Summer Reading Program
We are paws-itively excited for this year's Summer Reading Program, Tails and Tales! Research has shown that kids can prevent the summer slide by reading at least 20 minutes a day over the summer, but the Summer Reading Program is not only for kids anymore - there is a program for every age! Prize packs and a free book will be available at the completion of the program starting Aug. 2. We hope you will dive into a new adventure with us this summer!
For more details and to sign-up, visit ScottsdaleLibrary.org/summer-reading.
Kids Café
We are partnering with Scottsdale Unified School District to provide lunches to kids and teens ages 0-17 over the summer. Lunches can be picked up in the lower-level lobby area of Civic Center Library from noon-1 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 7-July 30. No reservation necessary! Learn more.
Virtual Fun with Math & Science
Tune in to the library’s YouTube channel as we explore math and science concepts in an interactive, playful way! This is a six-week program intended for kids ages 3-5. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. Ideas will be provided for easy at home concept applications. Dates are as follows:
Virtual Fun with Math & Science
10 a.m. Saturdays
June 5 – July 17 (no program July 3) online
Tails and Tales Family Film Fun
Get out of the heat and enjoy family friendly movies. Space is limited and registration is required. For film titles and to register, visit our online calendar.
Tails and Tales Family Film Fun
2 p.m., Saturdays
June 5 - July 31 (no program July 3) Civic Center Library
Family Read Aloud Fun
Join us for live action entertainment as we bring to life three tales, each told in a unique way. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more and register here.
Family Read Aloud Fun
2 p.m. Monday, June 28, Civic Center Library
Books and More
Find out what is happening at the library, from virtual programming to fun new services. Learn tips, tricks, and discover what is trending in the world of books and reading.
Learn more.
In the Stacks – presented by Mustang Library
1 p.m., First and third Tuesdays, online
Get Lit – presented by Civic Center Library
1 p.m., Second and fourth Tuesdays, online
Turning the Page – presented by Arabian Library
6:30 p.m., Second and fourth Thursdays, online
Happy 70th Birthday, Scottsdale!
Celebrate Scottsdale's 70th birthday with us as Joan Fudala, community historian, takes us through Scottsdale's history. Mayor David Ortega will be at the program, which will be broadcasted on Scottsdale Video Network. Registration is required. Learn more and register here.
Happy 70th Birthday, Scottsdale
2 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, Civic Center Library
Participate in the Virtual Public Meeting
for Scottsdale Civic Center Re-build
This project will rebuild portions of Scottsdale Civic Center as the community's signature special event and public gathering space. In 2019, Scottsdale voters approved three bond questions, which contained funding to replace aging infrastructure and create public event spaces in the Civic Center area. These proposed improvements are based on the community outreach and Civic Center Municipal Use Master Plan that was approved by City Council in 2018. To participate, visit the project website by June 11 and submit your comments. For more information, contact City of Scottsdale Project Manager Elaine Mercado, at 480-312-7985 or [email protected]
Digital Newsstand
Get access to your digital newsstand - Pressreader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal – with your library card! Enjoy world class journalism with local, national, and international newspapers through Pressreader digital newspaper and magazine library. Daily access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal is free with your library card!
Stay in the know with information you can trust: Scottsdalelibrary.org/magazines.
Greater Phoenix Digital Library – Your Place for Summer Fun!
Find ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and movies that can be downloaded or streamed off your smart devices or computers. Family fun movies, audiobooks for summer trips, magazines to support any hobby or interest and ebooks from beach reads to biographies – truly something for everyone! It can all be done through Overdrive's Libby app or the Greater Phoenix Digital Library website: Phoenix.overdrive.com.
To learn more, check out Scottsdalelibrary.org/downloadables. Let the summer fun begin!