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Chess Group

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room at Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages

Come play or learn to play chess with others! All ages/skills welcome. Free. Chess sets provided or bring your own.

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Room: Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room
Age Group: 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, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Come play or learn to play chess with others! All ages/skills welcome. Free. Chess sets provided or bring your own.

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

Yes I Can- Holiday Edition

Monday, December 22, 2025 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 designed to help them navigate the holiday season

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 designed to help them navigate the holiday season

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group

Tuesday Tales Story Time!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)

Join us every week for Tuesday Tales Story Time at the Black Canyon City Community Library from 10:00-10:30 am. Come for books, songs, and a craft! Older siblings welcome. 

Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every week for Tuesday Tales Story Time at the Black Canyon City Community Library from 10:00-10:30 am. Come for books, songs, and a craft! Older siblings welcome. 

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Paws for Friendship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Health & Human Services, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education, Science & Nature, Self-Help & Support Groups
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages

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!

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Health & Human Services, Meetings & Clubs, 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!

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room at Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages

Come build something fun with Legos and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, Legos provided, leave your own Legos at home.

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Room: Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Event Details:

Come build something fun with Legos and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, Legos provided, leave your own Legos at home.

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete Lego challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete Lego challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Yarnell - Birthday Lunch With Pot Roast and Music

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Yarnell Regional Community Center - YRCC Dining Room at Yarnell Regional Community Center
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

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!

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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Break Movie: The Polar Express

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bagdad Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Polar Express Pajama Party @ the Library! All aboard Friday December 26th, 2025 for some holiday FUN!

Library/Organization: Bagdad Public Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Event Details:

Polar Express Pajama Party @ the Library! All aboard Friday December 26th, 2025 for some holiday FUN!

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

Teen Bookmark Craft

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

Teens ages 13-18 can join us to make specialty bookmarks to take home. Bring your friends and get creative!

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens ages 13-18 can join us to make specialty bookmarks to take home. Bring your friends and get creative!

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

CVCL Wargaming Guild

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Families, All Ages

Whether it's the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000, the Mortal Realms of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, or even a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Legion, wargaming is a hobby with something for everyone.

Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Terracotta Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Whether it's the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000, the Mortal Realms of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, or even a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Legion, wargaming is a hobby with something for everyone.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group

Read & Play!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paulden Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)

Storytime Fun at the Library!

 
EVERY MONDAY AT 10:30AM ~ READ & PLAY!!!
 
Children ages 5 and under are invited to join us for engaging story sessions filled with laughter and
Library/Organization: Paulden Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime Fun at the Library!

 
EVERY MONDAY AT 10:30AM ~ READ & PLAY!!!
 
Children ages 5 and under are invited to join us for engaging story sessions filled with laughter and
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Break Movie: Frozen Fun!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Bagdad Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Visit the Bagdad Library Monday, December 29th, 2025 12pm-4:30pm for a magical afternoon as we watch Frozen 1 and Frozen 2! While Anna, Elsa and Olaf light up the screen, you'll get to build your very own marshmallow snowman.

Library/Organization: Bagdad Public Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Event Details:

Visit the Bagdad Library Monday, December 29th, 2025 12pm-4:30pm for a magical afternoon as we watch Frozen 1 and Frozen 2! While Anna, Elsa and Olaf light up the screen, you'll get to build your very own marshmallow snowman.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Yarnell - Jenn's Games

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Yarnell Regional Community Center - YRCC Dining Room at Yarnell Regional Community Center
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

Come on down to the YRCC every Monday at 3 p.m. to enjoy board games and card games with other game enthusiasts!

Library/Organization: Yarnell Regional Community Center
Room: Yarnell Regional Community Center - YRCC Dining Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Come on down to the YRCC every Monday at 3 p.m. to enjoy board games and card games with other game enthusiasts!

