20Feb, 2017
    Eat Good & Do Good at Portillo’s on March 7

    Support the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library by grabbing some delicious food at the Scottsdale Portillo’s on Tuesday, March 7 (4 p.m. – 9 p.m.).

    Portillo’s brings a taste of Chicago to the desert. Serving up delicious burgers, hot dogs, salads and more—it’s no wonder this Scottsdale restaurant has become a local favorite.

    Mark your calendar for March 7, so you can enjoy dinner at Portillo’s while giving back to the community.

    Then, just go to Portillo’s on that Tuesday. Let your server know that you are with the Scottsdale Library fundraiser. You don’t need to go into a detailed explanation… if you say Scottsdale Library, they’ll know exactly what you’re talking about!

    Why is it important that you mention the Scottsdale Library? For each customer who mentions us, we’ll receive 20% of the proceeds from that order. We hope to see you at Portillo’s on March 7. Tell your family and friends, too!

    Details at a Glance

    Who:
    The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library & Portillo’s in Scottsdale.

    What:
    A fundraiser to support library programs and services.

    Why:
    The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library fund important library programs and services.

    Where:
    Portillo’s
    10574 N 90th St
    Scottsdale, AZ

    When: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 4pm to 9pm. Please remember to tell your server you’re here with the Scottsdale Library!

    15Feb, 2017
    Spring is Busy Time for Scottsdale Public Library

    With winter visitors and beautiful weather already started, the Scottsdale Public Library has plenty of fun events on tap for spring 2017.

    On March 4, the Civic Center branch will feature the 4th Ultimate Play Date from 9am to 2pm. This event is catered to children ages 0-8, and will include Play Zones specializing in everything from music & dance to science & technology. There will also be a grilled cheese food truck. All activities are free of charge.

    From March 27 to April 1, Mustang Library will be hosting Garden Week. Every day will have free special events, including a flower show, presentations from the Butterfly Wonderland and the Maricopa Audubon Society and tips on landscaping, urban farming and Xeriscape. It will culminate on April 1 with a book sale.

    From April 9 to April 15, celebrate National Library Week. This annual national celebration has been promoting appreciation of our local libraries since 1958. The theme for 2017 will once again be “Libraries Transform,” and two-time World Cup champion Julie Foudy will serve as honorary chair.

    Lastly, be on the lookout for the first Books2Go installation at Chaparral Park in March. Shaped like a doghouse to match the dog park where it’s located, it will be a micro-library supporting the “take a book, leave a book” system. No library card is required to use this program.

    1Oct, 2016
    Friends Contributes to Scottsdale Children’s Learning & Play Festival

    The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library donated $12,500 toward the Scottsdale Children’s Learning & Play Festival, held October 1 at WestWorld.

    Marc Brown drawing
    Author Marc Brown draws Arthur the Aardvark for a Festival attendee

    The event welcomed over 12,000 children and their families to enjoy author presentations, kids activities and musical performances. The headliner was Marc Brown, author of the Arthur the Aardvark book series that was adapted into a PBS children’s show. Brown held two presentations for the children, then signed autographs.

    The Friends paid the speaker fees and travel expenses for the authors in attendance, contributing thousands of additional dollars to the event. While this was the first time the Festival was put on, it was considered a success and will hopefully become a yearly tradition.

    5Apr, 2016
    Help Transform Libraries with National Library Week 2016

    Next week is National Library Week from April 10-16, and the theme for 2016 is Libraries Transform.

    The annual campaign began in 1958, and is nationally observed in libraries across the country every April. Several national events will take place this year, including:

    Next week, take the opportunity to celebrate all the great resources provided by the Scottsdale Public Library.

    31Mar, 2014
    Friends Supports Scottsdale Library “Ultimate Play Date”

    The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library were happy to support the  Scottsdale Library’s 2nd Annual Ultimate Play Date.

    Members of the Friends Board volunteered at the Saturday event and sold T-shirts to raise money for library services and programs. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and purchased a T-shirt!

    23Nov, 2013
    Friends Partners with Scottsdale Barnes & Noble for Holiday Events

    We are excited to partner with the Scottsdale Barnes & Noble for some fun events in November and December. The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library will be at the store on certain dates to help you wrap your holiday gifts. Plus, during the store’s book fair, some of your purchases will help us fund programs and facility improvements at Scottsdale’s libraries.

