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The Scottsdale Public Library has something for everyone. Books, eBooks, Music, Movies, Programs, Resources & more are waiting for you to discover them. Select a page below to find something for you & your family!
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Programs & Events
Author talks, storytimes, art exhibits and more...

The Scottsdale Public Library is proud to present fun, informative and free programs and events!
Here you will find information about upcoming events at the library. There is something for everyone!

Search for events by location using the links below, or browse our entire calendar by clicking here.
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The Gallery @ The Library

1,000 Journals Project
March 19, 2012 – June 30, 2012

The 1,000 Journals Project is an ongoing collaborative experiment attempting to follow 1,000 journals throughout their travels. For more information, please see: 1,000 Journals Project

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Research & eLearning

Google doesn't have everything you need to know!

Our comprehensive collection of databases & eLearning resources will help you with your project, hobby, assignment, auto questions, or search! These aren't limited to school projects; we have resources that will help with car repairs, ancestry search, as well as our video library that will teach you everything from how to make a blog to how to check out a library eBook.

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Learn a New Language
Take these free guided classes from home.
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Career & Job Resources
Find all the resources you need to get hired.
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Genealogy & History
Discover your family history.
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For Students
Homework Help, research aids and more for students.
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Newspapers & Magazines
Recent and archived articles at your fingertips.
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Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways. More »

Writer's Toolbox
Discover resources to assist authors in the areas of writing.
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Our Collection

We are much MUCH more than just Books!

Sure, we have a huge collection of books for you, but we also have eBooks, CDs, DVDs, digital music and historical items! Explore what we have and then stop in and pick up something for yourself.

If you know what you are looking for, begin by searching our catalog:

Books
Find something to read using these popular booklists, our book recommendation engine, Gimme! and through Library Staff book reviews!

eBooks and AudioBooks
Borrow an eBook to read on your eReader! We offer thousands of titles in various genres.

Movies
We have a large selection of today's hottest movies, along with classics for your entertainment.

Historical Collection
Explore Scottsdale of yesterday with this digital collection of photographs.

Music
We offer both CDs and music you can download to your computer & use on your music player/phone/etc.

Culture Pass Program
Enjoy one of the Valley's great museums for free, with this program presented by the Alliance for Audience.

Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.
About Us
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It's nice to meet you.

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Discover Local History

If you are interested in learning more about local history, then you have come to the right place.

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Rural/Metro Fire Department, early 1950s

Browse Our Digital Albums

Historic photos of Scottsdale.

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Share Your Photos
and Your Stories

Bring in your family photos for scanning. We are looking for old family photos, vacation photos around Arizona and yes, even your High School yearbooks!

Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any photos you may have currently.

Get a Copy of one
of Our Historical Images

Learn how to get a digital copy of one of our historical images to use in a project, hang in your home or to share with a friend.

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Get To Know Our Partners
& More Historic Resources

We have partnered with the Scottsdale Historical Society, Papago Salado and the State Archives to create an online digital collection. Learn about other resources within the City to research Scottsdale's history.

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