Winter 2011-2012 - Prescott Public Library

New Youth Services Lead Librarian Martha Baden was raised in Tennessee, and has 17 years of experiences in school and

public libraries. Martha comes to Prescott Public Library most recently from Lafayette, Louisiana.

“I’m walking into a beautifully run department,” she says. “I think this library is remarkable. It’s big enough to do great things and small enough to be flexible, to respond to patrons and staff.” She also says good things about the Friends of the Library, which supports youth programs, among other events.

Martha has always been a reader. Once she became a librarian, she pursued her love of books professionally. She has been on several

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state and national book committees: the Young Adult Library Services Association’s Best Fiction for Young Adults Committee, and in the coming year, the Association for Library Services to Children’s Robert Sibert Medal Committee. The Sibert Medal is awarded annually for informational books for children ages 0-14 years.

She noted that the literature for young people has changed through the years. “When I grew up, there wasn’t that much for young adults. The teens read the classics. “

But things have changed. When she was on a committee charged with selecting the best books for young adults, she got a thousand books a year to review. “You can meet children’s interests and still meet quality,” she says.

“I’ve worked in school libraries, and the work there is driven by curriculum. Here, it’s driven by patrons. I love that. Kids come and say, ‘you don’t have such and such.’ I say, ‘I’ll get it.’ It’s powerful for kids,” she says.

In the future, she’s looking to add to the e-book (electronic books) collection for children and teens, do more outreach into schools so that kids will be introduced to Prescott Library services, and offer more equipment and programs to meet teens’ needs.

Martha says she is excited to be in Prescott. She and her husband, Kurt, moved to Arizona when he got a job offer in Phoenix. They have two sons, ages 27 and 24, in the Valley where they work and are in school. Martha got her Library and Information Science degree from San Jose State University after she had her family. “I’ve always wanted to be a librarian,” she says. “I love working with young people.”

Claudette Simpson

Martha Baden

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ask a LiBrarian

Dear Ask a Librarian,I need a good book. My favorite author is Barry Eisler and

while I wait for his new book, The Detachment, to be published in the U.S., I need something good to read. What should I do?

Thanks from Voracious Reader

Dear Voracious Reader,Have you tried NoveList or signed up for e-newsletters on

new books from NextReads?

To use these services, go to the library webpage at www.prescottlibrary.info and click on the Books tab at the top of the page. Scroll down to NoveList. You will be asked to enter your library

card number and PIN (usually the last four numbers of your home phone). Call us at 777.1500 if you have problems logging in.

When you get to NoveList, enter Barry Eisler in the “Search for” box and select Author search.

For Barry Eisler, the entry shows in what genre he usually writes (spy fiction and suspense stories) and gives additional information that may help you find other authors you will enjoy:

• Storyline:Intricatelyplotted;Plot-driven

• Pace:Fast-paced

• Tone:Atmospheric;Strongsenseofplace

• Writingstyle:Richlydetailed

The Roundup Winter 2011/12

Shirley Childers Republican WomenEileen Davidson of PrescottGail Folsum

Lucille Owen Betsy Barnes, Elizabeth & Larry Brown, Coleen Kelso, Dorothy Kelso

MeMoriaLs and GiftsGiftsMonique AnkleLupe BivinsDave & Linda Bonham

Juniper Well RanchThe L&L Borok

FoundationRobert & Robin BorokJessica BucklesJim & Vicky CookLois F. CowingNancy DavisRoger & Marilyn DayRaymond & Gladys

DeCostaMarjory DeRoeckJohn W. DixonJames ElseaDr. Janet ElseaJoanne EricssonWilliam & Dolores

GlattfelderTom & Susie HafnerAlice HarrisEverett D. HendricksGeorge JaegerDick & Lynne LewisSusan LynchTom & Susan

MedendorpStephen MorelockDr. Diane MoreyKathleen NewtonMarjorie OelerichThe Payne FamilyRobert & Marcia PfefferRobert E. PondDon & Dorothy PotterRhonda ReppJoan SchneiderLapreil SchwanLarry & Phyllis SemschRobert E.SholtyJane A. SmithDavid & Elaine SnivelyWilma Fran StrangeEdi Taylor-RichardsThai House CaféSusan ThomsSylvia TilsonBob Viscount &

Vicky McLaneRalph & Kathryn WilkensMargaret WoodruffCharles & Julia YoungmanPhillip & Peggy Zink

MeMorials

In Memory of: Donor:

Friends Book Club

AAUW Prescott BranchAnonymousRudy ArenaTheresa Marquardt

Friends GivinG recoGnition ProGraMs

Friends Book cluB

$100+ annually earmarked “books”Mark twain society

Annual MembershipBenjaMin Franklin society

Estate Planslouisa May alcott society

Cumulative Gifts $10,000 +

Your check for $100 or more (made out to the Friends of the Prescott Public Library and earmarked “books”) is all it takes to become a member of the Friends Book Club!

