Week Calendar

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

Friday, October 18th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm the Lions Club of Yavapai County will bring eye care services through their mobile doctor’s office to Camp Verde community members.

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Fall 2024 Writer-in-Residence: The Janimal

Do you need assistance with your existing plan or a new plan?  Call Roberta at (928) 821-6886 to schedule an appointment to meet with our Medicare Resource during one of these times.

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

Instructor Allyn Watson records Sew-Along with Allyn- Where Happiness is Homemade, a series of online classes showcasing a variety of sewing projects for beginners. These digital recordings will be posted to the Library’s Events

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).

The Friends want to invite you to our Annual meeting on Tuesday, October 15th in the Terracotta Room. There will be a Continental breakfast at 10:00 followed by a short business meeting. We always like to see new faces!

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.

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

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - ZARAH SANDALL

Join us on the Theater on the Green for a special Firefighter Storytime featuring CAFMA.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Enjoy coffee and conversation at the Library!

Fall 2024 Writer-in-Residence: The Janimal

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.  

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Introduce baby to the joys of reading!

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.

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!

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.

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).

Come join us at the Beaver Creek Library for our 7-Week Course using Dash Robots and Apple i-pads. We have a 10 participant capacity for this program.

Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting Coffee with a Veteran on Friday, October 18, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Coffee for Vets is an opportunity for Veterans to socialize, connect with the community, and learn about community resources.

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 Friends and neighbors as we discuss "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo.  See Ted for a book.

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. 

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

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.

Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.

Join a representative from Set It UpTech on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am - 12 pm to learn the basics of your smartphone or tablet in a fun and supportive environment.  They will cover essential topics like navigating y

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

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

Find your flow at Family Yoga! Join Miss Tanna for simple, kid-friendly yoga poses and breathing exercises. Bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Geared for families with children ages 3-9. No fee or registration required.

Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Pumpkins in Pastels, from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19^th, 2024. This is a virtual, live online art class for adults.

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

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

Fall 2024 Writer-in-Residence: The Janimal

Fall 2024 Writer in Residence - Zarah Sandall

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

Join us at the Congress library for fun times with Smokey  Bear. There will be swag for the kids and fire prevention/fire wise for the adults.

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Free Workshop: Achieving Financial Balance!

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

Camp Verde Community Library is pleased to announce the launch of its new financial literacy series, featuring monthly workshops led by David Reardon from the Association of Financial Educators.

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.

Come Play games at the Library on Half Days!

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Camp Verde Community Library is pleased to announce the launch of its new financial literacy series, featuring monthly workshops led by David Reardon from the Association of Financial Educators.

This is a kids club designed for the children in the community to do arts and crafts, play games, and watch movies. 

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.

Live music by Christy Fisher and a “Thriller” dance performance by Susan Hunter. Costume contest, Halloween snacks and fun! 

The Friends of the Dewey Humboldt Town Library make significant contributions to the library to fundraising efforts.

Crafting for Meals on Wheels Christmas gifts along with other crafts during the year.

Join us for our annual Fall Family Festival!!

Activities will include:  a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts activities and a candy jar guessing game (help us decorate our library for the Fall season!

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.

Learn about writing and publishing.

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.

Come join us for our Book Review Club on the third Friday of each month. The participants choose their own books and come to share what they've read with the group. Refreshments will be provided. 

Come play a game or teach everyone a new game!

Connections Project

Mayer Public Library: Meeting Room

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

Flu Shot Clinic @ Congress Community Services Building 26750 S Santa Fe Rd.      Not at the Congress Public Library.     See attached photo/flyer for additional information.    

Learn how to be safe online with your accounts and passwords; avoid frauds and scams during this workshop about cybersecurity basics.

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.

Coffeehouse Concerts showcases local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music. The series features a variety of acoustic, contemporary, and traditional styles of music.

Join the Friends of the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library for a Book Discussion Group!

Reading Between the Spines Book Club

Second Monday of the Month at 2:00 PM - At the Dewey Humboldt Town Library Lower Floor.

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

Join us for a special conversation and have fun at the same time! Help us improve the Teen Area and Teen Services by giving us feedback. It's also a Halloween party with games, Therapy Dogs, candy, chocolate, pizza, and more!

Learn the basics in acting and play production!

The Ladies Book Discussion meets every 3rd Thursday of the month.  Join us for an active hour of conversation and sharing.  Books for the discussion are available at the front desk of the library.  Give us a call if there are any qu

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.

Eat, play games and challenge your friends to board games, the Wii and card games!  There will be grub and fun!  

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

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.

Join an amazing Junior Librarian for a seasonal fall kids edible arts and craft class! We'll be learning basic baking skills.

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!

Let's explore children's creativity through crafting!

This week we will be creating Paper Bag Scarecrow 

Join a group of tweens every third Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm for the after school game club. We'll be having fun playing lots of new games like hungry hungry humans, snowball fights, indoor mini golf, 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 ages 6-12 can hang out with friends while discussing Pokemon. Kids will also play Pokemon games and activities. Every third Wednesday from 3:30-4:15 pm.

Join Kristi King from Yavapai Free Library District as she teaches the basics of cybersecurity and how to be safe online.  Bring your own device for instruction or just follow along! Some Chromebook laptops may be available for use. 

Join Friends for a movie and pizza after school: "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller.

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.

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.

Unlock the magic of electricity in our Wizardry Workshop of Wonders! In this hands-on session, you’ll craft your very own light-up wand using copper foil tape, batteries, and an LED light.

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.

Efren Lopez from Route 66 Images is holding a closing reception and travel photography workshop for his photography exhibit currently on display in the library from 3-5 pm on Friday, October 18th in the library lobby.  View Efren's amazing ph

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