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Don't Miss the Grand Opening of the Courtyard! It will be loads of fun with a ribbon cutting and remarks, acoustic guitar by Brian David, acoustic classic rock by Silent Treatment, award-winning chili, marshmallows for roasting around the Friends Fire Circle, beverages from Sedona Beer Co. and wine, and more. See you Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m. until dusk!
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Celebrate Halloween with Storytelling around the Fire Circle Join us for ghost stories around the Friends Fire Circle in the new Courtyard at Sedona Public Library. This special evening will be moderated by Claire Obermarck, an experienced Traditional Oral Storyteller & Writer.
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The Library Expanded its Hours on Wednesday Nights to better serve the needs of patrons. The Main Library is now open until 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights.
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Novel Night Was A Success! |
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Photo(s) by David Jolkovski made possible through Sedona Public Library
We celebrated the new Village Library on October 1st at Novel Night, a wonderful new fundraising event! Thank you to everyone who attended or helped with this inaugural fundraiser designed to celebrate literature, literacy, community, and ultimately food, fun, and friends. Novel Night was a tremendous success, and as hoped, it served as the first of what will become a signature event for the community and Sedona Public Library in the Village. Read all about it here!
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Upcoming Events & Programs |
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Writer's Salon
Saturday, November 1 & 15
4 - 6 p.m.
Quiet Study
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This group allows active and aspiring writers to read their current pieces of work and have them critiqued. The meetings provide a discerning audience for writers and can provide interesting reactions to works in progress and salient suggestions for improvement.
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Great Decisions
Monday, November 7
10:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Community Room
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Sedona Great Decisions is the local chapter of the Foreign Policy Association, New York City, and is also the flagship educational forum of the World Affairs Council. Its programs are about U.S. Foreign Policy and domestic issues of current concern to the American people. Come join us for interesting discussion sessions. November's topic will be "Changing Demographics."
Register by calling 928-301-9497.
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Restorative Justice
Practices and Your Community
Thursday, November 17
6 - 8 p.m.
Community Room
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Northern Arizona Restorative Justice invites attendees to view three short films and discuss the use of Restorative Justice Practices.
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Monday Movie Nights
November Features
6 p.m.
Community Room
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This month's Monday movies include: Dog (Nov. 7), Planes, Trains & Automobiles (Nov. 14), and Top Gun Maverick (Nov. 21).
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SPL Book Club
Tuesday, December 6
10 a.m.
Quiet Study
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Join us in reading Kazuo Ichiguro's Klara and the Sun, set in the near future, when parents often purchase "artificial friends" as companions for their children. Even if science fiction isn't usually your cup of tea, you may find that Ichiguro's creation raises many profound questions about the role of artificial intelligence in our lives.
Get your copy & place a hold here. Registration is not required.
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The Rotary Club of Sedona's Annual Chili Cook-Off on October 2nd was a blast. Dr. Jean Barton presented a check for $450 from Rotary Club of Sedona to Jan Marc Quisumbing, Program and Marketing Coordinator of the Sedona Public Library on Tuesday, October 25th.
The check marks the conclusion of the library's Cinderella story in winning First Place People's Choice Award and a Runner Up Judge's Choice Award in the Civic Group category at the Rotary Club of Sedona's Annual Chili Cook-Off. The award-winning chili will be served on Sunday, November 13 at the Library's Courtyard Grand Opening from 3 p.m. to dusk.
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On Display at the Library |
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Daughters of the American Revolution
November 1 - 10
Lobby Display
Sedona Camera Club
November 10 - 28
Bookcase Display
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Village Library News Flash |
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Northern AZ Watercolor Society Display in the VOC
Visit SPL in the Village to view a display of works by Northern Arizona Watercolor Society artists! This display will run through December 13, 2022.
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Author Talk: Thomas and Lou Anne Bruck
Thomas and Lou Ann Bruck, residents of the Village of Oak Creek, have written a book: From My Heart To Yours - a 365 Day Inspirational Guide to Help You Find Your Way Through Life! They will be sharing ideas from their book to enrich your life with laughter and uplifting insight on Wednesday, November 9 at 1 p.m. in the Javelina Room at SPL in the Village.
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Friends of the Library Bookstore |
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This November and December, check out the Friends Bookstore! There will be a special holiday display of books and puzzles, stocking stuffers, and a great selection of holiday baking & cookbooks. For those hard-to-shop-for friends and family members, $10 gift certificates will be available.
Another great gift idea is a membership! Join the Friends here.
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Spotlight on Youth Services |
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Fish A Wish:
Serious & Silly Word Play
10 - 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 5, 12, 19
SPL in the Village
Paula Holcomb, M.A., will share her love of poetry at SPL in the Village. Kids will engage in serious and silly word play and learn about poetry. For ages 5-8.
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the Library's monthly Youth Services Newsletter today.
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SedonaKind & OLLI welcome the community to join a special program: "Benefits & Creative Ways to Share Kindness" on Thursday, November 10, from 1 - 4 p.m. It will be held in Room 28 on the Ollie Sedona Campus at 4215 Arts Village Drive. Participants will view videos on the psychology and science of kindness, participate in break-out sessions, enjoy a hands craft project, learn about SedonaKind and the upcoming Season of Kindness, and take home a goody bag as thanks for your kindness.
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LIBRARY CLOSURES
Sedona Public Library and SPL in the Village will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. The Library will also close early at 5 p.m on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
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