Join us on May 30th for Fest in the West, PPL's 50th Anniversary Event!

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Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist at our CrafTea Time Session II paint night in this in-person adult craft program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Assistance: Helping Families in Need

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, Family
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Bump Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Human Services

If you need help applying for or renewing AHCCCS Health Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other government assistance programs*, Helping Families in Need is here to help. While their mission is primarily to help families with children, individuals without children needing assistance are also welcome.  Helping Families in Need is available every other Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm at the library. Drop in or call 1-800-298-4346 to set an appointment.  

Helping Families in Need is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make a lasting change in the lives of Arizona's children and their families by securing affordable health care and other resources for those most in need.  

*Note: This organization cannot help with government phone/internet programs. If you need help with those, please visit the Ask a Librarian Desk for assistance. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Discover the essentials of growing garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and Jerusalem Artichokes. Learn about site selection, soil preparation, planting techniques, and tips for growing, harvesting, curing, and storing these delicious crops.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Third Friday Chamber Music

2:45pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy performances by the Yavapai College Flute and Clarinet Choirs. Performances will begin early at 2:45 and end at 4:15 pm. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Git the Doc: The Story of Frontier Medicine

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Lectures & Presentations
Event Details:

We have all seen the "docs" on the television series Gunsmoke and Deadwood ply their trade. They fix gunshot wounds, broken bones, arrow wounds and deliver babies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

An Evening with Nancy E. Turner

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Author Events & Writing, Books & Literature
Event Details:

Join bestselling author Nancy E.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Prescott Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events & Writing, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

How short is a short story? And what are the methods for writing a short story?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Assistance: Helping Families in Need

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, Family
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Bump Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Human Services

If you need help applying for or renewing AHCCCS Health Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other government assistance programs*, Helping Families in Need is here to help. While their mission is primarily to help families with children, individuals without children needing assistance are also welcome.  Helping Families in Need is available every other Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm at the library. Drop in or call 1-800-298-4346 to set an appointment.  

Helping Families in Need is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make a lasting change in the lives of Arizona's children and their families by securing affordable health care and other resources for those most in need.  

*Note: This organization cannot help with government phone/internet programs. If you need help with those, please visit the Ask a Librarian Desk for assistance. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

PPL's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Fest in the West

All Day
Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us at Prescott Public Library from 5-8 pm for a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of our current library building on Goodwin Street.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures & Presentations, Meetings & Clubs, Science & Nature
Event Details:

As part of a NASA-sponsored project, Dr. Jennifer Hanley participated in reduced gravity flights to test new instruments for space exploration. She helped run nano-impactor experiments at 0.08 and 0.05 g.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Literature, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Read selected mysteries while enjoying the company of like-minded readers.  

The River We Remember (2023) by William Kent Kruege

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Morning Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Literature, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Wednesday Morning Book Group in discussing a diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction. Reap the benefits of others' insights and experiences as they apply to the stories. 

Mad Honey (2022) by Jodi Picoult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Community Assistance: Helping Families in Need

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Older Adults, Family
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Bump Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Human Services

If you need help applying for or renewing AHCCCS Health Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other government assistance programs*, Helping Families in Need is here to help. While their mission is primarily to help families with children, individuals without children needing assistance are also welcome.  Helping Families in Need is available every other Thursday from 9 am - 1 pm at the library. Drop in or call 1-800-298-4346 to set an appointment.  

Helping Families in Need is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make a lasting change in the lives of Arizona's children and their families by securing affordable health care and other resources for those most in need.  

*Note: This organization cannot help with government phone/internet programs. If you need help with those, please visit the Ask a Librarian Desk for assistance. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

WORDS Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Elsea Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Literature, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

At the WORDS Book Club (We Often Read Delightful Stories) you can join in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. 

The Book Woman's Daughter (2022) by Kim Michele Ric

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fitness & Wellness

Chair yoga allows you to do yoga regardless of your ability, and will help you build and keep your strength, flexibility and balance. Instructor Lori Wallach has been teaching yoga for over 14 years, and has experience teaching all kinds of yoga, from power yoga to meditation. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Play & Connect

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Older Adults
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Games & Hobbies, Meetings & Clubs
Event Details:

Looking to add some fun and friendly conversations to your week? Join us for "Play & Connect," a casual and welcoming group for adults where we play puzzles or classic games, and enjoy relaxed conversations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Older Adults" group.

Genealogy Virtual Mentor Session

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Older Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Zoom Meeting
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required

Get assistance with your genealogy research from a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society. Please come prepared with a specific question or problem and a genealogy mentor will help guide you in your research.  

This is a virtual session via Zoom, registration is required.  Zoom information will be sent after registration. For tips and tricks on using Zoom, please see our guide

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Prescott Public Library
Room: Founders Suite A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Discover where to find usable water and why conserving it is crucial. This lecture explores Yavapai County’s water sources, availability, and capacity, along with earthwork techniques that slow and sink water into the soil.