21Oct, 2023
    First 24-Hour Donor Challenge Brings in Over $9K

    The results are in from our first 24-Hour Donor Challenge, and we were able to raise $9,074 through the support of 59 donors.

    Kids Reading

    The fundraiser took place on October 18 as part of National Friends of Libraries Week. All proceeds raised will benefit the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.

    Our original goal was to raise $5,000, in addition to $2,000 in matching donations. That goal was met within 13 hours, and the extra money raised will provide even more funding for this program.

    The Friends would like to thank all of this year’s donors, and extend a special thank you to our three matching donors: Arcadia Pediatric Dental, John Berry, and Taste It Tours.

    Stay tuned for news on the 2024 24-Hour Donor Challenge.

    26Jul, 2022
    Book & Wine Pairing Set for September 18

    In celebration of Banned Books Week from September 18-24, the Friends is hosting an art, book, and wine pairing fundraiser that will discuss banned books on Sunday, September 18 at 6pm.

    Anticus Event
    Attendees enjoying our February wine fundraiser

    This is the third event featuring art viewing, book discussion, and wine tastings that the Friends is putting on at Anticus Fine Art Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. The previous events both sold out quickly.

    For a $75 ticket, attendees will receive five samples of wine from LDV Estate Winery, appetizers, five book passage readings (at least four of which will feature banned books), and a private screening of five Anticus art pieces. Friends members will receive a $10 discount.

    Attendance is limited to 15 people to ensure a safe and intimate experience. To purchase your ticket, please visit https://ticketstripe.com/events/1030028.

    12Apr, 2022
    Join Our Wine Fundraiser on April 24

    In partnership with Anticus Fine Art Gallery and LDV Estate Winery, the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library is hosting a fine wine, fine art, and book discussion fundraiser on Sunday, April 24 at 6pm.

    Anticus Event
    Attendees enjoying our February wine fundraiser

    Tickets for the event are $75, and it will be held at Anticus. Friends members will receive a $10 discount.

    Your ticket will include five samples of wine from LDV, small bites paired with the wine, five book passage readings and discussion, and a private screening of five Anticus art pieces.

    Attendees are also eligible to win prizes including an Anticus gift certificate and bottles of wine from LDV.

    At our two previous wine tastings in January and February, tickets sold out quickly. To ensure a safe and intimate experience, we are limiting attendance at this event to 15 people.

    To purchase your ticket, please visit https://ticketstripe.com/events/1028669. For other upcoming Friends events, check out our Events page.

    Editor’s Note: This event is postponed until September 18. We apologize for any inconvenience.