July 2018

There’s still time to participate in the adult summer reading program sponsored by Sedona Public Library (SPL). The program ends Friday, July 27.  Sign-up is free and easy. Register online at sedonapubliclibrary.org or in-person at the reference desk at SPL or Sedona Public Library in the Village (SPL-V).  The last day to register is Tuesday, July 17.
 
Join the adult summer reading program by logging your reading progress. All forms of reading count towards earning points: books, magazines, audiobooks, and reading aloud to others. Readers accumulate coupons based on the amount of reading done.  For every 300 pages read and logged, readers will earn a coupon to enter the weekly raffle held each Tuesday at 4 p.m.  Coupons must be dropped off at the reference desk at SPL or SPL-V prior to the drawing. Attendance at the drawings is not required. Winners will be contacted by phone or email.  Weekly prizes include gifts from The Hike House, Layla’s Bakery, Hummingbird House, The Literate Lizard, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Sedona International Film Festival.

This year we are pleased to offer two grand prizes. Each grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift card for Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen. To be eligible for this drawing, participants must submit a completed stamped game card.

In keeping with this year’s theme of “Libraries Rock,” we have some fun programs planned:
 

• Wednesday, July 11 at 5:00 p.m.: Join us for movie night in the community room at SPL.  Watch “Mamma Mia” to get ready for “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” to be released in late July.

 

• Wednesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the quiet study at SPL: Participate in the book discussion of “Girls Like Us:  Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, and the Journey of a Generation,” by Sheila Weller.

 

• Friday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the community room at SPL:  Celebrate the end of the adult summer reading program. Participants are invited to an ice cream social from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Please join us at this adults-only event as we cool off with ice cream and enjoy entertainment provided by the Village Ukulele People. Ice cream treats will be provided by Cold Stone Creamery and Baskin Robbins.

In addition to presenting the adult summer reading program, SPL will continue to celebrate its 60th anniversary with programs and events. This summer, the Library will sponsor a 60th anniversary writing contest. In the fall, several of the Library’s Monday night movies will showcase films made in Sedona during the 50s and 60s.  Check the library events calendar at www.sedonalibrary.org for details.
 
Sedona Public Library is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. We are grateful for the support of the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino Counties, businesses and foundations, and individuals like you. Your tax-deductible donation may be sent to: Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336.