Circulation Welcomes Our Newest Employee
Jeff was born in the great nation of Texas, but has also spent several years living in America and Japan. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a major in English and a minor in Japanese and is currently back there studying for his Master's in Library Science.
He is somehow a father and has a nearly perfect record of preventing his twin 3-year-olds from causing permanent damage to their house. James T. Kirk, who doesn't believe in no-win scenarios and loves to explore new worlds, is his hero. Interests include comic books, sci-fi, ramen, travel, going to conventions and robot death-matches. His aspirations include learning how to cosplay and build robots, owning a Japanese food truck, and inventing time travel. Choosing his favorite quote was difficult, but he ultimately decided on this one: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." -Ian Maclaren
THE VOICE OF VISION AND VALUES...by Ted Johnson
From Volunteering to Leadership, Film Festivals to Building a Better World, and Community Reads to our newest
staff member, “Where to begin?” I’ll begin at the end. This month marks my 10th year as Assistant Library
Director here. This issue of our newsletter symbolizes so many aspects of our journey together over the past
decade. Volunteers transform communities one life at a time by giving of themselves to help people learn to read,
find the books they need, prepare for a job, and so much more. Leadership is a critical skill in our culture, hence
our profession. Those skills are caught more than they are taught, so we strive to “see more” and “see before”
others as we collaborate with many community partners to chart a clear course ahead in the context of library
services. That course begins with our youth, so we seek to show them how to build a better world and they in turn
will create movies to share that world with others. Finally, communities that read together grow together. Staff
adds value to this effort, especially with “Kirk” onboard. Such diversity creates strength, joy, and a bright future.
Community Reads: The Fire Line
Four years ago, the community experienced a devastating tragedy when the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots lost their lives to the Yarnell, Arizona fire. This year the Prescott Valley Public Library was awarded a Community Reads grant where community members are encouraged to read the same award-winning book, “The Fire Line: The Story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and One of the Deadliest Days in American Firefighting” by Fernanda Santos and participate in related programs. The purpose of this grant is to support the goals of civic engagement, encourage reading, and promote Arizona literature. The Prescott Valley Public Library specifically chose this book to serve as a memorial to the 19 heroes.
Please join us in the following June programs:
Book Discussion and Signing with the Author: Friday, June 16 @ 6-8 in the Crystal Room
Moderated Panel Discussion: Saturday, June 17 @ 1-3 in the Auditorium
Panelists will include the author, family members, first responders, and the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail crew members. Peregrine Book Company will be selling copies of the book at both events. Both programs are free and no registration is required. If you have any questions, please call Michele or Jenny at 928-759-6196/6188.
Leadership...by Casey Van Haren
During the week of May 7th through May 11th, I had the privilege of attending the Arizona State Library Leadership Institute with 20 other
librarians from around the state. Our facilitator was Maureen Sullivan, a widely recognized leader and educator in the library profession. I stayed at the Historic C.O.D Ranch in Oracle, Arizona, and spent the days in sessions with our mentors, who are well known library movers and shakers in Arizona. We were able to discuss issues that affect our libraries and receive feedback and tools on how to handle situations appropriately; be it political, staff, or learning how to effectively communicate with our stakeholders. This was an amazing experience, and I now have 20 other colleagues I can call on for advice and guidance.
Volunteering is Fun by Lynn A McNeill
Have you ever wondered exactly what a volunteer
does at the Library? We make an effort to match
experience, skills and interests with positions.
Volunteering is more than shelving books and
DVDs. Tasks include: working the Drive-in Window
and back room check-in/sorting, assisting at events
and classes, administrative duties, assisting at the
circulation and help desks, and delivering books to
homebound patrons. We will have a new volunteer
position as Information Specialist to welcome pa-
trons and give directions at the front entrance.
If you are interested, please contact Lynn McNeill at
928-759-6191 for more information.
REMINDER: Our Volunteer Appreciation Day is
Thursday, June 8th from 10am to 2pm in the Crystal
Room.
