Library Giving Day A Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach $48,200, especially our matching donors Gordon Reiter and the SPL staff. Thank you also to all of our new donors, our tried and true donors, and Rayna Griffin, who again created hand-painted bookmarks for us to send as a token of appreciation to many of our donors. Thank you, all, for investing in Sedona Public Library during this national campaign celebrating libraries everywhere. We’re so glad you chose to support your hometown library!
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Artisan Guitar Exhibit and Performance
SPL will exhibit the work of local guitarist and luthier extraordinaire, Ed Dowling, Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 21. Ed will display a dozen guitar creations. He will also perform at the Library on Friday, May 14 at 5 p.m. (masks required). Dowling’s performance will include his typical repertoire of blues, bluegrass, and folk. He said, "Inspired by the recordings of John Fahey, I play extensively in open tunings. I play fingerstyle guitar, acoustic lap steel, bottleneck / slide guitar, five-string banjo, dobro, and mandolin. My styles range from blues to bluegrass, and I also compose for guitar and five-string banjo." Sounds fun! Come on in and enjoy the show!
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Story Time in Sunset Park Begins May 6
Thanks to a partnership between the Library and the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation, story times will be in the park! Bring your own blanket and join Miss Marcia on Thursdays from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Park. Themes for the month of May include Mother’s Day, insects and bugs, weather, and teddy bears! On May 27, we'll celebrate the 111th anniversary of the song Teddy Bears Picnic. Don't forget your favorite teddies and stuffies because they love story time, too! This event is recommended for ages 4 – 8, but all ages are welcome. We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to practice social distancing. Sunset Park is located at 655 Sunset Drive.
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We Have a New Friends Book Sale Corner!
Now you can browse used books for sale across from our magazine selection. (Library volunteer Shelly the Shelver is browsing used books in picture above.) When you buy books from the Friends, you support the Library! When you directly support the Library, you help us provide and maintain the Friends Book Store house. It's a WIN WIN!
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President of the Friends Says "Thanks!"
On Saturday, April 17, Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks members completed a landscaping project on the grounds surrounding the Friends of Sedona Library’s Book Store. The grounds look wonderful with the addition of groundcover and mulch, improved safety markers on the walkways, and even a bit of yard art! They installed almost 7,000 pounds of recycled rubber mulch! If you haven’t seen their work, please come by and admire. We are all extremely grateful for their efforts! Thank you so very much!
Be sure to come by the FOL Book Store to restock your collection of books. For the month of May half-price books include: Animals, Anthology, True Crime, Biography, and Business.
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Sedona Public Library in the Village (SPLV)
Boots Claunts, pictured above, is a 102-year-old library user who recently signed up for one of the Library's important services, the Arizona Talking Book Library. If you struggle with reading or handling print material, you may also qualify for this free service. The collection of Braille, talking books, magazines, and equipment is loaned to anyone who cannot hold, handle, or read printed matter due to vision loss or physical disability. Boots is thrilled to have this service available. He said, “I enjoy the audiobooks because they help pass time. The books are delivered by mail right to my home." To learn more about the Arizona Talking Book Library, ask a librarian at either of our locations. A demonstration of the player is available at SPLV.
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The City of Sedona Hosts Debris Collection Event
Clean up and reduce your wildfire risk by disposing of yard waste at the annual Debris Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17 – 20, 2021 at the city’s Maintenance Yard at 2070 Contractors Rd.
Creating a defensible space within 30 feet of your home can greatly reduce the risk of a wildfire. Tall, dry grasses provide a path for fire; by removing dry grasses, leaves, excess vegetation, and pine needles from your roof and gutters, you reduce fire risk.
Accepted at the event: Brush, tree limbs and trunks, shrub trimmings, bagged leaves, and pine needles.
Not accepted: Cactus trimmings, appliances, hazardous materials, garbage, mattresses, other household waste.
For more information on the debris collection event, contact Ryan Hayes, city maintenance supervisor, at (928) 203-5063.
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