Celebrate September with Songs, Stories, Crafts, and Legos

5/6 Book Club
Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m.
Science-minded Sanity Jones, 12, creates havoc on her space station when she presents a genetically altered kitten to her best friend Tallulah in “Sanity and Tallulah,” a graphic novel by Molly Brooks. All registered children will receive a personal copy of each month’s book. For kids grades 5-6. Register online, at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.
Art Days for Kids
Friday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
Discover the wonderful world of art. For children, ages 6-14. Register online, at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537. The Prescott Art Docents is a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing a love of art.
Prescott Area Imagination Library Launch All Aboard!
Celebrate the launch of Prescott Area Imagination Library (PAIL)! Bring the whole family to celebrate with a storytime and official launch at 10 a.m., followed by snacks, games, crafts and registration for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Sign your child up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and receive one free book in the mail every month until his/her fifth birthday. Friends of the Prescott Public Library and Prescott Area Rotary Clubs are working together to bring this initiative to the Prescott Area. This program is open to children, birth to age 5, who reside in the Prescott area with a zip code of 86301, 86303 or 86305.
Beginning September 14, registration for Prescott Area Imagination Library will also be available online and at the library’s Youth Desk. For more information, contact Martha Baden at 928.777.1519
Caldecott Books and Art for Kids
Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.
Blending art with award-winning children’s books, this program introduces budding young artists to the wonderful world of illustrations. All registered children will receive a personal copy of the book. For children grades K-2. Register online, at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537
LEGO Expo
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m.
Master builders, assemble! We’ll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm. For children, ages 5 and older. For LEGO fans, the ever-popular LEGO Expo will be back to inspire creative building and spark the imagination. For more information on either of these fun family events, contact the Youth Services desk at 928-777-1537 or email at youth.services@prescott-az.gov.
Storytimes for Every Age Lapsit Storytime
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
Bring your baby for some cozy active time on your lap. The storytime will last about 20 minutes, but you are invited to linger and play.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
20-30 minutes of simple stories, songs and fingerplays with plenty of parent and child interaction. For toddlers and their grownups.
Preschool Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays especially for children, ages 3-5, and their grownups. Siblings are always welcome.
These events are presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Library Hours:
Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.