Adult
With well over 100,000 items at Prescott Public Library and over 1.2 million items available throughout the Yavapai Library Network, choosing what to read next can be overwhelming — especially if you’ve already finished your to-read list or are just getting back into reading.
That’s why librarians at Prescott Public Library are ready to help with personalized reading suggestions. Fill out the Reader’s Advisory form on our website to let librarians know what your favorite (and least favorite) books and authors are, and give any other hints on what you’re looking for. You will receive a list of five to 10 books chosen specifically for you and tailored to your tastes.
Access this form by visiting www.prescottlibrary.info, clicking on the “Services” tab, then selecting “Readers’ Advisory” from the “Ask a Librarian Services” menu. Here you will also find links for Novelist and NextReads, library resources that can help you find books similar to your favorites, as well as books within the genres that you enjoy. For more information, email the Ask a Librarian Desk ask.librarian@prescott-az.gov or call 928-777-1526.
Youth
Have you seen Prescott Public Library’s new StoryWalk©? Head over to Granite Creek Park to enjoy a story while you stroll. A StoryWalk© is a children’s picture book that is presented in an outdoor setting as a series of signs, each with a page from the book, spread along a path. This summer’s Storywalk© book is I Went Walking by Sue Williams, a simple story about a young boy who meets several animals along his walk.
Not only does a StoryWalk© offer a joyful outdoor reading experience, it promotes reading discussion and encourages physical activity as adults and children step through the pages of a book in a natural setting. Come out to Granite Creek Park and discover the joy of reading, and share your experience with us on Facebook or Instagram — #storywalkprescott.
Partners for this project include the City of Prescott Recreation Services and the Friends of the Prescott Public Library. Grant funding is provided through the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Prescott Public Library Helps Readers of All Ages Discover the Joy of Reading
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OUT & ABOUT — Thank you to Karen Shaw for sending in these shots of Jerome and the San Francisco Peaks on a beautiful winter day! We publish reader photos in every issue of Prescott LIVING. Send in your best shots by email to photos@roxco.com. Photos should be taken by you, anywhere in the Greater Prescott area. Selected photos will appear in print and on our social media channels.![]()
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Arizona State Senator Ken Bennett will read a proclamation in memory of Dr. Billie Orr on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 1:15 p.m. on the Senate floor. The session will be livestreamed at www.azleg.gov/liveproceedings. Here is the text of the proclamation. ![]()
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In Memory of Dr. Billie Orr![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Prescott on the City Council from 2015 until 2021 and during that time as mayor Pro Tempore from 2017 until 2020; and![]()
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WHEREAS, she was a member and past President of the Republican Women of Prescott; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr Founded the Mayor’s Commission on Well-Being for the City of Prescott; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served as City Council Liaison for several City Boards and Commissions during her tenure as Councilmember; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, she served as a Board Member of Arizona Town Hall, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was an active Rotarian, serving on Rotary Clubs in the Phoenix area and in Prescott; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, she was a big fan of pickleball and helped Prescott Build outdoor courts for its citizens; and![]()
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WHEREAS, prior to her service in Prescott, Dr. Billie Orr was active in Arizona education for more than twenty-five years; and ![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr served the citizens of Arizona as Arizona’s Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction; and![]()
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WHEREAS, under her leadership, Arizona created state academic standards that were ranked among the best in the nation; and![]()
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WHEREAS, in earlier years she taught in the Madison District in Phoenix and was the Principal of Kiva School in Scottsdale; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr was a dedicated and longtime public servant to the citizens of Arizona who brought a positive and caring aspect to her service, inspiring many who worked with her; and![]()
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WHEREAS, Dr. Billie Orr will be greatly missed by her many friends in Prescott and throughout Arizona; and![]()
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to her husband Bob, their children and grandchildren and all family members.![]()
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