May 2026

May Programs at the Library

StoryWalk Open House Celebration

(all ages) Join us for a magical morning of storytelling with Rio Montaña Park's newest StoryWalk, "Tidy" by Emily Gravett. Enjoy fun activities and crafts and savor some tasty snacks as we celebrate together.

9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Rio Montaña Park

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Scottsdale Sounds: Local Musicians Showcase

(all ages) Join us for acoustic music performed by local musicians! Scottsdale Sounds has moved to Mustang Library starting in May. This month, enjoy music by Ice Machine and GedaLife.

5 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Mustang Library

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Of Dogma and Desire: Saying What You Believe about the First Amendment

In this dynamic, visually rich presentation, Bob McWhirter traces the fascinating history of our right to speak and worship. This program is presented in collaboration with Arizona State University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, at Mustang Library

Reading Buddies

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(grades 1-3) Prepare your child for success with extra reading practice this summer! Library staff and teen volunteers will use one-on-one reading, games and crafts to boost your child's confidence and literacy skills. This program is intended for children entering grades 1-3 this fall. Space is limited, so register early. Participants are expected to attend the whole series. Registration will open May 9.

Reading Buddies

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 9-July 12, at Civic Center Library

Movies Honoring Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our nation's heroes through Kanopy's inspiring films. We've curated a special Memorial Day collection of titles to help celebrate and reflect on the holiday's meaning. Stream Kanopy films on your smartphone, computer and most smart TVs.

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CollegeNow by BrainFuse

College bound? Check out Brainfuse CollegeNow, an online service that provides access to expert guidance counselors, personalized college application support and comprehensive resources for essays, interviews and financial aid - all free with your Scottsdale Public Library card!

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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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 from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13! Jeni's is donating 25% of all sales to The Friends of Scottsdale Public Library. As if we needed another reason to love their ice cream!

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Go Digital with Your Library Card!

Tired of fumbling around for your library card? Go digital! Use a loyalty card app like SuperCard or Google Wallet to store your Scottsdale Public Library card on your smartphone. Simply save your library card to the app and when you're ready to check out, scan the barcode with staff or at a self-checkout station.

Library Closure

All Scottsdale Public Library locations, including Pony Express at Appaloosa Library, will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. See a full list of our holiday hours and scheduled closures.

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