Scottsdale Public Library

September 2024

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Libraries are more than meets the eye - did you know in addition to physical materials like books, music and movies, your library card allows you access to museums, newspapers like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, video games and so much more? Roll out with a library card and tell everyone you know to register for a library card too! 

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Calling all teens ages 13-18 - show us your art! In honor of Library Card Sign-Up month, the library is hosting our annual Design a Library Card contest. One design will be chosen as this year's newest library card design. Entries are due by Oct. 19.
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Family Education and Support Tools
(ages 3-5 / 45 minutes) This six-week series is designed to focus on children's approach to learning, both socially and academically. Each session uses books, songs and parent/child interactions to help develop one of the most important domains in child development. Registration is required and participants are expected to attend all six sessions.
Learn about autism with Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). During this educational presentation, autism spectrum disorder will be defined, including a description of challenges, strengths and influences in the community. No registration is required.
 

Local Focus
Bring the whole family to Civic Center Library the first Wednesday of every month to enjoy an evening of acoustic music performed by local musicians. Details of performers can be found on our online calendar.
Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening in Arizona with Angela Judd, author and certified Master Gardener. Learn about the intricacies of planning, watering, nurturing and harvesting your garden amidst the unique challenges of Arizona's arid climate.
 

We are thrilled to announce the soft opening of Yellow Spruce Roasters in Civic Center Library. Be one of the first to enjoy a delicious beverage or treat during your visit to the library. Stay tuned for more details about the grand opening.

Get Your Favorite Tunes with Freegal
Freegal is your app for free music discovery from the library. Get three hours of ad free streaming daily and download up to five songs a week that are yours to keep forever - no return necessary! Create your own playlists or listen to other Freegal listener's playlists. Watch music videos, find new artists in a favorite genre or explore music from around the globe - Freegal has it all! 
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Sponsors Needed
The Friends of Scottsdale Public Library is hosting its second annual 24-Hour Donor Challenge on Wednesday, Oct. 23. To prepare for this powerful day of giving, the Friends is seeking sponsorships to help leverage new supporters. Sponsorship funding will be used as a dollar-for-dollar match of all donations made on Oct. 23.
Become a Sponsor

Get ready to groove because Parks and Rec Rewind is back and this year we're celebrating the 1970s! Join us at the Scottsdale Civic Center from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 21, for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a DJ disco party, live music, a retro arcade, a cocktail garden, a vintage market, movie selfie stations, food trucks, a Scottsdale in the 70s exhibit and so much more. This FREE all-ages event is perfect for bringing your friends and family for a night of nostalgic fun and excitement. Don't miss out on the ultimate throwback bash!
 

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Scottsdale Public Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-7323

 

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