The library offers a special collection of digital and physical materials focused on the history and culture of Scottsdale, its people and the immediate surrounds.
The Scottsdale Heritage Connection
Located in the Civic Center Library, the Scottsdale Heritage Connection houses the physical resources celebrating the rich history of Scottsdale. This 2000+ square foot space is open during all library hours and showcases local art and artifacts as well as the collection. Items in this collection are for in building use only. Some materials are available by request only. You can submit a request. Food and drink are not permitted in the space due to rare materials.
Visit the Heritage Connection for access to:
Microfilm and microfiche
Scottsdale residential and business directories
Books about Scottsdale and its environs
Scottsdale History Digital Collection
The digital history collection contains more than 40,000 images and videos and is still growing! Browse our online catalog for images of local people and buildings, both past and present, neighborhood newsletters, city cable videos, student newspapers, a selection of digital yearbooks, and more.
You can also access the digital archives of the Scottsdale Progress from 1948-1977 via Newspaper Archive.
Access and Contribute to our Collection
Request a high-resolution digital copy of one of our historical images
Inquire about sharing your materials with Scottsdale Library
Scottsdale City Council History
Access Scottsdale City Council history. The resource is searchable by year or by name.
