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Writer in Residence Consultations (In-Person): Timeslot 1

10:00am–10:30am
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Koole Room
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:

Summer 2026 Writer in Residence - Janette Rallison

Published author Janette Rallison is offering 30-minute virtual and in-person consultation sessions for aspiring writers.

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

Writer in Residence Consultations (In-Person): Timeslot 2

10:30am–11:00am
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Koole Room
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:

Summer 2026 Writer in Residence - Janette Rallison

Published author Janette Rallison is offering 30-minute virtual and in-person consultation sessions for aspiring writers.

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

Writer in Residence Consultations (In-Person): Timeslot 3

11:00am–11:30am
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Koole Room
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:

Summer 2026 Writer in Residence - Janette Rallison

Published author Janette Rallison is offering 30-minute virtual and in-person consultation sessions for aspiring writers.

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

Writer in Residence Consultations (In-Person): Timeslot 4

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
Registration Required
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public Library
Room: Prescott Valley Public Library - Koole Room
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:

Summer 2026 Writer in Residence - Janette Rallison

Published author Janette Rallison is offering 30-minute virtual and in-person consultation sessions for aspiring writers.

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

Plotting the YA Novel In-person Program, May 30, 2026, Pre-registration Required

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
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: Author Events & Writing, Lectures & Presentations, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prescott Valley Public Library will host Writer-in-Residence Janette Rallison. Join us for special Writer in Residence writing workshops from May through July.

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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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Arizona Foam Fun Party

3:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Ash Fork Public Library
Library/Organization: Ash Fork Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Amusement Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to launch the Ash Fork Library's Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable celebration!  Graham Rogers from Arizona Foam Fun will take over the Ash Fork School baseball field with mountains of foam and high-energy fun.

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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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

All Day 6/1–6/5
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearthing a story goes far beyond dinosaurs and fossils.  Those are merely the tip of the literary iceberg, so to speak. What about your story? What about the 250 years of USA history? What about the natural history all around us?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Unearth the Best SMORES!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearth the best SMORES as we continue the celebration of our Summer Reading Program. Enjoy a story around the "campfire" and register for great prizes, thanks to the Friends 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

Extreme Dinosaur Encounter! (2026 PVPL Summer Reading Program)

10:30am–12:00pm
Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Prescott Valley Public Library
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley Public 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, Special Events
Event Details:

2026 PVPL Summer Reading Program

Extreme Dinosaur Encounter

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 "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

PVPL Summer Reading Kickoff: Extreme Dinosaur Encounter (SRP 2026)

10:30am–12:00pm
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
Prescott Valley Public Library
Library/Organization: Prescott Valley 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, Science & Nature, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us as we kick-off the 2026 Summer Reading Program.

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 "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 "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

Arizona Game and Fish Critter Visit!

11:30am–12:15pm
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
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
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, Lectures & Presentations, Science & Nature, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This program introduces you to non-releasable wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors and how they came to Arizona Game and Fish.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

All Day 6/8–6/12
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearthing a story goes far beyond dinosaurs and fossils.  Those are merely the tip of the literary iceberg, so to speak. What about your story? What about the 250 years of USA history? What about the natural history all around us?

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

Dino Slime!

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

Make and take slime!  Bonus fun with Dinosaur glitter and food dye to make your slime rock!  This program is part of the Unearth a Story 2026 Summer Reading Program.  Attend the program and receive two book bucks!

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

Arizona Legends

11:30am–12:30pm
College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Age Group: College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families
Program Type: Amusement Activities, History & Genealogy, Lectures & Presentations, Self-Help & Support Groups, USA250 Event
Event Details:

Are you curious about the true legends of Arizona? Come learn from an actual historian as we explore the roots of Arizona's legends. Speaker Jarrod Riddle of Spirit of Arizona Tours will be presenting this insightful program.  

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

Dialogue: How to Get Your Characters Talking--The Right Way In-person Program, June 13, 2026, Pre-registration Required

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
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: Author Events & Writing, Lectures & Presentations, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prescott Valley Public Library will host Writer-in-Residence Janette Rallison. Join us for special Writer in Residence writing workshops from May through July.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

All Day 6/15–6/19
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearthing a story goes far beyond dinosaurs and fossils.  Those are merely the tip of the literary iceberg, so to speak. What about your story? What about the 250 years of USA history? What about the natural history all around us?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Unearth the Best SMORES!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearth the best SMORES as we continue the celebration of our Summer Reading Program. Enjoy a story around the "campfire" and register for great prizes, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

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

Ball in Cup & Games

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Families
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Games & Hobbies, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events, USA250 Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with this fun ball in a cup craft, and some old-fashioned fun with hopscotch, jacks and marbles!  Earn two Book Bucks for attending this summer program.  

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

Dino Discovery Eggs

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

What's inside your baking soda egg?  Kids will use vinegar and lime to make their eggs fizz!  There will also be dinosaur ice cubes.  See how long it takes to melt your dinosaur cube with lime and with vinegar.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

All Day 6/22–6/26
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearthing a story goes far beyond dinosaurs and fossils.  Those are merely the tip of the literary iceberg, so to speak. What about your story? What about the 250 years of USA history? What about the natural history all around us?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

All Day 6/29–7/2
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearthing a story goes far beyond dinosaurs and fossils.  Those are merely the tip of the literary iceberg, so to speak. What about your story? What about the 250 years of USA history? What about the natural history all around us?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Unearth the Best SMORES!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Spring Valley Library
Library/Organization: Spring Valley Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Seasonal Reading Programs
Event Details:

Unearth the best SMORES as we continue the celebration of our Summer Reading Program. Enjoy a story around the "campfire" and register for great prizes, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

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

Finale Feast

12:30pm–1:30pm
Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults, Families, All Ages
Black Canyon City Community Library
Library/Organization: Black Canyon City Community Library
Room: Black Canyon City Community Library - Children's 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, Seasonal Reading Programs, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for a feast of pizza, snacks, ice cream and more!  Celebrate the end of the Unearth a Story 2026 Summer Reading Program!  Did you participate?  You are invited!  

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

Creating Compelling Characters In-person Program, July 11, 2026, Pre-registration Required

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens (12 to 18 years), College-Aged, Adults, Older Adults
Prescott Valley Public Library
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: Author Events & Writing, Lectures & Presentations, Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prescott Valley Public Library will host Writer-in-Residence Janette Rallison. Join us for special Writer in Residence writing workshops from May through July.

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.