Scottsdale Public Library

January 2026
Happy New Year from Scottsdale Public Library!
As 2026 arrives, the staff and I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued patronage! This past fiscal year, over 20,000 new patrons registered for Scottsdale Public Library cards. 2025 was a very exciting and successful year as we unveiled our Civic Center Library’s College and Career Corner, created many new public programming partnerships and implemented the construction of the Mustang youth sound wall to enhance the patron experience. We are honored by your patronage and proud to be part of the Scottsdale community.
 
We look forward to an exciting year ahead filled with new programs and services coming your way soon that include Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spots available for checkout, virtual reality and makerspace programming and so much more! Thank you for being a part of our Scottsdale Public Library family.
 
Wishing you a joyous and Happy New Year!
 
Sincerely,
Michael Beck and the Scottsdale Public Library Team

Explore STEAM and Build Reading Confidence
(ages 6-11) Bundle up and join us for an un-brr-lieveable snow day at the library! 
 
Looking for other STEAM programs? Find more here.
(ages 6-10) Certified therapy animals love listening to kids practice their reading skills at the library. Beginning readers welcome!

Learn • Play • Explore
Need help navigating technology? We’ve got you covered. Join us for two tech-help programs designed to build your confidence and skills. Also new this year, computer classes at the senior centers! Find classes here.
 
Ask the Experts
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Civic Center Library
1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Mustang Library
 
Introduction to the Internet Series
1:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, Jan. 20 & 22, at Civic Center Library
 
National Jigsaw Puzzle day is Jan. 29 and we are celebrating in a big way! Join us to celebrate in a variety of ways.
 
Bring gently used board games or jigsaw puzzles without any missing pieces to swap for one that is new to you all week!
 
Four cities. Four library Systems. One champion! Test your skills in the second annual Inter-City Puzzle Tournament competing against Chandler, Mesa and Tempe. The top jigsaw puzzle team from each library system will advance to the championship round.
 
Bring your own team of up to four people or come and be placed in a team at this Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. All teams will be provided with a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle. The first team to finish wins!
 
 
Historian Jim Turner will take you from the Hohokam to the early farmers and ranchers, through the artist colony, resorts, arts and fashion and more, capturing all the facets of Old Town Scottsdale.

Try your hand at loom-knitting! Visit any of the branches to check out a knitting kit. There are different sized looms available and each kit will contain instructions and the supplies needed to get started.
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Challenge yourself in 2026 to read more, try a new hobby or learn a new language through Scottsdale Public Library. Your online branch offers e-books, audiobooks, music, movies, magazines, newspapers, kid's read-alongs, comics and more through the digital collection. You can also take online classes taught by real instructors through Universal Class, covering everything from Excel to baking to business planning. Ready for a bigger challenge? Transparent Language offers courses for all ages and skill levels in a dozen of languages. Make 2026 a year of learning, growth and discovery!

All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express @ Appaloosa, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See a full list of our holiday hours and scheduled closures.

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

 

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