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Special Holiday Hours for YCFLD Branches

All Day 12/24 - 1/1

Yavapai County Free Library District

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Library/Organization: Yavapai County Free Library District

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday Events

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Holiday Hours

All YCFLD branches will have adjusted hours in observance of the holidays.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Time	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
9 am	Reservation Current Events 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Weekly meeting to discuss current events and share views in a respectful manner.	Reservation Cottonwood Writers Connection 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting A place for writers to meet and critique each others works		Reservation CASA Connecting 9:00am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting For CASAs to connect and discuss upcoming meetings, trainings, and any concerns or questions they may have regarding their CASA advocacy work as well as discussing what is currently happening in the cases of the children they are currently advocat	Reservation Hope Women's Center 9:30am–11:30am 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Families" group Caregiver Hangout 10:00am–11:00am Families This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Families Program Type: Parenting & Early Childhood Education Event Details: Come meet other parents and chat while your children play. This is intended for caregivers and their children ages 0-5.	This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Tiny Tot Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Families This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: 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 10-11am.		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 "Families" group Pre-School Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Families 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 "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), Families Program Type: Art & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Geared toward children ages 0-5. Come enjoy music, dancing, a book, and a craft. This program is for children and their caregiver. Thursdays 10-11am.	Reservation Close Knit Friends 10:00am–12:00pm 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 "Families" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Families This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Families and children of all ages are welcome to join us for a storytime. We’ll have fun in an interactive environment, hear a story, learn early literacy skills, play, sing and dance. Saturdays 10-10:30am. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Coding Club 10:00am–11:00am Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years) Program Type: Computers & Technology Training Event Details: Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am. Reservation Verde Thumbs 10:00am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Verde Valley Garden club. Learn about what to plant and when. Regular guest speakers and visits from Master Gardeners for tips and tricks!
11 am	Reservation Public Speaking Videos 11:15am–1:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Is recording public speaking videos.		Reservation Tai Chi for Parkinson's Support 11:15am–12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Tai Chi for Parkinson's support			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 Cartooning for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts Event Details: Kids and teens from ages 7-18 can come and learn how to draw from The Janimal, a real cartoon artist!
12 pm				Reservation Speech & Storytelling Guild 12:15pm–1:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting A group to learn and gain experience in public speaking		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 Verde Thumbs Kid's Garden Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Amusement Activities, Science & Nature Event Details: This kid’s gardening club will focus on gardening themed activities. Kid’s of all ages can come and learn about plants in a fun way.
1 pm	Reservation Women's Creative Writing Group 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Women’s Writing Group meets weekly to review each other’s work.	Reservation Tai Chi 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Intermediate Tai Chi Class. Please contact Susan Hunter at susieafrican@gmail.com to register.	Reservation Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Support Group for people caring for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. Call 928-771-9257 for more information. This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Tween Club Fidget Bracelets 1:15pm–2:00pm Tweens (9 to 11 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years) Program Type: Amusement Activities, Art & Crafts Event Details: Children ages 8 and up can join us for a fun activity. Changes weekly. Wednesdays 1:15-2pm. Today we will be making fidget bracelets.		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 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Fridays 1:00-2:00pm. Reservation Drawing Class and Open Studio 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting An Afternoon of Art: Open Studio and Drawing Class
2 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Tween VR 2:30pm–3:45pm Tweens (9 to 11 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Tweens (9 to 11 years) Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies Event Details: Kids ages 8-12 take turns playing with our VR headsets! Wednesday, August 13th from 2:30-3:45 pm.	Reservation A Course in Miracles 2:00pm–4:00pm 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Yes I Can 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (9 to 11 years) This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	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 All Ages Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years), Teens (12 to 18 years), Families Program Type: Amusement Activities, Games & Hobbies Event Details: Kids of all ages can join us for a friendly game of chess. All skill levels welcome. Tuesday, August 12th from 3-5pm.	Reservation Grief support group 3:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting bereavement support group Reservation Women of the Word Inductive Bible Study 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting An inductive Bible study going through the books of the Bible chapter by chapter, verse by verse allowing the Bible to interpret the Bible. This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Teen Fidget Bracelets 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens (12 to 18 years) This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 for a fun fidget bracelet craft Wednesday, August 13th from 3:30-4:30 pm	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 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (5 to 8 years), Tweens (9 to 11 years) This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group This event is in the "Tweens (9 to 11 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Families, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to come listen to a book and do a related craft. Fridays 3:30-4:30pm.
4 pm			Reservation Sisterhood Connection Foundation 4:45pm–5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting for the foundation.		This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Teen micro:bits 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens (12 to 18 years) This event is in the "Teens (12 to 18 years)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years) Program Type: Amusement Activities, Computers & Technology Training, Games & Hobbies Event Details: Kids can learn fun and easy coding projects on our Micro:bits. Teen 13-18: Friday, August 15th from 4-5pm
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6 pm	This event is in the "College-Aged" group This event is in the "Adults" group ESL Class/Clase de ESL 6:00pm–7:30pm College-Aged, Adults This event is in the "College-Aged" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: College-Aged, Adults Program Type: Jobs & Education, Self-Help & Support Groups Event Details: 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Holiday Hours

All YCFLD branches will have adjusted hours in observance of the holidays.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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