Programs
2021 Summer Reading Program
June 7th – August 31st
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
All ages can participate in our annual Summer Reading Program!
Track your reading progress to earn free books and entries into raffles drawings.
This year there’s two ways to choose from to participate:
1. Paper (with physical reading logs, sign up is at the library)
2. Virtual (fully online, sign up through Beanstack)
Come to the library to sign up!
Free Book Prizes
Free book prizes are earned at the halfway mark and upon completion of the Summer Reading Program.
- Halfway: 50 books (ages 0-7), 1,000 minutes (ages 8+)
- Completion: 100 books (ages 0-7), 2,000 minutes (ages 8+)
You can collect your free book by coming in to the library or scheduling a curbside pick up.
For Curbside:
-Have your book of choice picked out before you arrive and let us know your choice when you schedule a pick up time. Choose from this list.
Raffle Drawings
Raffles entries are automatically earn when you reach the halfway mark and completion of the Summer Reading Program. This year’s raffles are:
Children (ages 0-12):
- Gaming Gorilla Bundle: includes board games & a book.
- Artsy Antelope Bundle: includes art activities & a book.
- Scientific Snake Bundle: includes science kits & a book.
Teens (ages 12-17):
- Awesome Animals Bundle: includes 2 activities, Caribou gift card, and a free book of your choice.
Adults (ages 18+):
- Book Worm Bundle: includes a book tote bag, reading journal, and a Barnes & Noble gift card.
Virtual Nature Photo Contest
For teens in grades 6-12 & adults!
Show off your photography skills in this virtual contest! Your photo should showcase nature, so the world is yours for this challenge. All entries will be posted anonymously on our website to be voted on. The winner will take home a prize!
Submit your photos June 14th – 27th
Voting will be online June 28th – 30th
Winner will be announced July 1st
See full rules & entry below.
Submission Rules
1. Photo must be one you have taken yourself.
2. Must be in grades 6-12, or be 18+ to enter.
3. Photo must showcase nature in some way.
4. Limit to one photo entry per person.
How to Submit a Photo
1. Take a picture showcasing nature.
2. Email photo to Leanne Goeppner at lgoeppner@prescottpubliclibrary.org
3. In your email include the following:
-Your name
-Category (teen or adult)
-Location of photo
-Title of photo (optional)
Teen Submissions
T1
“Fawn & Chicken”
Adult Submissions
A1
A2
“Groundhog Day”
A3
“Monarch on a Prairie Blazing Star Flower”
A4
“Robins Nesting”
A5
“Feeding Time”
A6
“New Friend”
A7
“New Family of Ducks”
A8
“Sunset From Our Pier”
A9
“My front porch- Prescott WI
Moth”
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
June 25th (following storytime) – June 28th
Let your stuffed animal friends spend the weekend at the library!
After Storytime in the morning, kids can drop off their friends to have an exciting weekend at the PPL full of activities, and of course books!
You can see what the animals are up to over the weekend by photos posted on our web accounts.
Stuffed animals can be picked up Monday, June 28th after 10am.
Upcoming Programs
Sustainable Safari
Teen Snack & Craft
Virtual Author Visit with Priscilla Paton
ABC Circus Virtual Performance & Zoom Meet & Greet
Crafternoon
Community Ed. Summer Park Program - PPL Hosted Activity
Wildlife Science Center: Raptors
Virtual Create a Creature Contest
Crafternoon
Teen Snack & Craft
SRP Finale: The Magic of Isaiah
Ongoing Programs
Outdoor Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (starting June 11th)
All storytimes at the library will be held outdoors this summer.
Join us for stories, songs and crafts!
Virtual Beginning Yoga
Classes are available on the library’s YouTube Channel.
New yoga classes will be posted by:
Mondays at 2pm
Wednesdays at 10am
Take & Make Crafts
Available anytime: Pick up at the library and get crafty at home!
*Crafts include small pieces. Parental supervision is needed for ages 3 and under.
Crafts to choose from (one per kiddo):
-Pet Turtle Craft
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Our early literacy program for children has been redesigned for 2021! We have new ways to sign up, new ways to log reading, and new prizes!
Library Use
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Curbside Pickup Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Prescott Public Library
800 Borner Street North
Prescott, WI 54021
715-262-5555 (Phone)
715-262-4229 (Fax)
prescottlib@prescottpubliclibrary.org
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