June 2009

June Library Highlights

Check out a new feature on our website – historic photographs that are uniquely Scottsdale. New additions to the photographic array include the Parada from 1995 with Herb Drinkwater on horseback. These treasures come to us from the Scottsdale Jaycees, the Scottsdale Historical Museum and the Charros, funded through a grant we received from the State Library. To check it out, go to the web site and click on the historic photo in the corner that says Explore Scottsdale.

Not Baryshnikov’s Ballet

Novaballet

Explore the dynamics behind the somewhat surreal world of contemporary ballet. Join creators of the Novaballet's season opener, for discussion and demonstrations.

Looks like they still wear those tights though…

Sat,. July 18 at noon at Civic Center

New Zoo Review

If you remember that 1970s TV show then you most likely have a child that would love our Zoo to You program. Hey, Henrietta Hippo won't be there but I am sure the kids will have a blast with the real animals that will.

(Oh, little known fact is that the show's Mr. Dingle was played by Chuck Wollery—hum)

Wed., June 24 at 10 a.m. at Mustang
Wed., June 24 at 2 p.m. at Civic Center
Thur., June 25 at 10 a.m. at Palomino
Thur., June 25 at 2 p.m. at Arabian

Henrietta Hippo

Mysterious Webb

Betty Webb

Become familiar with mystery author Betty Webb at the Friends of the Library’s Manuscripts & Munchies. Author of the popular Lena Jones mystery series: Desert Cut, Desert Run, Desert Shadows, Desert Wives and Desert Noir, Betty joins the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library for chat and book-signings.

McCormick & Schmick's,
Gainey Village
Thurs., June 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Suggested donation of $5
www.scottsdalelibraryfriends.org

Make a new plan, Stan

Valley Metro bus pass Hop on the bus, Gus...
Well, if you are like Stan and Gus you might want to check out www.ValleyMetro.org. Buy your bus passes online (or at the alternate locations listed on their website.) This is a very easy way to get those passes since unfortunately they won't be sold at the libraries after July 1.

Buy your bus passes online at www.ValleyMetro.org.

Clive Cussler, James Rollins, and Brent Ghelfi

Authors Clive Cussler, James Rollins and Brent Ghelfi talk about their current books at this cool summer event... Cussler's latest novel is Medusa, a new Kurt Austin adventure. Rollins' latest Sigma Force thriller is The Doomsday Key. Ghelfi will talk about his two Volk suspense novels and his forthcoming book, The Venona Cable which debuts in August.

Sat., June 27 at 6 p.m.
Civic Center Library
Free, books available at Poisoned Pen Bookstore.
(a percentage of the proceeds benefits the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library)
Information 480.947.2974.