WeLcoMe to our neW VoLunteers!saLLy daVissonBooks on Wheelsnancy heLMLinG

Book SalecharLes norWood

Circulation

Ross & Pat PoolMichael & Joyce ScullyJoseph & Judith WeberCharles & Julia Youngman

Beth sWainBook Sale

isaac Benson WhiteYouth Services

Thank you to our 140 volunteers, who dedicated over 15,600 hours of service from July 2010 through June 2011.

For information about current volunteer openings at Prescott Public Library contact Teresa Vonk, 777-1504 or [email protected].


Early 20th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie said, “There is not such a cradle

of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library, this republic of letters, where neither rank, office nor wealth receive the slightest consideration.”

Since opening in 1903, Prescott Public Library has provided Prescott residents with equal access to the tools of success. Today these tools include not only traditional books and magazines, but also high speed Internet, computers and the skills to use them.

This month I had the opportunity to talk about the library with City Council members old and new. They wanted to hear my concerns and hopes for the future, and also what outcomes they might expect if library funding were reduced or increased. Whatever the results of the presentation, I found the thought process it required invaluable. I would like to share with you a bit of what I presented to the Mayor and Council.

The library is a strong anchor for downtown Prescott, attracting foot traffic and civic activity on a daily basis. On average 1500 people a day visit the library. That’s one person every 20 seconds we are open.

Despite cuts, thanks to automation, volunteers and regional cooperation, we are keeping our collective noses above water (barely!). Creative use of automation like “Lucy the Sorter” and self-service check-out frees library staff to do the things that only a human can do. We value our one-to-one interaction with library patrons, and still wish we had more time to make all our transactions less rushed.

Since 2007 library business is up 40% and library staffing is down 20%. Lucky for us, volunteer hours are up an astonishing 50%. In the past year, 140 volunteers donated over 15,000 hours of their time to check-in, Books on Wheels, the Friends Book Sale, shelving, technical services, computer mentoring and more.

Regional cooperation with the members of the Yavapai Library Network allows us to meet most of your informational and recreational needs despite a relatively small library materials budget. Thanks to the YLN, you can get a book from Yavapai College, Prescott College or Sedona Public Library as easily as they get a book we own.

froM the LiBrary directorWith limited staff and resources, we can’t do everything, and

keeping a balance between new and traditional library uses is a challenge for us. One of the newer library uses is providing public computers and Internet access. There are still plenty of Americans who don’t have a computer or Internet services at home. Without public library computers, these folks would be at a real disadvantage in a world that expects you to apply for jobs, Social Security and unemployment via the Internet.

Currently we lack sufficient resources to meet the needs of Prescott-area youth in grades 6-12. Noisy and energetic teens present a challenge for downtown businesses and for library visitors after school hours. We would love to take a more proactive approach with this young adult population. With the addition of a teen librarian to our staff, we would be able to create a safer, more productive environment for youth in our area. This would also give other youth services staff more time for in-house programs as well as outreach to Prescott schools and day care facilities.

Although nobody wants to see the library absorb further cuts, it’s hard to say whether FY2012 will find us improving services to local youth and restoring Wednesday morning hours, or reducing hours and programs in response to funding cuts. I encourage you to consider the Friends of the Prescott Public Library for your end-of-year charitable giving, to commit to buying locally whenever possible, and to share with your City Council representatives the role the library plays in your life.

Toni Kaus

It’s time to renew your Friends membership. You’ll find a renewal form on the back page of this issue, and a pre-addressed envelope is included in mailed copies of The Roundup. We appreciate your continued support of Prescott’s Living Room.


It’s not uncommon for people to come to the Ask a Librarian Desk and ask for a copy of What Color is Your Parachute? This

job-hunting guide by Richard N. Bolles has been revised every year since its first publication in 1970. Ten million copies have been sold in 20 different languages.

I recently checked out a copy of What Color is Your Parachute? 2010: A Practical Manuel for Job-Hunters and Career Changers, to investigate why this particular book has been so popular. In the third chapter, Bolles describes the importance of keeping hope alive when searching for work. “Wise job-hunters know from the beginning that they are hunting secondly for a job but first of all for hope. Alternatives keep hope alive. And to someone out of work, that is everything.”

Bolles touches on a point that’s applicable to all of us, whether we are looking for work or not. Life throws all of us curve balls at some point. When things that we’ve relied on change or fade away, we need to make decisions to embrace other alternatives. Prescott Public Library is dedicated to providing alternatives to community members on a daily basis. If we don’t have a particular item on our shelf for you, we can request it to be sent in from another library. If your printer at home is out of ink, you can access our printing and copying services. If you purchased an eReader but want to keep the cost of buying eBooks down, we can direct you to downloading our eBooks for free.

Our library staff is dedicated to helping the public find alternatives when former options are no longer viable. That’s why we’re excited to now offer classes at our Job Help Hub for those who need to strengthen their computer skills in these challenging times.

The Job Help Hub is located on the Upper Level of the library and consists of 10 laptops and printing equipment. This project was supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the form of a grant from the Department of Commerce and the Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery.

Check our Events Calendar at www.prescottlibrary.info or call the Ask a Librarian desk at 777-1526 to sign up for classes, which focus on basic computer skills and resources for finding a job. Instead of feeling intimidated by a computer or the job market, you now have the alternative to learn and access relevant information in a friendly environment.

