November is National Novel Writing Month

Make this the year you write your novel – or any other writing you want to explore! Need a space to write? Each library branch will have a space reserved on Friday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 17 for budding writers. Not sure how to start? Join us for a variety of library programs that will get your creative juices flowing.

Civic Centers Writers' Group - 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at Civic Center Library

Beginnings with Erica Litz - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Civic Center Library

Navigating Perspectives: A Workshop on Point of View in Writing - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Civic Center Library

Sunshine Journaling Writing Workshop - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Appaloosa Library

Poetry Workshop with Austin Davis - 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Civic Center Library

Scene and Summary: How to Balance the Building Blocks of Storytelling - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Civic Center Library

Full STEAM Ahead: Arizona Birds of Prey

(ages 6 and up / 45 min) Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation and safety of each animal.

4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Appaloosa Library

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Arabian Library

4 p.m. Wednedsay, Nov. 22, at Civic Center Library

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Programs

Explore the flora, fauna, geology and human history of the Sonoran Desert presented by the gifted and knowledgeable instructors from McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. 

Stories of Extreme Heat - 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Mustang Library

Inspiration: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Sonoran Desert - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Mustang Library

Ultimate Family Play Date & Concert

Celebrate the holiday season at this free family event for all ages! There will be interactive activity zones for kids and teens ages 0-18 from 9 a.m.-noon. Enjoy food vendors and a mimosa garden, and end the day rocking out with a concert by the band Smashed from noon-1:30 p.m. Learn more.

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Scottsdale Civic Center

Greater Phoenix Digital Library / Libby

Scottsdale is proud to be a part of the Greater Phoenix Digital Library, also known as Libby, for e-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines for all ages. Did you know you can limit your search findings to what's available now for easier browsing and immediate borrows? Filters will allow you to change the availability option from all titles to those available now. There is also a dedicated Always Available Collection of e-books and e-audiobooks. Need help?  Learn more through our online tutorials or submit a question through Ask-a-Librarian.

Holiday Closures

All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express at Appaloosa Library, will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. All locations will also close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, and remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

See a full list of our holiday hours.