visit our budget page found at www.scottsdalelibrary.org/main/budget.

These are very difficult choices and we know how much this community values the library services we deliver. If you want to make a comment about these proposed changes, contact us by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Thank you for your continued support,

Rita Hamilton
Director, Scottsdale Public Library

Have fun while supporting the Library!

Mix and mingle while getting the inside scoop from great Arizona authors, dining on delicious appetizers, and bidding on awesome silent auction items. You are invited to join the Friends of the Scottsdale Library at their annual Authors & Appetizers on Friday, May 20th, from 6 pm – 8:30 pm. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres by 5th and Wine, and a cash bar.

Featured Arizona authors include:

Diana Gabaldon
The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel
Dr. Connie Marlano
The White House Doctor; My Patients were Presidents
Kathy Cano-Murillo
Miss Scarlet’s School of Patternless Sewing
Marcia Fine
Stressed in Scottsdale
Donis Casey
Crying Blood: An Alafair Tucker Mystery
Rico Austin
My Bad Tequilla

Tickets are only $40 for members and $45 for non-members.

Visit www.scottsdalelibraryfriends.org/events.html to pre-register. For questions, please call 480.312.2420.

Authors & Appetizers 2011
May 20 / 6 pm / Civic Center

Read! Play! Win! this summer at Scottsdale Public Library

Summer Reading is BACK! Starting May 31st, stop by any of the Scottsdale Public Library branches and sign up for a summer of reading.

Youth:
This year the program is more exciting than ever! Youth under the age of 12 will receive a free voucher to attend a Diamondbacks baseball game when they sign up! Additionally, the prizes this year are collectable rubber ducks, including an Arizona Diamondbacks duck and an Arizona Republic duck.

Babies:
We didn’t forget about the babies! The Read to me Club is for children birth to age three. They too can complete activities and earn a copy of Eensy Weensy nursery rhyme and activity book.

Teens:
Teens, join the ‘You Are Here’ program this summer! By signing up at wired2go.net, you will be eligible to win tons of cool prizes like a Flip MinoHD camcorder, a year of Harkins movies & popcorn or be entered to win a $150 Westcor gift card.

Adults:
The Adult Reading program is also back, and in addition to receiving a Scottsdale Library book bag when you complete the program, you will also be entered to win some great prizes!

This is our biggest Summer Reading Program to date, so don’t miss a single day of it! For more details, please visit SummerReadingAZ.org

Arizona Reads this Summer!
May 31 - July 30