Build a Better World…by Anne Pieszak Don’t forget to register for the Children’s Summer Reading Program beginning Thursday, June 1, online at www.pvlib.net, or in person at the Children’s Desk. The program is open to all children 0-11. This year’s Children’s Summer Reading Program features weekly take-home activities. Each activity is designed for families, friends, and/or small groups working together to “Build a Better World.” The instructions for the first activity are included in the free bag you will receive when you sign up for Summer Reading. Pick up instructions for a different age-appropriate activity each week. Whenever you complete an activity (any time before July 29), submit proof at the Children’s Desk. Then type the secret code that you will receive into the box on your dashboard to earn points (and a badge) towards your 1600 point goal. We supply the ideas. You supply the fun!
And the best part is we will be building a better
world together!
First Ever Teen Film Festival! by Coleen Bornschlegal The Prescott Valley Public Library proudly presents the first ever Teen Short Film Festival. The film festival is a free event open to the public on Tuesday July 18, 2017 at 6pm in the Prescott Valley Public Library Auditorium. The short films that will be shown during the festival will be original films created by local teens. We are excited to open the festival to all teens from around Yavapai County to participate. So if you know a creative teen, let them know! There will be awards and prizes in 3 different categories. All films should be turned in by Friday July 14 for review. For more information, rules and details find the link on our Teen Department website or call Coleen at 928-759-6189.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The Prescott Valley Friends of the Library bookstore will be selling a 70 padded
black leatherette of set Agatha Christie books that are in very good condition. You
can purchase the whole set for $300 or $5 a piece. Please contact
[email protected] with your contact information if you are interested.
Book a Librarian
By Appointment
CASA Book Chat
4th Friday
9:30am-10:30pm
Admin Conference Room
Coloring Class for Adults
1st & 3rd Friday
1pm-3pm
Glassford Hill Room
Crochet One, Knit Too
1st Saturday
12pm-3pm
2nd & Subsequent
Mondays
2pm-3:30pm
Crystal Room
ESL
Every Tuesday
6pm-7:30pm
Children’s Program
Room
Meditation Workshop
2nd Friday
1pm-2pm
Crystal Room
Northern AZ
Genealogical Society
1st and 3rd Thursdays
1pm-3pm
Genealogy Room
Prescott Valley Quilter’s
Club
1st & 3rd Friday
9am-12pm
Glassford Hill Room
Professional Writers of
Prescott
4th Wednesday
6pm-7:45pm
Crystal Room
PV Book Chat
3rd Tuesday
12pm-1pm
Genealogy Room
Yavapai Flute Circle
2nd Saturday
12pm-3pm
Children’s Program Rm
TEEN
Maker Mondays
2pm-4pm
DML
High School Math Tutor
Tuesday-Thursday
4:30pm-5:30pm
Teen Room
Game Day
Wednesday
1:30pm-4pm
Crystal Room
14th: Face Painting
28th: Game On!
Minecraft Club
Wednesdays
2pm-4pm
PC Lab
Teen Code Club
Thursdays
3:30pm-5:00pm
PC Lab
CHILDREN
Story Time
Preschool: Wednesdays
10am & 11am
Children’s Program
Room
Toddlers: Thursdays
10am & 11am.
Children’s Program
Room
Kids Code Club
Fridays
3pm-4pm
PC Lab
Lego Fridays
9am-4:45pm
Children’s Program Rm
June 1
Summer Reading Program Begins
Children’s and Teen Departments
June 6
Wildman Phil
9:30am & 11am
Children’s Department
Aprilynne Pike
1pm-3pm
Auditorium
Introduction to Facebook
6pm-8pm
PC Lab
June 7 Conversational Spanish
3pm-4pm
Glassford Hill Room
June 8
Windows 10 Class
1pm-3pm
PC Lab
June 13
WOW! Science w/ Mark Carter
10am-11am
Children’s Department
Interviewing w/ Confidence
Workshop
2pm-3pm
PC Lab
Teen Service Project-
Community Clean Up
9am-11am
Teen Room
June 16
Community Reads:
Fernanda Santos, The Fire Line
6pm-8pm
Crystal Room
June 17
Community Reads:
The Fire Line Panel Discussion
1pm-3pm
Auditorium
June 20
Ric Fout & his Bang Bang
Balloon Company
9:30am & 11pm
Children’s Department
Training Employees
5pm-7:45pm
Glassford Hill Room
Teen Movie Night: Lego Batman
5:30pm-8pm
Auditorium
June 23
Overdrive eReader Workshop
9am-11am
PC Lab
June 27
Japanese Taiko Drumming with
Eileen Morgan
10am & 11:15am
Children’s Department
UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS