Scottsdale Public Library

August 2025
Thank you to all who participated in this year's Summer Reading Challenge! Don't forget - make sure you've picked up all your prizes by Aug. 15! If you reached 1,000 points or more, also make sure to select and order your free book before Aug. 15. We had a great time this summer and can't wait until next year!

Read, Sing and Play With Us
Join us for a magical morning featuring the book “Something Stinks!” by Jonathan Fenske. Families can wander the beautiful park as they follow along the pages of this delightul tale. Enjoy interactive activities and tasty snacks. Perfect for families and children of all ages.   
 
 
Jump, clap and groove along with Grammy Award Nominee Papa Hugs during this upbeat and interactive performance.
 

Author Talks this August
In "Arizona Friend Trips", Lisa Schnebly Heidinger and Julie Morrison invite readers to explore the state’s most cherished places through a blend of poetry, prose, and photography. During this program, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will share the story behind the book and offer her personal insights about what she learned along the way.
 
 
Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world as we chat virtually with Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book “Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough)”.
 

Ever wonder where your water comes from, is there enough, how is it treated or is it safe? Attend the fall 2025 Citizen Water Academy hosted by Scottsdale Water and get the answers to these questions and more. Email Wateracademy@ScottsdaleAZ.gov to put your name on the list for registration. Registration opens Thursday, Aug. 14. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search ‘Citizen Water Academy’.

Back to School is a chance to learn and grow with your library helping you every step of the way. Parents can explore ParentTV for expert videos on everything from stress-free drop-offs to navigating classroom life. Study skills and test prep are available on Peterson's Test and Career Prep.  For research and homework help, Britannica and Gale databases offer age-appropriate resources in writing, science, math, reading, history and so much more. Everyone from pre-k to seniors learn in the library!
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All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express at Appaloosa, will be closed on Monday, Sept.1, for the Labor Day holiday. See a full list of our holiday hours.

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