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Book with holly branches and card with text: holiday hours.

Special Holiday Hours for YCFLD Branches

All Day 12/24 - 1/1

Yavapai County Free Library District

Library/Organization: Yavapai County Free Library District

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Holiday Events

Event Details:

Holiday Hours

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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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Time	Sun (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
All Day		Closing CLOSED All Day Branches: Cottonwood Public Library Description: Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
9 am			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 Paullene's Energy Yoga 9:15am–10:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Energy Yoga includes tapping and slapping the body to increase movement of blood and energy through the body. Enjoy exercising your whole body by increasing flexibility through joint rotations and stretching.		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.	Reservation Crucial Conversations Book Study Group 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Join us as we read Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High. We’ll discuss each chapter together.
10 am			This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group Tiny Tot Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschoolers (0 to 4 years) This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years) 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. Reservation Support Group for the Aging Population 10:30am–12:00pm 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 the aging population	Reservation Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meet-up of an informal fun group that meets to discuss books of the member's choosing which are selected twice per year. Come join us, you are welcome.	This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group Pre-School Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschoolers (0 to 4 years) This event is in the "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years) Program Type: 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 "Preschoolers (0 to 4 years)" group This event is in the "Children (5 to 8 years)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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 Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Preschoolers (0 to 4 years), Children (5 to 8 years), 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.
11 am				Reservation Seated Tai Chi 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.
12 pm					Reservation Public Speaking Practice Group - 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 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.
1 pm			Reservation Yang 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 Yang Style Tai Chi is the most popular form of Tai Chi around the world for its large, graceful and slow movements. It features an open, sweeping motion performed at an even pace, making it ideal for health and balance. Reservation Loving What Is: The Work of Byron Katie 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting I am a certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, a simple method of self-inquiry that has helped millions of people all over the world.	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 "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 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 Adventures in Drawing 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 A lively weekly drawing class that blends learning, play, and creative discovery in a supportive, welcoming space.
2 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			Reservation Lecture: Common Law and the Rights of Man 3:00pm–5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Room: Cottonwood Public Library - Dede Ewald Room Purpose of Meeting Local author of upcoming book "Common Law and the Rights of Man", Larry Wolfe, will offer a dialog to learn about who we are under common law and how to assert our rights.	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 A supportive space for anyone experiencing loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and connect with others who are navigating grief. The group provides comfort, understanding, and encouragement during difficult times. 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 Women gather to study the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse, letting Scripture interpret Scripture. Participants may bring their own materials to study from and for notetaking.	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 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 Family Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Library/Organization: Cottonwood Public Library Age Group: Families 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