Library Passport Adventure

Celebrate Prescott Public Library’s 50 years on Goodwin Street by collecting ink stamps in your Library Passport Book to commemorate your library adventures. From April 6 – May 30, passports will be available at the Ask a Librarian and Youth desks. Adults and youth can collect stamps from library staff … Read More >>

2025 Youth Writing Contest Winners!

It happened in the library! What happened in the library? The 2025 Youth Writing Contest hosted by the Teen Advisory Group! In gearing up for Prescott Public Library’s 50 years on Goodwin Street celebration, youth ages of 12-16 were invited to submit a short story between 1200-1500 words using four key words: … Read More >>

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help make Prescott Public Library even better! Take our Customer Satisfaction Survey by Sunday, February 2 and help guide the future of library services. Your input is always welcome, and your suggestions often embraced. … Read More >>

National Friends of Libraries Week: October 20-26, 2024

Did you know that while the City and County provide funding for staff, operations, and materials, it is only through donations and funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library that we can provide programs for our patrons and complete special projects?    Help us celebrate National Friends of Libraries … Read More >>

National Library Week

Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, and Prescott Public Library encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to explore all we have to offer. Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue … 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 >>

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 >>

Lucky Day!

Can you read a book in just 7 days? Are you dying to get your hands on John Grisham’s Sparring Partners or Elin Hilderbrand’s The Hotel Nantucket? The new Lucky Day collection on the 1st floor of the library is for you! The Lucky Day collection offers first come, first … Read More >>