The library offers so much more than just books, movies and music to check out. Find something to check out and take home or use in the library.
Board Games & Video Games
Want to host a board game night or try out a new video game? We've got you covered! We have a large variety of board and video games for all ages. Only five games can be checked out at a time. Video games formats include Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox One and X and Nintendo Switch. Video games check out for 14 days and are not renewable.
Book Club to Go Kits
If you are interested in starting your own book discussion group or energizing your current one, then pick up a Book Club to Go at Scottsdale Public Library.
Book Club to Go contain multiple copies of a book and a discussion guide to help get the conversation started.
To check out a Book Club to Go, request the items online. All Book Club to Go kits check out for 45 days.
Citizen Science Kits
Citizen Science Kits are small boxes containing everything you need for a specific science experiment. All kits come with equipment and instructions to do scientific research observations and a link to report your findings to an ongoing research project.
Culture Passes
The Act One Culture Pass program allows library cardholders to check out admission for up to two people to participating cultural institutions.
Knit It Kits
Try your hand at loom-knitting! Visit any of the branches to check out a knitting kit. Each kit will contain instructions and all the supplies you need, including yarn. There are two kit sizes:
- Large to extra-large sized hats, as well as scarves, socks, blankets and other projects.
- Extra-small to medium sized hats, as well as other smaller projects.
Kits check out for three weeks, are non-reservable and first-come, first-served. All kits come with instructions and supplies needed to get started. Kits will be available for checkout through Feb. 28, 2026.
Launchpads
Launchpads are tablets for children pre-loaded with educational content. There are 21 different Playaway Launchpads that are available for checkout.
Museum2You
Learn about the Western Spirit Museum and the Scottsdale Railroad Museum at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park from the comfort of your own space in the library’s newest Museum2You box program! These museum boxes are especially helpful for those who are visually impaired. Each box contains 3D printed models, relief sculptures of 2D images, a Braille guide and QR codes to curated music playlists and tour videos. These boxes are currently held at Civic Center Library but can be requested to be sent to any of the branches.
Seed Library
In partnership with Blue Zones Project Scottsdale and the Friends of Scottsdale Public Library, the Scottsdale Seed Library is stocked with edible plant and herb seeds appropriate for the Arizona growing conditions and seasons.
VOX Books
VOX Books are read-aloud picture and chapter books. Professional audio narration of the book is preloaded, enabling children to read and listen to the book simultaneously.