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Downtown Library
Mon, Fri, Sat: 9AM-5:30PM
Tue, Wed, Thu: 9AM-9PM
Sunday: 1PM-5PM
Prescott Gateway Branch
Tue-Sat: 1PM-5PM
Sun-Mon: CLOSED


Return on Investment
In these tough economic times, your library provides true value for cost. Use our Library Use Calculator to calculate the value of the services you receive from Prescott Public Library.  Eighty percent of Prescott Public Library’s budget comes from local sales tax revenues.  You can help us continue to thrive by purchasing locally whenever possible.
 
Tax Services

Popular federal forms (IRS) are available at the Downtown and Prescott Gateway Branch Libraries.  The State of Arizona will not provide libraries with tax forms this year.  Find Arizona forms online or ask library staff to print forms for you at a charge of $0.10 per page. VITA volunteers will provide free tax preparation by appointment, in Downtown Prescott, Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.  AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will offer free tax preparation and free e-file service at Frontier Village Shopping Center, Monday through Saturday, February 1 - April 15, 2010.   Find more information in the Prescott Public LibraryTax Assistance 2010 brochure. 

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Library News
Local artist Bettie Setz created and donated a gorgeous quilt to raise funds to enhance the library's fiber arts collection.  Prescott’s Pride is sewn from 2,000 individual pieces, and includes hand-drawn images of local flora and fauna.  The winning ticket will be drawn Sunday May 2 at Jazz in the Stacks.   You need not be present to win.  The 62”x62” quilt is on display at the Downtown Library.  Raffle tickets are available at library Check Out Desks- $1 each, or 6 for $5. Quilt Raffle Rules

Prescott Public Library is hosting a Census Question Assistance Center in the Valentine Room 9 a.m.- noon; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Census numbers are used to fund important local services like AHCCCS, hospitals, job training, community grants and emergency services.  Whether you are a citizen or not, if you live here, be counted here. Over $1200 per person is received in Prescott every year for each person counted.  Help make this a historic Census in Prescott!

Library Computer Mentors offer free computer help. Reserve your time online or call 777.1526 for an appointment.

Roof-mounted solar panels now help power library computers and lights.  Click here to monitor current solar panel power production. 

 
Library Events

Thursday, March 11
10 a.m. Café Socrates. Joel Thomas will facilitate discussions encouraging participants to articulate, explore, and further discover their singular philosophy of life, and to develop and contribute their unique talents and potentials.
10 a.m. Silly Thursday Storytime. A silly, wiggly story time for ages 2-5. Siblings are welcome, and there is no need to register in advance.
3:30 p.m. Page Turners with Miss Joan. Read-aloud with Miss Joan every Thursday afternoon. Ages six and up. Some sessions will include crafts or other activities inspired by the stories.
6:30 p.m. WORDS Book Club. This month: An Unfinished Life by Mark Spragg. Join us in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction.


Friday, March 12


10 a.m. Introduction to Computing for Spanish Speakers. Learn the basics of computer operation. Program is in Spanish. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. 848-2736
10 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join Miss Jennifer for stories, finger plays, and songs. Each week has a different theme. The program is designed for ages 3-5. Siblings are always welcome.


1 p.m. Art Days at the Library – Famous Portraits. Art Days at the Library are presented by the Prescott Art Docents. Registration is required, and begins 30 days before each program. Call 777-1537 to reserve your space.

Saturday, March 13
2 p.m. Drop-In Chess. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in and play chess. Chess sets are available to check out for use in the library.
7 p.m. Starry Nights at Watson Lake. “Globe at Night” Star Count! Be a citizen scientist and help measure light pollution with Constellation Orion. Dress warmly and join us with your own telescope or binoculars. Watson Lake Park Upper Ramada. 778-6324

Sunday, March 14
2 p.m. Canyon Country Community Lecture Series. Call of the Canyon: Moulty Fulmer's 1950s Grand Canyon River Trips. Join Flagstaff author Tom Martin for a fun, visual presentation on the origins of the GEM, Grand Canyon's first dory.