Katy Willis

ceLeBratinG arizona’s 100th Birthday Arizona’s Centennial is on February 12, 2012. It seems only

yesterday that we were just a Territory with the capital being the small bustling town of Prescott. Today Arizona, the 48th state, is the sixth largest state in area and as of 2006, the capital, Phoenix, is the fifth largest city in the nation (approx. 1.6 million people). The Phoenix metropolitan area is ranked 22nd in the world with a population of over 4 million and that only includes Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. Sky Harbor International Airport is ranked ninth in the country for traffic with almost 39 million passengers annually. That is a lot of growth in a short 100 years!

Those of us who grew up here remember learning our “5 C’s of Arizona.” These were the things that made Arizona great: cattle, climate, citrus, copper, and cotton. Today the citrus orchards are gone, the cattle have moved, some of the big copper mines are history and cotton is no longer King. Our climate is still wonderful.

Prescott has also seen a fair amount of growth, going from just over 5,000 inhabitants in 1910, to today’s population of almost 40,000. The Prescott Metropolitan area, which includes Mayer, Paulden, Wilhoit, Wlliamson Valley and the Quad-cities (Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt and Chino Valley), has a total population of 103,260 as of 2007. In 2010, the entire Yavapai County had 211,073 residents according to the U.S. Census.

Prescott’s library has seen tremendous growth as well. With the persistence of the Monday Club, the original Carnegie Library opened in 1903 with about 1300 books and was used until 1975. In that year the library moved to its current location, a larger, and


now, newly renovated building at 215 East Goodwin Street, which serves about 500,000 people each year and houses over 120,000

books. People come from as far away as Phoenix and Flagstaff to attend our great programs, like the

Third Friday Chamber Music Series, the “Just for Grownups” International Film Series

or our eclectic lineup of interesting guest lecturers and performers.

Arizona’s history may be a short 100 years, but it is colorful. I knew of Arizona’s flower, the Saguaro Blossom, the bird, the Cactus Wren and the neckwear, the Bola Tie, but Arizona’s fish being the

Apache Trout was news to me. During my research for this article, I found some other

interesting facts that were new to me:

In 1910, there were many manufacturers of automobiles, some that lasted and some that didn’t.

In 1912, the most famous automobile was the German Stutz Bearcat, followed closely by Dusenberg and Studebaker, names your parents may remember. Today we see cars from that era mostly in museums and when the Prescott Antique Auto Club takes Sunday drives through Prescott.

On April 9, 1912, in the first baseball game ever played at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Harvard University team in an exhibition game played in a snow storm. In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks won the first World Series ever played in Arizona and the 97th Series went down as one of the most memorable in baseball history, featuring two extra-inning games and three late-inning come-backs. This makes the Arizona Diamondbacks the fastest expansion team in the majors to win a championship, doing it in only the fourth season since their formation in 1998.

Way to go, D-backs!

Check out our webpage http://www.prescottlibrary.info and the library events calendar to find out what we are doing in the coming months to celebrate Arizona’s 100 years of statehood. We hope you enjoy what we have planned for you this year!

Normalene Zeeman

The Alta Vista Garden Club and Mayor Kuykendall plant Prescott’s Centennial Tree in the Reading Courtyard on September 15, 2011.

annuaL MeetinG of the friends

The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Prescott Public Library will be held in the Founders Suite B meeting room on

the lower level of the Prescott Public Library on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. All members of the Friends are invited to attend this meeting.

The primary item on the meeting agenda is filling three vacancies on the Friends Board of Directors. The Board consists of nine members, each serving a three-year term. Each year three of the nine terms expire.

In accordance with the bylaws of the Friends of the Prescott Public Library, the president of the Board of Directors appointed a nominating committee in August 2010 to make suggestions for candidates to fill the upcoming vacancies.

After careful consideration, the committee named the following candidates for the upcoming vacancies: Sharon Arnold, Karla Morriston and Joyce Scully. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the Annual Meeting. All current paid-up members of the Friends are eligible to vote in the election of directors.

Marjory Sente

froM the friends

Dear Friends,

As 2011 speeds to a close, this has been another remarkable year for the Prescott Public Library. So some kudos are in order for the people who have helped to make this a special one.

kudos to:n Toni Kaus whose relentless work resulted in Arizona’s first Job

Help Hub that opened in November.

n The library staff who continue to provide first class service to more and more members of the community. In the past five years staff has been reduced by 20 percent while demands for library services have risen 40 percent. Imagine if you had to cover a 60 percent gap in your shop.

n Everyone who has become a charter member of the Friends Book Club. These gifts of $100 or more are earmarked for the purchase of library materials. The budget line for these items continues to shrink which means fewer books purchased as well as longer waits for popular titles.

I also want to thank three very special people who are leaving the board of the Friends.

thank you to:n John Danforth who served a board president for three years

and this past year as treasurer.

n Deb McCasland who served as vice president this past year. Before joining the board Deb was a member of the Second century Committee which raised funds for the expansion of the library.

n Paul Madden who for the past four years always had been ready to provide his studied and sound advice to the board’s decision making process.

