Friends of the Library
Friends of the Sedona Public Library supports the Sedona Public Library as it strives to encourage literacy, lifelong learning, and the love of reading throughout our diverse community. To enhance the library’s resources, increase the community’s access to information and knowledge. Provide for a vibrant cultural gathering place and cultivate a sense of public involvement through volunteering for the community.
Board Members
Standing row from left to right: Jean Imler, 1st Vice President; Kathi Sartwel, Secretary; Mike Macklin, Book Sales;
Mary Snyder, 2nd Vice President; Charlene Lipka, President
Bottom row from left to right: Donna Hawk, Treasurer; SanDee Kinnen, Festival of Wreaths; Jawn McKinley, Trustee
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Library Services
in Big Park/Village of Oak Creek
The Village Service Center located at 56 W. Cortez Dr Suite C, and is open
20 hours per week.
Sedona Public Library opened the Village Service Center in December 2005. Now nearly 1,400 people visit each month to pick up items they’ve ordered through the Yavapai County Network, return items from any library in the Network or use the public Internet access computers.
Unreserved items that are returned each day can be checked out. The Center is a WiFi location, and many people bring their laptops for free wireless access.
The Village Service Center has no circulating collection of its own. Items can be ordered from any computer with Internet access via the Sedona Public Library site, www.sedonalibrary.org, and picked up at the Village Service Center.
Hours
Currently the Village Service Center is open 20 hours per week.
- Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Sedona Public Library Board of Trustees and Yavapai County have committed funding to the Village Service Center for the next three years. The Friends of the Library also have committed funds. But more money is needed to expand the Center’s services.
We would like to:
- Increase hours;
- Provide direct transit of items from the main Sedona Public Library;
- Add an additional public Internet access computer and upgrade existing public and staff computers.
To provide these additional services for the next three years, we need to raise $25,000. You can help by making a donation to the Sedona Public Library designated for the Village Service Center. Sedona Public Library is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
Other Services
This year Sedona Public Library began offering free programs in the Village at Sedona Winds Retirement Community. A number of programs and book discussions were offered through the Arizona Humanities Council. Funding was provided by the Friends of the Library, and Sedona Winds provided the space.
In addition, the popular Socrates Café has added a session at Sedona Winds. Led by Ken Dzugan, the discussion group looks at ideas and questions such as Why do we have wars? How does one live a good life? What is truth? What is law? What is democracy? Socrates Café meets at Sedona Winds on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Children's Reading Corner
The Children’s Reading Corner and Honor Collection were funded by donations from the Village Fine Artists and Craftsmen. The Reading Corner and Honor Collection are targeted at preschoolers through beginning readers.
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Book Sales
The Friends of Library hold Semiannual books sales that directly fund collection expansion as well as fund children’s as well as other community programs during the year. The books that are offered through these sales come from the existing library collection that are always being replaced and by ongoing donations, from the community.
We also accept donations from those kind patrons and friends who live out of the immediate community and state as well. The donations are tax deductible and depending on the books are at times added to the collection. If you are moving in to or away from the Sedona/ Verde Valley area we will pick up collections that you desire to donate. If you have a special collection that you wish to donate call us or visit the library.
Books can be donated at the circulation desk as you enter the library, just ask, and a volunteer will assist you.
As our donations increase so does our need for volunteers. We are always in need of volunteers that are able to price and shelve your donations. If you have computer and internet experience you can do research for pricing as well as online sales. We have a great need for those who can work the book sales during the day as well early evenings. For those of you who enjoy interacting with friends and a wonderful community who buy these books it is an excellent opportunity to perform a great service. Volunteers who have advertising experience in design and print layout are needed for our advertising in the print and the internet medias.
Volunteers need not spend more than a few hours a week to make an impact for these sales. Whether you are in high school or have extra time on your hands, young or older, we can certainly use you!
