March 2009

Scottsdale Remembers...

Whether you are a long time native of Scottsdale or a winter visitor, come to the Gallery at the Civic Center Library to visit the Scottsdale Remembers exhibition. Featuring photos from Scottsdale's past, footage from the Parada del Sol parades and even a menu from the LuLu Bell, it is sure to bring back memories. The exhibition runs through March 30 and focuses on contributions from the Scottsdale Historical Society, the Charros and the Jaycees. Join us for a walk down a photographic memory lane!

- Rita Hamilton, Library Director

Nothin’ like percussion

Ok not the best rhyme—but scoot on down to the Civic Center Library on Sun., March 29 for a rip-roaring program presented by the brass and percussion members of The Phoenix Symphony. Expect some toe-tapping at this cadenced celebration…

The Phoenix Symphony Brass
and Percussion Ensemble
Sun., March 29 at 2 p.m.
Civic Center

Do Gila Monsters
come from Gila Bend?

Reptiles of Arizona

And should you worry if one is in your living room? These questions and more will be answered by US Fish and Wildlife biologist Jeff Servoss in this cool program for families and kids about the Reptiles of Arizona…ooohhh!

Tues., March 31 at 4 p.m. at Civic Center
Tues., March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Mustang
Wed., April 1 at 4 p.m. at Palomino
Wed., April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Arabian

Why post to YouTube…?

Teens are invited to submit short video clips promoting the Teen Summer Reading Program 2009.

The theme is Express Yourself and complete rules can be found on the library's website. Winner will have their video posted on the library website and will receive a $100 gift card. (teens ages 12-18)

Through Fri., April 17

See rules and entry form »

Can't pay your mortgage this easily but…

Food for Fines!

In celebration of National Library Week we have this great program called Food for Fines—just bring in a non-perishable food item (hey, no grapefruits please) and receive $1 off your library fines for each item donated. All items will be donated to Vista del Camino Food Bank. What a nice way to make yourself happy, others happy and wipe out those fines at the same time.

Food for Fines
Mon., April 13 through Sun., April 19
All Scottsdale library locations

Mark your calendar for April 11…

..when the Hyperbolic Coral Reef Crochet Project descends upon Scottsdale... a 2,000 square foot hand-crocheted, coral reef. The reef has toured the world and will feature parts that have been created by folks in our community.

Opening Event--Sat., April 11 at 2 p.m.
Lecture: Margaret Wertheim, creator and founder of the Institute for Figuring--Mon., April 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Hyperbolic Coral Reef Crochet Project
Sat., April 11 through Thurs., July 11
The Gallery at the Civic Center Library
More information at http://www.scottsdalecoralreef.com/