Tuesday, March 16
3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Group. Kids and teens in grades 6-12 meet to plan library programs and help with service projects. All teens who want to participate are welcome. Call Jennifer at 777-1518 for details!

Wednesday, March 17
10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for stories, songs and activities selected especially for ages 0-3. Siblings are welcome, and there is no need to register in advance.
6 p.m.  AHC Community Book Discussion. Join us in a dynamic book discussion. Kathryn Reisdorfer, our professional facilitator leads a discussion once a month.  The March title is Pick-Up by Nadine Gordimer. All are welcome to join. This program is a partnership with the Arizona Humanities Council.

Thursday, March 18
10 a.m. Silly Thursday Storytime. A silly, wiggly story time for ages 2-5. Siblings are welcome, and there is no need to register in advance.
2 p.m. Teen Poetry Scene. Learn about poetry, write some of your own, and create a unique handmade book to display your work! The two-day workshop is free and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register early. Open to ages 12-18.
6:30 p.m. Third-Thursday Star Talk. Road to Renewables! Scott Steele, from the APS Solar Test and Research Center, will explore how cutting-edge solar energy research works for us. Join the Prescott Astronomy Club for talks on hot topics in astronomy and space science on the Third Thursday of each month.

Friday, March 19
10 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join Miss Jennifer for stories, finger plays, and songs. Each week has a different theme. The program is designed for ages 3-5. Siblings are always welcome.
10 a.m. Introduction to Computing for Spanish Speakers. Learn the basics of computer operation. Program is in Spanish. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. 848-2736
2 p.m. Teen Poetry Scene. Learn about poetry, write some of your own, and create a unique handmade book to display your work! The two-day workshop is free and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so register early. Open to ages 12-18.
4 p.m. Third Friday Chamber Music. This month: Gebauer Trio for French Horn, Bassoon and Clarinet; Dvorak String Quartet; Lavry Trio for Violin, Harp and Flute. Enjoy these free concerts performed by local chamber players and special guests.

Saturday, March 20
2 p.m. Drop-in Chess. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in and play chess.  Chess sets are available to check out any time for use in the library. Main Level.

Saturday, March 27
2 p.m. Drop-in Chess. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in and play chess.  Chess sets are available to check out any time for use in the library. Main Level.

Friday, April 2
10 a.m. Introduction to Computing for Spanish Speakers. Learn the basics of computer operation. Program is conducted in Spanish. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Saturday, April 3
2 p.m. Drop-in Chess. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in and play chess.  Chess sets are available to check out any time for use in the library. Main Level.

Sunday, April 4
THE PRESCOTT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY AND PRESCOTT GATEWAY BRANCH LIBRARY ARE CLOSED FOR EASTER.

Tuesday, April 6
6:30 p.m. “Just for Grownups” International Film Series. A six-time award-winning movie, Storm is described as "Harrowing, provocative and deeply probing!" by Kevin Thomas, LA Times. In German with English subtitles. See an award-winning international film free the first Tuesday of each month.

Wednesday, April 7
10 a.m. Poetry Discussion Group. Join Dr. Janet Preston to enjoy and discuss great poetry in an informal setting. This free program is open to all. Copies of poems will be distributed at the gathering.

Thursday, April 8
10 a.m. Cafe Socrates. Joel Thomas facilitates discussion encouraging participants to articulate, explore, and further discover their singular philosophy of life, and to develop and contribute their unique talents and potentials.

Thursday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
WORDS Book Club
April's title is The Hiding Place by Corie Ten Boom.  Join us in lively discussions of a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction.

Prescott Downtown Library, 215 E Goodwin Street, 777-1500
Prescott Gateway Branch Library, inside the Mall near Sears, 777-1530
All programs are free and open to the public.
Check the Events Calendar online to see what else local groups and organizations have going on @ your library.

 

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