The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

Scottsdale libraries are not only for borrowing books, CDs and videos. They are also great places to experience local culture through events for both children and adults. Concerts and exhibitions are an important part of the modern library, and Scottsdale has its fair share of these.