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- Programs & Events
Author talks, storytimes, art exhibits and more...
Here you will find information about all the upcoming events at the library. There is something for everyone!
Search for events by location using the links below, or browse our entire calendar by clicking here.
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The Gallery @ The Library - An art exhibition at Civic Center Library
Luster Kaboom’s Fun House
Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house! Interactive, drippy and trippy, Luster Kaboom’s painting style will envelope visitors with an entirely new experience. Summer workshops and events for all ages to be announced on www.ScottsdalePublicArt.org.April 22, 2013 – July 30, 2013
- Research & eLearning
Our databases & eLearning offerings put a world of information at your fingertips.
Our comprehensive collection of databases & eLearning resources will help you with your project, hobby, assignment, auto questions, or search! We have resources that will help with car repairs, ancestry search, as well as our video library that will teach you everything from how to make a blog to how to check out a library eBook.
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Brush up on your business skills.
For Students
Homework Help, research aids and more for students.
Career & Job Resources
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to get hired.
Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways. - Our Collection
We are much MUCH more than just Books!
Sure, we have a huge collection of books, but we also have eBooks, CDs, DVDs, digital music and historical items! Explore what we have and then stop in and pick up something for yourself.
Books
Find something to read using these popular booklists and through Library Staff book reviews!
eBooks and Audiobooks
Borrow an eBook to read on your eReader! We offer thousands of titles in various genres.
Magazines
Download full digital copies of your favorite magazines to your computer or mobile device.
Movies
We have a large selection of today's hottest movies, along with classics.
Music
We offer both CDs and music you can download to your computer & use on your music player/phone/etc.
Video Library
Our newest collection will help you discover things in new ways.
Historical Collection
Explore Scottsdale of yesterday with these digital collections.
Culture Pass Program
Enjoy one of the Valley's great museums for free, with this program.
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Visit our mobile site!Genealogy & Obituaries
Ancestry LibraryBrowse census records and more online.
(This is only available in-library due to subscription limitations.)
HeritageQuestUnique, detailed material for both genealogical and historical researchers.
Proquest ObituariesSearch obituaries and death notices from prominent newspapers dating back to 1851.
Non-Library Online Resources:
- Arizona Department of Health Services, Department of Vital RecordsAdoption, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Genealogy information.
- Cyndi’s ListA comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
- Genealogy.comDiscover Your Family Story with this free online family search.
- JewishGen.orgThousands of databases, research tools, and other resources to help those with Jewish ancestry research and find family members.
- Mesa Family Search LibraryA Regional Family History Center is a branch of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
- National Archives Resources for Genealogistswww.archives.gov/research/genealogy
- Search Arizona records onlinegenealogy.az.gov
- USGenWeb.orgUSGenWeb Project - Land of Free - Genealogy
Featured Databases
Full text for over 1,860 periodicals and magazines.
Legal and economic aspects of crime and justice.
Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals and 7,300 peer-reviewed journals.
Please do not forget to visit www.scottsdalelibrary.org for updated program listings.
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