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The 2010 Sampling of Quilts by Thumb Butte Quilters’ Guild is on display through April 30 in the Downtown Library “Look Up Gallery.” Intricate and colorful, each quilt contains many hundred, if not thousands, of pieces and countless stitches. This year’s selections represent a diverse look at a traditional American art form. |
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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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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
Selling a car? Both Kelly Blue Book and NADA Guides are available online. Choose the Research tab and find both in the alphabetical listing or select the subject Consumer Resources to find new & used car prices and much more. Looking for medical information? Medline Plus provides information about health topics, drugs, medical directories and other resources. Choose the Research tab and select the subject of Health and Medicine to find Medline Plus and other health resources. Roof-mounted solar panels now help power library computers and lights. Click here to monitor current solar panel power production. |
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Wednesday, February 10
10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for stories, songs and activities selected especially for ages 0-3.
Noon Music for Lunch: Eclectic Flute and Guitar. Evelyn Parker and David Margheim provide music for everyone. Pick up a beverage and dessert at Café Libre and enjoy this midday concert. Thursday, February 11
10 a.m. Café Socrates. Joel Thomas facilitates 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.
3:30 p.m. Page Turners with Miss Joan. Read-aloud with Miss Joan every Thursday afternoon. Ages six and up.
6:30 p.m. WORDS Book Club. February's title is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. Friday, February 12
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.
1 p.m. Art Days at the Library: Famous Portraits. This session explores famous portraits like the Mona Lisa and Whistler's Mother. Art Days, presented by the Prescott Art Docents, are open to kids in grades 1-5. Registration is required.
Saturday, February 13
2:00 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. Sunday, February 14
2 p.m. Canyon Country Community Lecture Series. Brad Dimock presents Murl Emery: Historical, Hysterical Pioneer of the Lower Colorado River.
Monday, February 15 Prescott Public Library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. |
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Thank you for visiting the Prescott Public Library web page. Please send your comments and suggestions about the web page (or anything library-related) to Library Director Toni Kaus
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