Celebrate National Library Week!

National Library Week is April 23-29. This year’s theme is: There’s More to the Story. We invite you to show your library love and discover more of what Prescott Public Library has to offer with fun activities for all ages! … Read More >>

Follow Us on Social Media

Did you know the library uses Facebook and Instagram? Social media helps us connect with our community and share information about the library—news, upcoming events, book recommendations, and so much more! … Read More >>

Adult Winter Reading BINGO

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Ready for some winter reading fun? Adult Winter Reading bingo is back! If you love to read, visit the library, and are ready to take on a new challenge, this game is for you. The bingo card contains activities involving books, events, and more! And if you want to play … Read More >>

Writing Contest Celebration!

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the library’s 2023 Fantasy Writing Contest for Teens and Tweens! Category: Middle Grade (Grades 6-8)1st place– Julia Pierce-Stonecipher – Leveling the Scales2nd place– Louis Ford – The Unexpected Alliance3rd place– Lily Merrill – Gray Category: High School (Grades 9-12)1st place– Taylor Phelan … Read More >>

Youth Fantasy Writing Contest

The Fantasy Writing Contest for Teens and Tweens begins January 1! Do you enjoy writing fantastical stories? Put your imagination to work and enter our Fantasy Writing Contest for Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12! Create an original story using 500-1000 words and including the key words: cello, glitter, turquoise, … Read More >>

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help make Prescott Public Library even better! Take our Customer Satisfaction Survey by December 31st and help guide the future of library services. Your input is always welcome and your suggestions often embraced. … Read More >>

Shorten the Wait For Popular Books

Waiting for the latest Louise Penny or C.J. Box book can be frustrating, but there are a few ways you can help shorten that wait! The library purchases one print copy for every 5 holds on a title. For our most popular authors, we might purchase 20+ copies of their … Read More >>

Library Sidewalk Project

Beginning the week of October 31, the City of Prescott and their contractor, Fann Contracting, will begin the American Legion and Prescott Library Sidewalk Improvements Project. The project is expected to last several months and necessitate sidewalk closures, lane restrictions, and reduced parking along Goodwin Street for a period of … Read More >>

Try Our New App!

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The new YLN catalog app is available in your mobile app store now! With the launch of our new YLN Catalog app, patrons will have a better user experience with identical search results across web and mobile platforms. New app capabilities include: create unlimited lists add and manage family accounts … Read More >>

Remembering Elisabeth Ruffner

Prescott Public Library is proud to announce a new online resource: Remembering Elisabeth Ruffner. Working in collaboration with the Ruffner family, Prescott Public Library staff created an interactive timeline of Elisabeth’s life and accomplishments. Ruffner had a long and impactful relationship with Prescott Public Library and we are honored to … Read More >>