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Celebrate the Spooky Season at the Library!

It’s time for some spooky fun! Join us for a variety of programs that will get you into the spirit of the season.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 17

Scottsdale Bakes

Non-Branch Location

Hello fellow bakers! Do you love to bake? Scottsdale Bakes is an informal virtual baking club. We wi...

Oct 17 10:30 a.m.
Oct 17

***CLASS FULL*** Memoir Writing Workshop with Mark Johnson

Free Events

In this three-part creative writing class, author and instructor, Mark Johnson, will lead a group up...

Oct 17 2 p.m.
Oct 18

Library Creatives: Whimsical Layered Paper Art Scenes

Civic Center Library

Do you have an interest in 3D art? This workshop is a great place to start! Create layered paper art...

Oct 18 10:30 a.m.
Oct 18

Family Storytime

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min)Listen to stories and participate in fingerplays, music and rhyming activities.Sp...

Oct 18 10:30 a.m.
Oct 18

PhxArt Docents

Civic Center Library

The Medium, or materials, that artists choose with which to create their art, can tell us a lot abou...

Oct 18 10:30 a.m.
Oct 18

Scottsdale Artists' School Fall Adult Programs

Mustang Library

Gather your inspiration and let the canvas of possibilities unfold. Participate in this creative wor...

Oct 18 11 a.m.
Oct 20

Twos & Threes Together

Civic Center Library

(ages 2-3 / 30 min)This fun and interactive program uses short stories, fingerplays and action rhyme...

Oct 20 10 a.m.
Oct 20

Baby Cuddles

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning skills as they inter...

Oct 20 10:30 a.m.
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