Prescott Public Library

Prescott Public Library, "Prescott's Living Room," is a lively community center offering traditional and non-traditional library programs and services to residents of Yavapai County and beyond. Through the Yavapai Library Network, our online catalog offers access to over 1 million books, movies, audio books, magazines, electronic resources and more. Consult thousands of full text magazines and journals or learn a foreign language through online research databases. Log on to the Internet at a public workstation or your wireless-enabled laptop. Download an audio book to your portable player. Bring the kids to storytime, watch a first-run foreign film, or keep up with the latest astronomy research at free public programs, all listed on our Events Calendar.

Since the opening of the Carnegie library at the corner of Marina and Alarcon Streets in 1903, Prescott Public Library has served its mission as the learning center of the community, driven by community needs. Ask a question, request an item or send us your suggestions. Support the library – become a member of the Friends of the Prescott Public Library, or join over 100 volunteers providing a wide range of support services.

Studies from across the country show that public libraries contribute to the economic growth of communities and provide a significant return on investment for taxpayers. Use our Library Use Calculator to calculate the value of the services you receive from Prescott Public Library.