Prescott Public Library
November 2019
Coffeehouse Concert
Coffeehouse Concerts showcase local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music. The series is hosted by local singer/songwriter Jo Berger and will feature a variety of acoustic, contemporary ...
Find out more »Geology Talks: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Arizona Rivers
Brian Gootee from the Arizona Geologic Survey will discuss the geologic history of the Salt, Gila, and Verde Rivers. Geology Talks is hosted by the Central Arizona Geology Club and ...
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Find out more »Writing Workshops: Scene By Scene
An entire work can be initiated with an incident, leading to a scene. Learn how to build your plot, scene by scene—to keep readers engaged, with Carol Levin. Register online, ...
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Find out more »3rd Friday Chamber Music
The Third Friday Chamber Music Series offers a wide variety of music this month, including pieces by Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Hear music by local chamber players and special guests ...
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Find out more »Arizona Humanities Lecture – The Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold in Arizona
Ecologist and conservationist Aldo Leopold’s work has deep roots in the Arizona landscape. In this presentation and discussion, Professor Goodwin will look at what has changed and what remains the ...
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Find out more »Third Thursday Star Talks: Dark Energy, Dark Matter, and Cosmology
Our knowledge of the observable universe has changed dramatically in just the last two decades. This is due to increasingly precise measurements and observations from dedicated ground observatories, satellite missions ...
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Find out more »December 2019
CoffeeHouse Concerts Presents: Eric Ramsey
This month enjoy blues artist Eric Ramsey, a two-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Showdown and semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. With soaring vocals ...
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Find out more »Writing Workshops: Creating Atmosphere
Readers are stimulated by sensory appeal. Discover how to paint with words to reach beneath the surface and make your setting soar. Register online, at the Ask a Librarian Desk ...
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Find out more »YMCA Youth Ballet – Nutcracker
Prescott Public Library and Prescott YMCA Youth Ballet share the joy of the season with selections from "The Nutcracker" ballet. A cast of approximately 35 young dancers, ages 5-15, will ...
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Find out more »AZ Humanities Lecture
AZ Humanities Lecture: Understanding Fundamentalism in the World Religions. Björn Krondorfer is the Director of the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU and Endowed Professor of Religious Studies in Department of Comparative ...
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Find out more »January 2020
Writing Workshops: Narrative and Expository Writing
What is the difference, and can both forms of writing be effective? We’ll take a look here and learn when to make the most of show vs. tell. Register online, ...
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Find out more »Wednesday Night Movie Series: I Dream Too Much
Attend monthly screenings of independent or classic films for an adult audience. I Dream Too Much is a poignant, lightly comedic story about a recent college grad who volunteers to ...
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Find out more »Crafternoon at the Library: Pop-Up Cards
Create cards that pop, swivel, and spring! The presenter will share beginner level techniques from outstanding pop-up books, which can be adapted into cards for holidays, birthdays, or "just because." ...
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Find out more »CoffeeHouse Concerts Presents: Eric Ramsey
Coffeehouse Concerts showcase local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music. The series is hosted by local singer/songwriter Jo Berger and will feature a variety of acoustic, contemporary ...
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Find out more »SCORE Workshop: Developing a Business Plan
This workshop targets new and existing business owners who do not have a business plan, and those established businesses with a plan that requires a “tune-up.” The workshop covers why ...
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Find out more »Third Friday Chamber Music Concert
Join us to hear the Clarinet Choir of the Central Arizona Concert Band playing: Mozart's Marriage of Figaro Overture, Girl with the Flaxen Hair by Debussy H.M.S. Pinafore Overture by ...
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Find out more »AZ Humanities Lecture: “Hyenas in Petticoats” – How Arizona Women Struggled to Win the Vote!
As we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 19th Amendment in 2020, it’s time to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship ...
Find out more »SCORE Workshop: The ABC’s of Finance for Your Business
Whether you are starting a business or currently run a business, there are some financial tools that will assist in the success of your business. This workshop will be given ...
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Find out more »Help With Housing and More
Meet one-to-one with representatives from area agencies about: housing, healthcare, food, employment assistance, birth certificates or important documents, and more.
Find out more »You Can’t Take It With You: Why and How To Downsize Now
In this talk you will learn how downsizing can free up time and energy, while also helping you define what is most important to you. Making decisions, organizing, and clearing ...
