This year's winter reading program has been fun, easy, and free. Kids up to age 12 who read or have someone read to them for at least fifteen minutes a day can earn up to five weekly prizes.  The last official day of the program was Saturday, February 20.

If you are still working on your reading log, there is no rush.  Prizes will still be available until Saturday, March 20.  If you have any questions, call the Youth Desk at 777-1537 or send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our next big reading program, "Make a Splash - READ!" will begin on Saturday, May 29.

Track Your Reading

Green Library Facts

If you would like to track your reading online, make a note of your user name and password, and click here or on the clock above when you want to log your reading.

You can track your reading online even if you signed up using a paper form! Not sure of your user name and password? Call the Youth Desk at 777-1537 or send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Starting January 1, 2009, PPL went plastic-free by replacing disposable plastic bags with sturdy reusable PPL bags (available for $2 from the Friends of the Library).

• In January 2009, the library installed a 1,000 gallon tank on the east side of the Downtown Library to harvest rainwater. The simple gravity-fed system collects rainwater for supplemental watering of trees and shrubs.

• In autumn 2009 the library installed solar panels on the roof of the Downtown Library, and the panels went live at the beginning of December. The panels generate up to 11 kW of electricity, and the system is designed for easy expansion in the future. Click here for the latest information on how much energy the solar panels are generating.

• At the end of the "Go Green @ Your Library" Winter Reading Program, Prescott Public Library will introduce a cool new recycling program for library patrons and staff.