Prescott Public Library News

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Hello, Prescott Public Library Patrons -

In the Midwest, where I grew up, the ditty was “April showers bring May flowers.” (The more regionally correct “July rains bring late summer blooms” just doesn’t have that same ring for me. But I digress…) April also brings National Library Week.

Libraries have been celebrating National Library Week since 1958. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways that libraries promote the joy of reading, the discovery of ideas, and the power of information. We also celebrate the support that you have provided the Library over the years.

This year there will be storytimes with special guest, Biscuit the Dog. The Library will also be at the Farmers Market to kick off National Library Week on April 6. When you are shopping, be sure to drop by and say “Hi!” Or better yet, stop in the library during the week and help us celebrate the importance of the idea of the public library.

I’ll see you at the library.

Roger Saft

Library Director

National Library Week

National Library Week is April 7-13. This week is a chance to focus on all libraries, the staff who work there, and the services we provide.

We will be kicking off the week on Saturday, April 6 at the Prescott Farmers Market to share information about our services. This is a fun event we look forward to every year to get out into the community to engage, share fun crafts and stories, and sign people up for new library cards. We will be bringing a special guest, Biscuit the Dog, to share free books with kids from 8:30 am to 10 am.

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Beloved Children’s Book Character Visits Prescott Public Library

It’s Paws-itively exciting! The beloved book character Biscuit the Dog is coming to visit Prescott Public Library!

During National Library Week, Biscuit will visit Toddler Storytimes on Tuesday, April 9 and Preschool Storytime on Wednesday, April 10, and gift each child with a book. If you can’t make those dates, find Biscuit and his basket of books at the Prescott Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, April 6.

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Your Next Great Read is Just Clicks Away!

If you want some help finding a new book to read, give NoveList Plus a try. For the easiest search, try the Recommended Reads Lists. They’re located on the left side of the homepage and span all genres and age levels. Or you can look up your favorite authors or titles and select “read-alike” for books similar to your favorites. Have a preference for certain genres? Zero in on titles from your favorite genres or explore new ones with our genre browser, located under the appeal mixer. Log in with your library card number and pin and give it a try!

For more information, visit or call the Ask a Librarian desk at 928.777.1526.

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Large Print Available

We love to help people find great books, but if you sometimes struggle with smaller print, we would be happy to show you our Large Print collection.

If you are already using our Large Print collection but don’t know what to read next, check out our New Large Print items located against the wall in our New Books section.

Visit Prescott Public Library and find some reading material that is easy on the eyes.

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