Games

1:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Yarnell Public Library
Room: Yarnell Public Library - Public Space
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Join us for fun and laughter at the library playing games. Bring your game spirit and learn a new game or teach a new game while meeting new people.

Grief Support Group

9:00am–10:15am
College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Key Lime Room
Age Group: College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Self-Help & Support Groups
Event Details:

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?
Would you like a safe place… 
Meet new people?
To be with others who understand where you are?
To talk with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and emotions?

Verde NRCD Workshop

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Workshop 

Beginning Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Yoga at the library!  A video is provided.  Wear comfy clothes and bring a mat or towel.

Book Discussion: The Last Book Shop in London by Madeline Martin

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Room: Spring Valley Library - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Join Friends and neighbors as we discuss "The Last Book Shop in London" by Madeline Martin. 

Reservation

Close Knit Friends

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bring your current knitting, crochet, or fiber project and enjoy a relaxed, drop-in gathering with fellow makers.

Reservation

Common Law and the Rights of Man

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Local author of upcoming book "Common Law and the Rights of Man", Larry Wolfe, will offer a dialog to learn about who we are under common law and how to assert our rights.

Unearth a Story-Youth Registration Kick-off

10:00am–12:30pm
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Library/Organization: Beaver Creek Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs, USA250 Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to register for the 2026 Unearth a Story-Youth Summer Reading Program on Friday, May 29 at 10am.

Community Quilts

10:00am–1:00pm
Families, All Ages
Library/Organization: Congress Public Library
Room: Congress Public Library - Library Program Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: USA250 Event
Event Details:

Quilting with the Sassy Sewing Sisters!!    Join our Community Quilt Workshop!      Help create a special quilt for our library by making your own handcrafted square.

Tai Chi

10:30am–11:30am
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Wellness, Health & Human Services
Event Details:

Join us for Tai Chi with a certified instructor and help improve your balance, relieve your pain, and build your confidence.

Guitar Lessons at Wilhoit Public Library!

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Library/Organization: Wilhoit Public Library
Room: Wilhoit Public Library - Library Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn to play guitar in one-on-one lessons tailored to your skill level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, these private sessions focus on chords, strumming, reading tabs, and playing songs you love.

Yarnell - Birthday Lunch with Pot Roast and Music

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Library/Organization: Yarnell Regional Community Center
Room: Yarnell Regional Community Center - YRCC Dining Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Every last Friday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., come to the Yarnell Regional Community Center to enjoy a special birthday lunch, featuring a delicious pot roast, salad bar, and a drink, plus music!

Kids Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Library/Organization: Ash Fork Public Library
Room: Ash Fork Public Library - Conference Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us every Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for a fun-filled Kids Club at the Ash Fork Library! Each week, we mix things up with a variety of activities including arts and crafts, painting, games, movies, and outdoor adventures at the park.

Watercolor Class

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Watercolor Class weekly in May, led by Mary Haile

Frosty Fridays

12:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

Stop by for a yummy popsicle!  Check out a book and participate in the Unearth a Story 2026 Summer Reading Program.  

Paws to Read

1:00pm–2:00pm
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. Fridays 1:00-2:00pm.

Reservation

Adventures in Drawing

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room
Purpose of Meeting

A lively weekly drawing class that blends learning, play, and creative discovery in a supportive, welcoming space.

Knitting with Diane!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library/Organization: Wilhoit Public Library
Room: Wilhoit Public Library - Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, or any yarn or fabric project and enjoy a relaxed, social crafting hour.
Chat, share ideas, and get guidance from Diane, a skillful guild knitter. All levels are welcome, from beginners to longtime crafters!

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Mobile Planetarium: Journey To The Stars

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Amusement Activities, Computers & Technology Training, Games & Hobbies, Lectures & Presentations, Science & Nature, Special Events
Event Details:

Embry-Riddle is bringing their mobile planetarium to the Bagdad Public Library for a special space-themed experience! Enjoy a 30-minute session exploring the wonders of the universe in an immersive, interactive dome.

Family Craft

3:30pm–4:30pm
Families
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to come listen to a book and do a related craft.

Fridays 3:30-4:30pm

Teen VR

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years)
Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Teens ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets!

Friday, May 29th from 3:30-4:30 pm.