Check out the full Programs and Events Calendar for October & November.

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Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Submit your photo Oct. 14-31

It’s the 5th Annual Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest!

Carve or decorate a pumpkin and submit a photo of it to the Prescott Public Library. Open to all ages! 

Sponsored by Prescott Community Ed and the Prescott Library.

Voting

Voting will be November 1-4. Winners will be announced Nov. 5.

Vote online or in-person at the library (photos will be displayed).

How to enter
  1. Carve or decorate a pumpkin
  2. Take a photo and submit it by emailing prescottlib@prescottpubliclibrary.org or texting Community Ed at 715-441-8644 October 14-31. Please include:
    • name of carver/decorator
    • email
    • phone #
    • Age if under 18 (there will be a youth and adult division).
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Kids’ Costume Parade

Friday, October 25 | 11:30 AM

Wear your costume to Storytime and join us after for a trick-or-treating good time!

Show off your costume and get treats and trinkets as we parade around the library.

Disney's Moana and Maui standing with ocean behind them. Both are holding canoe paddles and palm trees are around them.

Cartoon Snack-a-Long (Moana)

Monday, November 18| 4-6 PM

Bring the family and enjoy themed treats and activities while watching the adventures of our favorite ocean voyager!

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Read With Me

Mondays, Nov. 4 & 18 | 5-6 PM

Readers of all ages are invited to book a 15-minute appointment to read with Cali the therapy dog! Perfect for beginning readers to practice reading aloud.

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Family Craft Hour

Wednesday, November 20 | 4-5 PM

Craft lovers of all ages are invited to get involved with this drop-in craft event, featuring a different seasonal craft each month!

All materials provided, while supplies last.

November : Gingerbread House Decorating (sign-up required)

Gingerbread House Decorating sign-up is open Oct. 11 – Nov. 13. This will help us figure out how many supplies to buy. Thank you!

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Gingerbread House Contest

Nov. 25 – Dec. 4  | 4-5 PM

It’s the 7th Annual Gingerbread House Contest! Use your imgination to create a gingerbread house or scene.

Don’t have supplies at home? Join us at our November Family Craft Hour where we’ll decorate gingerbread houses. You can then enter your creation into the contest! Sign up required.

Sponsored by Prescott Community Ed and Prescott Library

Rules and Registration

The contest is open to all ages. Categories are:

  • Children (grade 5 & younger)
  • Teens (grades 6-12)
  • Adults (ages 18+)
  • Groups/families

Create a gingerbread house or scene (10″x 14″ max).

On November 1st, copies of the rules and registration forms will be available.

Display & Voting

Entries will be on display at the Library from Dec. 5-13. 

Public voting will take place at the library from Dec. 5-12. Winners will be announced Dec. 13.

*please pick-up your house/scene Dec. 14-21. 

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Gentle Yoga

Mondays (Mat class) at 9 AM
Wednesdays (Chair class) at 9 AM

A great way to relieve stress, increase flexibility and strengthen your body. Follow our instructor, Erica, as she takes you through different poses and stretches to help you in your daily life.

Can’t make it? Take a peek at our recorded yoga classes from the comfort of home.

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Coloring & Conversation

November 6 & 19 | 2-3 PM

Do you need some downtime? Stop in for some calming coloring, music and conversation! Connect with friends and fellow community members during this casual adult program.

1st & 3rd Tuesday each month. Supplies provided.

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