Arts & Sciences
Discover hands-on learning opportunities at the library with monthly programs like Art Appreciation for Kids (ages 6-10), LEGO Challenge Hour (ages 7-12), and more!
America 250 Youth Bookmark Contest
Celebrate America 250 with Prescott Public Library by designing a custom bookmark!
Whether they draw, paint, take photos, or make digital art, local youth (ages 5-18) are invited to enter our Bookmark Contest and design a bookmark celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United State of America! Pick up an entry form with the full contest guidelines at the Youth Desk or download a copy here, then turn in your completed bookmark by Saturday, April 11.
Winners will be selected from three age categories: 5-9, 10-13, and 14-18. And, choosing the contest winners will be up to you! During National Library Week from April 15-25, stop by the Youth area to cast your vote for your favorite bookmark in each age category. Winners will be announced on April 30, and our three winners will each receive a $50 prize package and have their bookmarks printed to be distributed here at the library!
Questions about the Bookmark Contest? Please visit or call the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537.
The bookmark contest is presented with funds from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Book Clubs for Kids & Teens
Read great books, meet new people, and enjoy lively discussions and activities with our book clubs for youth!
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Develop leadership skills and help with special events at the library and service projects in our community when you join the Teen Advisory Group (for teens, grades 6-12).
TAG Presents: 2026 Youth Writing Contest: Secrets We Keep
Do you enjoy writing short stories? Put your imagination to work and enter our annual writing contest for Prescott area youth ages 12-17! The 2026 theme is Secrets We Keep. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded, with stories published on the library’s website.
2026 Youth Writing Contest Winners!
So many secrets and so many entries! This year the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) received 23 writing submissions centered on the theme “Secrets We Keep”. All submissions were judged by a group of 14 members of TAG.
The winners for this year’s contest were 1st place Aspen Butler for her story, “ Your Secret’s Safe with Me”; 2nd place Gwen Herbert for her story “Lake Tsalka” , and 3rd place Eliana Ritchie for her story “Clockwork”.
In addition, two honorable mentions were given to Louis Ford and his story “The Eyes of the Dread” and Jackie Jian for her story “E Pluribus Unum”.
A celebration for all contestants and winners will be held Saturday, March 7 at 10 am in the James Room. Winners will receive Amazon gift cards, and all participants will receive a $10 gift certificate to the library’s book sale.
Thank you to all the youth who submitted. We look forward to seeing what you’ll write for us next year. Thank you to the Friends of the Prescott Public Library for sponsoring the contest and providing funding for the award celebration of winners.