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Find out more »Prescott Writers: Self-publishing and Marketing
In this talk you will learn how to successfully self-publish and market your book. Presented by Jerri Kay Lincoln, author of more than 25 books in many genres including women’s ...
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Find out more »SCORE Workshop: Marketing and Customer Service
This workshop develops the 5P’s of Marketing: positioning your business, features and benefits of your product (or service), pricing, placement (distribution), and the most common definition of marketing, promotion. Customer ...
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Find out more »February 2020
Southwest Shakespeare Company – The Iliad
Experience The Iliad in this one-man play by Clay Sanderson from the Southwest Shakespeare Company. The premise is a 3,000-year-old man (who may or may not be Homer) who witnessed ...
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Find out more »Prescott Origami Fanatics: Origami Hearts
Learn how to make origami hearts in this easy-to-moderate level paper folding class, led by an experienced paper folder. Paper is provided; join us in creating beautiful paper art! For ...
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Find out more »Wizard of Oz Tea Party for Kids
Discover exciting adventures when you follow the yellow brick road to our Tea Party for Kids! For children of all ages. Seating is limited, so make your group reservation today. ...
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Find out more »Coffeehouse Concerts – Nancy Elliot
This month features singer/songwriter Nancy Elliot. Enjoy Nancy perform in her self-coined “South Western Americana” as she sings and tells stories about her life and love for big skies, adventure ...
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Find out more »Geology Talks – Kilauea
Jeff Meyer, adjunct faculty at Prescott College, will take a geologic look at the 2018 eruption of Kilauea on the Big lsland of Hawaii. Geology Talks is hosted by the ...
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Find out more »AZ Humanities Lecture
"Honky Tonks, Brothels and Mining Camps in Old Arizona" — In pioneer Arizona, among the best places to experience the performing arts were in the mining towns. From the early ...
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Find out more »Star Talks: Understanding the Biggest Stars with the Smallest Satellites and Telescopes
Dr. Noel Richardson, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Embry-Riddle will review how massive stars are thought to merge with each other, interact in close systems, and how they ...
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Find out more »Third Friday Chamber Music
The very popular Jazz Ensemble of Prescott High School, under the direction of Dan Bradstreet, will be the guest performers this month. Hear music by local chamber players and special ...
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Find out more »LEGO Expo
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. Presented with funding from the Friends of ...
Find out more »Help With Housing and More
Meet one-to-one with representatives from area agencies about housing, healthcare, food, employment assistance, and birth certificates or important documents.
Find out more »March 2020
Prescott Origami Fanatics: Folding Dollar Bills
Learn how to make origami with dollar bills in this easy-to-medium-level paper folding class, led by an experienced paper folder. Bring your own dollar bills to fold or use the ...
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Find out more »Toddler Storytime
20-30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays with plenty of parent and child interaction. For toddlers and their grownups.
Find out more »Popcorn and Pages Book Club
Learn about Anne Frank's life in Ann Abramson's "Who Was Anne Frank?" All registered children will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For children in grades 3-4. Register ...
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Find out more »Arizona Attorney General’s Prescott Satellite Office
Volunteers can assist with consumer fraud complaints and civil rights complaints, as well as questions regarding scams, consumer fraud, life care planning and other issues. Questions? Contact 602-542-2123 or CommunityServices@AZAG.gov
Find out more »Are You Good To Go? Why You Need to Get Your Affairs In Order Now.
One hundred percent of us will die, yet fewer than 30% of us have made any preparations for the end of life. This talk will explain the most urgent steps ...
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Find out more »It’s a Mystery Book Club
March book selection: "The Death of Mrs. Westaway," by Ruth Ware. Read selected mystery books while enjoying the company of like-minded readers.
Find out more »Crafternoon at the Library
Learn to draw with Yavapai College Art Professor Bryan Robertson. Ever wondered how a piece of art was created? Stop by for this unique opportunity to watch a work of ...
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Find out more »Coffeehouse Concerts at the Library
Coffeehouse Concerts showcase local and regional talent with an emphasis on original music. The series is hosted by local singer/songwriter Jo Berger and will feature a variety of acoustic, contemporary ...
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Find out more »Tuesday Morning Book Club
The selection for the March 10 book club meeting is "The Alice Network" (2017) by Kate Quinn. Join the Tuesday Morning Book Group in discussing a diverse selection of fiction ...
