Adult Events
Digital Photo Editing for Beginners
Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Learn digital photo retouching skills and how to give your photos an artistic flair using online photo editing service Pixlr. This hands-on class requires basic mouse, keyboard and internet skills.
Chair Yoga
Second Fridays at 1 p.m.
Oct. 11 and Nov. 8
Chair yoga allows you to do yoga regardless of ability. Chair yoga 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.
Arizona Humanities Lecture: The Lives and Rights of Animals in History and Literature
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.
Lisa Barca, Ph.D., lecturer and Honors Faculty Fellow at Arizona State University, will discuss the multicultural and historical perspectives on the moral status of animals.
What Made Wyatt Earp Tick?
Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.
Mark Warren, researcher, author and Western historian, reveals the true nature of Wyatt Earp and explains why he has deservedly entered the pantheon of American heroes. Come join us for a slide presentation of “All Things Earp.”
Prescott Writers: Using Your Untapped Mental Abilities
Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
Jim Saylor will discuss using your subconscious mind to improve your writing and overcome writer’s block and the fear of failure. Jim is an author, inspirational speaker and a mentalist.
Prescott Writers is hosted by the Professional Writers of Prescott.
Are You Good to Go? Why You Need to get Your Affairs in Order Now
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
Learn about the most urgent steps you need to take now so that critical decisions about your life don’t fall on the shoulders of your loved ones. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Virginia and the author of several books, Marcy McDonald trained with the International End of Life Doula Association as well as Going with Grace.
Arizona Humanities Lecture:The Land Ethic: Aldo Leopold in Arizona
Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
Professor Matthew Goodwin presents Aldo Leopold’s ecological observations and how they translate into moral and philosophical insights for how we should live our lives with nature. Goodwin is currently a senior lecturer in the philosophy department of NAU.
Prescott Writers: How to Become a More Efficient Writer
Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m.
Author and writing instructor Chris Winder will discuss different organizational methods authors can use to write faster, such as preparing outlines and using free writing programs like Grammarly and Scrivener.
Youth Events
Art Days for Kids
Fridays, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
Explore Mondrian’s use of color, shapes and images; then create an original work inspired by his unique style. For children, ages 6-10. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.
Growing Early Readers Workshop
Wednesdays, Oct. 16, 23, 30
and Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.
Explore tools and techniques proven to support your child’s language development in this interactive workshop designed for children (ages 0-3) and their caregiver. Come ready to sing, talk, play and read with your child each week; then take home a book to practice the strategies each session. Register online at the Youth Desk or call 928-777-1537.
Halloween Trick or Treat for Little Ones
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.
Stories and songs followed by trick-or-treating inside the library. Costumes are encouraged! For children, ages 0-5.
Haunted House for Kids
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Enjoy a mildly spooky stroll through our dark and twisty haunted house! This family-friendly event is geared for a younger audience. Costumes are encouraged.
Family Storytime
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
20-30 minutes of stories, songs and activities for the whole family.
