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    • Death Records
    • Famous & Infamous
    • Homestead & Historical Homes
    • Libraries
    • Magazines and Publications
    • Maps
    • Marriage records
    • Military Resources
    • Mining and Mineral Resources
    • Miscellaneous info
    • Museums and Archives
    • Newspapers
    • Obituaries
    • Post Offices 1885
    • Post Offices 1905-1906
    • Sanitariums
    • Societies and Organizations
    • States
    • Towns Old & New
    • Undertaker Ads
    • Coconino County records
    • Yavapai County Pioneer Trails
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    • Premium Family History Center Websites
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Northern Arizona Genealogy Society of Prescott
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​ NORTHERN ARIZONA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY


 P.O. Box 695
    Prescott, AZ 86302
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Prescott Public Library
Prescott Public Library (link)

2021 Genealogy Mentoring Program Schedule
Genealogy Mentoring done virtually via Zoom due to Covid.
Get help with the research tools you need to discover your family history. Register at the Prescott Public Library for a one-hour mentoring session with a member of the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society for assistance with your genealogy research.

1st & 3rd Thursdays on Zoom
10AM - 11AM
11AM - Noon
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You must register for your session:
Prescott Public Library website Events Calendar or call (928) 777-1526 to make a reservation,

 or by using the library email address: ask.librarian@prescott-az.gov
Using the Libby App on Android and iOS Devices                                                                                                 To access on your computer: Libbyapp.com
 
What is Libby?
Libby is OverDrive's improved app for borrowing and downloading eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines.
 
You'll need these 3 things to check out titles from Libby:
            1.  Wireless internet connection.
            2.  Your library card number.
            3.  Your library PIN number.
 
Getting Started
            1.  Download the free Libby app from your app store.
            2.  Select "Yes" when asked if you have a library card.
            3.  Tap "I'll Search for a Library" or "Yes, Guess my Library."  Search for Prescott Public Library.
            4.  Tap the Yavapai Library Network button.
            5.  On the next screen, near the right, it will say the name of the selected library from that network in a maroon color.  If this is not Prescott Public Library,
                        tap the words below it labeled, "Choose Another Location" and select Prescott Public Library from the drop-down menu.
            6.  Enter your library card number and tap "next."
            7.  Enter your PIN and tap "sign in."
            8.  You will be asked if you prefer to read on a Kindle.  If you would prefer to send all eBooks to your Kindle device and not read in Libby, select "Yes, I read with a Kindle."  Otherwise, tap "skip."
 
Navigating Libby
            9.  On the bottom of your screen, you will see a horizontal menu with five icons.
                 Tap on the icons to toggle between these tabs.
                        a.  Magnifying Glass - "Search"
                                    i.  Tap to open a new search.
                        b.  Library Card - "Library"
                                    i.  Tap to visit and browse the library's collection of eBooks,
                                        downloadable audiobooks, and magazines.
                        c.  Libby Logo
                                    i.  Tap to open the Libby settings menu and toggle between partner library collections.
                        d.  Stacked books - "Shelf"
                                    i.  Tap to access and manage your loans, holds, and tags
                        e.  Clock - "Timeline"
                                    i.  Tap to show your timeline of activity on Libby
 
Libby contains hundreds of magazines - of special interest to genealogists might be Family Tree, Who Do You Think You Are?, and some of the 125 offerings in culture and history. 
If you have Questions or Problems, call the Ask a Librarian desk at 928-777-1526 or email ask.librarian@prescott-az.gov. 
Or bring your device and drop by the library for assistance.  Enjoy this incredible Prescott Public Library resource in our community!
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