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Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of 6/23/2025

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Color Our World: theme of this years Summer Reading Challenge 2025
June 23rd, 2025
Adult & All-Ages Events
The Coconino County Bookmobile IS BACK! Schedule of Stops: https://tinyurl.com/coboschedule
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.
Promotional flyer for “Charcoal Still Life,” a drawing workshop hosted by Coconino County Library. The event is on Wednesday, June 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will explore charcoal techniques using traditional and white charcoal, sanguine, and toned papers. A setup is provided, and all materials are included. Space is limited; registration is required. Three charcoal drawings are displayed: a pair of hands, a skull, and a still life with bottles. Registration link: tiny.cc/charcoalnight.
Flyer for a recurring library program called “The Knitting Hour,” hosted in collaboration with the Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona (FANA). The event offers knitting help from guild members and welcomes all skill levels. It takes place on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Downtown Library Northwest Fireplace. A purple heart-shaped badge reads: “Now 2x a month!” The background features a close-up knit texture in shades of purple.
Book Clubs
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.
Flyer for the Banned Book Club discussion of Maus. The event takes place on Tuesday, July 1st, from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Downtown Library Community Room. The flyer features the cover of The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman, which shows two mice in concentration camp uniforms with a large cat-shaped swastika behind them. The flyer asks: “Profanity? Nudity? Dehumanization?” and invites readers to “join us to discuss the graphic novel as well as the concepts of free speech and censorship as we encounter them today.” The background is black with red and white text and includes a “Banned Book Club” logo with the word “book” crossed out.
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.
Flyer for the 2025 Video Game Tournament featuring the “Color Our World / Colorea Nuestro Mundo” summer reading theme. The center shows a Nintendo Switch console with the bilingual slogan on its screen. Two tournament dates are listed: Monday, June 23rd, featuring Super Smash Bros. from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, July 16th, featuring Street Fighter 6 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The event is for ages 8–18. The background is a colorful, space-like blend of red, purple, and blue with glowing star effects.
Flyer for a youth event titled “Color Our World with Plantable Seed Paper,” part of the SRC 2025 (Summer Reading Challenge) at the Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library. The program takes place on Monday, June 23rd at 1:30 PM and is open to ages 5–18. Participants will create biodegradable seed paper that grows flowers when planted. The flyer features bright floral and nature illustrations, including leaves, flowers, a snail, and a worm. A QR code and link (http://tiny.cc/fplseedpaper) are provided for registration, which starts June 9th. The library’s contact info is listed at the bottom.
Flyer for the 2025 “Paws to Read” program, part of the “Color Our World” summer reading campaign at the Flagstaff City–Coconino County Public Library. The program invites children to sign up to read to a real therapy dog. It runs from June 11th to July 23rd, with Monday sessions from 2:00–4:00 PM and Wednesday sessions from 1:00–3:00 PM, in 20-minute time slots. Sign-up is in person at Youth Services, and the program is intended for kids reading independently. The flyer features paw print graphics, a child reading on a green couch next to a therapy dog, and library contact information at the bottom.
Flyer for “Bards & Nobles: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens,” part of the SRC 2025 “Color Our World” summer reading program. The event is for ages 12–18 and features one-shot D&D sessions. Two dates are listed: Tuesday, June 24th and Tuesday, July 15th, from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. The flyer includes fantasy-style artwork of adventurers in combat, a green diamond label reading “Ages 12–18,” and a dark blue button that says “Click image to register.” Dice graphics and text note this is a “One-shots!” style D&D game.
Flyer for LEGO Club at the East Flagstaff Community Library, part of the 2025 “Color Our World” summer reading program. The club is for ages 5–11 and meets on Tuesdays: June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. The background is lined notebook paper with colorful doodles of LEGO bricks, stars, a bird, and the summer reading logo. The event is hosted at the East Flagstaff Community Library.
Flyer for “Storytime on Ice,” part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. The event is hosted by Flagstaff City–Coconino County Public Library and takes place at Jay Lively Activity Center, 1650 N Turquoise Dr, Flagstaff. Participants join library staff for a short storytime followed by ice skating. Open to ages 5 and up (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Dates are Tuesday, June 24th (registration opens June 10) and Tuesday, July 15th (registration opens July 1), from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. The flyer features illustrations of two children ice skating, with a reminder to bring a helmet if you have one, and includes a QR code linking to the registration page at http://tiny.cc/fplskate24.
