Upcoming Events at Prospect Public Library

Yes, Chef! A Kids Make & Bake Club: Cake Pops

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-23T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>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 required as space is limited. Please register for only one session of Yes, Chef! this month.**

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-26T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-26T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 26, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

OPEN: Friends of the Library Bookstore

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-27T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
]]>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 Center
12 Center Street, Prospect
Bottom floor, around the back
Donation Instructions: It’s easy to donate to the Friends bookstore! Bring books and media to the Friends Bookstore during open hours. If you would like to bring donated books to the library, please only bring 1-2 shopping bags' worth because of our limited storage. If you need a receipt for taxes, please ask at the checkout desk. Please DO NOT leave donations outside of the library or in our book drops. For donations more than 2 shopping bags in size, please call the library before visiting us to schedule and coordinate delivery at 203-758-3001.
We accept:
Fiction (hardcover or paperback)
Non-fiction books of Art, Music, History, Philosophy, Health, Humor, Psychology, Religion, Biography, Poetry, Sports, Travel, Cooking, Home and Garden, How-to-Books, Hobbies, etc.
Children’s books for all ages
CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks
Puzzles
We DO NOT accept:
Encyclopedias
VHS tapes
Cassette tapes
Records
Magazines
Reader’s Digest Condensed books
Personally recorded audio and video tapes

Good condition ONLY please! Good condition means no torn pages, minimal underlining or highlighting, no marginal comments, and no musty, smoky, or moldy smells. If books have orange or black spots on the page edges, this is a sign of mold and you should discard them in the trash.
The Friends of the Prospect Public Library, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization, 501(c)(3), comprised of volunteers who believe libraries are essential and who are passionate about supporting our public library.

The Friends work in concert with the Library Director and the Prospect Library Board to:

Maintain an association of persons interested in libraries
Focus public attention on the library
Fund programs to promote library and cultural enrichment
Stimulate the use of the library resources, services, and facilities
Encourage donations, gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-27T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Inventor's Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-27T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 27, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
]]>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.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-27T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 27, 6:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking class with Matt Yanarella as you make delicious pillowy sweet potato
dumplings.

In this class, you will learn how to:

*make a simple sweet potato dough
*roll, cut, & form gnocchi
*make an accompanying sauce

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th at 6:30pm

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 20

ADULTS ONLY!!!

Registration is Required:

www.prospectlibrary.com/events-registration

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-28T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

OPEN: Friends of the Library Bookstore

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-10-29T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Oct 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
]]>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 Center
12 Center Street, Prospect
Bottom floor, around the back
Donation Instructions: It’s easy to donate to the Friends bookstore! Bring books and media to the Friends Bookstore during open hours. If you would like to bring donated books to the library, please only bring 1-2 shopping bags' worth because of our limited storage. If you need a receipt for taxes, please ask at the checkout desk. Please DO NOT leave donations outside of the library or in our book drops. For donations more than 2 shopping bags in size, please call the library before visiting us to schedule and coordinate delivery at 203-758-3001.
We accept:
Fiction (hardcover or paperback)
Non-fiction books of Art, Music, History, Philosophy, Health, Humor, Psychology, Religion, Biography, Poetry, Sports, Travel, Cooking, Home and Garden, How-to-Books, Hobbies, etc.
Children’s books for all ages
CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks
Puzzles
We DO NOT accept:
Encyclopedias
VHS tapes
Cassette tapes
Records
Magazines
Reader’s Digest Condensed books
Personally recorded audio and video tapes

Good condition ONLY please! Good condition means no torn pages, minimal underlining or highlighting, no marginal comments, and no musty, smoky, or moldy smells. If books have orange or black spots on the page edges, this is a sign of mold and you should discard them in the trash.
The Friends of the Prospect Public Library, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization, 501(c)(3), comprised of volunteers who believe libraries are essential and who are passionate about supporting our public library.

The Friends work in concert with the Library Director and the Prospect Library Board to:

Maintain an association of persons interested in libraries
Focus public attention on the library
Fund programs to promote library and cultural enrichment
Stimulate the use of the library resources, services, and facilities
Encourage donations, gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-02T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 2, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-02T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 2, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-03T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 3, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-04T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 4, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-09T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 9, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-09T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 9, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-10T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-16T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-16T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 16, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-17T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-18T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Kids Art Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-18T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 18, 3:45 - 4:30pm
]]>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 screen-free, hands-on skills to decompress and participate in process art. In process art, the final product is always unique and the focus lies in the creation of the work, not the outcome.
This month, it's all about weaving. We will be using a simple loom to create a classic potholder.
Best for school-age children to try. No registration necessary. If children are under 12, an adult must stay in the building in accordance with state guidelines.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-23T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-23T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 23, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-24T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-25T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-26T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 26,
]]>In observance of Thanksgiving, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-27T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 27,
]]>The Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-30T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Chess Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-11-30T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Nov 30, 3:45 - 4:45pm
]]>Join chess enthusiast Bob Ottoviano to learn chess OR improve your game with individualized instruction! Best for ages 7+. No registration required.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-01T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 1, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-02T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 2, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-07T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 7, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-08T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 8, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-09T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 9, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-14T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-15T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-16T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-21T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Talk & Toys Playgroup

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-22T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
]]>Join us for a very informal playgroup, meant to encourage play, imagination, and socialization with other kids and caregivers. All ages. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-23T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-24T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 24,
]]>In observance of Christmas, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-25T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 25,
]]>In observance of Christmas, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

Baby Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-28T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
]]>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.

Toddler Storytime

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2026-12-30T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
]]>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.

Virtual Author Talk with Diary of A Wimpy Kid's Jeff Kinney!

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-01-07T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Jan 7, 4:00pm-5:00pm
]]>More details coming soon.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-01-18T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Jan 18,
]]>In observance of Martin Luther King Day, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

Hot Cocoa Needlefelt Workshop

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-01-21T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration required, begins Dec 21. Call -- or Register Online.
]]>More details coming soon! Ages 10+, great for an older child and a caregiver.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-02-12T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Feb 12,
]]>In observance of Lincoln's Birthday, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-02-15T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Feb 15,
]]>In observance of Presidents Day, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.

LIBRARY CLOSED

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2027-03-26T00:00:00-06:00

Prospect Public Library
Mar 26,
]]>In observance of Good Friday, the Prospect Public Library will be closed today.
Our 24/7 library is always available at prospectlibrary.com or libraryconnection.overdrive.com.