October 2023

Halloween Fun for Kids & Teens

Halloween Family Fun

(ages 0-8)

Calling all ghosts, goblins and other costumed characters! Stop by the library for family-friendly games and activities to celebrate the spooky season. 

6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Appaloosa Library

6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Arabian Library

6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Civic Center Library

6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Mustang Library

Monster Mash

(ages 12-18)

Get your fright on while we watch a scary movie and enjoy some monster munchies.  

3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Mustang Library

5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Civic Center Library

All About Arizona

Arizona Goes to the Movies: 

A Filmmaking History

Presented by author and historian Jim Turner, see how Hollywood has affected popular views of Western settlement and continues to impact social interactions from "Real to Reel". This is an AZ Speaks program made possible by the Arizona Humanities Council. 

3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Civic Center Library

Get Out and Explore Your National Park 

Learn about the National Parks in Arizona from guest presenters Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin. These self-avowed national park lovers will share the many ways to enjoy Arizona's National Parks and National Park Units, such as wild and scenic rivers, national monuments, battlefields and more. 

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Appaloosa Library

Fall Career Fair

Meet local employers hiring for the season and beyond. Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are encouraged. To RSVP, email VistaCareerCenter@ScottsdaleAZ.gov 

10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Civic Center Library

Design a Library Card Contest

Calling kids ages 7-11 - Show us your art! Your artwork could become a Scottsdale Public Library card. One winning design will be chosen to be a limited edition for this year's newest library card design. Submissions are due by Saturday, Oct. 21.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in honoring Hispanic heritage and culture with e-books and e-audiobooks featuring Latinx authors and characters through our newest digital library, cloudLibrary! This new online resource for e-books and e-audiobooks offers a librarian curated list of titles you can download via the cloudLibrary app or stream off the website.

Ultimate Family Play Date and Concert

Save the date for Scottsdale Public Library's Ultimate Family Play Date and Concert! Previously known as the Ultimate Play Date, this year we are making it bigger and better by expanding it to all ages. A family-friendly concert will follow a morning of interactive activities. 

Interested in being a vendor? Email EarlyLearningSPL@ScottsdaleAZ.gov for more information.

9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at Scottsdale Civic Center

Library Card Auto Renewal

We are happy to announce that qualifying library cards will now automatically renew! You don't need to show up or submit anything - our system will renew your library card automatically if it meets all criteria. Those who do not qualify or are not automatically renewed can still renew online or by visiting any Scottsdale Public Library location in-person.

Friends of Scottsdale Public Library 24-Hour Challenge

Save the date for the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library's Virtual 24-hour donor challenge! On Oct. 18, all gifts made to the Friends will support Scottsdale Public Library's new early literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

More in the Community

Looking for more fun things to do in Scottsdale? Mark your calendars for these upcoming free family events!

52nd Annual Fall Festival: 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Chaparral Park

Vista del Camino's 50th Anniversary: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Vista del Camino

Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Granite Reef Senior Center

Library Closure

All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express @ Appaloosa, will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 for a Staff Development Day. See a full listing of our holiday hours and scheduled closures.