Library News, by David W. Keeber
Red Rock News
Date: June 6, 2008
School is out! Summer temperatures are climbing and kid's are at loose ends for the next three months! Few things can strike fear into the heart's of parents as well as that. Parents are looking for ways to keep them occupied, ensure that their minds remain active and that they don't lose the skills acquired during the school year. Sedona Public Library offers some great news for anyone faced with this challenge – Summer Reading Program!
Every year, the Library offers reading-related activities for children from 2 to 18 years of age through the Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is Catch the Reading Bug. The Program runs from May 31st to August 9th and there are lots of fun activities, programs, and reading planned for children. And if the kids are a bit reluctant, just tell them that there are no reports to write and no required number of books to read. Summer Reading should be fun and our Youth Services Library has a great summer planned. This program is funded directly by the Friends of the Sedona Library through memberships and funds raised at the book sales they so ably put on every year.
Every child participating in this program does need to register, but there is no cost and registration takes only a few minutes. We ask for the child's name, age, and contact information (so they can be invited to the end-of-Summer party), as well as their goal for reading throughout the summer. After that, things are on automatic.
As the child reads throughout the summer, they track the number of hours spent reading, using a form we provide for this purpose. The more hours, the more opportunities for prizes and the cooler the prizes, too. In addition, there are many programs scheduled that provide kids of all ages with activities and information on the topic of insects. There are cooking classes, a beekeeper, a program on growing worms, sing-alongs, spiders, storytellers, a handwriting analysis program and much more. Throughout the entire summer, kids will find lots to do here at Sedona Public Library.
In spite of all the great programs, the ultimate goal is to encourage children to read and to maintain their reading skill set. Our Youth Services Librarian, Pam Comello, has worked tirelessly to build a collection of books, videos, DVDs, books on CD and tape and much more for readers of all ages. Whether you child is just listening as others read to them, or deeply engrossed in reading, they will find lots to keep them reading that will hold their interest.
Take for example the Read-Along books we offer parents of children only just starting to read. These clever books include one page for the child to read and one page for the adult to read. These two pages face one another and give the child the opportunity to mirror the behavior of the older reader, thereby further cementing the reading skill set in them.
From there up in age, we offer so many excellent titles. We have a wonderful Young Adult section for teens who might not otherwise be caught dead in a library, reading. We offer titles in English and Spanish, a bi-lingual reading tool that will encourage both reading and speaking skills. The list of the various types of books we offer would take almost this entire column. It should suffice to say that the collection we offer to child readers is extensive, up to date, and very interesting to all styles of readers. You only need to bring your child over, make sure that they have their own library card, and then turn them lose to find what interests them. If they are unsure of themselves in the Library, staff is all able to help them in finding the perfect read.
By the way, just as with the Read-Along titles, parents can model reading skills regardless of the child's age. All you need is a book, a specific time that you call family reading time, then turn off the television, find a comfy chair with good lighting, and you're off to a great start. We even had books on how to create a family reading time in our Parenting section!
Keep your kids involved with reading all summer long. Sign them up for our Summer Reading program and help them develop the lifelong habit of reading, the very best tool for success!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Keeber's Kolumn
Library News, by David W. Keeber
Red Rock News
Date: May 30, 2008
June 6th, 1994 was a Monday. That was the day on which the Sedona Public Library opened its doors to business upon completion of the new library building on White Bear Road. It was a bit daunting to open the place on D-Day, but the day went forward without any major hitches and years of effort to build a new library that would be source of pride for Sedona became a reality. On June 6, 2008, Sedona Public Library will celebrate 50 Years of service to the community when we host a special party in honor of both that anniversary and the opening of the building, fourteen years prior.
The celebrations will include a rededication of the Sedona Schnebley statue in front of the Library, the City's first piece of public art in its collection of Art in Public Places. There will be other celebrations including presentations by Senator Tom O'Halleran, the current Mayor Sedona, and others. There will be a display of the Library's history and much more, including refreshments served by the Friends of the Library. It should be a fun and informative day.
The party runs from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and is open to all. Please note that the Library will close for preparations at 2:00 PM on that day.
In honor of that special day, both the State of Arizona and the City of Sedona have proclaimed June 6th as "Sedona Public Library Day." Governor Napolitano's proclamation reads, "The Sedona Public Library has been an outstanding advocate for freedom through knowledge fro the citizens and visitors of Sedona and all the citizens of Yavapai and Coconino Counties. On behalf of the citizens of the State of Arizona, I offer my sincere thank you for all that you do for the community. Best wishes for success in all the anniversary events and in all future endeavors."
