Scottsdale Public Library

Name

Scottsdale Public Library

Legal name

Scottsdale Public Library

Website

https://scottsdalelibrary.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital library collections
• Community programming
• Interlibrary loans
• Makerspace services

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Library Card Fees (Non-Residents): Non-residents of Maricopa County can purchase a Scottsdale Public Library card with full privileges upon payment of an annual fee of $43.00 or six months of full privileges for $21.50.
2. Lost and Damaged Materials Fees: Fees charged for lost or damaged library materials including actual cost of items, $5.00 per item for miscellaneous supplemental materials, $10.00 per disc for lost audiobooks/binge boxes, $5.00 processing fee for damaged/missing media liners, $20.00 for lost Book Club to Go tote bags, and $25.00 for returned checks/chargebacks.
3. Meeting Room Rentals: Hourly rental rates charged for meeting rooms at library branches with an Administration Fee of $10 per reservation. Rates vary based on room size, event type, and whether admission/fees are collected.
4. 3D Printing Services: Fees for 3D printing materials depending on project size and requirements. Currently free through June 30, 2026.
5. Printing and Photocopying: Charges for black & white prints at $0.25 per 8.5x11 page, $0.50 for legal size; color prints at $1.00 per 8.5x11 page, $1.75 for larger sizes.
6. Library Shop Sales: Proceeds from sales of donated books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs at Library Shops in all library locations, generating revenue to supplement library services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Scottsdale Public Library is a four-branch municipal library system that lends physical and digital books, media, and databases to residents and offers free programs, study and meeting rooms, makerspace/3D printing, Wi-Fi, computers, printing, and accessibility services. It provides self-service and after-hours access through Pony Express kiosks, hold lockers, and Books2Go Little Libraries in city parks.

Product overview

Scottsdale Public Library operates as a four-branch public library system (Civic Center, Mustang, Arabian, Appaloosa) offering physical and digital collections, digital databases, makerspace/3D printing, study/meeting rooms, accessibility services, early literacy and teen programs, and special collections including Scottsdale Heritage Connection and Seed Library. The core offering combines physical circulating materials with digital eBook/streaming services (Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Comics Plus), subscription databases (Ancestry, Morningstar, Consumer Reports), and community programs. Services span all ages including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Summer Reading Challenge, College and Career Corner, and Pony Express self-service access. Technology offerings include public computers, free Wi-Fi, wireless printing via Princh, and 3D printing at two branches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pony Express: Self-service library access program at Appaloosa Library providing after-hours access to registered patrons
• Yellow Spruce Roasters
• College and Career Corner
• Seed Library
• Books2Go Little Libraries
• Art @ the Library
• Library Shop

