Scottsdale Public Library

December 2022

Storytime With Gingerbread Jan

(ages 0-5) Run, run, as fast as you can, to storytime with Gingerbread Jan! Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.

Gingerbread Jan
10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at Appaloosa Library
10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at Arabian Library
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Mustang Library
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at Civic Center Library
 

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Festive Holiday Craft

Make your own gnome to give to family or a friend or keep yourself! 

Chillin’ with my Gnomies Holiday Gift Craft
5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at Mustang Library (ages 10-18)
4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Appaloosa Library (ages 10-18)
2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Arabian Library (ages 10-18)
4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at Civic Center Library (ages 12-18)
 

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Calling All Wine Enthusiasts

Join us for a viewing of the film "Somm," an account of four sommeliers getting ready for the Master Sommelier exam, the world's most challenging wine test. We will have Gasper Genovese, a credentialed wine educator and Rich Vanderheiden, a credentialed wine expert to discuss the film and their experience in preparing for wine exams.

Grape Vine to Great Wine
When: 4 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1
Where: Mustang Library
Location: 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
 

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Hometown Happy Hour – Fashionable Scottsdale

Scottsdale community historian, Joan Fudala, will take us for a walk down a visual, virtual runway of Scottsdale fashions throughout our history. This photo-rich presentation shows how Scottsdale clothing and accessories have evolved from farm utilitarian to fabulous. The presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. but stop in few minutes early to enjoy light snacks and a cool beverage. 

Hometown Happy Hour – Fashionable Scottsdale
When: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5
Where: Mustang Library
Location: 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
 

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Discuss a Holiday Classic With Us

Read the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, then join us for a viewing of the 1938 film adaptation followed by a short discussion.

Book to Film Discussion: A Christmas Carol (1938)
When: 1 - 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13
Where: Appaloosa Library
Location: 7377 E. Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
 

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Holiday Shopping Help With Scottsdale Public Library

As you shop for the holidays, don't forget that your library has free access to all Consumer Reports online! Shop with confidence by using this gold standard of consumer help. Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most. Go to Scottsdale Public Library Consumer Help and with just your library card and PIN, you have complete access at your fingertips.  

Looking for a special and unique gift? Explore our collection of crafting and creative gift making books and see what sparks your imagination among sewing, crocheting, cooking or book-binding ideas for the perfect gift. For even more options, check out the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center, with instructions and creative ideas as well as copies of leading hobby and craft magazines.
 

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Join the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose members support Scottsdale's library system through public education, advocacy and fundraising. This year, the Friends supported the library by raising funds for the Civic Center Sky Room, which opened in May 2022 and has since had 80 programs with over 3,000 patrons in attendance. In addition to their support of the Sky Room, they also funded important initiatives such as the Girls in STEM programs, 2nd Grade Card Campaign and Library Cardholder Celebration Event. If you are interested in learning more about the Friends and joining, visit Scottsdalelibraryfriends.org for more information.
 

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Holiday Hours

All Scottsdale Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas Day holiday, and on Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s holiday. See a full list of holiday hours here.