Navajo County Library District

06/01/2026

🌞✍️ Summer Writing Program 2026: “Unearth A Story” ✍️🌞

What lies beneath the surface? This summer, we’re inviting writers across Arizona to dig deep and discover the stories waiting below.

“Unearth A Story” challenges you to explore hidden worlds beneath our feet—places filled with mystery, wonder, and the unexpected. Whether your imagination drifts toward sci-fi adventures or magical fantasy realms, this is your chance to create a tale of discovery that breaks beyond the ordinary. Let your creativity shine as you uncover something extraordinary beneath the ground we walk on every day.

📝 Who can participate?
Anyone of any age living in the state of Arizona is welcome to join!

📅 Contest Dates:
Begins: May 26, 2026
Ends: June 26, 2026

🏆 Winners will be notified in July 2026.

Ready to start your journey underground? Get the writing contest registration and release form here:
https://www.navajocountylibraries.org/writing-contest/

Start digging into your imagination—we can’t wait to see what you discover! 🌍✨

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Check out this new County-Wide Virtual Book Club! You can join us in person at your local library branch or online.

06/01/2026

Looking for something fun and meaningful to do with your summer? We're looking for teen volunteers! If you're between the ages of 14-18, stop by the library with a grown-up and come see us!

06/01/2026

It's time for another Genealogy Class! The first two people to attend will get free AncestryDNA kits. Tomorrow at 10:00 am we'll be looking at FamilySearch.org; register online now at https://showlow.events.mylibrary.digital/

06/01/2026

One week until the Bubble Party!! County Library District will be there to take your picture with Digby!

Remember, you can sign up and start logging your minutes NOW!

06/01/2026

☀️📚 Summer Reading Adventures Are Here! 📚☀️

We had an incredible time at the Show Low Summer Reading Program Kickoff on Friday, May 29th! 🎉

Our team had the pleasure of meeting more than 150 community members, sharing information about the library, and getting everyone excited for a summer full of reading, learning, and fun. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with us—we loved seeing so many smiling faces!

Missed us in Show Low? Don't worry—we're hitting the road and bringing the fun to you!

🦕 Come meet Digby the Dinosaur!
📸 Get your picture taken with Digby
📚 Pick up a FREE Reading Buddy
🎉 Learn about our Summer Reading Program and all the exciting activities happening this summer

📍 Winslow, AZ
🗓 Monday, June 1
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

📍 Holbrook, AZ
🗓 Friday, June 5
⏰ 10:00AM – 11:00 AM (adjust if needed)

Whether you're a lifelong library fan or just looking for a fun family activity, we'd love to see you! Stop by, say hello, snap a photo with Digby, and kick off a summer filled with books, adventures, and imagination.

📖✨ Read, Renew, Repeat!

05/30/2026

🦖 Looking for a surprise friend to join you on your summer reading adventure? 📚☀️

Stop by Rim Community Library between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM and snag your very own mystery dino egg! Each egg contains a surprise dinosaur friend just waiting to hatch and become your reading buddy for the summer.

Supplies are limited, so don't miss your chance to adopt a prehistoric pal and make this year's reading journey extra ROAR-some! 🥚🦕✨

05/30/2026

🌌✨ Explore the Universe with Our Mobile Planetarium! ✨🌌

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through space—right here in Navajo County!

Join us for a Mobile Planetarium experience, sponsored by Holbrook Library, White Mountain Nature Center, and the Arizona Science Center. Step inside a darkened dome and travel across the solar system while discovering the stars of the Northern Hemisphere like never before.

🌠 Perfect for curious minds of all ages—this immersive experience brings astronomy to life in a fun and engaging way!

📍 Location: Navajo County Fairgrounds – Martinez Hall
📅 Date: June 8th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to explore the cosmos without leaving Earth. We hope to see you there! 🚀🌟