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Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library

[ June 19, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. June 26, 2010; July 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. July 14, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. July 17, 2010; July 31, 2010; ] Clarkdale- Clark Memorial Library presents an Every Child Ready to Read Early Literacy Program.

This program is designed to teach parents, grandparents, caregivers, babysitters and/or child care professionals the six pre-reading skills that children need in order to learn how to read. Everyone is welcome to attend. The program will be presented in two formats: adult [...]

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Finding Your Memoir with Maureen Van Wallegan at Prescott Public Library on Friday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Prescott- Turn your personal narrative into an interesting story. Facilitator Maureen VanWalleghan demonstrates how to use fine memoir writing skills and techniques in this expansive workshop. Register once before June 18 to reserve your place in all six sessions (June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 and July 23).

Back by popular demand, [...]

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Library Calendar

[ June 13, 2010; 3:00 am; June 14, 2010; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 15, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; June 16, 2010; 10:00 am; 12:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm; June 17, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:00 am; 4:00 pm; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am; 2:00 pm; June 20, 2010; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 22, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 10:00 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:00 am; ] Join Elisabeth Ruffner as she presents Yavapai: Mother of Counties, a photographic tour of Yavapai County’s importance in the campaign to create the State of Arizona on Sunday, June 13.

Music abounds at Prescott Library the third week in June. On Wednesday June 16, enjoy the harp and cello of Anne Badger and Karen Giglio during [...]

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Prescott Public Library Activity Calendar

[ June 20, 2010; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 22, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:30 pm; 6:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 10:00 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 25, 2010; 10:00 am; June 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 28, 2010; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 29, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 10:00 am; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 2, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Prescott- It is a BIG week at Prescott Public Library June 20 – 26, with Tsunami Tsunday, PLUS perennial favorite Wayne Ranney on Sunday, June 20. Run away with the circus without leaving home with Tsunami Tsunday, or into the past when Wayne Ranney makes 1870s Prescott come alive.

Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 [...]

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Prescott Public Library Special Events for Youth

[ June 16, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 17, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 30, 2010; 1:00 pm; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 8, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 10, 2010; 10:30 am; July 14, 2010; 2:00 pm; July 15, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; July 19, 2010; 10:00 am; July 20, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. July 22, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; July 28, 2010; 1:00 pm; August 4, 2010; 11:00 am; August 17, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 14, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 21, 2010; 3:30 pm; ] Ongoing Events

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (Starting Tuesday, July 6)

Toddler Storytime

Stories, songs, and gentle activities selected for ages 0-3.  Founders Suite.

Summer Crafts

Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., through July 20

Kids of all ages can drop in and create cool crafts of Tuesday afternoons during the summer reading program.  All supplies will be provided.  Children under 5 will need [...]

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Prescott Public Library Quarterly Calendar

[ June 13, 2010; 1:30 pm; June 16, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; June 18, 2010; 9:30 am; June 20, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 7, 2010; 10:00 am; July 8, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; July 13, 2010; 10:00 am; July 14, 2010; 6:30 pm; July 16, 2010; 4:00 pm; July 21, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; August 4, 2010; 10:00 am; August 10, 2010; 10:00 am; August 11, 2010; 6:30 pm; August 12, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; August 18, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; August 20, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 1, 2010; 10:00 am; September 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 9, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; September 12, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 14, 2010; 10:00 am; September 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; September 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 17, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 21, 2010; September 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 28, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] In the Viewerie:

June:

The Yavapai Scale Modelers share their projects.
Tsunami on the Square’s exhibit will celebrate the spirit that is Tsunami on the Square with artifacts, performance photos and a sneak peek at this year’s festival.

July:

Hassayampa [...]

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Prescott Public Library Summer News

Hello Prescott Public Library Patrons,

Read on for important news about reductions to library hours and
temporary reductions to library services. You will also find
information about summer reading programs for all ages, as well as a
new publication, new programs and a new service.

Kids up to age 12 can sign up for the “Make a Splash – [...]

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Prescott Public Library Now Gives Users the Ability of Check Out and Download Audiobooks and More on the Go

Prescott- Did you know that with your Prescott Public Library card you can download audio books from your library’s website? Now, Prescott Public Library offers even greater access to this popular download service, http://overdrive.yln.info, through a mobile device-optimized website coupled with software for downloading and listening on the go.

“It’s exciting,” [...]

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Solar Power at the Library

Prescott- Prescott Public Library  (PPL), 215 E Goodwin St. in Prescott, AZ, is a local leader in solar powered municipal buildings. The 63 solar panels installed on the library roof came on line December 2. While there is no observable difference inside the library, the environmental savings are already there. You can get a visual [...]

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Solar Power at the Library

Prescott- Prescott Public Library  (PPL), 215 E Goodwin St. in Prescott, AZ, is a local leader in solar powered municipal buildings. The 63 solar panels installed on the library roof came on line December 2. While there is no observable difference inside the library, the environmental savings are already there. You can get a visual [...]

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Local Quilter Donates Quilt for Raffle by Friends of PPL

Quilt Raffle Flyer 11-16-09[1]

Consider a gift to yourself and the library. Local quilter Bettie Setz created and donated a gorgeous quilt to raise funds to enhance the library’s fiber arts collection. Once you see it on display at the Downtown Library, you will want to purchase raffle tickets ($1 each, or 6 for $5). The winning ticket will [...]

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Friends of the Library Book Sale Seeks Donations

Prescott- The Friends of the Prescott Public Library Used Book Sale seeks donations. Hardback and paperback books and magazines are welcome. Bring your donations to any public service desk at Prescott Public Library, 215 East Goodwin Street, or the Prescott Gateway Branch Library, near Sears at the mall. Library staff will gladly issue a gift [...]

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