 This February, Sedona Public Library is celebrating Love Your Library Month. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of the many free services we offer and for you to demonstrate your support for the Library.
Don’t have a library card? Now is the perfect time to apply for one. Get your free card at the main library in West Sedona (3250 White Bear Rd.) or Sedona Public Library in the Village (51A Bell Rock Plaza). Bring your photo ID and proof of local residency. Your library card will give you access to over one million physical library materials at 42 libraries in the Yavapai Library Network and the ability to download books and audiobooks and to stream movies. Lost your card? During February we’re waiving the $5 replacement card fee. So stop in and get a new card, completely free of charge. Stop by our Love Your Library table and tell us why you love your library and pick up a button and a kiss (chocolate, of course!). Many programs to meet a variety of interests are planned for Love Your Library Month. We hope you can join us for programs and displays offered at the main library in February:
Join us for the following programs in the Village of Oak Creek:
Check the library events calendar for days and times for these ongoing adult programs: Conversational English, Conversational French, Conversational Spanish, English Language Classes, Cryptocurrency Group, Sit and Stitch, Sedona Writers Salon, Investment Club, Socrates Café, and Sirius Lookers Astronomy Group. Ongoing programs for children include Youth Chess Club on Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. and Story Times on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. Sedona Public Library Column for January 31, 2020 Written by Virginia Volkman, Director  Beatriz Williams and Karen White Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig, the New York Times bestselling authors of “The Glass Ocean” and “The Forgotten Room,” return with a glorious historical adventure that moves from the dark days of two World Wars to the turbulent years of the 1960s, in which three women with bruised hearts find refuge at Paris’ legendary Ritz hotel.
The heiress—the Resistance fighter—the widow: three women whose fates are joined by one legendary hotel. France, 1914. When war breaks out, Aurelie de Courcelles flees the safety of the Ritz hotel and her American heiress mother to join her estranged father at their estate in Picardy, determined to defy the German invaders. But as the Germans push forward, taking the chateau as their headquarters, Aurelie’s plans are complicated by the presence of Maximilian von Sternburg, once a friend, now aide de camp to the despised German commandant. Caught between loyalty and love, which will she betray? France, 1942. Raised by her indomitable American grandmother in the glamorous Hotel Ritz, Daisy Villon remains in Paris with her husband, a Nazi collaborator, after France falls to Hitler. At first reluctant to put her family at risk, Daisy agrees to act as a courier for a skilled English forger who creates identity papers for Resistance members and Jewish refugees. But as Daisy commits increasingly audacious acts of espionage, she uncovers a devastating secret—one that will force her to commit the ultimate betrayal. France, 1964. For Barbara “Babs” Langford, her husband, Kit, was the love of her life. Yet their marriage was haunted by a mysterious woman known only as La Fleur. On Kit’s death, American lawyer Drew Bowdoin appears at her door. Hired to find a Resistance fighter turned traitor known as “La Fleur,” the investigation has led to Kit Langford. Babs joins Drew in his search, a journey of discovery that that takes them to Paris and the Ritz—and to unexpected places of the heart. If you’re as intrigued by the plot of “All the Ways We Said Goodbye” as I am, you’ll want to join two of the three authors, who will be at Sedona Public Library for a book signing and discussion on Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. Karen White and Beatriz Williams will be visiting Sedona on their way to California for the SuperBook Weekend Celebration aboard the historic Queen Mary. What a privilege it is for Sedona Public Library to be one of the stops on their tour. The Library is partnering with The Literate Lizard bookstore to provide books for sale following the program. The authors will be available to sign books and answer questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two major bestselling authors in Sedona! We look forward to seeing you at the Library, located at 3250 White Bear Road in West Sedona. For more information about programs that we offer, please call the Library at 928-282-7714. Sedona Public Library is a nonprofit organization. Please consider making a gift at sedonalibrary.org/donate. Sedona Public Library Column for January 24, 2020 Written by: Virginia Volkman, Library Director New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will read selections from her latest book, “The Summer Guests,” on Saturday, January 25, at 3 p.m. in Sedona Public Library’s community room. The Literate Lizard bookstore will provide books for sale following the program, and the author will be available to sign books and answer questions.
Monroe is the award-winning author of more than 20 books that have been published worldwide, including the Beach House series and the Lowcountry series. She writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. Mary Alice Monroe found her true calling writing environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. Already a successful author, she was captivated by the beauty and fragility of her new home. Her experiences living in the midst of a habitat that was quickly changing gave her a strong and important focus for her novels. For information on the environmental topics in Monroe’s novels, visit her Conservation page at maryalicemonroe.com/conservation. You’ll find recommended websites for topics such as migrating shorebirds, sea turtles, dolphins, butterflies, and birds of prey. “The Summer Guests” is a heartwarming and evocative novel about the bonds and new beginnings that are born from natural disasters and how, even during the worst of circumstances—or perhaps because of them—you discover what is most important in life. Monroe takes us to late August, a beautiful time on the Southern coast—the peach trees are ripe, the ocean is warm, and the sweet tea is icy. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the rocking chairs on the porch, but beneath the calm surface bubbles a threat: it’s also the beginning of peak hurricane season. Other bestselling authors have praised Monroe’s writing: “Mary Alice Monroe writes gorgeously, with authority and tenderness, about the natural world and its power to inspire, transport, and heal.” —Susan Wiggs "Mary Alice Monroe has become the premiere nature writer among southern novelists." —Pat Conroy This event is part of the Library’s “Our Earth, Our Habitat, Our Home” speaker series, a project supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a major bestselling author in Sedona! We look forward to seeing you at the Library, and be sure to make time to look at the beautiful quilts that are up through February 20, for our 25th annual Quilt Show. For more information about programs that we offer at Sedona Public Library, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, please stop by or call the Library at 928-282-7714. You may also access the Library’s website at www.sedonalibrary.org to view the events calendar or to make an online donation. Sedona Public Library Column for January 17, 2020 Written by Virginia Volkman, Library Director  Author Mary Alice Monroe We’re kicking off the new year and a new decade with exciting programs. The Library is again hosting the annual Quilt Show and New York Times bestselling authors will be visiting at the end of the month.
