Scottsdale Public Library

September 2021

Expanded Hours Scottsdale Public Library Hours, Beginning Sept. 12 

Scottsdale Public Library is happy to announce the expansion of building hours, that will begin the week of Sept. 12.

Expanded hours:

• Arabian Library will offer building access Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Drive-thru service will also be available.
• Civic Center Library will offer building access seven days a week and continue
  to offer curbside service.

Mustang Library will continue to offer building and drive-thru access. Appaloosa Library offers branch access through Pony Express technology, as well as drive-thru service. 

Visit the library's website for the most up to date details about our service expansion and available hours.
 

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Library Card Campaign

Scottsdale Public Library is launching a Library Card Campaign from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. Help us hit our goal of 2000 new cards – there will be fun surprises along the way for library cardholders, so make sure everyone in your household has a library card! Have a library card already? Help us share the love by encouraging your family, friends and neighbors to register for a new card! Follow us on social media for more details and get your library card today!
 

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Return of In-Person Storytimes

In-person storytimes are returning starting Sept. 13. Space is limited on a first come first serve basis, so please see a staff person prior to the start of each program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. See our online calendar for more details. 

Twos & Threes Together (ages 2-3/30 min) 
10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13 at Civic Center Library
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Mustang Library

Family Storytime (all ages/30 min) 
10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 20 at Civic Center Library
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Mustang Library
9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Rio Montaña Park

Little Libros (ages 0-5/30 min) 
10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27 at Civic Center Library

Tiny Tot Time (0-24 months/20 min) 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29 at Mustang Library

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) members meet monthly to focus on what the library can do for teens by brainstorming teen programs and collections. TAB members can receive service hours credits for meetings and projects. Meetings will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person; for dates and times, please check the library's online calendar. For information on how to join TAB, visit our website.

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Film Series

Come and enjoy a free movie at the library every Monday and Wednesday starting the week of Sept. 13. Saturday family movies begin on Sept. 4, so bring the whole family for a movie break. For dates, times, and movie titles, see our online calendar for details.

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Virtual Memory Café

Virtual Memory Cafés are designed for community members with Alzheimer’s or dementia (along with their caregivers) to provide a virtual place to go and have wonderful interactive social experiences. This month, join us virtually to share the joy of pets in our lives with special pet guests from Pet Partners of Phoenix. 

Online: 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23– Register here
 

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Wowbrary

Wowbrary keeps you in the know on the latest books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more offered by your Scottsdale Public Library. Sign up for this weekly newsletter and see what is new at the library. It can be customized so you can focus on your personal interest. Get the jump on holds lines by getting the latest release news on favorite authors, genres, and new reads. 

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Public Art Sculptures to be Moved from Civic Center Area Beginning September 1 in Preparation for Civic Center Renovation

Construction work is anticipated to begin in October on a $27.3 million renovation of Scottsdale Civic Center, which was approved by voters in the 2019 Bond Election. In advance of construction, Scottsdale Public Art will begin moving 10 sculptures from Scottsdale Civic Center on Sept. 1. Some works will be permanently moved to different city-owned locations while others will be stored at secure city facilities until they can be re-installed at the Civic Center following the renovations, which will add new performance spaces, among other features. Additionally, two of the pieces will undergo restoration work before they are returned to the Civic Center. For additional details on the affected artworks please visit Scottsdale Public Art. To learn more about the overall project and view plans please visit the project website.

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Holiday Hours

All Scottsdale Library locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. A full list of our holiday hours can be found here.