Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection.Registration required. Sibling and friend groups of up to four children are encouraged to sig...read more

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection.Registration required. Sibling and friend groups of up to four children are encouraged to sig...read more

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection.Registration required. Sibling and friend groups of up to four children are encouraged to sig...read more

Certified reading dog Titan loves stories and snuggles! Sign up for a time slot and read aloud to this excellent listener and very good boy. Bring your own book(s) or choose some from the library collection.Registration required. Sibling and friend groups of up to four children are encouraged to sig...read more

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. Shorter books in this storytime make it perfect for ages 0-3. No registration necessary.

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30pmBook Talk & Signing with Sports Reporter David BorgesMr. Borges is the author of:       UConn Basketball: An Illustrated Timeline  All the Championship Teams, All-American Players, Dynamic Personalities and Iconic Games and Moments that...read more

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is often included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. Longer stories and crafts in this storytime make it perfect for ages 3-5. No registration necessary.

Stop by our monthly art club to try your hand at a new art technique or medium. This is a very open-ended program, meant to give kids a chance to wind down in the afternoon and use hands-on skills to participate in process art. In process art, the final product is always unique and the focus li...read more

Our Annual Scarecrow Contest is back! Pick up your scarecrow now! Use creativity in decorating your scarecrow.  Scarecrows must be in good taste.  No scarecrow will be displayed if it reflects anything that is considered controversial in nature--no political views, no social or religious o...read more

All participants in the Scarecrow Contest must to be return to the library by Friday, October 9th to be considered for the Scarecrow Contest. For details, see the attached flyer.

In observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

Vote now for the Scarecrow Contest! Categories include:Best Adult EntryBest Child/Family EntryBest NewcomerVoting takes place in the library during open hours AND during the festival through 7pm.Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival after 7:00pm. Winners need not be present t...read more

Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Vote now for the Scarecrow Contest! Categories include:Best Adult EntryBest Child/Family EntryBest NewcomerVoting takes place in the library during open hours AND during the festival through 7pm.Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival after 7:00pm. Winners need not be present t...read more

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is often included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. Longer stories and crafts in this storytime make it perfect for ages 3-5. No registration necessary.

The Sea Captain's Wife     by Tilar J. Mazzeo   "A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World"Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Patten and her husband, Joshua, were young and ambitious. Both from New England seafaring families, they had alrea...read more

Little chefs ages 5+ will use a variety of tools, skills and techniques to create delicious no-bake recipes using an easy-to-follow recipe. This month we will be making cake pops! Full ingredient list coming soon. If you have any dietary concerns, please add them to your registration.**Registration ...read more

Vote now for the Scarecrow Contest! Categories include:Best Adult EntryBest Child/Family EntryBest NewcomerVoting takes place in the library during open hours AND during the festival through 7pm.Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival after 7:00pm. Winners need not be present t...read more

Vote now for the Scarecrow Contest! Categories include:Best Adult EntryBest Child/Family EntryBest NewcomerVoting takes place in the library during open hours AND during the festival through 7pm.Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival after 7:00pm. Winners need not be present t...read more

Vote now for the Scarecrow Contest! Categories include:Best Adult EntryBest Child/Family EntryBest NewcomerVoting takes place in the library during open hours AND during the festival through 7pm.Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Pumpkin Festival after 7:00pm. Winners need not be present t...read more

The Prospect Library will be open 10:00am - 1:00pm. Our digital library is open 24/7 at prospectlibrary.com and libraryconnection.overdrive.com.See you at the Pumpkin Festival!

Come celebrate one of Prospect’s favorite annual traditions! Enjoy an evening of fun, festivities, and plenty of pumpkin spirit! Voting for the scarecrow contest will take place through 7:00pm of the festival in front of the library. See you there!

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. Shorter books in this storytime make it perfect for ages 0-3. No registration necessary.

Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required. 

Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is often included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. Longer stories and crafts in this storytime make it perfect for ages 3-5. No registration necessary.

This event has been canceled.

The Friends Bookstore sells your donated books! Due to limited space, please limit donations to two (2) boxes or bags. Thank you for understanding! Friends Bookstore:Prospect Community Center12 Center Street, ProspectBottom floor, around the backDonation Instructions: It’s easy to do...read more

Bling out a book! Using glue and flat-back rhinestones, we'll transform books into fun (and still readable) works of art! In an hour, we won't be able to bedazzle a whole cover, but you can embellish the title and other artwork.Please bring your own book. It should be a paperback or hardcove...read more

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. Shorter books in this storytime make it perfect for ages 0-3. No registration necessary.

Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required. 

Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

The Friends Bookstore sells your donated books! Due to limited space, please limit donations to two (2) boxes or bags. Thank you for understanding! Friends Bookstore:Prospect Community Center12 Center Street, ProspectBottom floor, around the backDonation Instructions: It’s easy to do...read more

Join us this afternoon to make a cardboard claw grabber from our new Chomp Saw! Get a turn at the "saw" (kid friendly) and construct a claw grabber from ready made materials.No registration required. All ages; 6+ to use the saw with adult supervision.

Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking class with Matt Yanarella as you make delicious pillowy sweet potatodumplings.In this class, you will learn how to:*make a simple sweet potato dough*roll, cut, & form gnocchi*make an accompanying sauceTUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th at 6:30pmCLASS IS LIMITED TO ...read more

Books, movement, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is often included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. Longer stories and crafts in this storytime make it perfect for ages 3-5. No registration necessary.

The Friends Bookstore sells your donated books! Due to limited space, please limit donations to two (2) boxes or bags. Thank you for understanding! Friends Bookstore:Prospect Community Center12 Center Street, ProspectBottom floor, around the backDonation Instructions: It’s easy to do...read more