LIBRARY

PRESCOTT VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

BABY TIME

Literacy can be introduced into your child’s life from before the day he or she is born! With our Baby Time story telling sessions at the library, your child will experience literature through interactive play, games, music, and more! Also during these unique storytelling sessions with your child, you will have the opportunity to get involved in assisting your child with the activities, which can also be played at home for a fun family learning activity. Ages: Birth to 18 months Cost: FREE Location: Children’s Program Room Date/Time: Tuesdays in September & November 9:30am PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of Early Literacy skills in young children. Ages: 18 months to 5 years Cost: FREE Location: Children’s Program Room Date/Time: Wednesdays in October & December 9:30am

TWEEN PROGRAMS

CRAFT CLUB

Hang out on Zoom with your fellow crafters and show off what you’re working on. You can color, paint, sculpt -- whatever your art heart desires! Miss Ruby, the Tween Librarian, will have craft kits to get you started. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/tweens Ages: 9 - 13 year olds Cost: FREE Location: Zoom Date/Time: Sept. 8 • 4:30pm Sept. 22 • 4:30pm SPOOKY COLORING CONTEST

Pick up a haunted house coloring sheet from the Children’s Department, color it however you want, and bring it back before October 25. A super-secret panel of judges will review all the submissions and select a winner! Ages: 9 - 13 year olds Cost: FREE Location: Prescott Valley Public Library Date/Time: Coloring sheets will be available starting September 27

BOOK CHAT

Come hang out and talk about the books you’ve been reading -- you can share an old favorite or chat about something new! Miss Ruby, the Tween Librarian, will have fun bookish swag for you to grab as well. Ages: 9 - 13 year olds Cost: FREE Location: In person. Location to be announced. Visit https://www.pvlib.net/tweens for updates Date/Time: Sept. 28 • 5:00pm DIY CLAY MONSTER

Make your own little monster out of molding clay! Ages: 9 - 13 year olds Cost: FREE Location: In person Date/Time: Location to be announced. Visit https://www.pvlib.net/tweens for updates.

VIRTUAL REALITY: AN IMMERSIVE CAREER EXPLORATION EXPERIENCE

Explore various careers with virtual reality using the Oculus Quest 2. Choose from several apps to explore various careers from firefighting to a NASA astronaut. There are limited 30-minute time slots available. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: DML Date/Time: Sept. 3 • 3:00pm Sept. 10 • 3:00pm Oct. 8 • 3:00pm Oct. 22 • 3:00pm

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS: FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

Confused at where to start in your college application journey? Explore college types and discover your best fit. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: PC Lab Date/Time: Sept. 20 • 3:00pm

PHANTOM PLANET: A LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAY ADVENTURE EVENT

At this event, you’ll learn simple improvisational theater techniques, how to create epic battle scenes, fight with foam weapons, and develop a character. All this will prepare you for the Live Action Role Playing Game we will play in the evening, ‘Phantom Planet,’ a game about a crash landing on an alien planet. *Because this event builds on itself, you must commit to attend the whole event in order to participate. Sign up at https://www.pvlib. net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: Auditorium & Theatre on the Green Date/Time: Oct. 2 • 10:30am-9:30pm FINANCIAL AID 101

Choosing the best college is difficult, but paying for college can be intimidating. Join us for tips and advice on how to navigate FAFSA and overall financial aid planning. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: PC Lab Date/Time: Oct. 5 • 3:15pm

TEEN MURDER MYSTERY

Celebrate Halloween with a special murder mystery program. Who killed the high wizard? Use your deductive skills to find the killer. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/ teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: Crystal Room Date/Time: Oct. 12 • 3:30pm

WRITING THE COLLEGE ESSAY

It’s finally time to impress your university’s admission officers with a great college application essay! These words can mean the difference between acceptance and rejection. Join us for a workshop on how to write a fantastic and memorable college essay. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: PC Lab Date/Time: Nov. 8 • 3:15pm

NAVIGATING SCHOLARSHIPS

Paying for college can be daunting! Learn how to navigate scholarships and pay for college in our special workshop. Sign up at https://www.pvlib.net/teens Ages: 12 - 18 year olds Cost: FREE Location: PC Lab Date/Time: Dec. 6 • 3:15pm

ADULT PROGRAMS

PRESCOTT VALLEY QUILTERS

An informal group of quilters meet twice a month to enjoy each other’s company, work on projects (hand or machine), and share techniques with each other. The group frequently has snacks and refreshments, as well as a Show and Tell. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Crystal Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 3 1st & 3rd Fridays • 9:00am-12:00pm

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH

An opportunity to learn new vocabulary, practice conversational skills, and build confidence in language usage through fun and interactive activities. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Koole Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 6 Mondays • 5:15-6:30pm CROCHET ONE, KNIT TWO

An informal group of folks who enjoy the art of crochet, knitting, and any other portable needle craft. If someone needs help reading a pattern or figuring out a new stitch, there is always someone who can lend a hand. Besides sharing knowledge and expertise, this group shares patterns as well. Friendly and helpful—newcomers are always welcome! Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Crystal Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 6 Mondays • 1:30-4:00pm

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP

Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Glassford Hill Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 13 2nd Mon./month • 10:00-11:30am

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Hola! Are you hoping to improve your Spanish speaking skills? Come to the Prescott Valley Public Library and meet other individuals who would like to practice their Spanish too. No registration is required. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Glassford Hill Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 14 Tuesdays • 3:30-4:30pm

CHAIR YOGA

Chair yoga allows you to keep doing yoga regardless of your ability. The chair can also be used as a prop to help getting into the poses a little easier. Not to mention there is no getting up and down from the floor worry. Yoga will help you keep and build your strength, flexibility and balance. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Crystal Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 16 3rd Thurs./month • 11:30am-1:30pm

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT

Visit the library website for movie listings. No registration is required. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Auditorium Date/Time: Starting Sept. 20 3rd Mon./month • 5:00-7:00pm

MASTER GARDNER

Pre-recorded presentations of 2021 Master Gardener: Topics will include: Why Plant Wildflowers • How to Get Started Choosing a Site • Plants or Seeds • Elements of Care Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: Crystal Room Date/Time: Starting Sept. 28 4th Tues../month • 5:00-7:00pm

CITIZENSHIP

Civics classes for those applying for U.S. citizenship. Ages: Adult Cost: FREE Location: PC Lab Date/Time: 4th Tues../month • 5:00-7:00pm