February 2009

Thanks for loving the library!

Here are some great numbers I wish to share…every day at our Library -- 7,774 items are checked out; 3,717 people visit us; over 1,000 people use one of our computers; 828 holds are placed on materials; and 300 teens check out the teen space at Civic Center. Now that is something to celebrate. Happy Valentine's Day.

- Rita Hamilton, Library Director

Download Roadshow

OK so you've heard about our downloadable books and music several times now. They're free. So what are you waiting for? Ah, if you are having issues with the technology part—and just how the system works…we have help for you!

The Digital Bookmobile will be rolling into the Mustang library parking lot on Wed., March 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit this tricked out semi that will answer all of your questions about the downloadable items. Finally! And all of you Mac folks can get those questions answered too.

Start downloading today »

Is your child a future Monet, Mondrian, Matisse, Miro?

The library is offering a cool five week Picture Books and Museum Looks program for aesthetically curious 3 to 5 year olds (along with a caregiver). The programs feature a special story time and a kid-friendly look at artwork from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMOCA). The program is five consecutive weeks with three classes at the library (Civic Center or Arabian) and two at SMOCA.

Five week series begins Feb. 23 at Civic Center and Arabian. Program is at 10:30 a.m. at both locations. Only 20 kids per five week program so register now.

The Picture Books and Museum Looks program is supported with funds granted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Agency under the Library Services and Technology Act, which is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

It's a mystery…

Authors Vicki Delany and Deborah Atkinson host a discussion about their books, and their intriguing idea that geography and setting can play an important role in a mystery novel at Hot and Cold Mysteries at the Civic Center library on Mon., March 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Delany has written several books including her latest book Valley of the Lost, which is set in Trafalgar, British Columbia. Set in Hawaii, Atkinson's suspenseful Storm Kayama series mixes both native legends and culture with the spectacular geography of the islands, and her latest title in the series is Pleasing the Dead.

Check out these books or purchase a copy at the program.

Memory Loss?

We know what will help! Relive the Parada of 1982 or see what the Jaycees where up to in 1940….

Check out the Scottsdale Remembers exhibition at the gallery at the Civic Center library beginning March 1. The exhibition features some of the photos from the Scottsdale Historical Society, the Charros and the Jaycees. All photos are now in part of the Scottsdale Public Library's digital collection.

Scottsdale Remembers: Recollections of our Past
Daily, March 1-30
Gallery at the Civic Center Library
Opening Reception Wed., March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Here and there…

If social networking sites are your thing - become a fan of the Scottsdale Public Library on Facebook.

We'd love to have you follow us! There's information on events, news items and other things we think our fans will enjoy.

Palomino Library is getting new carpet! Yeah!
But will be closed to the public on Sat., Feb. 14
and Sat., Feb. 21 (open during the week though) …