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Designed to Move

Seeds That Float, Fly, or Hitchhike Through the Desert Southwest
2022-07-30 00:00:00 2022-07-30 23:59:00 America/Phoenix Designed to Move Civic Center Library - Public Gallery

Saturday, July 30
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-07-30 00:00:00 2022-07-30 23:59:00 America/Phoenix Designed to Move Civic Center Library - Public Gallery

Civic Center Library

Public Gallery

Photographs by Taylor James illustrate the ingenious design of desert seeds that employ different methods for dispersal and propagation.

Seeds can float in the air and water, fly far from their mother plant, and hitchhike on the fur of animals.  Exhibit organized by the Biomimicry Center at Arizona State University in collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden, ASU's Herbarium, and ASU's Design School. Click here for a video preview of the exhibit.

Civic Center Library
Phone: 480-312-7323
Opening hours
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Holiday
Mon, Dec 23 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(Christmas Holiday)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Holiday)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale
, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-312-7323
About the library

Opened August 30, 1968

103,000 square feet

73 public-use computers

Café

Loft collaborative workspace

The Gallery @ the Library

Scottsdale Heritage Collection

Upcoming events

Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Public Gallery
Janet Towbin, Meditative Mindscapes
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Public Gallery
Silver Screen Legends: Oscar Winning Films - The French Connection (1971)
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Knowasis
Introduction to the Camino de Santiago
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Scottsdale Artists' School Programs - Tweens only
Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Sky Room
Scottsdale Artists' School Programs
Sat, Jan 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room
Tail Waggin' Tales
Sun, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Luminarias at the Library
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sky Room
Caught Read-Handed Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft
Full STEAM Ahead: Lego Masters
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Scottsdale Sounds - Local Musician Showcase - Jack Alves and Harry Kamisky
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Public Gallery
Career Classes: The Back to Workshop
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Maps - Contours of a Story Opening Reception
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis Creations: Rag Wreaths
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Public Gallery
Tail Waggin' Tales: Feline Fridays
Fri, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Public Gallery
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Italian Film Series
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium
Writing Your Next Chapter: Intuitive Discovery Activities - Create a Vision Board!
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Studio Program Space
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Public Gallery
Contemporary Literature Book Club
Sun, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Mon, Jan 13, All day
Public Gallery
Twos & Threes Together
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Well-Read Wellness - Family Family by Laurie Frankel
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Tue, Jan 14, All day
Public Gallery
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Public Gallery
Growing Together - All About Community Gardening
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium
Staff Picks Book Discussion - The Picture of Dorian Gray
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft
Ask the Experts - Free advice for your digital questions
Wed, Jan 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft
Full STEAM Ahead: Snow Day!
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Thu, Jan 16, All day
Public Gallery
Books 2 Boogie
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Drop-in eMedia Session
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Platinum Room
Knowasis Creations: Monster Bugs
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Knowasis
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Fri, Jan 17, All day
Public Gallery
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Sat, Jan 18, All day
Public Gallery
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Sun, Jan 19, All day
Public Gallery
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Public Gallery
Maps-- Contours of a Story
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Public Gallery
English As A Second Language Can Be Fun! - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio Program Space
Baby Cuddles Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room
Beginner Sourdough Class
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft
Phoenix Art Museum Docents Present: Art All Around Us - The Call of the West: The Art of Joseph Henry Sharp
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
Tender Little Hearts Mini Tales
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sky Room
The Civil War Roundtable
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium,Copper Gallery
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