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Find out more »Geology Talks: Identifying and Mapping Landslides in Arizona
In 2014 the Arizona Geological Survey began compiling data to create a statewide landslide inventory (AzSLID - Arizona Statewide Landslide Inventory Database). We were surprised to discover just how numerous ...
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Find out more »Writing Workshops: Turning Points
Presenter: Carol Levin. Those crucial moments, whether plot- or character-related, keep pages turning. Learn effective ways to implement new directions within your entire work. Register online, at the Ask a ...
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Find out more »Irish Step Dancers
The Sacred Heart Irish Step Dancers, a group of accomplished and enthusiastic children, will perform in this great St. Patrick's Day tradition! For all ages.
Find out more »WORDS Book Club
March book selection: "Where the Crawdads Sing" (2018) by Delia Owens. We are the WORDS Book Club (We Often Read Delightful Stories)! Join us in lively discussions of a wide ...
Find out more »*Canceled* — Star Talks: Understanding the Biggest Stars with the Smallest Satellites and Telescopes
This event has been canceled. Stars more massive than the sun are rare in number but important for several processes across the universe. Dr. Noel Richardson, PhD., assistant professor of ...
Find out more »Third Friday Chamber Music
The Third Friday Chamber Music Series offers a wide variety of music this month — Beethoven trio and variations for clarinet, cello, and piano: Elizabeth Johnson, Brenda Olsen, and Sarah ...
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Find out more »AZ Humanities Lecture – The Gila: River of History
Six hundred miles long from its source in the mountains of southwestern New Mexico to its confluence with the Colorado River above Yuma, the Gila River has been an important ...
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Find out more »Prescott Writers: Creating Memorable Characters and Turning Your Novel into a Series
In the presentation Sam Barone will discuss how to create memorable fictional characters and tips for turning your novel into a profitable series. Sam is an American historical novelist who ...
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Find out more »Help With Housing & More
Meet one-to-one with representatives from area agencies about housing, health care, food security, employment assistance, and government-issued documents such as birth certificates.
Find out more »August 2020
Virtual Events & Online Resources
The library is currently closed due to COVID-19 concerns, but some programs are being offered online. Stay connected from home by attending virtual events hosted by Prescott Public Library. Check ...
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Find out more »January 2021
Teen Books and Bites Book Club (Online Event)
This month's book is The Reader by Traci Chee. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Teen Books and Bites Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered teens will receive ...
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Find out more »Popcorn and Pages Book Club (Online Event)
This month's selection is Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Popcorn and Pages Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered children ...
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Find out more »The Six Five Book Club (Online Event)
Meets virtually using Zoom. This month's book is Hello, Universe by Erin Kelly. All registered members will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For youth in grades 5-6. ...
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Find out more »February 2021
Teen Books and Bites Book Club (Online Event)
This month's book is Girl, Stolen by April Henry. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Teen Books and Bites Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered teens will receive ...
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Find out more »Popcorn and Pages Book Club (Online Event)
This month's selection is Spirit, by Ellen Miles. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Popcorn and Pages Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered children will receive a personal ...
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Find out more »The Six Five Book Club (Online Event)
Meets virtually using Zoom. This month's book is Almost Home by Joan Bauer. All registered members will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For youth in grades 5-6. ...
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Find out more »March 2021
Teen Books and Bites Book Club (Online Event)
This month's book is Fighting for the Forest by P. O’Connell Pearson. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Teen Books and Bites Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered ...
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Find out more »Popcorn and Pages Book Club (Online Event)
This month's selection is Who Was Jackie Robinson? by Gail Herman. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Popcorn and Pages Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered children will ...
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Find out more »The Six Five Book Club (Online Event)
Meets virtually using Zoom. This month's book is Ghost by Jason Reynolds. All registered members will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For youth in grades 5-6. Register ...
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Find out more »April 2021
Popcorn and Pages Book Club (Online Event)
This month's selection is I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Popcorn and Pages Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. ...
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Find out more »Teen Books and Bites Book Club (Online Event)
This month's book is Grenade by Alan Gratz. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Teen Books and Bites Book Club will meet virtually using Zoom. All registered teens will receive a ...
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Find out more »The Six Five Book Club (Online Event)
Meets virtually using Zoom. This month's book is Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. All registered members will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For youth in ...
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