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Library News & Updates

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Vote for Your Favorite Design!

The library is choosing its newest children’s library card design, selected from 80 submissions by kids ages 5–8. Four finalists are up for a public vote through Dec. 3. The...

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Get Ready for the Library's Annual Play Date!
Nov 12, 2025
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Celebrate the Spooky Season at the Library!
Oct 14, 2025
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Mustang Library Unveils New Wall to Enhance Quiet Spaces and Youth Learning
Aug 13, 2025
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Access to Arizona Republic
Aug 6, 2025
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More Time to Read, Explore, and Discover—Expanded Hours Begin July 1
Jul 1, 2025 Library - Information

Upcoming Events

The Civil War Roundtable

Civic Center Library

(adults / 120 minutes)Speakers are comprised of well-known Civil War experts from around the country...

Dec 9 5 p.m. Dec 9 5 p.m. Civic Center Library

Baby Cuddles

Mustang Library

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

Dec 10 10:30 a.m. Dec 10 10:30 a.m. Mustang Library

Books 2 Boogie

Appaloosa Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min) Share the joy of playful learning together! Children and their caregivers partic...

Dec 10 10:30 a.m. Dec 10 10:30 a.m. Appaloosa Library

Curious Crafter: Collage Keepsake Boxes

Arabian Library

(Ages 18+ / 60 min)Interested in crafting, but unsure of where to begin? Sample a different type of ...

Dec 10 2 p.m. Dec 10 2 p.m. Arabian Library

Ar-Kid-Eology: It's About Time (Capsule)

Civic Center Library

(ages 6-11 / 60 min)Create crafts and notes for time capsules that will be "buried" around the libra...

Dec 10 4 p.m. Dec 10 4 p.m. Civic Center Library

Books 2 Boogie

Civic Center Library

(ages 0-5 / 30 min)Share the joy of playful learning together! Children and their caregivers partici...

Dec 11 10 a.m. Dec 11 10 a.m. Civic Center Library

Books Can...©

Mustang Library

(ages 0-4 / 45 min / 6-week series)Books Can…© is a unique program based on Arizona’s Infant & T...

Dec 11 10 a.m. Dec 11 10 a.m. Mustang Library

Baby Cuddles

Arabian Library

(ages 0-24 months / 20 min / space is limited) This program develops babies’ literacy and learning s...

Dec 11 10:15 a.m. Dec 11 10:15 a.m. Arabian Library
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