Best wishes to all three of you as you move on to other endeavors.

Take care and best wishes for happy and healthy 2012, may it be filled with hours of reading,

Marjory SentePresidentFriends of the Prescott Public Library

WeLcoMe to our neW friends of the Prescott PuBLic LiBrary!

Jessica BuckLes

sue carLson & BoB Parker

Peter r. Genereaux

MattheW & roseann LukaszeWski

toM & susan MedendorP

ann richey

caroLyn sheLLey

Johanna shiPLey

susan thoMs

Marie WeBB

dean schLarBauM & Janet ritter-

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Long-time library supporters Marjory DeRoeck and Janet Elsea recently made special donations to the Friends of the Library. To make your own special donation, use the form on the back of this newsletter or contact Teresa Vonk at 777.1504.


Each of these can be used to find information about other books you might like. If suspense stories with a strong sense of place are what appeals to you, choose those terms from the list on the right-hand side, and NoveList will suggest some authors, including Martin Cruz Smith, Dennis Lehane and Eric Lustbader.

On the right side of the screen, you will also see a listing of authors that NoveList thinks write in a similar style or genre to the author you typed in. For Barry Eisler, those authors include Lee Child, Daniel Silva and Jeffrey Archer.

If those authors don’t sound good to you, you can search NoveList using terms you select, and pick and choose what search terms sound interesting. Sometimes the hidden gems that come up are ones you never would have thought of on your own.

NextReads is an email newsletter that informs you about new books coming out in specific genres as well as books you might have missed. You will find NextReads under the Books tab on the library home page. Newsletters cover 20 different areas of interest, including Biography and Memoir, Spirituality and Religion, New York Times Bestsellers and Business and Personal Finance. If you subscribe to one or more newsletters, we will send you regular updates regarding new books in the PPL collection we think you might enjoy reading.

If all else fails, come in and visit with the staff at the Ask a Librarian desk. We will try to help you find a good book that you may like, based on what you tell us you already like.

Normalene Zeeman

dear ask a Librarian, continued

Members of the Prescott Branch of the Arizona Association of University Women (AAUW) present a check for $300 to Prescott Public Library. This grant will be used to purchase a collection of books concentrating on women of Yavapai County and the Southwest. Left to Right: Julie Pavri, AAUW–Prescott Historian; Edi Taylor-Richards, AAUW–Prescott Webmaster; Toni Kaus, Library Director;

Sharon Groves, AAUW–Prescott President.

Wednesday, feBruary 29 @ 7 P.M.Ghost Stories from Citizen Cemetery. Join us for a presentation by the living ghosts of the Citizen Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Prescott. Listen to the historic pioneers

tell their story in period clothing and relate some of their parts in the history of Prescott. A Powerpoint presentation of the gorgeous gravestones will accompany each ghost’s story. This presentation is in partnership with the Yavapai Cemetery Association.

saturday, March 3 @ 2:30 P.M.History of Prescott. Historians Al Bates and John Krizek will present the story of howPrescottcametobe;howthediscoveryof gold on Hassayampa Creek in 1863 led to explorations in the area and how the first residents of the town struggled to cope with shortages of food and supplies, and Indian raids, in 1864. Bates, a past sheriff of the Prescott Corral of The Westerners, is the author of Jack Swilling, Arizona’s Most Lied About Pioneer, and other works. Krizek, also a member of The Westerners, is a producer of documentary films on western history.

centennial ProGraMs:Wednesday, feBruary 15 @ 1 P.M.Chautauqua Visit with Carl Hayden. To visit with Carl Trumbull Hayden is to spend time in the formative years of the State of Arizona. While widely known as Arizona’s first representative in the U.S Congress upon statehood, he was later known as her longest serving U.S. Congressman. Join Larry Edmonds as he shows us the life and times of Carl Hayden. This program is presented in partnership with the Arizona Humanities Council.

saturday, March 10 @ 1P.M.“Remember When” Fashion through the Ages. Join us for a fashion show from the 1880’s to the present. Learn what was required for a lady of quality before she was considered fit for the public. The ladies of the Elks Opera House Guild will show and explain ladies’ dress as it changed from the 1880s to the present. A 15-minute presentation at the beginning will show a fascinating glimpse into the undergarment layers as they go on and on and on and make you wonder how those women could even walk with that many layers on.

canyon country coMMunity lecture series

second sunday @ 2 P.M.The Grand Canyon Association, KNAU and the library partner to present these popular lectures.

feBruary 12.Boats, Boatmen and Techniques of the Colorado River: A Meditation on the Kolb Expedition Centennial. Speaker: Brad Dimock.

March 11From the Long Walk to the Skywalk: A Brief History of the Hualapai People. Speaker: Jeffrey Shepherd.

aPriL 15Glen Canyon Dam: Constructed 1963, Reconstructed 1983. Speaker: Gary Ladd. Moved from April 8 (Easter).

