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This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Paws to Read

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Read to a Dog

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 10 - 11:30am in the Children's Program Room, 2nd floor. Reading to a dog is fun and relaxing and helps build reading confidence in children!

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 10 - 11:30am in the Children's Program Room, 2nd floor. Reading to a dog is fun and relaxing and helps build reading confidence in children!

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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Nature Niños Vista Park 1701 Sarafina Drive, Prescott, AZ 86301

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yavapai County Community Health Services
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families

Nature Niños is a free community program for families with children in the Greater Prescott Area. There are two parts to the Nature Niños initiative:

Library/Organization: Yavapai County Community Health Services
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Nature Niños is a free community program for families with children in the Greater Prescott Area. There are two parts to the Nature Niños initiative:

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Youth Winter Reading Challenge

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:00am - 8:00pm
Prescott Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
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:

 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Yes I Can

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years)

Children ages 8-12 are welcome to come and learn social emotional skills through games and hands-on activities.

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Children ages 8-12 are welcome to come and learn social emotional skills through games and hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, legos, and more! 

Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, legos, and more! 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

PVPL Tween Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years)

PVPL Tween Club is just for tweens age 9 - 12 to meet up, hang out, and enjoy spending time with other tweens. Activities will vary so drop in and see what we have in store for you today!

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Event Details:

PVPL Tween Club is just for tweens age 9 - 12 to meet up, hang out, and enjoy spending time with other tweens. Activities will vary so drop in and see what we have in store for you today!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Creative Minds Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor) at Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday.

 

Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Room: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor)
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday.

 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Garden to Table Cooking Class by Home for New Beginnings

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Home & Gardening, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Home for New Beginnings is a local non-profit whose goal is to build homes for children in the Verde Valley.

Registration Required
Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Home & Gardening, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Home for New Beginnings is a local non-profit whose goal is to build homes for children in the Verde Valley.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Junior Juggle Squad

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prescott Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)

 

Library/Organization: Prescott Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Paws to Read

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

STEAM Lab: How Salt Melts Ice: A Cool Science Investigation!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prescott Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
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:

 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Homework Help for Kids

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Prescott Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
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:

 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "College-Aged" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Craft a Meditation Box

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor) at Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Fitness & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

Feeling frazzled after the holidays? Join us at Dewey-Humboldt Library where we will transform plain boxes into unique creations through collage.

Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Room: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library - Lower Level (First Floor)
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Fitness & Wellness
Event Details:

Feeling frazzled after the holidays? Join us at Dewey-Humboldt Library where we will transform plain boxes into unique creations through collage.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Little Architects LEGO Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Ash Fork Public Library - Library Space at Ash Fork Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Let your creativity soar, brick by brick!  Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 10am to noon for a fun, hands-on LEGO experience where imagination, engineering, and teamwork come together.

Library/Organization: Ash Fork Public Library
Room: Ash Fork Public Library - Library Space
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Let your creativity soar, brick by brick!  Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 10am to noon for a fun, hands-on LEGO experience where imagination, engineering, and teamwork come together.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Fun Fridays

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cordes Lakes Public Library - Meeting Room at Cordes Lakes Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Movies & Performing Arts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Fun Fridays! Time for the kids. We will have games and crafts for 10:00am- 1:00pm and a movie to start between 1:00pm-1:30pm.

* Crafts and games will vary with holidays and themes of the library. 

Library/Organization: Cordes Lakes Public Library
Room: Cordes Lakes Public Library - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Movies & Performing Arts
Event Details:

Fun Fridays! Time for the kids. We will have games and crafts for 10:00am- 1:00pm and a movie to start between 1:00pm-1:30pm.

* Crafts and games will vary with holidays and themes of the library. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Kids Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ash Fork Public Library - Conference Room at Ash Fork Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Science Vortex Fridays

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families

Free hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun!

STEAM projects for kids in grades 1-8

Takes place every Friday in the STEAM trailer when weather permits, otherwise inside the library. 

Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Event Details:

Free hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun!

STEAM projects for kids in grades 1-8

Takes place every Friday in the STEAM trailer when weather permits, otherwise inside the library. 

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Paws to Read

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

Yes I Can

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years)

Children ages 8-12 are welcome to come and learn social emotional skills through games and hands-on activities.

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Children ages 8-12 are welcome to come and learn social emotional skills through games and hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

PVPL Homeschool Hub

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prescott Valley Public Library - Crystal Room at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Education, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Location: Crystal Room, 3rd Floor
Today's Activity: Poppa Penguin

Put your balance and problem-solving skills to the test!

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Crystal Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Jobs & Education, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Event Details:
Location: Crystal Room, 3rd Floor
Today's Activity: Poppa Penguin

Put your balance and problem-solving skills to the test!

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group

Tweens and Teens: Take Flight

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Jobs & Education, Science & Nature, Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Are you curious about how airplanes fly? Join us as we explore the four forces of flight with a Certified Flight Instructor and hear what it’s like to be a pilot, including how to get started in aviation.

Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Jobs & Education, Science & Nature, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you curious about how airplanes fly? Join us as we explore the four forces of flight with a Certified Flight Instructor and hear what it’s like to be a pilot, including how to get started in aviation.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Full STEAM Ahead!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, legos, and more! 

Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Event Details:

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, legos, and more! 

This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group

PVPL Tween Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Tweens (9 to 11 years)

PVPL Tween Club is just for tweens age 9 - 12 to meet up, hang out, and enjoy spending time with other tweens. Activities will vary so drop in and see what we have in store for you today!

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Science & Nature
Event Details:

PVPL Tween Club is just for tweens age 9 - 12 to meet up, hang out, and enjoy spending time with other tweens. Activities will vary so drop in and see what we have in store for you today!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.