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The Scottsdale Public Library has something for everyone. Books, eBooks, Music, Movies, Programs, Resources & more are waiting for you to discover them. Select a page below to find something for you & your family!
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Programs & Events
Author talks, storytimes, art exhibits and more...

The Scottsdale Public Library is proud to present fun, informative and free programs and events!
Here you will find information about upcoming events at the library. There is something for everyone!

Search for events by location using the links below, or browse our entire calendar by clicking here.
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The Gallery @ The Library

1,000 Journals Project
March 19, 2012 – June 30, 2012

The 1,000 Journals Project is an ongoing collaborative experiment attempting to follow 1,000 journals throughout their travels. For more information, please see: 1,000 Journals Project

See our exhibition schedule »
Research & eLearning

Google doesn't have everything you need to know!

Our comprehensive collection of databases & eLearning resources will help you with your project, hobby, assignment, auto questions, or search! These aren't limited to school projects; we have resources that will help with car repairs, ancestry search, as well as our video library that will teach you everything from how to make a blog to how to check out a library eBook.

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Learn a New Language
Take these free guided classes from home.
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Career & Job Resources
Find all the resources you need to get hired.
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Genealogy & History
Discover your family history.
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For Students
Homework Help, research aids and more for students.
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Newspapers & Magazines
Recent and archived articles at your fingertips.
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Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways. More »

Writer's Toolbox
Discover resources to assist authors in the areas of writing.
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Our Collection

We are much MUCH more than just Books!

Sure, we have a huge collection of books for you, but we also have eBooks, CDs, DVDs, digital music and historical items! Explore what we have and then stop in and pick up something for yourself.

If you know what you are looking for, begin by searching our catalog:

Books
Find something to read using these popular booklists, our book recommendation engine, Gimme! and through Library Staff book reviews!

eBooks and AudioBooks
Borrow an eBook to read on your eReader! We offer thousands of titles in various genres.

Movies
We have a large selection of today's hottest movies, along with classics for your entertainment.

Historical Collection
Explore Scottsdale of yesterday with this digital collection of photographs.

Music
We offer both CDs and music you can download to your computer & use on your music player/phone/etc.

Culture Pass Program
Enjoy one of the Valley's great museums for free, with this program presented by the Alliance for Audience.

Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.
About Us
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Featured Programs by Location

Adult / Teen / Youth / Babies

Appaloosa
Arabian
Civic Center
Mustang
Palomino

Programs at Appaloosa Library

Jun18Mon

Teen Hunger Games Wristbands
June 18 at 2:00 pm

Jun19Tue

Teen Hunger Games Create Your Own Panem
June 19 at 2:00 pm

Jun20Wed

Teen Hunger Games Jeopardy
June 20 at 2:00 pm

Jun21Thu

Teen Hunger Games Bows & Arrows
June 21 at 2:00 pm

Programs at Arabian Library

Jun5Tue

Mother Goose
June 5 at 10:00 am

Jun13Wed

Advanced Genealogy - Overcoming Roadblocks
June 13 at 10:00 am

Jun18Mon

Hobby 101 Workshop by Games Workshop of Scottsdale
June 18 at 1:00 pm

Jun19Tue

Coupon Exchange
June 19 at 6:30 pm

Programs at Civic Center Library

Jun1Fri

Kids’ Matinees
June 1 at 2:00 pm

Jun6Wed

Meet Miss O’Dell (She Wasn’t Famous But She Was There!)
June 6 at 6:30 pm

Jun8Fri

4th Annual Battle in the Basement
June 8 at 6:00 pm

Jun12Tue

AAA Permit Prep 101
June 12 at 6:00 pm

Programs at Mustang Library

Jun5Tue

Kids’ Matinees
June 5 at 1:00 pm

Jun6Wed

D-Day on Omaha Beach: One Vet’s Personal Account
June 6 at 2:00 pm

Jun18Mon

Teen Hunger Games Jeopardy
June 18 at 2:00 pm

Jun19Tue

Teen Hunger Games Wristbands
June 19 at 2:00 pm

Programs at Palomino Library

May23Wed

McDowell Sonoran Field Institute Lecture Series I
May 23 at 6:30 pm

May30Wed

McDowell Sonoran Field Institute Lecture Series II
May 30 at 6:30 pm

Jun6Wed

McDowell Sonoran Field Institute Lecture Series III
June 6 at 6:30 pm

Jun13Wed

McDowell Sonoran Field Institute Lecture Series IV
June 13 at 6:30 pm

In theGallery @ The Library

Civic Center Library Gallery

1,000 Journals Project

March 19, 2012 – June 30, 2012

The 1,000 Journals Project is an ongoing collaborative experiment attempting to follow 1,000 journals throughout their travels. For more information, please see: 1,000 Journals Project

See our exhibition schedule »

Friends' Events

Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library
is a nonprofit, all-volunteer community organization whose members support Scottsdale's public library system through a variety of activities. Money raised by the Friends funds a variety of public programs at the Scottsdale libraries.