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Dear Library Community,


As we approach Friends of Libraries Week from October 20 – 26, I want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support and dedication provided by our Friends of the Prescott Public Library. This week is an opportunity to recognize the vital role they play in enriching our community and enhancing our library's programs, services and resources.


The Friends of the Prescott Public Library make significant impacts by advocating for our library, sponsoring events, and raising funds that allow us to expand our offerings. From author visits to children’s programs and book clubs, their efforts have a profound impact on our ability to serve you and foster a love for reading in all ages.


We invite you to join us in honoring their commitment during this time. Whether you contribute to the Friends, volunteer your time, or simply attend events, every contribution makes a difference. Together, we can continue to cultivate a vibrant hub of knowledge and creativity in our community.


Thank you for being a cherished part of our library community. Your support helps us thrive!


Warm regards,


Melissa Orr

Library Director

National Friends of Libraries Week

Did you know that while the City and County provide funding for staff, operations, and materials, it is only through donations and funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library that we can provide programs for our patrons and complete special projects?  


Help us celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week October 20-26, 2024! The library has submitted a proclamation to celebrate our Friends to be read at the October 22nd Prescott City Council meeting.  

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Teen Activities All Month Long 

Looking for programs for teens? From book discussions to anime hour, we have several monthly fun activities for teens to choose from. 


Bookin’ It Teen Club: An interactive book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a wide variety of books, enjoy great snacks, and develop friendships with other book loving teens. 


The Write Spot: Youth Writing Club- a writing club for tweens and teens that offers tips, outside-of-the-box exercises, and the opportunity to talk with other like-minded writers. Explore genres, writing styles, and fancy words while you grow as a writer in this collaborative club. 


Teen Time Thursdays: Join us in the Teen Zone on Thursdays from 3-5 pm for Teen Time, a weekly series of activities -- no registration required! Activities include art, manga meetup, board games, and anime hour. 


For more information on library activities for teens, call the Youth Desk: 928.777.1537.  


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Save the Date – Support Local Authors on November 2 

Yavapai County is rich with talent, including a vibrant community of writers—some of whom have gone on to become published authors. On Saturday, November 2 from 11 am to 2 pm, the community is invited to meet and greet a number of these authors at Prescott Public Library’s second Local Author Fair.


There’s something for nearly everyone with authors representing works for all ages as well as a broad range of genres including fiction and non-fiction. Authors will have copies of their books available for sale and signing.


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World Blindness Awareness Month

October is World Blindness Awareness Month. Prescott Public Library is committed to serving all patrons through assistive technology. The library offers technology onsite and for checkout, as well as training to get you started.


Assistive technology for vision loss at the library: 

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) software on all public library computers. NVDA is an application that reads aloud the text displayed on the computer screen. 
  • Microsoft Ease of Access settings on all public library computers. Ease of Access allows adjustment of computer settings to meet user needs. 
  • Magnifying lamps in the Ruffner and West Reading Rooms, Café and periodical areas.
  • A Topaz Magnifier, which magnifies and contrasts printed material, in the Ruffner Reading Room. 
  • A Clearview Speech machine, which scans printed material, magnifies it and converts it to speech, in the Ruffner Reading Room. 

Arizona Talking Book Library: we can help you sign up for this program from the State that provides recorded books with an audio player or access to online recorded books. 


For more information, visit the Ask a Librarian on the 2nd floor of the library or call 928.777.1526.  

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Upcoming Library Closure

Prescott Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Staff Training. The library will reopen on Tuesday, October 15 at 9 am.


Your library without walls offers eBooks, online resources, streaming video, and more, and is available 24/7 at Prescott Public Library (prescottlibrary.info)


Adult Events

Financial Talks: Planning For Long-Term Care

Tuesday, October 1

at 2 pm 

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Star Talks: Celebrating 50 Years of Astronomy in Arizona

Wednesday, October 2

at 6 pm

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Excel Basics



Thursday, October 10

at 10 am

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Health Talks: The Language of Grief 

Thursday, October 10

at 5:30 pm

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Play & Connect   


Friday, October 11 at 3 pm 


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CoffeeHouse Concert: Annie Moscow and Vanessa Purdy

Sunday, October 13

at 2 pm

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Dia De Los Muertos Storytelling


Wednesday, October 16

at 6 pm

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Gardening Talks: Indoor Flowering Plants 

Thursday, October 17

at 5:30 pm 

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Prescott Writers: Local Ranch History and its Influence on Cowboy Poetry

Tuesday, October 22

at 6 pm

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Youth Events

Magic for Kids with Magician Jim Saylor  


Thursday, October 10

at 2 pm


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Caldecott Books and Art for Kids


Saturday, October 12

at 11 am


Register

Roman Gladiators: A History Adventure for Kids 

Thursday, October 17

at 4 pm

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Kid Creations  

Monday, October 21

at 3:30 pm

Register

Little Makers


Wednesday, October 23

at 11 am 

Register

Homework Help for Kids

Thursday, October 24

from 4-5:30 pm

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Art Appreciation for Kids

Friday, October 25 at 2 pm


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STEAM Lab: Build a Candy Dispenser

Monday, October 28

at 3:30 pm

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Haunted House for Kids 

Wednesday, October 30 from 4-6 pm

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