Library News, by David W. Keeber
Red Rock News
Date: May 9, 2008
As the Book Sale winds down, all of us here at the Sedona Public Library expect things to return to some degree of normalcy. That being said, what is normal here at the Library is not necessarily quite and uneventful. If the truth were told, this vital community center is bustling busy more often than not. One area of heavy activity is that of programs offered here.
Annually, we offer nearly 500 programs! Some are produced by Library staff, such as our Summer Reading Program and children's programs, but we also provide space for local organizations to meet and even rent our rooms when they are not otherwise engaged. Something about rolling stones and moss comes to mind!
Let's take a look at some upcoming programs to be offered here at the Library during the next two weeks. By the way, you need not depend on this column for information of this sort. Simply go to the Library's website (www.sedonalibrary.org) and click on the link for "Library Events" to see the calendar of everything going on here.
During the week of May 11th through the 17th, you will find a program on Successful Brain Aging, a yoga course presented by the Dahn Yoga Center of Sedona. That's at 3:30 PM in the Quiet Study Room. Later that evening, the Flicker Shack Reruns returns after a book sale enforced hiatus at 6:30 PM in the Si Birch Community Room.
Tuesday, May 13th offers the Socrates Café at 10:30 AM in the Quiet Study. Facilitated by Ken Dzugan, this is an open discussion program that begins with a poll of all attending seeking what they wish to discuss that week. Everyone attending has appreciated the chance to hear and share ideas on a range of topics. That same day at 2:00 PM bring the Detective Club in which attendees discuss mystery novels. That evening, Sedonan Chris Anderson will present "Creating Abundance with Rainwater and Greywater Harvesting." As water becomes a more and more crucial issue in the West, this information will be extremely valuable.
Friday, May 16th at 6 PM brings another in the Library's 50th Anniversary Author series when artist Bruce Aiken, who lives in and paints images of Grand Canyon, will present his new book and a discussion on his style, techniques and inspirations.
Saturday the 17th finds the Sedona Integral Life Practice group meeting who key off of the work of Ken Wilber. That's at 10 AM in the Quiet Study. Two PM sees a program on the Psychology of Handwriting Analysis.
The week of the 18th through the 24th again offers Successful Brain Aging Yoga and the Flicker Shack Reruns on Monday. Do you see a pattern developing? Tuesday night at 7:00 PM brings the Sedona Gem and Mineral Society in the Community Room.
Hablamos Espanol and the Sirius Lookers present on Wednesday, the 21st. The first is a conversational Spanish speaking group whose sole interest together is to improve their command of that language. You can learn about our night skies and astronomy in general by attending the Sirius Lookers, whose name refers to the Dog star, not fashion!
Are you fascinated by the fabric arts or archaeology? Then Thursday, the 22nd is your day! From 10:00 AM 'til Noon, you can join with others who Sit and Stitch, enjoying each's company, counted thread and any other form of sewing based crafts. The Archaeology Society of the Verde Valley meets in the Community Room at 6:00 PM to share and learn about our region's rich history.
Finally, on Saturday the 24th at 10 AM, the Integral Life Practice group meets again.
You may be surprised to know that every one of the programs I mention is offered by your fellow citizens, not by Library staff. It is the Sedona Public Library's practice to facilitate the community's use of the building and its resources and all these programs are proof of the success of that approach. If you have an idea and would like to present it to your fellow Sedonans, as a single event or a repeating one, just contact the Library to learn more about how you can make your particular knowledge and skill known to the entire community.
Remember, Sedona Public Library is YOUR library and the staff, volunteers and I work hard to make it so. Enjoy this important community center!
