Christmas Coloring Contest

All Day
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Library/Organization: Cordes Lakes Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Join in Our Coloring Contest.

Age groups

3-5

6-8

9-12

13-18

 

Kiwanis Morning Meeting

7:00am–8:00am
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Kiwanis Morning Meeting

Piece It Together

9:00am–10:30am
Adults
Library/Organization: Beaver Creek Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Come join our local puzzle club on Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30 am. Our first meeting will be held on October 16. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet and work with other puzzle enthusiasts at your local library. 

Baby (ages 0-18 months) Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Parenting & Early Childhood Education, Storytimes
Event Details:

Introduce baby to the joys of reading!

Infants (ages 0-18 months) and their grownups will enjoy a 30-minute storytime designed to encourage the development of language and motor skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Introduction to Qigong

10:00am–11:00am
Older Adults
Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Room: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor)
Age Group: Older Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Intro to Qigong, a practice designed to improve your health and well-being. Tai Chi, performed for health purposes, is a form of Qigong, and this class will be guided by a certified staff instructor.

Pre-School Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Families
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Families
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Geared toward children ages 0-5. Come enjoy music, dancing, a book, and a craft. This program is for children and their caregiver. Thursdays 10-11am.

Preschool Story Time with Ms. Letty and Friends

10:00am–11:00am
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Children's Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Science & Nature, Seasonal Reading Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Ms. Letty & Friends for in-person music & movement with a story and craft Thursdays @ 10:00 am in the Children's Area.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Room: Spring Valley Library - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Join Friends and neighbors to discuss plans to support Library services.  The Friends of the Library is a 501C3, tax exempt organization.  Donations are tax deductible and support programming and acquisitions to enrich the collection for

Self Healing options and Explorations Discussion Group

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Key Lime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Self-Help & Support Groups
Event Details:

Nutrients, herbs, massage, reflexology, meditation, exercises, Edgar Cayce readings. Learn how to do muscle testing with kinesiology to determine personal needs of nutrients. Why is your body feeling this way?

Toddler (ages 18 - 36 months) Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Parenting & Early Childhood Education, Storytimes
Event Details:

This 30-minute storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Adult Story Hour

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Meetings & Clubs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Remember being read to as a child?

Now you can have that wonderful experience as a grownup!

Al-Anon weekly meetings

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Library/Organization: Congress Public Library
Room: Congress Public Library - Library Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Not Everyone Trapped by Alcohol is an Alcoholic

Famlies and friends are suffering too

Do you worry about how much someone drinks?

Al-Anon and Alateen can help

Steps to Serenity 

Thursdays 1-2 pm

Gamblers Anonymous

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Clark Memorial Library
Room: Clark Memorial Library - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Human Services
Event Details:

Our weekly meeting of Gamblers anonymous is held every Thursday from 1pm to 2 pm. 

Using A.I.

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology Training, Special Events
Event Details:

Learn how to use Artificial Intelligence.

Hope Women's Center

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Key Lime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Human Services
Event Details:

Hope Women's Center setting up weekly at the library on Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 pm to offer their resources and classes to local women in need of their services.

Reservation

A Course in Miracles

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Discussion group that explores the ideas from A Course in Miracles in a relaxed group setting. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.

GAME DAY

3:00pm–4:30pm
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Library/Organization: Bagdad Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for some fun & games! Board games, cards and Legos will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring in your favorite game and share the fun with others. Friends of the Bagdad Library will have snacks for sale too!

Wearable Stories: Earrings & Bracelets Jewelry Making Workshop

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Crystal Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting an intergenerational art workshop on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 3-4:30PM.

Pet Partners Read with Me!

3:15pm–4:15pm
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Health & Human Services, Parenting & Early Childhood Education, Science & Nature, Self-Help & Support Groups
Event Details:

Come read to a therapy dog at the library! Choose a book from our shelves or bring your own. For each dog you read to you will earn a sticker. Once you get to 4 stickers you can choose a free Early Reader book from prize box to keep!

Paws to Read

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Children 6 and up can sign up to read to a therapy dog. This helps build confidence in reading. Registration required. Thursdays 3:30-4:30 pm.

STEAM Lab: Grow Your Own Crystals - Snowflake Science

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Library/Organization: Prescott Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

 

Colorful Conversations

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Fitness & Wellness, Self-Help & Support Groups, Special Events
Event Details:

A space and place for adults to gather, chat, and snack.  We have coloring pencils and adult coloring books if you would like to relax and be creative.  You can bring your own craft or just hang out and munch.  

Homework Help for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Library/Organization: Prescott Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

 

CHRISTMAS TREE BOOK CRAFT

4:00pm–6:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Room: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor)
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Dewey-Humboldt Town Library for a fun craft on Thursday, December 11th at 4:00pm.  We are going to be creating a Christmas tree out of the center of a donated book.

Teen GameNite

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Teen Library
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Taking place in the Teen Library on Thursdays from 4:00 – 7:00pm, teens can hang out and play games in the library with a rotating theme:

1st Thursday: Miniature Wargaming

2nd Thursday: Trading Card Games

4H Open House

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Library/Organization: Cordes Lakes Public Library
Room: Cordes Lakes Public Library - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Got Kids interested in 4H? Come by for our open house meeting.

Ages 5-18

Learn about the 2025-2026 4-H projects.

Meet the project leaders.

Assist with enrollment in Yavapai 4-H.

Music in the Stacks Concert

5:00pm–7:00pm
College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Fireside Room
Age Group: College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Concerts & Festivals
Event Details:

Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 3-5 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.

A. A.

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Seligman Public Library
Room: Seligman Public Library - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Self-Help & Support Groups
Event Details:

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday (except on Holidays and Closures) at the Seligman Public Library - Community Meeting Room.

Citizenship Class

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - The Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Jobs & Education
Event Details:

Citizenship Class for non-US Citizens to be able to obtain United States Citizenship. Meets weekly on Thursdays.

Call Kelly at Camp Verde Adult Reading Program (CVARP) for more information at (928) 554-8398

WORDS Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Prescott Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details: