Week Calendar

Join us at Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) for our 27th summer season!

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

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?

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

Dungeons and Dragons session.  

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday (some exceptions may occur) in the Black Canyon City Community Library's meeting room.  

Come meet other parents and chat while your children play. This is intended for caregivers and their children ages 0-5.

Mondays 10-11 am.

Join high school students for Dungeons and Dragons after school.  Snacks provided.  Drop in.  

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

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

Benefits of Tai Chi:

Geared toward children ages 0-5. Come enjoy music, finger plays, dancing, a book, and cooperative play. This is a great program for little children and their caregiver. Tuesdays 10-11 am.

Stories, songs/games, craft and snack! 10-10:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays are for 0-3yrs, and 10:30-11:15am on Tuesdays and Fridays are for 3-8yrs! Come to one or both based on your family's needs (Fri is identical to Tues).

Ask a technology question and get help from our tech help expert. Bring your own laptop or mobile device, or use a library laptop.

A volunteer will be hosting a Tai Chi program at the Cordes Lakes Library in our conference room. Participants will be following an instructor.

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Join high school students for Dungeons and Dragons after school.  Snacks provided.  Drop in.  

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Join us for Preschool Storytime. This interactive program features longer books and a variety of activities such as songs, finger plays, and skill building activities needed to help get your child ready for kindergarten.

Join us at the Congress Public Library for a leisurely, adults-only crafting get together every Wednesday from 10-noon.   

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

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

Join high school students for Dungeons and Dragons after school.  Snacks provided.  Drop in.  

Introduce baby to the joys of reading!

Infants (ages 0-18 months) and their grownups will enjoy a 30-minute storytime designed to encourage the development of language and motor skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.

Focuses on the natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, the importance of positive interactions between babies and parents, and the critical role of literacy-rich experiences.

Join us for Intro to Qigong (Tai Chi performed for health is a form of Qigong) with a certified staff instructor and help improve your balance, relieve your pain, and build your confidence.

Benefits of Qigong:

Geared toward children ages 0-5. Come enjoy music, dancing, a book, and a craft. This program is for children and their caregiver. Thursday 10-11 am.

Join Ms. Letty & Friends for in-person music & movement with a story and craft Thursdays @ 10:00 am in the Children's Area.

PreventT2 is a CDC-approved lifestyle change program that features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Exploring the Arts is a fun and exciting new program supported by Camp Verde Community Library that focuses on artists and their works! Join us Thursdays in the Founders Room at 10:00 am where we will learn about and create art!

Workshop on growing orchids

A volunteer will be hosting a free Tai Chi program at the Mayer Public Library in our conference room. Participants will need to sign a waiver to participate.

Discover your body's nutrient deficiencies, how can you tell?
Is your body giving you signals you can not decipher?
Your body has a code, and we crack it!
Come learn how.

Join high school students for Dungeons and Dragons after school.  Snacks provided.  Drop in.  

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Stories, songs/games, craft and snack! 10-10:30am on Tuesdays and Fridays are for 0-3yrs, and 10:30-11:15am on Tuesdays and Fridays are for 3-8yrs! Come to one or both based on your family's needs (Fri is identical to Tues).

Join Friends and neighbors as we discuss "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles.  See Ted for a book.

Smokey Bear will Teach us about fire prevention and read a story.

Local artists meet weekly to paint and chat every Friday from 10:00 - Noon.  Open to all.

Drop-in and discover hand or machine sewing. Bring a sewing project and enjoy socializing while you work. If you don't have a project, some scrap fabric and tools will be provided.

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

Join high school students for Dungeons and Dragons after school.  Snacks provided.  Drop in.  

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Families and children of all ages are welcome to join us for a story time. We'll have fun in an interactive environment, hear a story, learn early literacy skills, play, sing, and dance. Every Saturday from 10-10:30 am.

Join us for fun tales, rhymes, and a craft on the 4th  Saturday of each month! Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537.  Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing, modifying, maintainin

Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Intro to Drawing with Ultra Fine Sharpies, from 10:30- 11:30 am on Saturday, September 28^th, 2024.

Join us at the Clark for Tai Chi in the Library every Saturday at 10:30 AM.

Summer 2024 Writer in Residence - Lana Buckner

Read to a calm and friendly therapy dog and their kind handlers! Perfect for kids gaining confidence reading aloud or being around dogs. You choose the book and how long you stay.

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

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This is a book club program for adults who love to read!

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - Zarah Sandall

This 30-minute storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver.

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Whether it’s the grim darkness of Warhammer 40,000, the fantasy setting of Age of Sigmar, or even a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars Legion, if you are interested in building and painting models, battling against friends new and old, or just lear

Summer 2024 Writer in Residence - Lana Buckner

A representative from the Verde Valley Homeless Coalition will be here weekly on Tuesdays from 12-4:30 pm, providing a variety of resources for homeless members of our community.  Services offered include case management, counseling, employme

Join us for a creative and fun-filled art experience! Our Art Club welcomes local artists who love sharing their passion for painting with kids of all ages.

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Join Ms. Sally for Creative Saturdays in the Children's Library! Fun challenges, arts and crafts, and much more. Children aged 5-10 and families are welcome.

Summer 2024 Writer in Residence - Lana Buckner

Call the library to reserve a spot or show up at 12:30. Chess boards provided. Winner receives a free book from our Book Shop. 20 Spots available. 

Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes Sip & Paint Acrylics: Brush & Breathe, from 1:30- 2:30 pm on Monday, September 23^rd , 2024.

Hope Women's Center setting up weekly at the library on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm to offer their resources and classes to local women in need of their services.

Bring a game or just enjoy an hour playing with friends at the library.

Bring your crochet project or get ideas from Leslie.  Adults welcome. All levels from beginner to advanced. Enjoy an hour of creativity at the library. 

Bring your knitting project or get ideas from Diane.  Adults welcome. All levels from beginner to advanced.   Enjoy an hour of fun and creative crafting at the library.

Connections Project

Mayer Public Library: Meeting Room

Fridays, 1-2 pm, September 20 through November 22, 2024

Join us at the library on Friday, September 27^th, 2024, from 1:00-2:30 pm for a FREE Adult Coloring Class designed to help you unwind and unleash your inner artist!

Come play a game or teach everyone a new game!

Come relax at the Mayer Public Library every Saturday with a movie, coloring, and socializing. ADULTS ONLY please, movie selection will be geared towards a more mature audience.

Join us at Clark Memorial Library for a farewell reception in honor of our Summer 2024 Writer in Residence - Lana Buckner!

Join us for an hour of camaraderie and fun putting puzzles together at the library.

1 in 4 Americans aged 65 or older fall each year. An important part of your health and wellness depends on preventing falls at home.

Lounge and hang out with your friends after school in the Teen Area. Join us for snacks, games, coloring, and more. Registration is not required. 

First come, first served.

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, isolated and stressed? There are no magic answers but there is a supportive place to share thoughts and feelings with other caregivers.

The science of good photography does not have to remain a mystery. Join this group of photographic artists wishing to make a statement with their art.

The Teen Game Room is open on 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.

Learn about the water lilies of Impressionist painter Claude Monet who created more than 250 paintings featuring flowers. Then, create your own 3D version of Monet's water lilies. For children, ages 6-10.

Join us every Friday at 2:30pm for Magic the Gathering at the library! Bring a deck or borrow one!

Paint on a canvas and drink soda for a relaxing and creative atmosphere. There will be two sessions. Register for your timeslot! We meet in the YA Art Room at Prescott Valley Public Library.

Come play (or learn to play!) chess! All ages and skill levels welcome. Held year-round except on National Holidays. Chess sets provided or bring your own.

Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of Legos with other kids or teens your age. Free, Legos provided (please leave your own Legos at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own!

Meet Smokey The Bear And Celebrate His 80Th Birthday Party With Us At The Dewey-Humboldt Town Library. Activities Include Fire Safety Presentation, Storytime, Swag Bags, Photo Opportunities And Cupcakes.

Welcome to Kidz STEAM!

Join a group of tweens every fourth Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm for the after school fiber club. We'll be spending time with new friends as we crochet, embroider, paint with yarn, and more!

Teens ages 13-18 come hang out in the Teen Zone! Activities change each week but can include crafting, socializing, playing games, and more. Wednesdays 3-5 pm.

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. Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 am- noon and Wednesday, September 25th from 3:30-4:30.

Join Friends for a movie and pizza after school: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" with Jason Isaacs

Read to a calm and friendly therapy dog and their kind handlers! Perfect for kids gaining confidence reading aloud or being around dogs. You choose the book and how long you stay.

Let's build together! Make a preplanned build or make something entirely your own!

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.

Anime: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Join us for an exciting journey into the anime world of "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End."

Tweens and teens ages 11-18 can come hang out with friends and play board games, Nintendo Switch, and our Virtual Reality devices. Fridays 3-5 pm.

All ages- all skill levels.  Play & trade. Meets the 4th Friday of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm in the library's Founders Room.  

Children and their caregivers are invited to come listen to a book and do a related craft. Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm.

Paint on a canvas and drink soda for a relaxing and creative atmosphere. There will be two sessions. Register for your timeslot! We meet in the YA Art Room at Prescott Valley Public Library.

The Yavapai County Free Library District will be hosting writer in residence, Zarah Sandall, at our Dewey-Humboldt Town Library location from September 4 through November 27, 2024. 

Musicians Open Mic Night at the library!  Takes place weekly every Monday.  Coffee and water are available at no charge, attendees may bring cookies or other small snacks for a snack potluck.  

Teens ages 13-18 can join us for learning basics in Adobe Illustrator, all skill levels welcome. Wednesday, September 25th from 4-5pm.

The Write Spot is a writing club for tweens and teens that offers tips, outside-of-the-box exercises, and the opportunity to talk with other like-minded writers.

Afterschool program for children and families to come learn to make decorations used for Dia de los Muertos holiday.

Stop in to chat about anime and watch episodes with other teens. Starts at 4 pm. For teens ages 12-18.

Get one-to-one homework help for your child with the library's new Homework Help service for youth in grades K-8! Local high school student volunteers will be available for 30-minute appointments at 4. 4:30, and 5 pm.

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Join PVPL every Thursday for a night of tabletop rpg, tcg, and board games with family and friends! Bring your own game, borrow from our game library, or spend the night painting minis.

We'll be playing:

New for the 2024 season, GameNite will now have weekly themes! 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

Kids ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets! Friday, September 27th from 4-5pm.

The Wilhoit Library welcomes you to bilingual story-time.  Everyone is welcome!

Advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) – Reading, writing and conversation.

Weekly on Tuesday

Educational Support Groups offered the 4th Tuesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.

Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, & Trauma Healing

Summary of 3 rotating curriculums:

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday (except on Holidays and Closures) in the Black Canyon City Community Library's meeting room.

Free monthly concert series, a spin-off of the popular Music in the Stacks concerts. On the 4thThursday of the month, there will be a different local band or solo artist playing their music in the library's Fireside Room.  

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Beginning Conversational English Class.

Weekly on Mondays

The Cottonwood Public Library is now offering ESL classes every Monday. The classes start at 6pm and end at 7:30pm, and are held at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 S. 6^th St.

Social media can stress out writers of fiction and non-fiction. However, a social media presence translates to visibility, which can translate to book sales.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday (except on Holidays and Closures) at the Seligman Public Library - Community Meeting Room.

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