Flyer for Family Storytime 2025, part of the “Color Our World” summer reading theme. The event takes place on Wednesdays: June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 23, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM. Storytime is held under the community ramada at Bushmaster Park, near the east entrance. The flyer features colorful illustrations of children reading and listening to stories, along with playful patterns and stacked books at the bottom.
Flyer for a Preschool Dance Class hosted as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 with the “Color Our World” theme. The event is on Wednesday, June 25th at 10:30 AM for ages 3–5, held in the Downtown Library Community Room. The class is led by Ms. Debbi of Creative Soles. Registration is required and opens June 11th. A QR code and short link (http://tiny.cc/fpldance) are included for registration. The flyer features a cartoon ballerina and the Creative Soles logo.
Flyer for the “Colorful Creations Craft Series,” part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. The program is held on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM for ages 7–18. Each session features a different craft: June 18 – Painted CD Spinners, June 25 – Friendship Bracelets, July 2 – Woven Bookmarks, and July 9 – Decoupage Keepsake Boxes. Registration opens two weeks before each program. The flyer includes colorful images of the crafts, a paintbrush illustration, a rainbow, and a note that participants can click the image to register.
Flyer for “Paws to Read” at East Flagstaff Community Library, part of the Color Our World summer reading program. Children can sign up to read to a real therapy dog. The program runs on Thursdays from June 12th to July 24th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with 20-minute sessions. Sign-up must be done in person at the front desk. The program is for kids reading independently. A note indicates that there will be no program on Thursday, June 19th, due to Juneteenth library closures. The flyer includes cartoon-style illustrations of three dogs, paw prints, and colorful accents.
Flyer for a Book Bag Workshop as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025. The event is on Thursday, June 26th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM, and is for youth ages 7 and up. Participants will design and embellish a canvas book bag using various fabric painting techniques. Bags will be provided. Registration is required, and it begins on June 12th. The flyer features an illustration of art supplies and a blank canvas tote bag.
Flyer for Game Day at East Flagstaff Community Library, part of the 2025 “Color Our World” Summer Reading Challenge. The program is for ages 8–17 and runs on Thursdays from June 12 to July 24, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Activities include video games and tabletop games. A note in red text says “No Game Day June 19th – Happy Juneteenth!” The background features a colorful mountain landscape with large text styled like a video game title and two hands holding a red and blue game controller.
Flyer for “Map Making Mayhem,” a youth program as part of SRC 2025 “Color Our World.” The event is for ages 8–18 and takes place on Friday, June 27th at 10:30 AM. Participants will use creative cartography tools to forge continents and chart brand-new worlds. The background features an old-style world map with compass elements and a red-and-blue hot air balloon illustration. The title “Map Making Mayhem” is styled with bold, tilted letters overlaid across the map.
Flyer for “Friday Flicks,” part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 “Color Our World” theme. The featured movie for June 27th is Ratatouille. The event takes place in the Downtown Library Community Room, with crafts at 1:30 PM and the movie at 2:00 PM. The flyer includes an image of the Ratatouille movie poster, cartoon cats with popcorn and 3D glasses, and bold stylized text over a backdrop of film reels.
Flyer for Mandala & Pointillism Rock Painting at East Flagstaff Community Library. The program takes place on Fridays, June 27 and July 18, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Participants will learn pointillist rock painting, creating radial designs or simple art using dots and small strokes. The flyer features colorful dot patterns, decorated rocks, and a note that registration is required with a green button that says “Click here!”
Flyer for Saturday Story Stop, a family storytime event offered year-round as part of the “Color Our World / Colorea Nuestro Mundo” theme. The program takes place every Saturday at 10:30 AM and includes stories and fun for the whole family. The flyer features colorful graphics of a rainbow, sunshine, butterfly, leaves, and a fire truck with the note: “Fire truck on July 19th!”
Flyer for Teen Bracelet Making, part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 under the theme “Color Our World / Colorea Nuestro Mundo.” Teens are invited to make colorful jewelry using beads and embroidery floss. The program is for ages 12–18 and takes place on Saturday, June 28th at 1:30 PM. The flyer features a rainbow border, an image of a bead kit, and an illustration of hands stringing a beaded bracelet.
Technology Help
Free Technology Instruction and Resume Help. 30-minute,one-on-one instruction sessions available for help with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Click here to see available dates. Registration is required for all sessions.
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330 (Downtown Library) or 928-213-2348 (East Flagstaff Library). Three days prior notice is requested.

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