The dog days of summer are definitely here, and we are warned to take precautions against the intense heat. How do you deal with the hot, boring days of August? Consider watching movies you have checked out from the Library—it’s entertaining and free!
With your library card, you can reserve and check out past seasons of series featured on regular television and cable channels. Popular titles include “Longmire,” “The Americans,” “House of Cards,” and “Outlander.” The Library also has many BBC series available for check out: “Sherlock,” “Poldark,” “Orphan Black,” and “DCI Banks.” Additionally, we carry award-winning foreign films, such as 2016 Oscar nominees “Theeb,” “Mustang,” and “Embrace of the Serpent.” Recently, I enjoyed watching season 1 of “Mr. Robot,” a USA Network series about a young computer programmer who is recruited by an anarchist team of hackers to take down a ruthless and unethical multinational corporation . I’m also looking forward to seeing the first season of “UnReal,” a Lifetime show about a TV producer who works to manipulate relationships on a “Bachelor”-style dating show in order to film outrageous footage. If you like watching movies on the big screen, join us for the Flicker Shack film series at Sedona Library most Mondays at 6 p.m. The movies are free and open to the public; donations are welcome. Here’s the schedule for August:
Looking for ways to beat the heat? Check out what your local library offers. Sedona Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies upon the community to fund its programs and services. SPL is grateful for the support of the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino Counties, Friends of the Library, businesses, foundations, and individuals like you. Please support your public library with a tax-deductible gift by visiting www.sedonalibrary.org. Sedona Public Library Column for July 29, 2016 Written by Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development Librarian I’m thrilled that the Sedona Public Library has received the 2016 Spirit of Sedona Community Collaborator Award from the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona. This award recognizes the Library’s successful work in bringing individuals and groups together to benefit the community.
It’s an honor to be acknowledged for our community engagement. Sedona Public Library is the third recipient of this award following the Verde Valley Medical Center in 2014 and the Rotary Club of Sedona in 2015. We are in good company with these past recipients. Sedona Public Library, founded in 1958, is a non-profit organization that has made a huge impact on the Sedona region for nearly 60 years. In fact, 200,000 residents and visitors come through the doors of the main library and the Village library each year to create, communicate, and collaborate. Often when people come in to read the news, check out a new bestseller or admire the annual quilt show they see someone they know or make a new friend. The Library has been likened to the ‘family room’ for the community. We provide something for everyone, and enhancing the lives of patrons and guests is what we’re all about. Let us know if there’s a connection we can help you make. This important award reflects the history of strong partnerships the Library holds with numerous community organizations and professional groups. These partners provide valuable services for the community at the West Sedona location as well as in the Village of Oak Creek. Partners include Northern Arizona Healthcare, Chamber Music Sedona, Veterans History Project, Sedona Winds Retirement Community, Arizona Humanities, Friends of Sedona Library, AARP, Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users, Consulate of Mexico, and many more. Through the Act One Culture Pass program we collaborate with 19 organizations to offer free admission for two to museums and cultural institutions in Northern Arizona and the Phoenix region. We sponsored over 800 free library events and gatherings last year including activities specifically for children, youth and families; art, photography, quilt, and weaving exhibits; movie nights and literary readings; legal and computer workshops; as well as music, theater, and comedy events. Additionally, 50 non-profit organizations use the meeting rooms throughout the year. But even with all the hustle and bustle, the beautiful facilities offer numerous quiet spaces for reading, computer work, or research. The Library is a shining example of collaboration and owes its success to the continued involvement and commitment of this community, and the passion and dedication of its staff, board and volunteers. Sedona Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies upon the community to fund its programs and services. SPL is grateful for the support of the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino Counties, Friends of the Library, businesses, foundations, and individuals like you. Please support your public library with a tax-deductible gift by visiting www.sedonalibrary.org. Sedona Public Library Column for July 22, 2016 By: Virginia Volkman, Library Director Sedona Public Library is happy to report that we have experienced another exciting year of growth and transition. We are grateful to this community for the continued support of our services and programs. As a mission-driven non-profit organization we are proud to serve the greater Sedona region as an outstanding community center enhancing the lives of our residents and visitors. Thank you for your support and patronage, and if you haven’t been by for a while, stop in and see what’s new.
This Year’s Highlights and Accomplishments
Our fiscal year ended on May 31, and we are once again offering exciting programs and services for our community in the new fiscal year. We could not succeed as your public library without the involvement and commitment of this community, the passion and dedication of our staff and board, and needless to say, the 16,000 hours of volunteer time we received last year. The Sedona Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are grateful for the support of the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino Counties, businesses and foundations, and individuals like you. Please support your public library and send your tax-deductible donation to: Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 or visit our website to donate online via PayPal at www.sedonalibrary.org Sedona Public Library Column for July 15, 2016 Written by Virginia Volkman, Library Director July is the hottest month of the year in Sedona, so there’s no better time to stay indoors and engage in a hobby. At Sedona Library, you’ll find the resources you need to discover a new hobby or take your favorite pursuit to the next level.
The Library caters to hobbyists of all types. Our collection contains thousands of books and other items about every leisure activity you can imagine, including painting, quilting, bridge playing, bird watching, cooking, and jewelry making. We also provide kids and teens with many opportunities to pursue crafts and hobbies through hands-on programs and workshops. Throughout the year, the Library features exhibits that showcase the work of local crafters and hobbyists. This month, we’re hosting the Sedona Railroaders annual model train show fromMonday, July 25, through Saturday, July 30, in the community room. Popular with railroading enthusiasts of all ages, the display features several layouts running different scale trains. Your hobby might be an enjoyable solitary pursuit, but it can also provide a chance to connect with others who have similar interests. A number of hobby and craft groups and clubs meet at the Library, including:
Sedona Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, partially supported by the City of Sedona and Yavapai and Coconino Counties. We also require donations and grants to fund our operations. Your tax-deductible donation may be sent to: Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ 86336. Sedona Public Library Column for July 1, 2016 Written by Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development Librarian |
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