October 2009

And then there were five!

October newsletter

On Nov. 4 we celebrate the grand opening of our new Appaloosa Library, Scottsdale's long awaited fifth location. We've stocked 80,000 new items and 48 new computers in this beautiful light-filled space and created a place to amaze and delight all who enter. The support this community has displayed for Appaloosa and the Scottsdale Library speaks volumes about what the citizens of Scottsdale value – lifelong learning, free access, literacy, youth development, community – to name a few. I'm proud to serve you and to present the new Appaloosa Library. Please come join us in celebrating this wonderful Scottsdale accomplishment!

- Rita Hamilton, Executive Director

That's some fine fiddlin'

Bluegrass musician Stephanie Bettman visits the Scottsdale Public Library on Sun., Nov. 1. The entire family will enjoy this music that is "new and catchy; an engaging mixture of folk, roots, bluegrass and jazz with memorable lyrics and killer instrumentation." Joined by masterful multi-instrumentalist Luke Halpin, the two of them will raise the roof with their soaring harmonies and foot tapping fiddles. We promise you will leave with a smile on your face!

An afternoon with
Stephanie Bettman
Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. - Mustang

Hey, a tattoo even your parents could love

Teens, learn about the ancient art of mehndi and watch a henna artist create these very beautiful (and temporary) tattoos. This program is 90 minutes and for library customers 12-18 years please.

The Art of Mehndi
Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. - Mustang
Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. - Arabian
Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. - Palomino
Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. - Civic Center

Food and Friends...what could be better?

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library are having a no-host happy hour at the McCormick and Schmick’s at Gainey Village on Nov. 17. Stop by between 5:30 and 7 p.m. and meet Russian spy novelist, Brent Ghelfi. Chat, hang out and help the library.

For more about this and other Friends' of Scottsdale Public Library events, visit http://www.scottsdalelibraryfriends.org/

See our selection of books
by author Brent Ghelfi »

The Several Worlds of Lew Lehrman

He has not just one but several...Scottsdale artist Lew Lehrman's work will be featured in the Gallery at the Civic Center Library beginning Nov. 2. Shown will be both two and three dimensional works by the artist as well as some of his truly amazing travel journals.

Opens Nov. 2
Open daily during Library hours
Civic Center Library Gallery

Meet the Artist
Nov. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.

We won't be singing Buffett songs but...

Most of us know the power of music. Join us for a series on Happiness at Mustang library. Learn how to beef up that emotional wellbeing (Oct. 27) and find out more about the healing properties of laughter and music on Nov. 10. Anyone have a good joke?

Rise Up to Emotional Wellbeing
Oct. 27 at 6:30 pm - Mustang

The Power of Laughter and Music
Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. - Mustang