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- Programs & Events
Author talks, storytimes, art exhibits and more...
Here you will find information about all the upcoming events at the library. There is something for everyone!
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The Gallery @ The Library - An art exhibition at Civic Center Library
Luster Kaboom’s Fun House
Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house! Interactive, drippy and trippy, Luster Kaboom’s painting style will envelope visitors with an entirely new experience. Summer workshops and events for all ages to be announced on www.ScottsdalePublicArt.org.April 22, 2013 – July 30, 2013
- Research & eLearning
Our databases & eLearning offerings put a world of information at your fingertips.
Our comprehensive collection of databases & eLearning resources will help you with your project, hobby, assignment, auto questions, or search! 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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Homework Help, research aids and more for students.
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Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways. - Our Collection
We are much MUCH more than just Books!
Sure, we have a huge collection of books, 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.
Books
Find something to read using these popular booklists 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.
Magazines
Download full digital copies of your favorite magazines to your computer or mobile device.
Movies
We have a large selection of today's hottest movies, along with classics.
Music
We offer both CDs and music you can download to your computer & use on your music player/phone/etc.
Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.
Historical Collection
Explore Scottsdale of yesterday with these digital collections.
Culture Pass Program
Enjoy one of the Valley's great museums for free, with this program.
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American DecadesPrimary sources on the issues and events of 20th century.
American Decades: 2000-2009North American studies; U.S. History; 20th century U.S.; Social sciences; Regional and area studies.
American Decades Primary SourcesPrimary sources on the issues and events of 20th century.
Bibliography of Native North AmericansBibliographic database covering all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life from the sixteenth century to the present.
Biography Reference CenterMore than 450,000 full text biographies.
Dictionary of American HistoryA wide range of topics in American history.
eBook Collection
Ebsco MasterFILE PremierFull text for over 1,860 periodicals and magazines.
Encyclopedia of EducationThe institutions and people found in educational practice.
Encyclopedia of Science and ReligionReligious and scientific discussion of current issues.
Encyclopedia of World BiographyCovers individuals who have made significant contributions to human culture.
Funk & Wagnalls New World EncyclopediaResearch over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.
Gale Virtual Reference LibrarySearchable e-books covering history, science & more.
History Reference CenterFull-text articles from more than 1,620 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, nearly 57,000 historical documents, more than 77,000 biographies of historical figures and more than 113,000 historical photos.
Kids SearchFull-text articles for more than 70 popular, magazines for elementary school research, dating back as far back as 1990.
Learning Express LibraryLearning Express Library offers practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want - at school, at work, or in life.
Literary Reference CenterLiterary criticism, author biographies, literary journals, book reviews, and full-text poems and short stories.- MasterFILE PremierFull text for over 1,860 periodicals and magazines.
New Catholic EncyclopediaArticles on church history.
Points of View Reference CenterBalanced information on current social issues.
Science Reference CenterScience encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.
SearchasaurusDesigned for the young researcher, contains full text for more than 60 popular, elementary school magazines. Lexile reading levels assigned to each article.
Space SciencesCovers space exploration and biographies of scientists.
Student Research CenterGeneral research with items sorted by topic.
Testing & Education Reference CenterSearch colleges, identify scholarships, take job skills practice tests.
TOPICsearchFull-text articles for over 60,000 articles from 399 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, book reviews, pamphlets and government information.
World Book OnlineWorld Book Encyclopedia online.
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Featured Databases
Small engine repair information covering everything from lawnmowers to boats, motorcycles and tractors.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals and 7,300 peer-reviewed journals.
Full-text articles for over 60,000 articles from 399 diverse sources including international and regional newspapers, book reviews, pamphlets and government information.
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