April 2012

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Your child can practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a dog. Some special four legged friends from Therapy Dogs International love to listen to kids read! Check our program calendar for various dates & locations of this popular program.

Tail Waggin Tutors
Please see online calendar for current program dates and times.

Earth Day Craft

Upcycle your plastic water bottles to a cool bracelet or wrist band! All materials will be provided.

Earth Day Craft
Tues, April 10 / 4 pm / MU
Tues, April 17 / 3 pm / PA
Tues, April 17 / 4 pm / AP
Wed, April 18 / 3:30 pm / CC
Thurs, April 19 / 3 pm / AR

Meet the Author of
Arizona 100 Years Grand!

Author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger has created a geographical, historical and cultural collection of the state’s best and brightest people, places and events during the first century of statehood. She will share her experiences culminating in this masterpiece as well as her vast knowledge of the history of Arizona.

Arizona 100 Years Grand!
Wed, April 18 / 10 am / AP
Wed, April 18 / 2 pm / CC

Teen Volunteers Needed

The library is looking for friendly, energetic and responsible teens between the ages of 13 – 17 to assist with the 2012 Summer Reading Program. Earn volunteer credits & valuable work experience.

Applications are available the month of April at any Scottsdale Library, or online at www.wired2go.net.

All applications must be submitted by April 30, 2012.

Food For Fines is Back!

The Scottsdale Library will waive 50¢ in library fines for every non-perishable food item you donate from April 9th – April 15th. All food items will be then donated to Vista Del Camino for distribution to Scottsdale families in need.

(Note: Even if you don’t have any fines, please bring by some donations as well – Vista is a great resource for our community and needs your support!)

For more information please visit: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/Vista

Who You Are & Why We Care

In a February survey of customers that visit the library, we discovered some interesting facts:

62% are female (Hey guys, you don’t know what you are missing!)
Even though we have eBooks, movies and music, 61% of you come for a good read and 26% of you found something while browsing.

The best news of all – over 1.4 million of you came to the library this past year. We surveyed 1,000 customers, and an amazing 99% were satisfied with the service received from staff. We wanted to say thank you & keep visiting! Always let us know what you want – after all, we are your library!

Support the Library & Meet Psychic Medium and Author, Allison DuBois

Don’t miss the Library fundraiser of the year! On April 20th, join Allison DuBois who inspired the TV show Medium, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Mark Ireland and the Friends of the Scottsdale Library for a night of Mediums, Magic & Mystery.

Not only will you meet these bestselling authors, but you will enjoy live music, Hors d’ouvres, a cash bar, silent auction, palm & tarot readings and more! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Scottsdale Library. The Friends support the Scottsdale Library programs and outreach.

Tickets start at $40 per person – get yours today!

Authors & Appetizers
Friday, April 20, 2012 from 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Appaloosa Library

1,000 Journals Project

Come & see The Gallery@TheLibrary’s latest exhibit – The 1,000 Journals Project. This is an ongoing collaborative experiment following 1,000 journals throughout their travels. This exhibit provides a method for interaction & shared creativity. Stop by and see the various journals, and create an entry to add to the collection! All materials are provided, and the Gallery is free & open to the public.

1,000 Journals Project
Now – May 31, 2012
Civic Center Library Gallery

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Comments or questions, please contact Ann Porter by email at aporter@scottsdaleaz.gov.

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