Prescott Public Library’s Youth Services Department offers a range of services for children aged 0-12 and their caregivers. If you have questions about any of our programs, please call 777-1537 or send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Storytimes
After School Programs
Seasonal Reading Programs
Tours and School Visits
Parent / Teacher Collection
Prescott Public Library Storytime Show

Storytimes

Our storytime programs run year round, and no registration is required. Groups of ten or more, please contact us to arrange for a special storytime.

Toddler Storytime. Every Wednesday at 10:00 am, join Mr. Steve for stories, songs, fingerplays and activities especially for ages 0-3. The program is held in the Founders Suite, and lasts about 45 minutes.

Silly Thursday Storytime. Every Thursday at 10:00 am, join Miss Amadee for songs, dances, and stories selected for ages 2-5. The program is held in the Youth Services Area, and lasts about half an hour.

Preschool Storytime. On Fridays at 10:00 am, join Miss Jennifer for stories, fingerplays, and songs. Each week has a different theme. The program is designed for ages 3-5, but siblings are always welcome. Preschool Storytime is held in the James Children’s Activity Room, and lasts about half an hour.

Page Turners with Miss Joan. On Thursdays at 3:30 pm, join Miss Joan for stories and activities selected for ages 6-10. Page Turners is held in the James Children’s Activity Room, and lasts about 45 minutes.

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After School Programs

During the school year, we offer at least one special after school program each month. These include crafts, parties, and book clubs. Some programs require advance registration, but all of them are completely free. Check our kids calendar for details.

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Seasonal Reading Programs

Prescott Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is a great way to encourage children to read during the summer months. The program is open to kids from 0-12 and features lots of free activities and weekly incentives for reading. The 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative @Your Library," ran from May 30 through July 25. More than 2,000 kids took part.

The annual Winter Reading Program is a smaller program with the same general structure. The 2010 Winter Reading Program is called "Go Green @ Your Library." The program will run from January 16 through February 20.  For details, or to register, click here.

The 2010 Summer Reading Program will be called "Make a Splash - READ!" It will start in May 2010.

All of Prescott Public Library's seasonal reading programs and special events are supported by the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

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Tours and School Visits

We are happy to arrange tours and special storytimes for classes and groups. Our librarians are also available to speak to parents and community organizations about our programs. If you would like to schedule a tour or program, please call 777-1506 or send us an email.

If you are a teacher who would like to get library cards for your class, please click here for more information.

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Parent/Teacher Collection

Along the back wall of the Children’s Department, you will find a special collection of books of interest to parents and teachers. From books about potty training to What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know, this collection supplements the parenting resources available on the main level. If you are looking for a particular title or subject, stop by the Youth Desk and we will help you find it.

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Prescott Public Library Storytime Show

Can't make it to storytime? Bring Prescott's Living Room to your living room with the Prescott Public Library Storytime Show! Each 30-minute episide includes stories, songs, and familiar faces from the library.

Cable One subscribers can watch the show on Access 13 Community Television on Sundays at 4 p.m., Mondays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Storytime Show DVDs are also available for checkout.

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