May 2025

Dust off your lightsabers, channel your inner Yoda and join us for some intergalactic fun.
 
(ages 3-8) Feel the force with stories, activities and a craft with a Star Wars twist!
 
(ages 12 and up) Come test your Star Wars knowledge in this Kahoot! trivia game.

Imagine, Connect, Discover
(all ages) Join us for a magical morning of storytelling at Rio Montaña Park's newest StoryWalk, "Let's All Creep Through Crocodile Creek" by Jonny Lambert. Enjoy fun activities and savor some tasty snacks as we celebrate together.
 
Learn about the romance of the 19th century Impressionism movement in Paris through works by Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Morisot and more. Hugh Ruddock, a Phoenix Art Museum docent for 30 years, will lead this course examining different aspects of Impressionism.
 
Explore the history of the Preserve through the voices of citizens, stewards, scientists and political leaders who collaboratively built the movement that led to the Conservancy.
 

Pre-registration for the library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge begins May 1! Get an early start on the challenge by registering early – there are programs and prizes for all age groups. Stop by any library branch beginning June 1 to pick up a gameboard and begin logging in your minutes. 
 
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Scottsdale Public Library is happy to offer free digital access to the Arizona Republic online newspaper! A one-time set-up gives you daily access until the end of 2025. There are only a limited number of spots available, so be sure to sign up with your library card today.
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Pardon Our Dust

Mustang Library is making improvements and enclosing a portion of the children’s area. Parts of the youth area and the Glass Study Room will be unavailable until June 30. Thank you for your understanding and patience while we make the library experience better for everyone.
 
Parking is also limited at Mustang Library due to construction. 
 

Show your support for Scottsdale Public Library by joining the Friends! The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that keeps essential library experiences free by investing thousands of dollars in library programs every year. Library patrons and community members can become a Friend for as little as $35 each year by making a tax deductible gift. All gifts are invested directly in important library programs, like the annual Summer Reading Challenge, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Family Read Aloud Nights, and much more. Friends also receive unique benefits, including invitations to special events and outings. 
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Library Closure
All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express at Appaloosa Library, will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. See a full list of our holiday hours.

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