January
No mini book sales
February
19 - 24: Crafts, Hobbies, Videos, CDs
March
24 - 30: Home, Garden, Cookbooks
April
No mini book sales
28:
Spring Book Sale Preview night
29 - May 8: Sale
May
No mini book sales
April 29 - 8: Sale
24 - 26: Book Sale at I Scream Cafe in the Weber's shopping center, Village of Oak Creek, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June
16 - 22: US History, Local History, Science Fiction
July
No mini book sales
August
18 - 24: Sports, Mystery, Romance
September
8 - 14: Westerns, Arizona History
October
No mini books sales
20:
Fall Book Sale Preview night, 5:00-8:00 pm
21-27: Sale during regular library hours
November
9: Festival of Wreaths Gala
December
1 - 7: Holiday, Children, Gift Books
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 Festival of Wreaths
Festival of Wreaths is a sale of donated wreaths sponsored by the Friends of the
Sedona Library to raise money for your library.Your support is invaluable and
may be in the form of a wreath, centerpiece, table top tree or a cash donation.
New for 2008 Festival - “People’s Choice Awards!” Visitors to the library will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite creation in these categories:
- Best of Show
- Best Creative Use of Materials
- Best Christmas
- Best Non-Traditional
Don’t be left out of this exciting competition! Award winners will be announced November 21, 2008.
Dates to Remember
- Wreaths received beginning:
- November 7, 2008, 10:00a-4:00p Sedona Public Library
- November 7, 2008, 10:00a-1:00p V.O.C.-Sedona Winds
- Preview Gala and Sale:
- Sunday November 9, 2008 5:00p-8:00p. Tickets are
$15.00 each or 2 for $25.00. It’s Fun and Festive, so join us for an evening of:
- Wine and Appetizers
- Fabulous Cake
- Musical Entertainment
- Exciting Raffles
- Sale to the Public starts on Monday, November 10, 2008 during regular library hours.
Design Specifications
 Materials: Non-perishable items only (dried, silk, preserved, artificial, fabric, yarn, etc.) Use your imagination!- Durability: Must be sturdy! Be sure all materials are securely fastened to withstand moving, handling, and hanging.
- Mounting: Provide a permanent sturdy wire hanger on the back.
- Style:
Any theme or design. However, due to the short selling time for Fall Wreaths, they are not recommended.
- Quantity: A maximum of two items per donor will be accepted (any cCombination of wreaths, centerpieces or table top trees).
Have a great time helping your library!
For more information, contact event chairman SanDee Kinnen at 928-203-4363.
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How to Join
To support the goals of the Friends, you are cordially invited to join. To do so, please send a check or money order for the appropriate dues level to the following address:
Friends of the Sedona Library
PO Box 268
Sedona, AZ 86339
If you are in town please come to the Library and visit us. We also accept cash and Credit Card services are available for your convenience.
Membership levels and their associated annual dues are as follows:
Level |
Dues |
*Individual |
$25.00 |
*Sponsor |
$50.00 |
Patron |
$100.00 |
Benefactor |
$250.00 |
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* Asterisked membership levels are not available to business organizations.
Included with the membership are:
- Reduced or waved library fines
- Previews of events prior to public opening.
- Discounts on all FOL Merchandise
- Friends quarterly Newsletter
Friends of the Sedona Public Library is; a 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation. Donations and memberships are deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
Please note if you are interested in Joining or Volunteering:
- Friends of the Library Board
- Book Sale Committee/ Volunteer
- Sedona Book Festival Committee/ Volunteer
- Festival of the Wreaths Committee/ Volunteer
- Library Volunteers
- Special Events Volunteers
Tax Deductible Annual Membership is January 1 to December 31.
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Donations
To make a donation to the Sedona Public Library, please print and fill out the form below. Make checks payable to Sedona Public Library.
You can drop them off at the Library or mail to:
Sedona Public Library
3250 White Bear Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
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Contact Friends of the Library
By Email: administrator@sedonafol.org
By Phone: 928-282-7714
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