The City of Sedona Proclamation reads,
"WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on June 6, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library patrons, donors, Friends of the Library, volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees are to be congratulated on 50 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library has been an outstanding advocate for freedom through knowledge for the citizens of Sedona, visitors to Sedona and all citizens of Yavapai and Coconino counties; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library recognizes the ongoing significance of our public library as central to the quality of life and education of families and their children; and the equality of opportunity and access to a global world for the entire community that the Sedona Public Library stands for; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library continues to fulfill its mission to enrich the lives of Sedona-area residents and to help them and our community succeed by providing information services that are affordable, responsive, efficient and enjoyable, and by serving as a center for community activities, and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library has been an essential partner to the City of Sedona,
NOW, Therefore, I, Pud Colquitt, Mayor of the City of Sedona, on behalf of the entire City Council and Staff do hereby proclaim Friday, June 6, 2008 as
SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY in the City of Sedona offering our best wishes as the Sedona Public Library celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Sedona Public Library has stood as a central feature of Sedona for 50 years. It grew from a set of three shelves of books in the uptown section to a newly built structure on Jordan Road in 1968, to the impressive edifice on White Bear Road, its present location, in 1994. It has served as library, community center, public forum, and entertainment and information center for Sedona's citizens and visitors, alike. Having been built of donated funds entire, and donated labor for much of the work, it stands as a testament of the value and importance of community pulling together to create a much needed resource.
We the Staff, Volunteers, Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Library are all exceedingly proud to have the opportunity to offer a space that serves our community so effectively. Please come and take part in our 50th Anniversary celebration on June 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM. We'd love to see you there.
Red Rock News
Date: May 30, 2008
June 6th, 1994 was a Monday. That was the day on which the Sedona Public Library opened its doors to business upon completion of the new library building on White Bear Road. It was a bit daunting to open the place on D-Day, but the day went forward without any major hitches and years of effort to build a new library that would be source of pride for Sedona became a reality. On June 6, 2008, Sedona Public Library will celebrate 50 Years of service to the community when we host a special party in honor of both that anniversary and the opening of the building, fourteen years prior.
The celebrations will include a rededication of the Sedona Schnebley statue in front of the Library, the City's first piece of public art in its collection of Art in Public Places. There will be other celebrations including presentations by Senator Tom O'Halleran, the current Mayor Sedona, and others. There will be a display of the Library's history and much more, including refreshments served by the Friends of the Library. It should be a fun and informative day.
The party runs from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and is open to all. Please note that the Library will close for preparations at 2:00 PM on that day.
In honor of that special day, both the State of Arizona and the City of Sedona have proclaimed June 6th as "Sedona Public Library Day." Governor Napolitano's proclamation reads, "The Sedona Public Library has been an outstanding advocate for freedom through knowledge fro the citizens and visitors of Sedona and all the citizens of Yavapai and Coconino Counties. On behalf of the citizens of the State of Arizona, I offer my sincere thank you for all that you do for the community. Best wishes for success in all the anniversary events and in all future endeavors."
The City of Sedona Proclamation reads,
"WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on June 6, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library patrons, donors, Friends of the Library, volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees are to be congratulated on 50 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library has been an outstanding advocate for freedom through knowledge for the citizens of Sedona, visitors to Sedona and all citizens of Yavapai and Coconino counties; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library recognizes the ongoing significance of our public library as central to the quality of life and education of families and their children; and the equality of opportunity and access to a global world for the entire community that the Sedona Public Library stands for; and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library continues to fulfill its mission to enrich the lives of Sedona-area residents and to help them and our community succeed by providing information services that are affordable, responsive, efficient and enjoyable, and by serving as a center for community activities, and
WHEREAS, The Sedona Public Library has been an essential partner to the City of Sedona,
NOW, Therefore, I, Pud Colquitt, Mayor of the City of Sedona, on behalf of the entire City Council and Staff do hereby proclaim Friday, June 6, 2008 as
SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY DAY in the City of Sedona offering our best wishes as the Sedona Public Library celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Sedona Public Library has stood as a central feature of Sedona for 50 years. It grew from a set of three shelves of books in the uptown section to a newly built structure on Jordan Road in 1968, to the impressive edifice on White Bear Road, its present location, in 1994. It has served as library, community center, public forum, and entertainment and information center for Sedona's citizens and visitors, alike. Having been built of donated funds entire, and donated labor for much of the work, it stands as a testament of the value and importance of community pulling together to create a much needed resource.
We the Staff, Volunteers, Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Library are all exceedingly proud to have the opportunity to offer a space that serves our community so effectively. Please come and take part in our 50th Anniversary celebration on June 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM. We'd love to see you there.
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