mustang - The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library

20Nov, 2023

Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser

Participate in our digital fundraiser through Krispy Kreme to benefit Scottsdale Public Library. Here is how it works:

Visit https://tinyurl.com/FSPLdonuts and purchase a voucher for one dozen original glazed doughnuts between November 15-December 31, 2023 (must purchase online)
You will receive an email with the voucher that can be redeemed at any Krispy Kreme location (including 7055 E Shea Blvd near Mustang Library)
Pick-up your dozen fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts and enjoy (no expiration date for voucher)

Please help us reach our goal of 100 dozens sold.

4Feb, 2023

Chick-fil-A Mobile Spirit Night

4Feb, 2023

Chick-fil-A Mobile Spirit Night Set for March 15

Our next restaurant fundraiser will take place at a family favorite location, Chick-fil-A, on Wednesday, March 15 from 4pm to 7pm.

The Friends will receive 20 percent of all orders placed via the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, during this period.

This will work differently than other Friends restaurant fundraisers, in that you don’t need to present a flyer when you order. Here is how to participate:

Download the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, on your phone or tablet
Create an account in the app, or log in using your existing account (you can also sign in with your Apple or Google account)
Choose the “Pickup at restaurant” option and select the 89th & Shea location (near Mustang Library)
Click “Start my order” on Wednesday, March 15 between 4pm and 7pm
You can pay for the food on the app or when you pick-up in store

The Chick-fil-A One app gives you points for every order you make, so frequent customers are likely already using the app to purchase. Thank you for supporting Scottsdale Public Library with this fundraiser.

1Nov, 2022

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Benefits Friends Through November 30

During the month of November, you can participate in our Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Enjoy delicious donuts while benefiting the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library through our Digital Dozens campaign.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/spldonuts to purchase a dozen original glazed donuts between now and November 30 for $12. Once you order, you will receive a non-expiring voucher to pick-up your freshly cooked dozen at any Krispy Kreme location (including the store at 7055 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale near Mustang Library).

The Friends will receive $4.50 of your purchase (over 33 percent). We have set a goal of 100 dozens sold in hopes of raising $450 toward Scottsdale Public Library programs. There is no limit on how many dozens you order.

Share this fundraiser with friends and family and help us meet our goal. You’ll enjoy some delicious (and famous) donuts while benefiting a great cause.

1Nov, 2022

Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser

Participate in our digital fundraiser through Krispy Kreme to benefit Scottsdale Public Library. Here is how it works:

Visit https://tinyurl.com/spldonuts and purchase a dozen original glazed donuts between November 1-30, 2022 (must purchase online)
You will receive an email with a voucher to bring into any Krispy Kreme location (including 7055 E Shea Blvd near Mustang Library)
Pick-up your dozen fresh Krispy Kreme donuts and enjoy (no expiration date for voucher)

Please help us reach our goal of 100 dozens sold.

21Feb, 2022

Eat at Portillo’s to Benefit Library on February 28

Our next restaurant fundraiser will take place Monday, February 28 from 3pm to 9pm at Portillo’s in Scottsdale, where 20 percent of your purchase will benefit Scottsdale Library.

Portillo's Food — *A sample of food available at Portillo’s*

Portillo’s specializes in Chicago-style food, including hot dogs and Italian beef. It also features salads and pasta dishes.

Here is how to participate in this fundraiser:

Visit Portillo’s (10574 N 90th St, a mile from Mustang Library on Shea Blvd) anytime between 3pm and 9pm
Show this flyer, printed or on your phone), or mention Scottsdale Library when you first order (if ordering drive-thru, you must mention the fundraiser at the ordering window)

Our restaurant fundraisers brought in over $1,300 during 2021, and we appreciate all support as we continue raising money for the library.

19May, 2020

Friends Sponsors 2020 Summer Reading Program

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library is proud to support this year’s Scottsdale Public Library Summer Reading Program (SRP), which will run from June 1 through August 1, 2020.

