August at Prescott's Downtown Library will be busy, busy, busy. Watch the latest offering in the "Just for Grownups" International Film Series on August 11. Eclectic performs for Music for Lunch on August 18. Pick up a copy of Willa Cather's The Professors House at the Ask a Librarian Desk ,and join the Arizona Humanities Council Community Book Discussion later that day. August 20 it's the Third Friday Chamber Music Series. Every Monday at 11 a.m., join us for Conversational Spanish. Saturdays at 2 p.m., it's time for Drop-in Chess. Want to improve your computer skills? Volunteers are available Monday through Friday, by appointment, to help you master Microsoft Word, email, Facebook, craigslist and more.
August Exhibits in the Viewerie. Be inspired by the efforts of the Alta Vista Garden Club and the Southwest Artists Association. Catch both exhibits August 1-31, any time the library is open. Monday, August 2
11 a.m. Conversational Spanish. Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, August 3
10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for stories, songs and activities selected especially for ages 0- 3.
11 a.m. Essential Skills for Job Hunting. Learn how to customize resumes and cover letters, navigate online employment forms and more. Please bring the information necessary to fill out a job application. Call to reserve your spot. 777-1526
11 a.m. Ice Cream Social and “Kindergarten, Here We Come!” Party. Soothe those butterflies in the tummy with ice cream, reassuring stories, and Fun for All group activities chosen by Mr. Steve. Register online or call 777-1537 to reserve space. Thursday, August 5
3:30 p.m. Page Turners with Miss Joan. Kids from 6-10 can join Miss Joan for stories every Thursday afternoon.
Friday, August 6
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.
Saturday, August 7
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. Monday, August 9
11 a.m. Conversational Spanish. Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish. Whether you are heading south on vacation or just don't want to lose your ability to speak Spanish, join us for an hour of conversation and camaraderie. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, August 10
10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for stories, songs and activities selected especially for ages 0-3.
10 a.m. Tuesday Morning Book Club. August's title is The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney.
Wednesday, August 11
6:30 p.m. “Just for Grownups” International Film Series. Enjoy the acclaimed film A Call Girl. Alexandra embraces city life by styling herself as a call girl. However, she must suddenly confront fear and desperation as she finds herself pursued, and the village life she left behind might now become her only refuge.
Thursday, August 12
3:30 p.m. Page Turners with Miss Joan. Kids from 6-10 can join Miss Joan for stories every Thursday afternoon.
Friday, August 13
10 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join Miss Jennifer for stories, finger plays, and songs. The program is designed for ages 3-5.
Saturday, August 14
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.
Monday, August 16
11 a.m. Conversational Spanish. Check your English at the door and brush up on your Spanish. All levels of ability welcome. Tuesday, August 17
10 a.m. Toddler Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for stories, songs and activities selected especially for ages 0-3.
3:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan library programs and service projects. Open to kids and teens in grades 6-12.
Wednesday, August 18
1:30 p.m. Music for Lunch. Eclectic’s David Margheim & Evelyn Parker are back by popular demand. Enjoy an hour listening to the sounds of their flute and guitar. Bring a brown bag or stop by Cafe Libre for coffee, tea, cold soda and snacks.
6:00 p.m. AHC Community Book Discussion. Join the Community Book Discussion, offered in partnership with the Arizona Humanities Council. The Professor's House by Willa Cather is the August title. Books provided by AHC.
Thursday, August 19
3:30 p.m. Page Turners with Miss Joan. Kids from 6-10 can join Miss Joan for stories every Thursday afternoon.
3:45 p.m. Third Friday Chamber Music Series. August features students of local music teachers with flutes, trombones, saxophones, clarinets, violins and more; all performing chamber music.
Friday, August 20
10 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join Miss Jennifer for stories, finger plays, and songs. The program is designed for ages 3-5.
Saturday, August 21
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik for ages 0-4. Children from 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to share music and movement activities with Kindermusik instructor Kelly Taylor. No registration required.
11 a.m. Kindermusik for ages 5-7. Children from 5-7 and their caregivers are invited to share music and movement activities with Kindermusik instructor Kelly Taylor. No registration required.
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. 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.
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