    Here’s a rundown of the events:

    Gift Wrapping

    The Friends will be offering gift wrapping services on Monday, December 9 from 2pm to 9pm. We’d love to see you there!

    Book Fair

    The book fair will start on November 30 and run through December 8. All you have to do is stop by one of our library locations to pick up a flyer.

    Present the flyer to the cashier when you make your purchase and a percentage of your purchase will go to the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library.

    We’d also like to invite you to some special events taking place as part of the book fair. Mark your calendars!

    The Scottsdale Barnes & Noble is located in the Scottsdale Fiesta Shopping Center (10500 North 90 Street) in Scottsdale – near the corner of Pima Rd. and Shea Blvd.

    If you can’t make it to the store, shop online from December 8 to December 13. Visit bn.com/bookfairs and use the code 1125123.

    3Nov, 2013
    Authors & Appetizers 2013: An Evening of Mystery

    The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library would like to thank everyone who came out to Authors & Appetizers on Friday. It was a great event filled with food, fun and fiction!

    Event attendees were treated to an evening of mystery with best-selling author J.A. Jance and award-winning author Susan Cummins Miller. The authors spoke about the writing process and shared the personal experiences that led to the creation of certain characters and situations depicted in their novels.

    Following the program, fans of the authors were able to have their books signed. Books were also available for purchase thanks to The Poisoned Pen.

    The evening concluded with a raffle, where some of our attendees won amazing prize packages.

    Thank you to all who attended and all who helped to make this event possible. We’ll see you next year for Authors & Appetizers 2014!

    30Oct, 2013
    Awesome Prizes Up for Grabs at Authors & Appetizers

    This year’s Authors & Appetizers is fast approaching, and the November 1 event is getting more exciting by the minute! In addition to meeting renowned mystery authors J.A. Jance and Susan Cummins Miller, attendees will have the chance to win some amazing prize packages in our raffle.

    Raffle tickets will be available at the event. You can purchase tickets for $20 each or you can buy a package of 8 tickets for $100. Once you have your tickets, you can choose which raffle you’d like to enter.

    Take a peek at some of the goodies that are up for grabs!

    The Shopping Basket (valued at $800+)

    Gift cards for major retailers, med spa gift certificates, designer jewelry and more are all a part of this prize package.

    Dinner & Golf (valued at $1,000+)

    The winner of this prize package will enjoy dinner at one of the area’s finest steakhouses and a round of golf for four. Plus, you’ll receive a something from a former U.S. Vice President (come to our event to find out more about what’s in that frame!).

    Family Fun (valued at $700+)

    This family fun pack comes with movie tickets, books, ice cream and more for your family to enjoy.

    The Sports Enthusiast (valued at $800+)

    Cardinals tickets, a round of golf, a Suns prize pack and more are part of this sports-themed basket.

    These are just a few of the baskets that will be part of our raffle. Be sure to come by and check out all of our prizes! Luckily, it’s not too late to buy tickets —  you can purchase them online right now by clicking here.

    16Oct, 2013
    Local Residents Enjoy Discussion of Paradise Valley Architecture

    From the early settlements of the late 19th century to the homes, clubs and resorts that followed, Paradise Valley has a unique and rich architectural history. Last night, local architect and historian Douglas B. Sydnor visited the Appaloosa Library to share the facts, photos and individual stories he collected for his latest book, Images of America: Paradise Valley Architecture.

    Guests of all ages attended the event, where they learned about Paradise Valley’s original homes, municipal buildings, churches and schools — and how they’ve helped shape the city we see today. As a longtime Paradise Valley resident (Sydnor’s father, architect Reginald Sydnor, designed the family’s PV home and others), Sydnor was also able to share his personal insights and memories.

    After the presentation, guests were able to ask questions, purchase books and meet the author. The proceeds of the book sales at the event benefited the Friends of the Scottsdale Library and will be used to fund the Discovery Zone project. We’d like to thank Douglas for hosting this wonderful event!

    To learn about our upcoming events, click here.