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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
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Upcoming Events

Ultimate Family Play Date

Free Events

Enjoy a family-friendly day for all ages!Join us for a free, play-filled morning of interactive art,...

Dec 6 9 a.m.

Ultimate Family Playdate

Free Events

Hosted by Scottsdale Public Library, this is sure to stir up some holiday spirit! Bring the whole fa...

Dec 6 9 a.m.

Tween Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

Civic Center Library

(ages 8-12 / 75 min)Local artists from Scottsdale Artists' School will lead you in exploring differe...

Dec 6 1 p.m.

Teen & Adult Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

Civic Center Library

(ages 12+ / 75 minutes / space is limited)Local artists from Scottsdale Artist School will lead...

Dec 6 2:30 p.m.

Twos & Threes Together

Civic Center Library

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

Dec 8 10 a.m.

Baby Cuddles

Appaloosa Library

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

Dec 8 10:30 a.m.

ESOL: Intermediate Conversation Class

Mustang Library

Come practice speaking English with us! Connect with people from all over the world through conversa...

Dec 8 10:30 a.m.

What's in a Name? How Scottsdale Streets, Parks and Places Got Their Names

Mustang Library

Join Scottsdale community historian Joan Fudala for a photo-rich presentation on the who and why of ...

Dec 8 5:30 p.m.
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