May 13To be announced.

third thursday star talks

third thursdays @ 6:30 P.M.Third Thursday Star Talks are presented in partnership with Prescott Astronomy Club. Speakers are carefully selected from a variety of regional organizations for their knowledge and outstanding ability to discuss their topic. For more information on PAC, contact Pat Birck

doWntoWn LiBrary eVents for aduLtsPrograms are in the Founders Suite unless otherwise noted. All programs are free and open to all. Call 777-1500 for more information.


oPen chess

saturdays @ 2 P.M. Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to drop in every Saturday and play chess. Chess sets are available for checkout at the Main Level Circulation Desk. at 928-778-6324.

Al Bates John Krizek

doWntoWn LiBrary eVents for aduLts, continued

“just For GrownuPs” international FilM series

second Wednesdays @ 6:30 P.M. After the public performance, all “Just for Grownups” films are available for checkout.

March 14The Piano in a Factory (2010). China. In Mandarin with English subtitles. Chen’s wife asks for a divorce and custody of their daughter, who decides she will live with whoever can provide her with a piano. When Chen’s efforts to acquire a piano fail, he decides he’ll make a piano from scratch! He persuades his friends to help him forge the instrument in a derelict factory from a heap of scrap steel. Though crude in design and tune, the factory piano awaits its first and final performance from his little girl.

aPriL 11Before Your Eyes (2010). Turkey, Germany. In Turkish and Kurdish with English subtitles. Ten year old Gulistan, her brother Firat and their infant sister live in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan. When their parents are shot down by gunmen, Gulistan and Firat try to care for their infant sister, but soon they’re forced onto the street. Gulistan meets the part-time escort Dilara and accompanies her on a hotel call one day, where she discovers Dilara’s client is the murderer of her parents, and quickly devises a plan for revenge.


deceMBer 14Little Sparrows. Australia. In English. In the middle of an Australian summer, we meet three sisters. When their mother Susan’s breast cancer returns, the family is faced with their last Christmas together. As each daughter confronts personal change and growth, Susan guides them by revealing a secret of her own.

January 11Karen Cries on the Bus (2011). Colombia. In Spanish with English subtitles. Karen has left her husband Mario and needs a fresh start. She walks out into Bogotá with nothing, but catches a break when she meets a hairdresser named Patricia. With her friend by her side, Karen takes steps towards independence and self-discovery.

feBruary 8Protektor (2009). Czech Republic. In Czech with English subtitles. In 1938, Nazi-controlled Prague, Emil, a radio reporter, is married to Hana, a beautiful Jewish actress whose new film hascatapultedherintofame;butasEmilenjoysthenew-foundattention and respect, his fidelity and loyalty towards his wife falters. An assassination and a chance encounter on a bicycle bring their marriage to a crisis, possibly sealing Hana’s fate.

third Friday chaMBer Music series

third fridays @ 4 P.M. Hear music by local chamber players and special guests every month during the free Third Friday Chamber Music Series.

deceMBer 16A program showcasing local music instructors and their students performing on a variety of instruments.

January 20MalcolmArnoldTrioforoboe,flute&clarinet;BeethovenTrioforpiano,clarinet&cello;FarkasQuintetforflute,clarinet,oboe,French horn & bassoon.

feBruary 17DuvernoyTrio forpiano,flute&Frenchhorn;KuhlauTrio forflute, cello & piano.

March 16String Quartet; Flute Ensemble; Stamitz Quartet for clarinet,violin, viola & cello.

thursday, feBruary 2 @ 6:30 P.M.Author Visit: Jack Bennett. Come join local author, Jack Bennett, as he talks about his book, Dream Hikes Coast to Coast. He will give a visual guided tour of the best hikes in America, and will answer questions at the end of the presentation.

fridays @ 11:30 a.M. feBruary 3 to March 9Finding Your Memoir with Carol Levin. Wondering how to get started writing your own history? Looking for a supportive environment to develop your writing? Join this six-week memoir writing workshop with Carol Levin! Seating is limited to 14. Call the Ask-A-Librarian Desk at 777-1526 for registration or reserve your space online.

thursday, March 1 @ 6:30 P.M.Author Visit: David Chorlton. Local author David Chorlton talks about his book, Taste of Fog. He will also read some of his poetry, talk about the writing process and answer questions at the end of the presentation.


author & Guest sPeaker visits

Wednesday, January 18 @ 6:30 P.M.Yavapai County Assessor Pam Pearsall Talks Taxes. Join the Assessor for an explanation of property taxes and new property tax laws. There will be an affidavit sent out later this year that must be sent back to the Assessor’s office.

sunday, March 4 @ 2 P.M.Free Concert with Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher. Peter Fletcher’s 2011 concert season included over 100 concerts nationwide. The 2012 season will include his fifth appearance at Carnegie Hall and his first at Prescott Public Library. Come listen to this talented guitarist in his first concert for Prescott audiences.


tuesday, March 6Possible Author Visit: J.A. Jance. Jance may be @ PPL to introduce the new Ali Reynolds book, set in Yavapai County. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, March 7 @ 3 P.M.Author Visit: Charles Todd. Charles Todd is the mother/son writing team of Caroline and Charles Todd who created both the Inspector Ian Rutledge series and the more recent Bess Crawford series. A Test of Wills was the first Rutledge (1996), the most recent (2011) was A Lonely Death, and coming in 2012, The Confession. The first Bess Crawford was A Duty to the Dead (2009) with A Bitter Truth in 2011 and An Unmarked Grave

appearing in the summer of 2012.

