Monthly Newsletter | November 2020 |
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Library Closed for Holidays |
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The Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
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On Wednesday, November 25, the Library will close at 5 p.m., and on Thursday, November 26, we will be closed all day for Thanksgiving.
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Hours and Services at the Library |
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Sedona Public Library hours are Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon for delivery of holds in the parking lot and from noon to 5 p.m. for services inside the building.
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Browsing the Collection: Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. only. Browse the collection and check out the items you’ve chosen, as well as check out your items on hold.
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Computer Use and Indoor Wi-Fi Access: Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. only. Outside Wi-Fi access available 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with password splsplspl.
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Parking Lot Pickup: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon only. To pick up items available on hold, call 928-282-7714, option 2, from the parking lot and give us your library card number and PIN. Items will be checked out and brought to you.
Please know that our top priority is to provide a healthy and safe environment for everyone. Wearing masks is required in the Library.
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Join Us for Indie Author Day Online |
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Local authors, don’t miss Indie Author Day on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Zoom.
The Indie Author Day schedule includes these sessions:
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Introduction to Verde Library Group and BiblioBoard, 10 to 10:15 a.m.
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Session 1: Editor and Writer--A Creative Partnership, presented by Chelsea Burk, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. In this talk, editor Chelsea Burk will explore why a writer might want to hire an editor, what to expect when working with an editor, and how to choose an editor.
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Session 2: To Illustrate Well or Not at All: That Is the Question, presented by Jan Marc Quisumbing, 11:25 to 11:55 a.m. Cartoonist Jan Marc “The Janimal” Quisumbing will discuss the importance of good illustration using Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with illustrations by Berni Wrightson.
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Session 3: Small Press 101, presented by David Pischke, noon to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of how a small press operates with David Pischke, co-founder of Tolsun Books, an independent publisher based in Flagstaff. Topics will include what a small press does, what Tolsun Books looks for in an author/manuscript, their editing process, book distribution and sales, and author royalties. There will be a Q&A session following the talk.
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Session 4: The End: Really the Beginning, presented by Elizabeth Hansen, 1:10 to 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth “Jalex” Hansen, author of the young adult series “Lux,” will discuss how to keep momentum and maintain success as an author.
The Indie Author Day online program is free! Register in advance here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
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Holiday Items at the Friends Bookstore |
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The Friends of the Sedona Library are kicking off the holiday season at the bookstore with special displays of books that feature holiday entertainment and decorating ideas, with a large selection of cookbooks. There are also themed gift baskets that include an assortment of books and other goodies.
The store will be featuring special ornaments that have been creatively handcrafted by bookstore volunteers from recycled book pages. However you celebrate and decorate, the ornaments are meant to bring a bit of joy to any occasion.
And don’t forget that all fiction is buy-one, get-one free through the end of the year!
The bookstore is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of books are accepted during regular hours.
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Library Offers Fall Activities for Children |
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StoryWalk kit at Precious Stones Preschool
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather by reading a book outside at the Library’s StoryWalk display in Sunset Park, 655 Sunset Drive, Sedona. Don’t miss the last few days of our current StoryWalk, “Thank You, Omu!” It’s a heartwarming story about community, giving, and friendship. A different StoryWalk will be installed at the park during the second week of November.
You can now install your own StoryWalk! The Library offers take-home StoryWalk kits with stories that have been featured at the park. Each story is contained in a large plastic tote and includes individually laminated pages of an entire storybook. The eighteen laminated posters can be set up indoors or outdoors, and clips for hanging them are also available to check out. Children and adults can read the story and enjoy the activities/literacy tips on each poster at home, preschools, and other locations. Please click here to see the selection of StoryWalk kits you can borrow.
Online programming continues this fall! Go to our website to join the fun. Look for "Music Everywhere with Annette,” videos from Miss Annette that are instructional and entertaining! Don’t forget to join Miss Marcia for engaging fall online story times. Back by popular demand, Miss Meghan will continue Grab & Go Craft Kits with video tutorials twice per month. See you soon!
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NEW! Local Author Collection at the Library |
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Do you shop local or eat local? Now you can “read local!” Browse the new local author collection at the Library and discover the homegrown talents of your friends and neighbors.
This new collection contains nearly 250 items and includes adult, young adult, and children’s books. The topics are as diverse as our community: read about pioneer life, the New Age movement, geology, cooking, health, and more. And there are plenty of novels to enjoy.
You’ll find the local author collection located near the new book area. Or search for locally written books from the comfort of your home and place a hold to pick up at your convenience.
Would you like your title to be featured in our collection? Drop off up to two copies at the reference desk and mention that you are a local author.
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Library News from the Village |
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Carol Stetser, library volunteer, assists Dale Albright with picking up his hold
Sedona Public Library in the Village is open and offering most library services; however, the browsing collection is not available at this time.
We are encouraging patrons to place holds for pickup at the VOC library. If you need assistance locating a title, placing a hold, renewing titles you have checked out, receiving your PIN, or updating your account information, you may find it easier and quicker to call the library. For more information about library services in the Village, call 928-284-1603 or email voc@sedonalibrary.org. We’re here to help.
Sedona Public Library in the Village is at Suite 51 A in Bell Rock Plaza. Library hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for supporting library services in the Village of Oak Creek.
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Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
928.282.7714
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SPL In The Village
Bell Rock Plaza, Suite 51 A
Sedona, AZ 86351
928.284.1603
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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, foundations, and individuals like you. You can support your public library with a charitable tax-deductible donation.
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