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Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of 6/16/2025

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A Juneteenth closure announcement with a black background framed by red, gold, and green stripes. Text reads: "The Downtown and East Flagstaff Community Libraries will be CLOSED Thurs. June 19th in honor of Juneteenth." Decorative red, yellow, and orange flowers appear in the corners.
June 16th, 2025
Adult & All-Ages Events
The Coconino County Bookmobile IS BACK! Schedule of Stops: https://tinyurl.com/coboschedule
A gritty, art-inspired flyer for a Movie & Discussion event featuring Exit Through the Gift Shop, a Banksy film. The event takes place on June 17th from 5:30 to 7:45 PM at the Downtown Library. The flyer explains that the documentary follows a Frenchman attempting to film Banksy and his associates, but ultimately becomes about him when Banksy turns the camera around. The movie is Rated R for Language. The design features bold, spray-painted-style red text, a black-and-white stencil-style rat with a star, and graffiti-inspired visuals.
A playful, notebook-themed flyer for “Wily Writers,” a weekly writing group held every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Northwest Corner of the Downtown Library. The flyer invites participants to make writing a habit through prompts, timed writing sessions, and group sharing. It emphasizes community, creativity, and support among writers. Hand-drawn illustrations of a pen, notebook, and light bulb enhance the creative vibe, and a note in blue reads “NEW START TIME!!!!” to highlight the updated schedule.
A scenic flyer for a “Meet Us at the Trailhead” hike at Skunk Canyon, scheduled for Saturday, June 21st at 9:00 AM. The hike is 2–3 miles through a limestone-lined canyon that connects to Walnut National Monument. Directions from Flagstaff suggest taking Lake Mary Road about 0.5 miles past JW Powell Blvd, then turning left into the parking area. Participants are advised to bring transportation, water, snacks, sun protection, and hiking shoes. No dogs are allowed on this adventure. The flyer features a photo of a grassy trail with trees under a clear sky.
Book Clubs
A flyer for the Senior Book Club at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center. The featured book for June is Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, with the meeting on June 16th at 1:00 PM. The club meets on the third Monday of every month. An illustration shows seniors relaxing and discussing books in a cozy living room setting. An upcoming book, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, is noted for July 21st. The design uses soft, warm colors and includes book cover images.
A fun and colorful flyer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge “Kid Book Club” for ages 8 and up. The club meets in the Community Room at the Downtown Library. Featured books are The Cartoonists Club (meeting Thursday, June 26th at 4:00 PM, books available starting June 5th) and The Mona Lisa Is Missing (meeting Thursday, July 24th at 4:00 PM, books available starting July 3rd). The flyer encourages kids to attend one or both sessions. Book cover images and stacks of books add to the playful, engaging design. Contact information for registration is included at the bottom.
Youth Events
A colorful flyer titled “Storytimes” with the theme “Color Our World / Colorea Nuestro Mundo,” decorated with a sun, rainbow, butterfly, and playful graphics. Bouncing Babies takes place June 20 and July 18 at 10:30 AM and features interactive songs and movement for babies. Toddler Tales runs June 17 and July 22 on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, with stories, songs, and fun for toddlers. Preschool Express runs June 26 through July 24 on Thursdays at 10:30 AM and includes stories, songs, and surprise activities for preschoolers. Saturday Story Stop happens year-round at 10:30 AM and offers stories and fun for the whole family. A small red fire truck graphic notes a special visit on July 13.
A festive flyer for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 featuring the “Jolly Roger Comedy Magic Show.” The event is on Monday, June 16th at 10:30 AM at Heritage Square. The flyer says Jolly Roger will delight and amaze both young and old with his magic and comedy. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and hats for sun. The design includes colorful bunting at the top, blue and red stars, and cloud illustrations. The "Color Our World" logo appears in the upper left.
A bold and colorful flyer for “LEGO Masters Mania” aimed at ages 5–12. The event invites kids to dive into thousands of bricks, compete individually or in teams, and fight for the title of LEGO Master. It takes place on Mondays, June 16th and July 14th, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. The flyer features LEGO figures, a trophy on top of rainbow-colored LEGO bricks, and a yellow starburst with the event dates and times. The “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge 2025 logo appears in the corner.