sunday, March 18 @ 1 P.M.Prescott Center for the Arts Reader’s Theatre. COMEDY X 4: One-act plays by Robert Anderson, Frank Gilroy, Fred Stroppel and Dorothy Parker

saturday, March 24 @ 10:30 a.M.Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong with Kyla Haber. Join us for healthy movement and an introduction to Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong.

saturdays @ 12:30 P.M. March 3, aPriL 7, May 5First Saturday Garden Talks with Ken Lain. Join us for informative talks about current and regional gardening issues in the Prescott area with notable gardener Ken Lain. After the talks, there will be time for questions about your gardening issues. For more information call 777-1500.

“liBrary lad and ladies” Book review toPicsJanuary: It’s Not What You ThinkFebruary: Regional ColorMarch: Scandinavia


thursday, aPriL 5 @ 6:30 P.M.Author Visit: Shivana Alexis. Shivana Alexis grew up in East Germany during the cold war. She will read from her new book, Miracles and Cloudberries, A Young East Germany Girl’s Courage of Survival and Escape and share her life story. Alexis has been a Prescott resident since 1989.


second thursday @ 10 a.M.Café Socrates Philosophy Discussion with Joel ThomasJanuary 12, February 9, March 8, April 12

second thursday @ 6:30 P.M.WORDS Book ClubDecember 8: Little Bee by Chris CleaveJanuary 12: Bright-sided: How the relentless promotion of positive thinking has undermined America by Barbara EhrenreichFebruary 9: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de RosnayMarch 8: Elizabeth Street by Laurie FabianoApril 12: To be announced

third Wednesday @ 6 P.M.Community Book Discussion with David BrandsteinJanuary 18, February 15, March 21, April 18

author & Guest sPeaker visits

in the VieWerie:

january: n Plastic Modelersn Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) @ Yavapai CollegeFeBruary:n Music Memory Symphony Guildn Mountain Top Quiltersn Monday Club

March:n 100 Years of Girl Scoutsn Hispanic HeritageaPril:n Prescott Area Celtic Societyn Prescott Collegen City of Prescott Water

The Viewerie is a museum quality space, displaying exhibits by local groups on a monthly basis.If your group or organization would like to book the Viewerie, please call 777-1509.

discussion GrouPs:Mondays @ 11 a.M.Conversational Spanish. Meets every Monday except for holidays to practice conversation in Spanish

first Wednesday @ 1 P.M.Wednesday Poetry Discussion with Dr. Janet Preston. January 4, February 1, March 7, April 4

first friday @ 2 P.M.It’s a Mystery Book Group.January 6: Carved in Bone by Jefferson BassFebruary 3: And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieMarch 2: The Man with a Load of Mischief by Martha GrimesApril 6: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

second tuesday @ 10 a.M.Tuesday Morning Book ClubJanuary 10: As I Lay Dying by William FaulknerFebruary 14: Year of Wonders by Geraldine BrooksMarch 13: OneBookAZ selection April 10: The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester

Northern Arizona’s Southwest Sky Pipe and Drums band performed on the Library Lawn in October

Happy Holidays from tHe youtH services department—for adults witH Kids in tHeir lives

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. Best Books for Youth 2011 Looking for some ideas for gift shopping? Join Jennifer, Martha, Molly, and Steve from the library’s Youth Services Department as they share their favorite books for children and teens from 2011. Coffee and dessert served. For adults of all ages!

montHly events for youtHTuesdays, 10 a.m. Toddler Time Storytime. Join Mr. Steve for gentle stories and activities selected for ages 0-2.

Fridays, 10 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Stories, fingerplays, and activities especially for ages 3-5. Siblings are always welcome.

Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. Page Turners Storyime. Stories, songs, activities and crafts for ages 5 and up.

First Fridays, 3:30 p.m. Paws to Read with Toby & Friends. Children from 5-10 are invited to practice their reading with Toby the border collie and other cuddly Therapy Dogs.

Second Fridays, 1:10 p.m. Art Days at Prescott Public Library. For children ages 5 and up. Register online or call 777-1537.

January 13Grandma Moses: See a digital presentation that tells the story of the painter, Anna Mary Robertson Moses. She began her career as a painter at the age of 76, and became known worldwide as “Grandma Moses.”

February 10Alice in Wonderland and Surrealism: Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and discover her surreal world of nonsense and absurdity through art.

March 9Two Unique Artists: M.C. Escher and Franz Marc—they both try to trick your eye! Will they succeed in tricking you?

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special events for youtHThursday, December 15, 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Claus Visits Prescott. Meet Mrs. Claus and hear the stories she has to tell about the North Pole. Performer Jan Sandwich returns to Prescott Public Library to charm children of all ages. Stay after the performance and make an ornament to hang on your tree. For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Friday, December 16, 10 a.m. Santa Claus visits Preschool Storytime. Enjoy holiday stories, songs and fingerplays, then meet Santa! Especially for ages 3-5.