Products and services

• Physical Collection (Books, Movies, Music) Physical circulating collection including books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and large print materials available for checkout across all library branches.
• Digital Collection (eBooks, eAudiobooks, Streaming) Digital lending platform providing access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, music streaming, video streaming, comics, graphic novels, and online magazines through vendors including Libby, CloudLibrary, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freading, Freegal, Comics Plus, and PressReader.
• Digital Database Access (Ancestry, Morningstar, Consumer Reports, Universal Class) Subscription databases including Ancestry Library for genealogy research, Morningstar for financial data, Consumer Reports for product reviews, and Universal Class for online continuing education courses.
• Scottsdale Heritage Connection Special collection of digital and physical materials documenting the history and culture of Scottsdale, its people, and surrounding areas. Includes digital archives and on-site research materials.
• Local Authors Collection Collection showcasing emerging literary, musical, and filmmaking efforts by Arizona residents. Accepts submissions of books, CDs, and DVDs for consideration.
• Culture Pass Program Program allowing library cardholders to borrow free passes to local museums and cultural attractions, expanding access to community arts and cultural institutions.
• Makerspace with 3D Printing Discovery, creation, and exploration space offering 3D printing services using Bambu Labs P1S printers. Available at Civic Center and Mustang Libraries for cardholders age 12 and older.
• Computers, Wi-Fi, Printing & Faxing Public computer workstations with free internet access and Microsoft Office applications, free filtered Wi-Fi, wireless printing via Princh, scanning to USB, and free outgoing fax service.
• Meeting & Study Rooms Rental meeting rooms and reservable study rooms at all branches. Meeting rooms available for events with capacities ranging from 15 to 280 people; study rooms in 30-minute increments up to 3 hours daily.
• Pony Express Self-Service Access Self-service library access at Appaloosa Library and hold locker pickup at Granite Reef Senior Center. Registered patrons can browse, check out items, use computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and study rooms outside staffed hours.
• Books2Go Little Libraries Miniature lending libraries installed in Scottsdale parks and city locations. Free take-a-book, leave-a-book community sharing model at six locations including Chaparral Dog Park, DC Ranch Park, and McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
• Seed Library Partnership with Blue Zones Project Scottsdale and Friends of Scottsdale Public Library providing edible plant and herb seeds appropriate for Arizona growing conditions. Cardholders can check out up to 3 seed packets monthly.
• College and Career Corner Free college and career resources for high school students located in Civic Center Library's Knowasis Teen Center. Includes one-on-one coaching, CollegeNow by Brainfuse online counseling, test prep resources, and financial aid assistance.
• Children & Family Programs Age-specific programming including Baby Cuddles, Books 2 Boogie, Family Storytime, Twos & Threes Together, Full STEAM Ahead, Knowing & Growing series, Launchpads educational tablets, AWE early learning stations, and BookMates Jr. personalized recommendations.
• Summer Reading Challenge Annual reading incentive program for all ages (pre-readers through adults) running June 1-July 20. Participants earn points by reading and attending programs, redeemable for prizes from community partners.
• Teen Services (Knowasis Teen Center) Teen-only spaces including Knowasis at Civic Center with gaming consoles, dedicated teen areas at Appaloosa, Arabian, and Mustang Libraries, Teen Advisory Board (TAB), Teen Volunteer programs, Comics Plus digital comics access, and college prep resources.
• Early Literacy Programs (1000 Books Before Kindergarten) Early literacy initiative encouraging families to read 1000 books together before kindergarten. Includes reading logs, incentive levels at 100/300/600/1000 books, and early learning moment counting.
• Accessibility Services Comprehensive accessibility offerings including large print books, wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, home delivery for homebound patrons, books by mail for vision-impaired patrons, and Talking Books through Arizona Talking Book Library.
• Interlibrary Loan Service enabling patrons to request books, article copies, microfilm, and genealogy materials from libraries outside the consortium. Maximum 6 active ILL transactions.
• MAX Library Program Reciprocal borrowing consortium with other Maricopa County public libraries. Patrons in good standing can borrow up to 5 active MAX transactions; materials loan for 3 weeks with no renewals.
• Art @ the Library Permanent and rotating art exhibitions in partnership with Scottsdale Public Art. Current exhibition: Desert Diamonds (Diamond 75th Anniversary) through June 30. Permanent installations include Imagination Gives Us Wings, Pillars of Thought, and TODOS at Civic Center.
• Library Shop Used book and media shops at all branches selling donated and withdrawn library materials. Proceeds support library services.
• Library Newsletter (WOWbrary) Email newsletter with monthly archives and new items notifications via WOWbrary service.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scottsdale Public ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to present exhibitions and educational programming in the Public Gallery at Civic Center Library, strengthening awareness of the arts and stimulating community dialogue through rotating art exhibitions.
• Blue Zones Project ScottsdalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to stock the Scottsdale Seed Library with edible plant and herb seeds appropriate for Arizona growing conditions. Blue Zones Project is a community-wide approach to improving health and well-being.
• Friends of Scottsdale Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit all-volunteer organization that supports the library system through public education, advocacy, and fundraising. Co-sponsors Seed Library and summer reading prizes.
• MAX (Maricopa County Library Consortium)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollection-sharing service connecting Scottsdale Public Library with other public library systems in Maricopa County, expanding resources available to patrons through reciprocal borrowing.
• Scottsdale Family Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Read On Scottsdale initiative to improve third-grade reading achievement in Scottsdale.
• Scottsdale Unified School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for Read On Scottsdale program to ensure children achieve third-grade reading benchmark.
• Phoenix Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian nonprofit providing services to people facing hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma. PRM Navigators conduct walkthroughs at library locations to connect people with resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mesa Public Library: Municipal library serving Mesa, AZ, a directly adjacent East Valley city of comparable population and demographics to Scottsdale. Operates multiple branches with similar programming depth.
• Gilbert Public Library: Municipal library in the suburban East Valley town of Gilbert. Comparable in branch count, demographics, and Scottsdale-adjacent geography.
• Tempe Public Library: Municipal library for the adjacent East Valley city of Tempe. Comparable in branch count and services, and shares the MAX consortium with Scottsdale.
• Phoenix Public Library: Municipal public library serving Phoenix, AZ, the adjacent major city in the same metro. Compares directly in scale, demographics, and Maricopa County context, including MAX consortium membership.
• Peoria Public Library, Arizona: Municipal library serving Peoria, AZ, another Phoenix metro suburb. Comparable scale and adjacent geography to Scottsdale's service area.
• Glendale Public Library, Arizona: Municipal library serving Glendale, AZ in the Phoenix metro. Comparable in scale and similarly Arizona-based, providing a useful scale and programming benchmark.
• Maricopa County Library District: Countywide library district operating across unincorporated Maricopa County. Shares MAX reciprocal borrowing with Scottsdale and serves a directly overlapping geographic footprint.
• Chandler Public Library: Municipal library in the adjacent East Valley city of Chandler. Compares on branch count, demographics, programming, and MAX consortium participation.

Broad incumbents

• Tucson-Pima County Public Library: County-level consolidated library system in southern Arizona. Comparable core function but significantly larger scale across Pima County, useful as a benchmark for consolidated regional operations.

Regional players

• Salt Lake City Public Library: Municipal public library in Salt Lake City, UT. Similar municipal-library structure and program depth in a different Western US metro - useful for out-of-region operational benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ScottsdaleLibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScottsdalePublicLibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/scottsdalepubliclibrary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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