Designed to encourage literacy at all ages, kids, teens, and adults log each minute they read over two months online to earn points. The goal is to read at least 20 minutes each day to build a lifelong reading habit.

There will also be reading challenges and library programs with secret codes.

Many of the events will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 virus. These include yoga storytimes, Shark Week family storytime, a series with McDowell Sonoran Preserve, craft programs, and trivia games for teens and adults.

Kids can pick up a bilingual gameboard at Civic Center Library through the drive thru windows at the Appaloosa, Arabian and Mustang branches or curbside from Civic Center starting May 26, or at service desks when the Library reopens in early June.

Participants who complete the program will receive completion prize packets during August, while supplies last. The Friends contributed towards the purchase of this year’s prizes, which will include books, journals, stickers, and water bottles.

1Nov, 2018

Scottsdale Library History Salon Series is Back in January

Scottsdale Public Library has announced its next round of free salon series events celebrating the history of Scottsdale beginning in January.

The first event on Thursday, January 10, 2019 will feature Golf in Scottsdale at Arabian Library at 6pm, just in time for the annual Phoenix Open golf tournament.

Join us at Civic Center Library on Thursday, February 14, 2019 for History of Scottsdale Housing at 6pm.

The March event will delve into How Scottsdale Evolved as a Health & Wellness Center. It will take place Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 6pm in Appaloosa Library, which will turn 10 years old in 2019.

In April, we’ll explore Why Scottsdale Looks the Way It Does at Mustang Library Auditorium on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6pm.

Lastly, on May 2, 2019 we hope to celebrate the opening of the Scottsdale Heritage Connection (SHC) with Preserving Scottsdale’s Stories: Publications and Oral Histories in the SHC Collection. This event will take place in Civic Center Library’s Copper Gallery at 6pm.

All events are hosted by Scottsdale historians and authors Joan Fudala and Doug Sydnor. They will include photos, videos and other historic documents that will be featured in the SHC when it opens in 2019.

The SHC is being funded through a capital campaign by the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library.

For more information on the series or the City’s historical collection, please visit http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/historical.

1Aug, 2018

Scottsdale Library History Salon Series to Continue This Fall

The Scottsdale Public Library will be continuing its salon series celebrating the history of Scottsdale in September with three free events.

While the previous salon series showcased all its events at the Civic Center branch, this fall’s series will offer programming at three different Library branches.

Just in time for the new school year, the event on Thursday, September 8 will feature A History of Scottsdale’s Schools at Mustang Library from 6pm to 7pm.

Join us at Civic Center Library on Thursday, October 11 for Celebrate 68! 50th Anniversary of Scottsdale’s Civic Center from 6pm to 7pm. This will also include a salute to the Civic Center Architect, Bennie Gonzales.

The last event will help prepare for Scottsdale’s winter visitors with Scottsdale’s Tourism & Resort History. It will take place Thursday, November 15 from 6pm to 7pm at Appaloosa Library, which will turn 10 years old in 2019.

All events are hosted by Scottsdale historians and authors Joan Fudala and Doug Sydnor. They will include photos, videos and other historic documents that will be featured in the Scottsdale Heritage Connection (SHC).

The SHC is a permanent exhibition opening set to open in 2019 to showcase all of the City of Scottsdale’s historical documents. It is being funded through a capital campaign by the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library.

For more information on the series or the City’s historical collection, please visit http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/historical.

10Jun, 2017

Mustang Library Turns 30 in 2017

The Mustang Library branch officially turns 30 years old on June 13.

While it may not have the visual recognition of the Arabian branch or the Old Town history of Civic Center, it’s the second oldest branch in Scottsdale and also the second biggest at over 31,000 square feet.

It also provided new innovations to Library patrons like drive-up window service for check-outs and returns.

If you haven’t been to Mustang in awhile, stop by to celebrate its 30 years as a mainstay in the Scottsdale community.