Blast off to Reading! A Summer in the Universe
Prescott Public Library’s summer reading program for kids, teens and adults blasts off June 1! The summer reading program encourages everyone to read for pleasure over the summer months with prizes, events and activities to reward you along the way. Register online, stop by the Youth or Ask a Librarian desks or call 928-777-1537. It’s free, fun and it keeps kids reading all summer long!
Youth Events
Summer Reading Blastoff!
Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m.
Sign up for summer reading with a special launch party for the whole family.
A Universe of Art in June
Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:15 a.m.
Art education and hands-on experience with artists and their mediums. Presented by the Prescott Art Docents. For children ages 6-12. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.
A Universe of Crafts and Activities for Kids
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 and July 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 1 p.m.
Get creative with crafts and activities suitable for all ages.
A Universe of Song with Mister Jim
Thursday, June 6 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Celebrate summer and sing songs with children’s performer Mister Jim. For all ages.
Just Write!
Wednesdays, June 12, 19 and 26 at 1 p.m.
Delve into creative writing through a series of fun activities designed especially for imaginative teens. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537
LEGO Build!
Thursdays, June 13 and July 11 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Drop by the library and build with LEGOs. No registration required. For all ages.
Arizona’s Raptor Experience
for Kids
Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Learn about (and meet!) real birds of prey with Arizona’s Raptor Experience.
Wildman Phil at Prescott Public Library
Thursday, June 27 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Wildman Phil educates and entertains with an array of creatures. For all ages.
A Universe of Creepy Crawlies!
Tuesday, July 9 at 1 p.m.
Heritage Park Zoo brings a universe of creepy crawlies to visit the library!
A Universe of Circus Science with Peter Davison
Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Experience the science of circus arts with Peter Davison’s “LocoMotion.” For all ages.
A Universe of Stories with Science Tellers
Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive storytelling experience as science experiments bring a story to life! For all ages.
“Jack and the Beanstalk”: A Puppet Show
Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents this classic tale. For all ages.
Summer Reading Finale: Talent Show
Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m.
Share your out-of-this-world talent at our 2nd annual Talent Show!
Teen Battle of the Books Competition
Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
A summer of reading comes to a head in the ultimate Teen Battle of the Books at Prescott Public Library! For teens, grades sixth-12.
Programs and the Summer Reading Program 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.
215 E Goodwin Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
928.777.1500
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