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Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Newsletter 10/19/2026: Check It Out!

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October 19th, 2026
Adult & All-Ages Events
Origami Moon Take & Make Kit. Fold an elegant crescent moon out of paper! Kits are available at the Information Desk October 1–31, or while supplies last. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Flyer features two yellow origami crescent moons, stars, and celestial decorations against a purple, pink, and orange gradient background..libcal.com/event/17661165
Thin Air Magazine Writing Workshop: Developing Voice in Poetry and Nonfiction with Malia Levison. October 20, 6:00–7:00 PM, Downtown Library Community Room. Flyer features white lettering over a blue and purple gradient with a notebook and pen in the background.
Flyer for “Wily Writers,” a weekly writing group. Make writing a habit with practice! Using prompts, time allotments, and group sharing, Wily Writers will learn more about their writing and support others along the way. Bring your writing tools and the library will bring the fun. Wily Writers meets every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the Downtown Library Community Room. A note says “New location starting in March!” The flyer resembles lined notebook paper with colorful binder tabs and illustrations of a notebook, pencil, light bulb, and other stationery doodles.
The Knitting Hour. Need help with a knitting project? Members of the Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona Guild are available to help! All skill levels welcome. Now meeting twice a month on the second and fourth Friday, 1:00–3:00 PM, at the Downtown Library Northwest Fireplace. Flyer features a purple knitted background, lavender yarn patterns, and a heart announcing the expanded schedule.
Flyer for “Sketch & Chill,” for adults ages 18 and up. Relax and connect with fellow artists through group drawing prompts. All are welcome. Meetings are September 18 and 25 and October 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the East Flagstaff Community Library. The flyer features a colorful abstract background with illustrations of a cat, drawing tablet and stylus, and pencil.
Arizona Rangelands: Birds on the Range. Join Courtney with University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to learn about local grassland birds and ways to support these often-overlooked species. Monday, September 28, 6:00–7:30 PM at the Downtown Library. Flyer features two bird photographs, a yellow grassland-themed background, and logos for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists and University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
Youth Events
Fall 2026 Storytimes at the Flagstaff Downtown Library. Bouncing Babies meets Mondays at 9:30 AM, September 14–November 16, with interactive songs, fingerplays, knee bounces, stories, and rhymes. Toddler Tales meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, September 8–November 18, with books, songs, and games. Preschool Express meets Wednesdays at 10:15 AM, September 9–November 18, with stories, songs, and games. Saturday Story Stop, normally held year-round at 10:30 AM, is marked POSTPONED. The flyer features a woodland scene with illustrated bats, a skunk, rabbits, bears, a mouse, mushrooms, and flowers.
Crafty Corner Fall 2026. Ages 5–11. East Flagstaff Community Library. Tuesdays, September 15 and October 20, 3:00–4:00 PM. Flyer features a coral-orange background with hanging autumn leaves and illustrations of scissors, glue, and paper craft supplies.
Lego Builders. Get creative and build with LEGO bricks at the library! A fun, hands-on activity for kids to explore their imagination and building skills.
Fall 2026 Family Storytime at the East Flagstaff Community Library. Meets Thursdays at 10:00 AM, September 10–October 29. Flyer features an autumn theme with colorful leaves, pumpkins, and stacks of books.
Paint & Pop: Vamped Up Portraiture. Thursday, October 22, 3:45–5:15 PM. Ages 8–18. Registration required at http://tiny.cc/vamped. Create a vampire self-portrait at this Halloween-themed art program. Flyer features a cartoon vampire in an ornate frame with bat wings, dripping red lettering, bats, fangs, and purple paint splatters.
Flyer for “Game Day,” for ages 8–17. Enjoy video games and tabletop games every Friday from September 11 through October 30, from 1:30–3:00 PM at the East Flagstaff Community Library. The flyer features a handheld gaming console and controller framing a colorful fantasy landscape with mountains, trees, clouds, and a river.
Game Time Hang Time. Enjoy a relaxed, fun-filled gathering at the library with games, friendly competition, and opportunities to hang out with others.
Upcoming Book Clubs

Pick up your copy at the Downtown Library today!
Flyer for Senior Book Club, held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center, 245 N Thorpe Rd. The October meeting is listed for October 28 at 2 PM, discussing The Secret Life of Sunflowers. The flyer features the book cover, illustrated books, and a textured green and beige background.
Flyer for “Bring Your Own Book Club.” Come discuss a science fiction or fantasy book of your choice! Tuesday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Downtown Library Northwest Corner. The flyer features an open book illustration and a purple book labeled “SciFi & Fantasy” with a crescent moon and stars, surrounded by colorful stripes.
County Bookmobile
https://flagstaffpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=8542&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=8542&ct=79633&inc=0
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.

For all other event questions, email libraryprograms@flagstaffpublibrary.org
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