Thursday, December 22, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cookie House Decorating. Families and kids are invited to decorate graham cracker houses at the 5th annual Cookie House Decorating event. Register online or call 777-1537.

Thursday, January 12, 4 p.m. Skype the Author, Mike Artell. Coming to PPL through Skype technology, Louisiana author and illustrator Mike Artell will talk about his writing and art and show you some basic illustrating techniques. Paper and pencils provided!

For ages 5 and up.

Tuesday, January 24, 4 p.m. Chinese New Year Parade. Help create our giant dragon, enjoy some Chinese treats, then parade through the library. For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Call the Youth Desk at 777-1537 or email [email protected] with any questions about Youth Services Programs.


Friday’s Preschool Storytimes

always involve a fun craft or

activity! After listening to I

Ain’t Gonna Paint No More,

Jeremiah Williams paints a

life size figure of himself with

a little help from grandmother,

Donna Vanesian.

Sgt. Georgia Davies will be just one

Prescott’s local celebrities

reading aloud to children on

March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 4 p.m. I’m Telling! There’s nothing better than sitting around a campfire, hearing a good story. Now you can learn to be the storyteller! Practice with Martha and friends for three Tuesdays, then perform at the library on February 28. For children ages 5 and up.

Tuesday, February 28, 4 p.m. Storytelling Performance by PPL Kids. Hear the young storytelling stars of Prescott tell traditional folktales in their own style. Refreshments served after the performance. For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Saturday, February 11, 11 a.m. Valentine’s Day Tea Party. Bring your loved one, create a yummy Valentine for them, and let TAG members serve you! For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Friday, March 2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Love, Prescott. Hear local heroes and personalities read from some of their favorite books. Short storytimes every half hour all day long, with birthday treats afterwards! For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

Thursday, March 8, 4 p.m. Leprechaun Hunt. Follow the clues to find a tricky Leprechaun, enjoy green treats, and listen to stories on the lawn. For children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

eBooks…for kids?

It’s easy to feel torn about eBooks for kids. I love the notion of a child turning to an engaging, interactive electronic story

instead of a repetitive, sometimes mind-numbing video game or TV show. But then I remember seeing a notable children’s book editor put his head in his hands when I mentioned eBooks: all his years of helping to craft beautiful, lasting print picture books were threatened by what he sees as bells and whistles and nothing tactile or personal. Maybe the answer is that there is a place for both book formats for kids.

The popularity of eBooks is on the rise, as Children’s Librarian, Steve Ryan, observed, “Every year we’ve seen exponential growth after the holiday season in the use of eBooks. I think this year tablets will be big as holiday gifts.” eBooks are popular, but are they effective reading choices for kids? Well that depends. I once tried an electronic book projected on a screen during a storytime. It was an “enhanced” eBook: one with narration and special effects. I missed the intimacy created in a storytime by holding a book close, reading it aloud in my voice, and seeing all those little eyes scanning the page and then eyeing me as if to say “what’s next, what’s next?” I missed it so much that I haven’t repeated that experiment! Similarly, what about a parent or grandparent’s voice and pacing that can make the reading of a book just right for their child? There’s no replacing that experience, and I suspect that shared reading of traditional books will always be a part of family bedtimes and library storytimes.

On the other hand, eBooks with narration and interactive features offer children a whole new way of experiencing books. Imagine how reinforcing it is for a pre-reader or emerging reader to touch a picture of a monkey in the eBook Five Little Monkeys by Ellen Christelow and have the word “monkey” jump into focus with a voice pronouncing that single word. Imagine how rewarding it is for a curious, competent young reader who is reading an eBook of

Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson, to click on the word “yellow fever” and get details about that dreadful disease immediately. eBooks are convenient, portable, and fun in a gadgety kind of way, and they can also be a terrific tool for allowing kids to follow their interests and develop their reading skills.

Thanks to a generous donation from Linda Weatbrook and her family to the Friends of Prescott Public Library, PPL has been able to purchase hundreds of new eBooks and downloadable audio books for children and teens. You can access these books by clicking on the “Downloadable audio and eBooks/Overdrive” link on the left hand menu of the PPL website. If you need help downloading one of these books, be sure to ask at the youth or adult reference desk. We’re excited about the surge in popularity of eBooks and are ready to help. Meanwhile, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed and the rest of our traditional book collection isn’t going anywhere.

Martha Baden

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PPL patron Ellie Cartier absorbed in a traditional book

skyPe technoLoGy BrinGs youth authors to PPL

Thanks to the passion that Youth Services staff member, Jennifer Kendall, has for young adult literature, a room full of Prescott

teens had the opportunity to meet noted author K.L. Going on September 27th. But K.L. Going didn’t leave her New York living room for this author visit. Thanks to a small webcam and the free video connection site “Skype,” teens were able to hear Going talk about her writing and ask plenty of questions. Prescott High School’s Library Club was in attendance, as well as Jennifer’s PPL Teen Book Club and other PPL teen patrons. A requirement for attendance was to read one of Going’s books to promote interest and understanding for the session. All registered teens received a copy of either Fat Kid Rules the World or Saint Iggy.

