Library News, by David W. Keeber
Red Rock News
Date: February 1, 2008
Friday, January 25th offered the kickoff for a year of celebrations for the Sedona Public Library's 50th Anniversary Year. The Sedona Heritage Museum opened its display on the history of the Library at the Jordan Road Museum. With 50 years of service to the community, the display provides a window into both the Library's and Sedona's history. During the next four months, this display offers an historic timeline of the Library and coinciding world events. There are examples of tools of the library trade from an earlier time and even a charming reading corner that includes books that were on the best sellers list from 1958. Please take the time to visit the museum to see this window into Sedona's and the Library's past.
Today, the 1st of February, you can take part in the very first of the Library's year-long author series when Nancy Turner comes to the Library at 6:00 PM. Ms. Turneer is the author of the book The Star Garden, the third book in the series of an historical family saga with strong female characters. Through diligent research of one of the West's most exciting eras and with a rich family history to rely on, Nancy Turner has created another page-turning historical family saga of the Old West.
The program is free, but copies of Ms. Turner's books will be available for sale and signing. Come and take part in this initial offering in a year-long series of events.
Be sure to mark your calendar to attend the second event in the series, too. Continuing the 2008 50th Anniversary Sedona Public Library Celebration weekly Author Series, James Endredy will be discussing his latest book, Beyond 2012: A Shaman's Call to Personal Change and the Transformation of Global Consciousness, on Friday, February 8, 2008 at Noon at the Library. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Si Birch Community Room. Copies of Mr. Endredy's latest book will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation.
James Endredy will be speaking and answering questions about the material from his previous books: Earthwalks for Body and Spirit: Exercises to Restore Our Sacred Bond with the Earth, The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer: A Huichol Indian Story, Ecoshamanism: Sacred Practices of Unity, Power, and Earth Healing, as well as his just released book, Beyond 2012: A Shaman's Call to Personal Change and the Transformation of Global Consciousness.
James Endredy is a teacher, mentor, and guide to thousands of people through his books and workshops. After a series of life tragedies and mystical experiences as a teenager he changed direction from his Catholic upbringing and embarked on a life-long spiritual journey to encounter the mysteries of life and death and why we are all here. For over twenty-five years he has learned shamanic practices from all over the globe, while also studying with kawiteros, lamas, siddhas, roadmen, and leaders in the modern fields of ecopsychology, bioregionalism, and sustainable living. James also worked for ten years with Mexican shamanic researcher Victor Sanchez learning to share shamanic practices with modern people. On a daily level, his experiences have inspired him to live a sustainable lifestyle as much as possible while still working within mainstream society. He writes, leads workshops, mentors private clients, visits schools and community centers, speaks at bookstores, and volunteers in his community. His books have thus far been published in four languages. James is also a National Forest Service permitted guide.
And finally, mark your calendars for the arrival on February 15th of Sedona author Mary Ross Smith as she presents her book, Soul Survivor. This is the memoir of Mary's life growing up in Los Angeles. The program is at 6:00 PM in the Si Birch Community Room.
There are author presentations planned throughout the year, so be sure to visit the Library's Events Calendar on our website (www.sedonalibrary.org) and mark your calendar. Much more is planned throughout the year. Don't miss a single program.
Weekly Author Series
Fridays – 90 Minutes
February 8th
Noon
James Endredy
Beyond 2012
Nature/Hiking
