Library Offers Resources for Hobbyists

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:

• Sit and Stitch: This group dedicated to all types of needlework meets the first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Quiet Study room.
• Sedona Writers Salon: Writers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend this group that gathers on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Quiet Study.  
• Investment Club: Members of this club share ideas about various investment strategies. They meet the first and third Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Quiet Study.

Other groups that meet regularly at the Library include the Embroiderers’ Guild, the Car Club, the Sirius Lookers astronomy club, the Gem and Mineral Club, the Audubon Society, and the Archaeology Society. Many groups are open to the public or allow drop-in visitors at their meetings. Check the Library’s events calendar for meeting times and locations. 

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