February 2026

February Fun for Families

Colorful graphic reading ‘StoryWalk® Open House Celebration,’ featuring a book with an illustrated rabbit and the word 'Move!'

Join us for a magical morning of storytelling with Rio Montaña Park's newest StoryWalk, "Move!" by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. Enjoy fun activities and tasty snacks as we celebrate together.

9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Rio Montaña Park

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Lunar New Year

Ring in the Lunar New Year at the library! Celebrate the Spring Festival, bringing forth good luck for the upcoming year in the Asian cultures of the world.

4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Civic Center Library

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Mustang Library

College and Career Corner

Building and Refining Resumes with Generative AI

(ages 12-18) Learn to write powerful resume statements and use AI tools ethically to refine content, stand out to employers and present your skills authentically. Presented by Northern Arizona University.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Civic Center Library

Writers in Residence

Connect with local authors through our Writers in Residence office hours and workshops. Visit our online calendar to book an appointment or to register for a workshop; registration is required for all workshops.

The Writers in Residence program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Office Hours for Debi Novotny: Books for Youth

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 & Feb. 17, at Civic Center Library

4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Civic Center Library

Office Hours for Mark Johnson: Memoirs

1-2 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 2 – March 30, at Civic Center Library

How to Write a Query Letter with Debi Novotny

2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Civic Center Library

Checklist for Revision with Debi Novotny

2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Civic Center Library

Memoir Writing Workshop with Mark Johnson

2 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 20 - March 6, at Civic Center Library

Smart Money Talk

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How to Reduce Your Spending - Budgeting

Take a midday break to have a bite and learn a lot. You bring your lunch and we will supply a beverage and a lot of financial knowledge. Can't join us for lunch? Drop by on your way home from work for a snack and some smart money tips.

12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Paiute Neighborhood Center

5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Granite Reef Senior Center

CollegeNow by Brainfuse

College bound? Check out CollegeNow by Brainfuse, a new online service that provides access to expert guidance counselors, personalized college application support and comprehensive resources for essays, interviews and financial aid – all for free with your Scottsdale Public Library card. Get live, online help today!

This database is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Fall in Love with Kanopy Streaming Films

promotional image for a Valentine's Day film collection from Kanopy showing a man and woman sitting outdoors by a river with the woman smiling as text reads 'A collection of films for Valentine's Day'

Legendary Hollywood couples, today's rom-coms, romantic international films, touching tv series, and more can be found through Kanopy. Use the Kanopy app on your mobile device, smart TV or stream straight off the website. All you need is your library card.

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Eat Ice Cream at Jeni's & Support the Friends

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Grab your friends and head to Jeni's in Old Town Scottsdale on the second Wednesday of each month from 3-6 p.m.! Jeni's is donating 25% of all sales to the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library. As if we needed another reason to love their ice cream!

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Library Closure

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All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express at Appaloosa Library, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, for the Presidents’ Day holiday. See a full list of our holiday hours and scheduled closures.

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