Perhaps the most poignant point of the afternoon was hearing Going reflect about how it felt to have Fat Kid Rules the World, an ALA Printz Medal Honor Book, banned in several libraries and then to hear the indignation in the voice of one of the teens who loved the book. Going’s enthusiasm for reading and writing young adult books was infectious. As she named some of her favorite contemporary and classic authors, there were exclamations of agreement throughout the crowd.

Teens asked thoughtful questions about Going’s writing and inspiration, “Why do you always write in the voice of boys instead of girls?” as well as some giddy fan questions like “what’s your favorite kind of ice cream?” High school freshman Megan Armstrong enthused about the event, “This was really cool. I’ve never seen an author before and it’s kind of hard to see one living in Arizona. This was amazing.” An eighth grade member of Prescott Public Library’s TAG (Teen Advisory Group) commented, “It’s one thing to send a letter and get a response, but really fun to actually talk to an author.”

Riding the success of this affordable and exciting program for teens, the Youth Services Department will be hosting another Skype session in January, this time for school-age children. On January 12, at 4 p.m., author and illustrator Mike Artell will speak with children about his work and then share some illustrating techniques. A New Orleans native, Artell is the author of several retellings of fairy tales with Cajun twists: Petite Rouge and The Three Little Cajun Pigs as well as the illustrator for such nonfiction titles as Cartooning for Kids. Kids at this Skype session will receive sketch pads and pencils so they are ready to try some of what Artell, from his living room in New Orleans, shows them.

Martha Baden


Far Left: PPL teen, Ivy Broiles, talks with author K.L. Going about young adult fantasy.

Middle: Teens hear author K.L. Going talk about the banning of her book, Fat Kid Rules the World.

Left: Author and illustrator Mike Artell visits Prescott

Public Library via Skype on January 12th

Left: New residents Bailey

and Jack Shaffer get their

first books from PPL with

their own library cards.

Right: Johan Glidden

plays the video game “Rock

Band” at PPL’s first “Game

On” Program

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montHly events for teensThursday, December 8, 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Club: “A Season of Gifts” For the holiday season we’ll be reading Richard Peck’s humorous, down-home story about Grandma Dowdel and her holiday adventures in the laugh out loud book A Season of Gifts. Join us for some comic relief, fun activities, and just like homemade refreshments. Free copies of the books will be available at the Youth Services desk.

Tuesday, December 20, 3:30 p.m. TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Holiday Celebration and White Elephant Exchange. Time to celebrate TAG members and say thanks for all the service donated. Bring a white elephant for our White Elephant exchange. Games, gifts, yummy treats, and a photo slide show of the past six months. TAG members must RSVP to Jennifer by December 13.

Wednesday, January 25, 1:30 p.m. Game On! Classic video games on the big screen, snacks, and fun with friends.

Thursday, January 5, 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Club—Mock Newbery and Printz Debates. Join our “mock” committee as we debate our favorite books contending for the prestigious Newbery and Printz Awards. Pick up a list of books to read prior to the event from the Youth Services Desk.

Thursday, February 16, 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Club—Favorite Literary Duos. Best friends or best enemies. Come share your favorite literary couples and duos at this month’s book discussion.

Thursday, March 15, 3:30 p.m. Teen Book Club—Dystopia! With the excitement of The Hunger Games being released as a movie, we’re reading about teen dystopias. Book related activities and refreshments provided. Pick up a list of recommended teen dystopian books to read from the Youth Services desk.

All programs are for teens, grades 6-12. Call the Youth Desk at 777-1537 or email [email protected] with any questions about teen programs.

Tuesdays, January 17, February 21, March 13, 3:30 p.m. TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Meetings. Get involved at Prescott Public Library! Help plan teen events and participate in service projects in our community. Food, lively discussion, and good company are provided. Teens interested in joining TAG can pick up an application at the Youth Services desk. The Teen Advisory Group is open to teens in grades 6-12. For more information, or to apply for membership, call Jennifer at 777-1518.

special events for teensTuesday, December 6, 3:30 p.m. TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Cookie House Assembly. We’re assembling cookies houses for an upcoming children’s event. Come enjoy good conversation and company while we assemble nearly 100 houses. TAG is open to kids and teens in grades 6-12. Teens interested in joining TAG can pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk.

Wednesday, January 11, 1:30 p.m. Cabin Fever. If the cold and rain has got you down, get out of the house and be with friends at PPL. Games, snacks, and a craft that will make the time fly by.

Wednesday, February 8, 1:30 p.m. Six Word Memoirs. Eat some brain food, listen to music, be with friends, and write your own six word memoir. Bring a video release form and we will video you reading your memoir and post it on PPL’s website. Paper memoirs will be displayed in the Teen Zone. Find the video release forms online (must be signed by your parent or guardian) or call the Youth Services Desk at 777-1537.

Wednesday, March 21, 1:30 p.m. “Hunger Games” Countdown. Can’t wait until March 23rd and the release of the Hunger Games movie? Get together with other fans to make your own souvenirs and get “styled” like one of the district tributes.

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