 Sedona Public Library is pleased to collaborate with the Sedona International City of Peace and Rotary Club of Sedona for the fourth Sedona Human Library™ event, on Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free, public event—and this year it will be held online.
Mark your calendars for this worldwide movement for social change, which offers the opportunity to listen to amazing stories told by 26 courageous “human books.” You will have an opportunity to “read” their stories live on Zoom and ask questions to promote understanding and connection. The event is part of the Human Library project (www.humanlibrary.org), an international effort that is now local. This movement has the potential to alter our hearts and minds as to how we regard those in our community who struggle with all kinds of societal judgments and stigmas. During the Human Library event, you’ll have the opportunity to select human books, listen to their short presentations, and engage in dialogue with them to gain understanding. Expand your awareness of the limitations you may have set for yourself. Take this opportunity to connect with people in our community in a whole new and understanding way. Human books that will be available include the following titles: From Cocaine to Cuisine--Caught up in cocaine addiction, this New Yorker moved to Arizona and vowed to put all that behind him. Has it been easy? Hardly. But he now has his own salad/sandwich business and feels he is living the American Dream. Gay and Christian—Born into a family of ministers, this man was encouraged to follow the teachings of his religion. He married and had a family, but one day realized this was not the life he was meant to lead. He came out as a gay man to his family and church and was shunned and shamed. His amazing story tells of his journey to discover and proclaim his true self and to renew his faith. Transcending the Trauma of Paralysis—Paralyzed from the waist down at age 17, thirty years later this successful business woman has traveled the world and contributed to her community. Hear about how she overcame the challenges of societal, geographical, and architectural barriers. Wealthy and Abused—This woman grew up with a trust fund to provide for her, but was beaten as a child, robbed, cheated on, and lied to. Her compelling story describes how she not only survived abuse, but eventually thrived as an artist. Inter-Tribal Discrimination—This man experienced a rude awakening of being laughed at, picked on, and called names by children of other tribes. A fascinating story about a type of bullying/discrimination not often heard. Save the date: Sunday, September 20. Complete registration and selection instructions will be provided after September 1 on the Sedona International City of Peace Facebook page. For more information on the event or registration, contact Suzanne Miller at 52peonies@gmail.com. Sedona Public Library Column for August 28, 2020 Written by Virginia Volkman, Library Director  What is your impression of true crime books and movies? Some people find true crime fascinating, while others avoid the genre because they associate it with serial killings, kidnappings, and other disturbing acts. In reality, true crime is a diverse genre that delves into topics such as history, art, sociology, and politics. And with the popularity of true crime documentaries like Tiger King and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, the genre is becoming more acceptable to mainstream audiences.
Here are a few true crime titles to put on your reading list:
You can often find both book and film versions of a true crime story. Try pairing the Melissa McCarthy movie Can You Ever Forgive Me with the book of the same name, by real-life literary forger Lee Israel. Or revisit the mystery of Sunny Von Bulow’s tragic life by reading “Reversal of Fortune,” by Alan Dershowitz, and watching the film adaptation starring Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close. All titles listed are available from the Yavapai Library Network. If you need help placing a hold, please call 928-282-7714, ext. 114. Sedona Public Library is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Please support your library by visiting the Library’s website at sedonalibrary.org/donate to make an online donation, or mail your gift to Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona AZ 86336. Sedona Public Library Column for August 21, 2020 Written by: Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development Librarian  Sedona Public Library has been adjusting its hours and services during the COVID-19 pandemic to make the Library as safe as possible. We are grateful for the ongoing support and cooperation of the community.
Please help us clear our holds shelves. Check your online account, and if you do not want to pick up items that are on hold, please cancel them. We can also cancel them for you; just give us a call or send an e-mail message to reference@sedonalibrary.org. Due to COVID-19 procedures, we are quarantining all returned items for a minimum of three days before we check them in and put them back on the shelves. You will not accrue any fines while the items are being held. A new autorenewal service has been put in place. If your checked-out items are eligible for renewal they will automatically be renewed. You will get a notice to inform you that they’ve been renewed and also which items are not eligible for renewal. We are wearing mask/face coverings and we ask that you also do this when you’re in the Library. If you don’t have one, we will provide one. The Library is now open for the following hours and services: SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY in West Sedona Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Curbside Pickup is offered for items available on hold. Call the Library from the parking lot and items will be checked out and brought to you. Please note: For ease of service, park in a parking space as close to the building as possible. Be sure to have your library card number and know your PIN number. Call 928-282-7714, option 2. We will ask you to identify the vehicle you’re driving, then check out your items and deliver them to your trunk or back window (please have one open). Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 pm. Use the library's computers or take advantage of indoor WiFi access with your own device. A reduced number of computers will be available to allow for adequate social distancing. During the afternoon hours you can also browse the collection and check out the items you’ve chosen, check out your items on hold, or apply for a library card. Please return all items in the outdoor book drop (“Depository” to the left of our front door). There is no inside drop off available at this time. The book drop is open all day, every day. VILLAGE LIBRARY in Bell Rock Plaza Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. When you have been notified that your holds are available and you are ready to pick them up, come to the door and give us your name. While it is not necessary to call in advance, it expedites the process if you are picking up several items. Call 928-284-1603. You can also use the Library’s computers, printing, and fax service during the open hours. There are three computers for public use, and computer sessions are limited to 30 minutes. The outside book drop is open 24/7. Please know that our top priority is to provide a healthy and safe environment for our volunteers, employees, and of course, you.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work together in new ways. We look forward to seeing you! Sedona Public Library Column for August 14, 2020 Written by Virginia Volkman, Library Director  Youth Services Librarian Viviane Kraus We are excited to announce that all children who participated in the 2020 “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program can stop by and pick up their prizes--a free set of Disney comics--or let us bring them out to your car during curbside pickup hours. These comics were donated by the Bruce Hamilton Company.
The summer reading program closed on August 1, 2020, and all our lucky prize winners will be notified via phone or email. Thank you to local businesses for supporting our youth readers by donating prizes! Through the CARES Act, we were also able to provide many of our youth patrons with brand new books throughout the summer. Have your summer reading prizes delivered to your car by calling 928-282-7714, ext. 119, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or come into the Library during open hours Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. and pick them up. Virtual Storytimes... The Youth Services Department has been having a blast creating virtual storytimes. We do hope to see you face-to-face again soon, but until then join us online to: create crafts with Meghan using simple materials you can find at home; learn Spanish with Maria at our bilingual storytime; sing along with Annette; and last, but not least, the dynamic Marcia continues her preschool storytimes. Join us on the Youth Services page on the Library website or on the Sedona Public Library Facebook page. New StoryWalk coming… The new StoryWalk book is coming to Sunset Park at 655 Sunset Drive, in Sedona. The StoryWalk is a safe activity that all ages can enjoy. Get some fresh air outdoors, learn how to say thank you in another language, and read “Thank You, Omu!” written and illustrated by Oge Mora, published by Little, Brown and Company. The trail is a paved, half-mile accessible path for walking and reading. “Thank You, Omu!” is a heartwarming story about community, giving, and friendship. Omu is pronounced “Ah-Moo'' and means “queen” in the Igbo language of Nigeria. Oge Mora’s cut paper collage illustrations complement the story beautifully. We hope you like “Thank You, Omu!” as much as we do. Sedona Public Library is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Please support your library by visiting the our website at sedonalibrary.org/donate to make an online donation, or mail your donation to Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona AZ 86336. Thank you! Sedona Public Library Column for August 7, 2020 Written by: Viviane Kraus, Youth Services Librarian |
