Discover hands-on learning opportunities at the library with monthly programs (September – May) for youth! Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537.

Art Appreciation for Kids

Monthly, Fourth Fridays at 2 pm

Art Appreciation for Kids introduces children (ages 6-10) to renowned artists and styles and provides them with the materials and support to create their own masterpieces. Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537. Location: Founders Suite A & B

Art Appreciation for Kids is presented by the Prescott Art Docents, a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing a love of art.

Family Yoga

Monthly, Third Saturdays at 10:30 am

Find your flow at Family Yoga! Join Miss Tanna for simple, kid-friendly yoga poses and breathing exercises. Bring your own mat, towel, or blanket. Geared for families with children ages 3-9. No fee or registration required. Location: Founders Suite A & B

LEGO Challenge Hour

Monthly, Second Wednesdays at 4 pm

LEGO Challenge Hour brings children (ages 7-12) together to design and build cool creations at the library! Each month will feature a design challenge, and participants are always welcome to create their own original masterpieces. LEGOs will be provided for in-library use. Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537. Location: Founders Suite

More Choices for Voices– An AAC Community Story Hour

Monthly, Third Wednesdays at 6 pm

Enjoy an interactive telling of a story and participate in sensory activities geared for all voices in our community! If you have an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device, please bring it. For families and kids of all ages and abilities. No registration required. For more information, contact the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537. Location: Founders Suite

More Choices for Voices is presented with support from FidgetPockets.

Paws for Reading

Monthly, Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 3:30 pm

Does your child love stories and furry friends? Join us for a tail-wagging good time that nurtures literacy, one paw at a time. Paws for Reading offers a relaxed space where children in grades K-12 can read aloud to registered therapy dogs. This program helps build reading confidence, improve fluency, and make reading fun! No registration required. For more information, contact the Youth Desk at 928.777.1537. Location: Founders Suite

Paws for Reading is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

STEAM Lab

Monthly, Second Thursdays at 4 pm

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles through interactive and engaging activities, with a different focus each month. STEAM Lab is for kids in grades 2-5 and encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking! Register online, at the Youth Desk, or call 928.777.1537. Location: James Room

STEAM Lab is presented in partnership with Yavapai Exploration and Science.

#Zine

Catch up on past issues of #ZINE: Issue #1, Issue #2, Issue #3, Issue #4, Issue #5- Fantasy: Middle Grade & Youth and Issue #5- Fantasy: High School, Issue #6, Issue #7, and Issue #8- Mystery.

Read all the wonderful stories submitted for the 2025 Youth Writing Contest — “It Happened in the Library”!