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Teen Loot Box is our free box service for teens! To Celebrate the start of summer reading, enjoy your own "All Together Now" TEEN book to keep, plus extra book goodies just for you! Each Box is different. First, make sure to register for your own free book box! Second, come and pick up your box in the Teen Department between June 1st and June 2nd.

Come by the Teen Department each week for different Crafternoon take-home kits based on a special “All Together Now” theme. From Wreck it Journals to Kindness Tote Bags, there are several crafts to check out during Summer Reading. First Come, First Served.

Have you ever wanted to create art with a professional drawing tablet? Here’s your chance to use digital technology as part of your creative process. There are limited tablets available. Note: This is a free digital painting program. There will only be minimal and beginner instruction.

Explore various careers and play VR games using the Oculus Quest 2. Choose from several apps to explore interests from firefighting, art, physics game, to a NASA astronaut. You can even play a fun game of BeatSaber! Plus, there's a new Job Simulator app as well! There are limited 30-minute timeslots available. Priority given to teens who register for a timeslot. For Teens Only: 12-18.

Come by the Teen Department each week for different Crafternoon take-home kits based on a special “All Together Now” theme. From Wreck it Journals to Kindness Tote Bags, there are several crafts to check out during Summer Reading. First Come, First Served.

Join us 'down-under' for a live virtual program in Australia! Learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the species of Marine Turtle found in Australian waters. Plus, visit the Turtle Hospital and meet current turtle patients. Make sure to register for the Zoom link. Open to tweens and teens ages 10-18. Note: We will send you the Zoom link the day before the event. This program was sponsored by Friends of the Prescott Valley Public Library.

Join us in the Teen Area for a relaxing day of coloring, fun, and friendship! Unwind and give yourself some self-care. Light refreshments served. First Come, First Served.

The Teen Game Room is open on some Thursdays during Summer Reading! So, make sure to check the available dates. Game Systems include Wii, Nintendo Switch, and X-Box One. Plus, there are also a ton of board games to play as well. There is limited space so first come, first served. Note: Make sure to bring a library card or photo ID to borrow the video game equipment.

Designed for teens ages 12-18, the Teen Department would like to invite you to join in the fun of creating characters and going on adventures through games like Dungeons and Dragons and Tales from the Loop! New to tabletop RPG? Don't worry; we'll teach you how to play! Slay dragons and save lives at the Prescott Valley Public Library. Materials to play will be provided, but don't be afraid to bring dice and books if you have them!

Come by the Teen Department each week for different Crafternoon take-home kits based on a special “All Together Now” Summer Reading theme. From Origami to Kindness Tote Bags, there are several crafts to check out during Summer Reading. First Come, First Served. Note: Some special Crafternoon Kits will require registration.

Learn songwriting basics from Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in this two-part workshop! This is your chance to express creativity and write a song with a professional writer! Make sure to join us in June for an important pre-workshop workshop. This will give you the tools to work with the professional in July. It's also an opportunity to send in your song lyrics to the Country Music Hall of Fame before the July workshop. Second, you will want to attend the live program in July! The July program is led by a Nashville songwriter. Here, you will work with other teens to create original song lyrics. Plus, discuss writing fundamentals and tips throughout. The program concludes with a performance of the song and a question-and-answer period. Songs are recorded for classroom use.

Are you interested in anime and manga? Join Adventures in Anime every other month to talk about your favorite series or learn more about anime, its history, and the culture of Japan. With each meeting, you’ll be able to participate in discussions and activities related to your favorite shows, book series, and more.

The Teen Game Room is open on Thursdays (when YA Staff are available)! Game Systems include Wii, Nintendo Switch, and X-Box One. Plus, there are also a ton of board games to play as well. There is limited space so first come, first served.

Prescott Valley Public Library is hosting bestselling author Melissa Marr on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Join Melissa for a personal, interactive and epic creative writing workshop for tweens and teens. Melissa writes popular fiction for children, teens, and adults and is a NY Times Bestseller. She is best known for the Wicked Lovely series for teens but has other popular books for all ages and is coming out with a Harley Quinn graphic novel in 2024. This event has a limited capacity and is open to tweens and teens only.

Prescott Valley Public Library presents author Melissa Marr, Saturday, June 24th, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 pm in the auditorium. Melissa writes fiction for adults, teens, and children. Her books have been translated into 28 languages to date and have been bestsellers in the US (NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal) as well as various countries overseas. She is best known for the Wicked Lovely series for teens and Graveminder for adults--and her utter inability to stick to one age demographic, format, and genre. Join us for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing. Space is first come, first served and is open to all ages. This program is free. No registration required. This is an in-person presentation. Saturday, June 24th, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm –2:00 pm Library Auditorium More Info? 928.759.3040

Come by the Teen Department each week for different Crafternoon take-home kits based on a special “All Together Now” Summer Reading theme. From Origami to Kindness Tote Bags, there are several crafts to check out during Summer Reading. First Come, First Served. Note: Some special Crafternoon Kits will require registration.

Join us in the Teen Area for a relaxing day of coloring, fun, and friendship! Unwind and give yourself some self-care. Light refreshments served. First Come, First Served.

Are you related to someone famous? Prescott Valley Public Library is hosting a genealogy expert on Thursday, June 29th, 2023, to help you find out! This workshop connects teens with the latest tech and social media family history techniques. Teens will gain hands-on experience using fun tools to help them start creating their own family trees. Pre-registration is required.