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Hello, Prescott Public Library Patrons -

Last month I took a few accumulated vacation days and took a road trip to Globe. We took the “long” way—through Payson, down Highway 188, past Theodore Roosevelt Lake and on into Globe. Not being on a timeline meant that we had time to stop by the Tonto Natural Bridge. We were able to see the travertine bridge and the waterfall. The weather was great. Warm enough for a picnic--in February!

Driving the less-travelled road gave us a chance to really take in the scenery and appreciate again what a diverse state Arizona is. Our object for this trip was to visit the Boyce-Thompson Arboretum. One of those “always wanted to visit” places for us. Again, the wonderful weather made a great day for a visit. The multiple specimens from different parts of the world were fascinating.

One of the great things is that we were able to take advantage of the Culture Pass program at the library for free admission tickets to the Arboretum! If you aren’t aware of the Culture Pass program, you should check it out. And don’t forget our wide variety of travel guides to help you plan your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I’ll see you at the library.

Roger Saft

Library Director

Culture Pass Program

Check out two free admissions to popular museums, zoos, and cultural institutions throughout Arizona through the Culture Pass Program!

Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a limited number of passes per venue. Passes must be picked up and checked out in person at the library and are not available for holds or renewals. Cardholders may check out one pass in a 7-day period and must be used within seven days of checkout.

The Culture Pass program is made possible through the generous support of the Act One Foundation.

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Hop Over to the Library for the Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime

Hippity! Hoppity! It’s time to hop over to the library for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Storytime on Tuesday, March 26 for children 0-5.

The fun begins at 10 am in the Founders Suite. Join us for some festive stories, an egg hunt, and a visit from a special guest. No registration required.

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Gardening Resources: Seeds and Talks

Whether you’re a beginner at gardening or have been flexing your green thumb for years, Prescott Public Library can provide resources to get this season’s garden started!

Our seed library is in the process of being restocked with a new array of seeds. Library cardholders are welcome to check-out up to 6 packets of seeds per month (don’t worry, you don’t have to return anything, they’re yours to keep).

Or, if you would like to expand your knowledge about gardening, join us for our monthly Gardening Talks with Yavapai Master Gardeners. These talks take place on the third Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm. This month’s topic is Vermiculture.

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Reading History

Patrons often ask staff if they can see a list of the items they have checked out in the past. To protect your privacy, the library does not keep these records, but you can choose to start keeping a checkout history seen only by you in Aspen, the library catalog. To set this up: