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Public Speaking Practice Group - Speech & Storytelling Guild

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room at Cottonwood Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice public speaking with the Speech and Storytelling Guild. Everyone in the community is encouraged to practice their public speaking skills in a supportive setting. The group...

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

Practice public speaking with the Speech and Storytelling Guild. Everyone in the community is encouraged to practice their public speaking skills in a supportive setting.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Al-Anon weekly meetings

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Congress Public Library - Library Program Room at Congress Public Library
Program Type:
Meetings & Clubs
Age Group:
All Ages

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

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

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

Staying Safe Online

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Black Canyon City Community Library - Meeting Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology Training, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

Learn how to stay safe online!  Yavapai County Free Library District is offering these free classes to the public to enhance digital literacy.

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 stay safe online!  Yavapai County Free Library District is offering these free classes to the public to enhance digital literacy.

A Course in Miracles

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A at Cottonwood Public Library
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 conv...

Cottonwood Public Library
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.

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

Teen Game Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Prescott Valley Public Library - YA Game Room at Prescott Valley Public Library
Program Type:
Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

The Teen Game Room is open on most Thursdays! Game Systems include Wii, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Plus, there are also a ton of board games to play as well. There is limited space for the video games. First come, first served.

Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - YA Game Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies
Event Details:

The Teen Game Room is open on most Thursdays! Game Systems include Wii, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Plus, there are also a ton of board games to play as well. There is limited space for the video games. First come, first served.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Colorful Conversations

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Black Canyon City Community Library - Meeting Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Fitness & Wellness, Self-Help & Support Groups, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.  

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.  

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

Teen GameNite

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Camp Verde Community Library - Teen Library at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Games & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years)

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

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

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

Music in the Stacks Concert

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Camp Verde Community Library - Fireside Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Festivals
Age Group:
College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Citizenship Class

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Camp Verde Community Library - The Center at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Education
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Grief Support Group

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:15am
Camp Verde Community Library - Key Lime Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Self-Help & Support Groups
Age Group:
College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages

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?

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Verde NRCD Board of Supervisors Meeting

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Camp Verde Community Library - Founders Room at Camp Verde Community Library
Program Type:
Meetings & Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

The Verde NRCD meets at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Friday of each month at Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Loop Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. All are welcome.

Library/Organization: Camp Verde Community Library
Room: Camp Verde Community Library - Founders Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

The Verde NRCD meets at 9 a.m. on the 2nd Friday of each month at Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Loop Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. All are welcome.

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

Beginning Yoga

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Fitness & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

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

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.

Hope Women's Center

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A at Cottonwood Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free life skills classes and resources (mentoring, counseling, material resources and community resource referrals) for any woman or teen girl.

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

Free life skills classes and resources (mentoring, counseling, material resources and community resource referrals) for any woman or teen girl.

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.

Close Knit Friends

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room at Cottonwood Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A weekly meeting of hand crafting enthusiasts.  Bring your project and your supplies and enjoy the togetherness!

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

A weekly meeting of hand crafting enthusiasts.  Bring your project and your supplies and enjoy the togetherness!

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 "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

Tai Chi

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room at Black Canyon City Community Library
Program Type:
Fitness & Wellness, Health & Human Services
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Guitar Lessons at Wilhoit Public Library!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilhoit Public Library - Library Space at Wilhoit Public Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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.

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

TODDLER STORY TIME & PLAY

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)

Toddler Story & Play Time will be every Friday at 11am for one hour.  We will read a short story and have fun!  Come meet some new friends and enjoy some play time too!  This is for ages 0-4 and their parents/guardians.

Library/Organization: Dewey-Humboldt Town Library
Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddler Story & Play Time will be every Friday at 11am for one hour.  We will read a short story and have fun!  Come meet some new friends and enjoy some play time too!  This is for ages 0-4 and their parents/guardians.

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

[Tina Radcliffe] Writer in Residence Consultations: Time slot 31 (Virtual Only)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mayer Public Library - Online/Virtual Site at Mayer Public Library
Program Type:
Author Events & Writing, Jobs & Education, Online/Virtual, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

Fall 2025 Writer in Residence - Tina Radcliffe

Published author Tina Radcliffe is offering 60-minute virtual consultation sessions for aspiring writers. Book your appointment(s) now by registering for a timeslot.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library/Organization: Mayer Public Library
Room: Mayer Public Library - Online/Virtual Site
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Events & Writing, Jobs & Education, Online/Virtual, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall 2025 Writer in Residence - Tina Radcliffe

Published author Tina Radcliffe is offering 60-minute virtual consultation sessions for aspiring writers. Book your appointment(s) now by registering for a timeslot.

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

[Tina Radcliffe] Writer in Residence Consultations: Time slot 32 (Virtual Only)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mayer Public Library - Online/Virtual Site at Mayer Public Library
Program Type:
Author Events & Writing, Jobs & Education, Online/Virtual, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults

Fall 2025 Writer in Residence - Tina Radcliffe

Published author Tina Radcliffe is offering 60-minute virtual consultation sessions for aspiring writers. Book your appointment(s) now by registering for a timeslot.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library/Organization: Mayer Public Library
Room: Mayer Public Library - Online/Virtual Site
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Events & Writing, Jobs & Education, Online/Virtual, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall 2025 Writer in Residence - Tina Radcliffe

Published author Tina Radcliffe is offering 60-minute virtual consultation sessions for aspiring writers. Book your appointment(s) now by registering for a timeslot.

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.