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 "College-Aged" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Group

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room at Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages

Come play or learn to play chess with others! All ages/skills welcome. Free. Chess sets provided or bring your own.

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Room: Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room
Age Group: 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, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Come play or learn to play chess with others! All ages/skills welcome. Free. Chess sets provided or bring your own.

This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group

Tuesday Tales Story Time!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)

Join us every week for Tuesday Tales Story Time at the Black Canyon City Community Library from 10:00-10:30 am. Come for books, songs, and a craft! Older siblings welcome. 

Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us every week for Tuesday Tales Story Time at the Black Canyon City Community Library from 10:00-10:30 am. Come for books, songs, and a craft! Older siblings welcome. 

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Paws for Friendship

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Health & Human Services, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education, Science & Nature, Self-Help & Support Groups
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages

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!

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Health & Human Services, Meetings & Clubs, 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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Break Movie: Lilo & Stitch

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Bagdad Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Visit the Bagdad Library Tuesday December 30th, 2025 for a special afternoon featuring both animated Lilo & Stitch and the live action Lilo & Stitch movies! While enjoying the double featu

Library/Organization: Bagdad Public Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Holiday Events, Movies & Performing Arts, Special Events
Event Details:

Visit the Bagdad Library Tuesday December 30th, 2025 for a special afternoon featuring both animated Lilo & Stitch and the live action Lilo & Stitch movies! While enjoying the double featu

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

Teen Virtual Reality

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prescott Valley Public Library - Digital Media Lab at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Computers & Technology Training, Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

Want to try Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games. Choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, games, and space. You can even play a fun game of BeatSaber!

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Digital Media Lab
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Computers & Technology Training, Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

Want to try Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games. Choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, games, and space. You can even play a fun game of BeatSaber!

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room at Chino Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages

Come build something fun with Legos and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, Legos provided, leave your own Legos at home.

Library/Organization: Chino Valley Public Library
Room: Chino Valley Public Library - Library Community Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs, Parenting & Early Childhood Education
Event Details:

Come build something fun with Legos and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, Legos provided, leave your own Legos at home.

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

NOON Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Prescott Valley Public Library - Crystal Room at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Holiday Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families

Can’t stay awake to celebrate the New Year at midnight?  Join us for an early celebration at 11:00 AM.  We’ll have snacks, books, crafts, games, activities, and a countdown to noon.  

Registration Required
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: Amusement Activities, Holiday Events, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can’t stay awake to celebrate the New Year at midnight?  Join us for an early celebration at 11:00 AM.  We’ll have snacks, books, crafts, games, activities, and a countdown to noon.  

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Dancing in to Noon Year

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bagdad Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Holiday Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Ring in the New Year a little early with us on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11 am–1 pm! Enjoy dancing, festive music, and light snacks as we count down to noon.

Library/Organization: Bagdad Public Library
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Holiday Events, Special Events
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year a little early with us on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11 am–1 pm! Enjoy dancing, festive music, and light snacks as we count down to noon.

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

No Mess Confetti Popper

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)

Kids of all ages can join us to make party “poppers” to take home that wont anger parents with mess. Bring your friends and get creative!

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids of all ages can join us to make party “poppers” to take home that wont anger parents with mess. Bring your friends and get creative!

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

Teen No Mess Confetti Popper

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

Teens ages 13-18 can join us to make party “poppers” to take home that wont anger parents with mess. Bring your friends and get creative!

Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Teens ages 13-18 can join us to make party “poppers” to take home that wont anger parents with mess. Bring your friends and get creative!

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

Teen Crafternoon Kits: Snowman Bookmarks

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:15am
Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

Come by the Teen Department each month for different Crafternoon take-home kits. During January, make a Snowman Bookmark. Pick up in the Teen Area of Prescott Valley Public Library while supplies last. 

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by the Teen Department each month for different Crafternoon take-home kits. During January, make a Snowman Bookmark. Pick up in the Teen Area of Prescott Valley Public Library while supplies last.