Scottsdale Civic Center Library

Civic Center Library is in the heart of downtown Scottsdale alongside City Hall. It was opened in 1968 as part of a larger civic complex designed by local architect Bennie Gonzalez. The original 37,000 square foot building was expanded to 103,000 square feet in 1987.  The building sits on recently renovated park-like grounds with a lagoon, fountains, public art, amphitheaters and play areas. The interior of the library features a whimsical youth room with a castle motif, the Yellow Spruce Café, the College and Career Corner, a new makerspace, and a 280-seat auditorium. The library is home to the Scottsdale Heritage Collection which houses a 2000 square foot collection of local history, art and artifacts, including yearbooks, newspapers, directories, and rare materials. The archives also preserve visual records of library events and expansions.