Prescott Public Library
Location and hours
215 E Goodwin Street, two blocks south of the Courthouse Plaza. Typical hours run Monday through Saturday with Sunday closed; check the city site for holidays. Free parking in the city lot off Goodwin and Marina.
Children and family programs
Story time runs several mornings a week for toddlers and preschoolers. Summer Reading kicks off in early June with crafts, magicians, and reading-log prizes. The youth section sits on the east side of the main floor.
Adult programs
Author talks, computer-skill classes, the Founders Suite, and rotating exhibitions. The library partners with Yavapai College and the Sharlot Hall Museum on Arizona-history programs.
Founders Suite
A dedicated Arizona-history reading room with territorial newspapers, Yavapai County records, Prescott city directories back to the 1880s, and a small reference desk with a librarian who knows the collection.
Cards and digital access
Yavapai County residents get a free card. Digital access includes Libby for ebooks and audiobooks, hoopla for movies, and Mango for languages.
Frequently asked
Where is the library?+
215 E Goodwin Street, two blocks south of the plaza.
Is parking free?+
Yes, in the city lot adjacent to the library.
How do I get a library card?+
Bring a photo ID and proof of Yavapai County address to the front desk.
Is there free WiFi?+
Yes, throughout the building.
Are there study rooms?+
Yes, several on the main and upper floors. Sign up at the desk.
Does the library have meeting rooms?+
Yes, available to community groups by reservation.
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