Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang

When did the library become a place where people come to hang out and chit chat? The library is supposed to be a quiet place, yet you see grown adults talking to each other with no respect for others. People also seem to have no problem chatting on their phone in the library.
I know there is a quiet area, where no cell phones are allowed, yet people STILL don’t understand. If you can’t read the QUIET signs GTFO and go to Starbucks or something!

A beautiful library with great service people. I went to return books today and I was helped by a wonderful staff person (young woman) in finding exactly what I wanted. The also have special programs and events throughout the year. Glad that my taxpayer dollars are going to a place like this. Thanks for the excellent work librarians & assistants.

My children and I love this library. The mustang library (and scottsdale public library system) are by far the best libraries we have been to.
They offer so many different avenues to be able to find what your literary needs are… from audio books, streaming books, downloading books or just finding a regular book… they really have it all. Their staff is always friendly and knowledgeable.

The designers of this library are complete and utter idiots. I’ve contented myself with the fact that the Phoenix metro library system is complete garbage, and this library pretty much sums up why…
The kids area is not adequately closed off, so it’s impossible to find a quiet place because of the screaming children. The only place where you can hope for quiet doesn’t receive a strong wifi signal, so it’s a trade off because these morons apparently turned their brains off when designing this dump.

Libraries have sure changed since I was in school.
Every time I come into Mustang I learn something new and all the wonderful staff at the library has been so helpful, patient, and friendly. Every staff member has taken time out to show me how the library system works. No matter what it is. I feel that their customer service is great. They’re never annoyed with my questions, and trust me, I have a lot.
They have a great selection of DVDs, CDs, books, and even items for sale! The Scottsdale library website is very user friendly and easy to use.
They even have a drop off drive thru and a pick up window. This is great for so many reasons! The drop off inside is easy too.
The kids section in here is fantastic and very welcoming for the little readers. They have tons of monthly activities for kids. The summer reading program is great too.
Super clean library as well. I’ve had to once clean a book, but that was the previous persons fault, not the libraries. People take care of items so the next one can enjoy it :)
Thanks Mustang for being an awesome place! 5 stars all the way!

This library is great! So convenient! Check out Kiosks with no line, and an outside drop box. We have been coming here for 13 years, and stop by weekly.

This is a great library. I can always trust it to have a good selection of books, CDs and movies. There is plenty of computers but not as many independent study areas. Another issue with independent study is the best areas for studying are next to the children’s area. Often times there is crazy children around to distract you. They are kids so no hard feelings except to the ones who ignore the need to teach them library behavior. Also many times tutors have loud voices so if you get a table next to them you’ll hear the whole lesson.

This is a wonderful place to study, and WiFi internet access is good and fast. It is also open on Sundays, which is a huge plus. The librarians here have always been extremely helpful and friendly.
I do love it here, and enjoy the culture passes, the online resources, and music /​DVDs. It is an amazing place and it is free to all. The views from the windows of the desert and occasional rabbits and birds are a relaxing complement to your reading /​studying. I’m very thankful to have these great resources close to my home.
There are many free events and classes, as well as auditoriums and meeting rooms that can be rented for a nominal fee. Our HOA has had meetings booked at the library and we’ve always had a good experience.
There is one puzzling thing that happens here around closing time: the staff will switch the lights on and off rapidly while making the announcement that the library is about to close. This is done with hundreds of fluorescent lights, significantly shortening their life and consuming energy. I wish they would stop doing this :-)

A very quiet library. It lacks media services of a Glendale Public Library (more extensive children’s section, Blu-​rays, video games, etc). It is a good place to play my Vita, though.

This is a smaller branch than the main library, but it’s close to my home. The selection isn’t a good as the one downtown but it’s due to it’s smaller size. The librarians are helpful and it’s a relatively quiet place. I do wish they would crack down on cell phone users. Every time I go — which is weekly — there are cell phones ringing, people talking on them and no one does anything about it. What ever happened to the librarian that tells you to «shhhhh» when you’re being noisy? Apart from that and a few homeless people that take over the internet computer section, it’s pretty decent.

This library is closest to where I live and always my first choice of spot to hit up for a book/​cd/​dvd or a study sesh. It tends to not get overly crowded and they have a nice «quiet room» in the back where it is clearly noted to not be distracting. Scottsdale does a great job with their libraries and Mustang is just one shining example!

This library is great! We moved to the area mid-​July and had no clue where to go or what to do, so we went to the library. My daughter was very happy to play with the literary ‘toys’ and would ask to go back. On our first visit we learned about the programs for her age and started to attend. The staff was awesome!
The programs are perfectly geared toward specific age groups and were very enjoyable. The ‘Stay and Play’ program was my favorite. The staff opened a play room for the kids and featured a different resource each week.

This branch is right down the street from where I work. It comes in handy when my computer at home is acting up. I have been coming here about every 2 days or so for the past couple weeks. They have a good amount of computers. Some are Express, which means their only for 15 minutes and others allow you to stay on for an hour. There’s hardly ever a wait to use a computer. If you need to print something, it’s 25 cents per page, which isn’t that bad. Faxing is free.
There’s also several areas where you can sit down and get some work done.
I haven’t looked at their book/​cd/​dvd collections yet, but from what I can tell, there is a wide variety.

While not as large as some of it’s counterparts, i was very happy with their speedy service.
I had just finished a novel before my trip to Arizona and was anxiously awaiting reading the sequel but didn’t have time to pick up a copy before my trip and didn’t find any at the airport bookstore. I called my Mom and asked her if she could see if Mustang Library had a copy to borrow. She put in a request for it and the day after I arrived, it was waiting at the library for me to pick up. I couldn’t have asked for more!

This place is beautiful. It seemed to have everything… plus it’s open every day. We Californians are SO not used to that! Plus there was a poster when we walked in about Open Mic Music and Poetry Reading… so they’re having cool events there too!

The location is very convenient for me as it is 4 blocks from work.
On Mondays they have a kids sing and dance activity at 10 AM, which is a lot of fun.
They have a good selection of books, music CDs, and DVDs.
They also have drive-​thru drop-​off and pick-​up.

I had to look something up on the Internet so I went to the Mustang Library in Scottsdale AZ. Being from out of town, I thought that I would have to join-​up to use their computers. The very nice lady that helped me found out what my needs were and accomodated them without having to sign-​up to be a member. She was extremely professional, very helpful and when I move here I surely will become a member just because of the way I was treated.
Mike H.

This is the best library to study at. There is ample space, outlets for your computer and you can opt for the ultra quiet study room. And unlike most libraries in the valley, you dont have to worry too much about leaving your computer to go to the restroom. Without this library i would not have passed the bar exam.

Right now the Mustang Library is under some serious renovations and will be closed Dec 8 – 11, 2008. Mustang really needs it, but the library is a good resource and who doesn’t love free stuff? With a library card you are entitled to checking out not only books but DVDs and CDs, and the library has free WiFi and loads of free programs and classes.
I know there is a Barnes & Noble just down the street, but don’t forget about the library, it’s really one of the best community resources a town offers.