A festive flyer for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 featuring the “Jolly Roger Comedy Magic Show.” The event takes place on Monday, June 16th at 2:00 PM at the East Flagstaff Community Library. It notes that Jolly Roger will delight and amaze both young and old with his magic and comedy. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs and hats for sun. The flyer includes colorful bunting across the top, blue and red stars, clouds, and the “Color Our World” logo in the upper left corner.
A warm and inviting flyer for the 2025 “Paws to Read” program, part of the Summer Reading Challenge. The flyer encourages kids reading independently to sign up in person at Youth Services to read to a real therapy dog. The program runs from June 11th to July 23rd, with sessions on Mondays from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in 20-minute time slots. The design includes paw prints, the “Color Our World” logo, and an illustration of a child reading on a green couch next to a smiling therapy dog. Library contact info is provided at the bottom.
A colorful and creative flyer for “Crafty Corner,” part of the 2025 “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge at the East Flagstaff Community Library. The flyer invites kids ages 3 and up to express their creativity through nature-themed crafts, focusing on the biological kingdoms Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia. Sessions are held every other Tuesday from 10 to 11 AM. Activities include Nature Masks & Crowns on June 17th, Paper Plate Mushrooms on July 1st, and Animal Track Painting with Water Blasters on July 15th. A note at the bottom highlights that the July 15th session will take place at the Community Ramada at Bushmaster Park. The design features bright plants, scissors, sun, and cheerful graphics.
A whimsical flyer for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge event “Fairy House Building,” part of the “Color Our World” theme. Aimed at kids ages 5–12, the event takes place on Tuesday, June 17th at 1:30 PM. Participants are invited to join for a story about fairy houses and then build their own using natural materials like sticks, shells, moss, and stones. The flyer features colorful fairies, a charming mushroom-topped fairy house, and leafy nature accents.
A bright and engaging flyer for the “Colorful Creations Craft Series,” part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Designed for ages 7–18, the series takes place on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. The schedule includes Painted CD Spinners on June 18th, Friendship Bracelets on June 25th, Woven Bookmarks on July 2nd, and Decoupage Keepsake Boxes on July 9th. The flyer includes images of each craft, a rainbow sandcastle graphic, and a note that registration begins two weeks before each program after the start of the Summer Reading Challenge.
A vibrant flyer for the “Tween Summer Splash” event, part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Aimed at ages 8–12, the event takes place on Friday, June 20th at 12:00 PM outside on the back lawn. Activities include water balloons and games. The flyer encourages participants to wear sunscreen and bring a towel because they’re going to get wet. The design features large splash graphics, a pail of colorful water balloons labeled “Color Our World,” and bold, playful fonts.
A playful flyer for “Friday Flicks,” part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 and the “Color Our World” theme. The event takes place on Friday, June 20th in the Downtown Library Community Room, with a craft at 1:30 PM and a movie at 2:00 PM. This week’s movie is Tangled, with its poster shown on the flyer. The design features cartoon cats wearing 3D glasses and holding popcorn, film strip accents, and a fun, cinematic style.
A cheerful flyer promoting “Saturday Story Stop,” part of the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge. The event takes place year-round at 10:30 AM and offers stories and fun for the whole family. The flyer highlights a special visit from a fire truck on July 19th. The design includes a rainbow, sun, butterfly, sprouting plant, and a red fire truck graphic, all set in a playful beach-themed layout.
A bright and friendly flyer for the “Dark Sky Therapy Dogs” program, part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Aimed at youth ages 8 and up, the event takes place on Saturday, June 21st at 1:30 PM. Participants will learn about therapy dog programs in the Flagstaff community and get to meet the Dark Sky Therapy Dogs. The design features circular photos of therapy dogs, bold red and blue colors, and playful fonts that highlight key details.
A colorful and creative flyer for the “Color Our World Youth Art Showcase,” part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Aimed at ages 5–16, the flyer invites young artists to submit their work at the Downtown Library Youth Services desk between June 1st and 18th. The submitted artwork will be featured in an after-hours gallery-style show on Saturday, June 21st at 6:00 PM, and will remain on display through the end of summer. The design includes art-themed graphics like a paint palette, brush, and an illustration of a child painting on an easel, all in a vibrant, fun layout.
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