From now through Thursday, February 20 local quilters are once again sharing their latest quilts to warm our spirits. In its 25th year, and previously organized by the local quilt store, this year the show is presented by Red Rock Quilters and Sedona Public Library. The show features the creativity of the quilters against the architectural beauty of the Library. The larger quilts hang high from the rafters and walls of the Library, while you can view the smaller ones up close. We hope that you’ll stop by the Library as our community pays tribute to the art form of quilting. In January the Library also hosts two programs featuring New York Times bestselling authors. Both events are free and open to the public. Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the community room Mary Alice Monroe will read selections from her new book, “The Summer Guests.” Mary Alice Monroe is an environmental fiction writer and the author of more than 20 books, including the Beach House series and the Lowcountry series. She is a 2018 inductee into the South Carolina Academy of Authors’ Hall of Fame, and her books have received numerous awards, including the 2008 South Carolina Center for the Book Award for Writing, the 2014 South Carolina Award for Literary Excellence, and the 2015 SW Florida Author of Distinction Award. This event is part of the Library’s "Our Earth, Our Habitat, Our Home" speaker series, a project supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room: Join Karen White and Beatriz Williams for the launch of their third book, “All the Ways We Said Goodbye.” Their previous books are “The Glass Ocean” and “The Forgotten Room,” co-authored by Lauren Willig. Karen White is the author of more than 20 novels, including the Charleston-set Tradd Street mystery series, “Dreams of Falling,” “The Night the Lights Went Out,” and “Flight Patterns.” She grew up in London, but now lives with her husband near Atlanta, Georgia. Beatriz Williams is the author of “The Golden Hour”, “The Summer Wives,” “A Hundred Summers,” and other works of historical fiction. Beatriz’s books have won numerous awards, have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and appear regularly in bestseller lists around the world. The Library is partnering with The Literate Lizard bookstore to provide books for sale following the programs. The authors will be available to sign books and answer questions. For more information about programs that we offer at Sedona Public Library, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, please stop by or call the Library at 928-282-7714. You may also access the Library’s website at www.sedonalibrary.org to view the events calendar or to make an online donation. Sedona Public Library Column for January 10, 2020 Written by Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the Village  Dr. Jay Cravath, January 15 speaker Sedona Public Library is pleased to announce a wonderful series of Arizona Humanities speaker programs for 2020. AZ Speaks is the longest-running and most popular program of Arizona Humanities. Speakers are selected based on their expertise and ability to offer content that inspires and entertains audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 55 Rojo Drive in VOC. Generously funded by Arizona Humanities and Friends of the Sedona Library, programs are free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome! You won’t want to miss these engaging, educational presentations, so grab your calendar and make a note of the dates below. Additional programs will be added during the year; please check for updates by visiting sedonalibrary.org/spl-in-the-village.html. Wednesday, January 15: “Honky Tonks, Brothels, and Mining Camps: Entertainment in Old Arizona,” presented by Dr. Jay Crávath In pioneer Arizona, some of the best places to experience the performing arts were the mining towns. For miners, striking it rich meant having disposable income. And like the well-heeled city dwellers of the Gilded Age, miners wanted to demonstrate their sophistication by participating in cultural events. In remote hamlets like Tombstone, residents could enjoy glee clubs, orchestras, and even operas! Dr. Craváth shares stories and music of a time when watching live performances was one of the few ways to experience the arts. Friday, February 14: “Hyenas in Petticoats: How Women Struggled Against Every Dirty Trick in the Books to Win the Vote,” presented by Jana Bommersbach As we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 19th Amendment in 2020, it’s time to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote. History has downplayed suffrage, as if it were just a footnote in American history. In fact, it was the nation’s largest civil rights movement. Western women got the vote long before their Eastern sisters, but don’t dare tell an Arizona suffragette that she had it easy. Arizonans opposed to suffrage had their own dirty tricks. During this presentation, Jana Bommersbach will expose it all—the heroines, the heroes, and the haters. Wednesday, March 11: “The Vanishing Trading Posts,” presented by Chris Glenn and Sandy Sunseri “The Vanishing Trading Posts” presents a snapshot of life in the Southwest that has disappeared. In a little over one hundred years, trading posts in the Four Corners were founded, relationships between traders and Native Americans flourished, and then the posts faded away. The challenges and unexpected gifts of cross-cultural exchange and the stories of trading-family dynasties are discussed against a background of social and economic changes on the reservations and in the U.S. that are still relevant today. The presenters, Chris Glenn and Sandy Sunseri, are docents at the Museum of Northern Arizona. They have been speaking about the land and people of the Colorado Plateau since 2012. For more information about these programs, call Cheryl Yeatts, Village Library Manager at 928-284-1603 or email voc@sedonalibrary.org. Thank you for supporting Sedona Public Library services in the Village of Oak Creek. Sedona Public Library Column for January 3, 2020 Written By: Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the Village |
