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2 Scottsdale Libraries Expand In-Person Hours

The plan is to eventually restore library hours of operation to pre-2020 levels as soon as economic conditions allow, library officials said

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Eager to spend more time inside your favorite Scottsdale library? If you said "yes," then you're in luck.

Arabian Library, which had been closed to the public except for drive-thru service, recently re-opened its doors with a modified schedule.

Civic Center Library is now open seven days a week.

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Mustang Library continues its current schedule, and Appaloosa Library provides branch access through the Pony Express self-service model, as well as drive-thru service.


Operating Hours:

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Civic Center Library

  • Monday-Thursday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday – 1 to 5 p.m.

Curbside Pickup

  • Monday-Thursday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday – 1 to 5 p.m.

Arabian Library

  • Monday & Wednesday – Closed
  • Tuesday & Thursday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday – 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday - Closed

Drive-Thru Hours

  • Monday-Thursday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday – 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday - Closed

According to library officials, the plan is to eventually restore library hours of operation to pre-2020 levels as soon as economic conditions allow.

*Note: All Scottsdale Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, Oct. 11 for a staff development day.

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