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Beyond Books The Library's Giving Newsletter May 2020

Library Giving Day A Success 2nd Year in a Row!

Thank you for making the second annual Library Giving Day a success. We are one of 300 libraries in the U.S. that took this annual opportunity to ask our communities to support all that we do, and you stepped up to the plate to the tune of $54,200! Thanks to 150 of you who made 158 donations that were matched dollar for dollar by two generous donors: Gordon Reiter from the Village, and an anonymous volunteer! Special thanks to Rayna Griffin and her bookmarks for $75+ donors. Thank you, One and All! Read All About It Here

Did You Know? We've Been Hard at Work!

Over the last two months we . . . Installed all new patron computers in our West Sedona location Increased ebook and audio book check outs by 66% Launched digital library cards and provided 46 new cards Posted 11 StoryTime videos on Facebook and our website Filled over 600 holds with our new Curbside Holds Pickup service Disinfected our buildings and purchased CDC COVID-19 recommended safety items Launched a YouTube Chanel Posted 25 poetry reading videos on YouTube Checked out more than 8400 digital books Cleaned carpets Purchased (and will install) arcrylic counter shields and water bottle filling station Installed a new StoryWalk at Sunset Park

Can't wait to see you - we'll be wearing masks, but we're smiling behind them!!

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Donor Spotlight - 70 New Donors This Year!

Thanks to 70 new donors! Your support makes a huge difference to Sedona Public Library, an independent, 501c3, private, non-profit organization providing a public service. Your support supplements funding we receive from the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino Counties, and Friends of the Sedona Library. It takes a lot to maintain our collection, services, exhibits, and programs--all year round and for free--and to maintain our White Bear Road facility and convenient service center in the Village of Oak Creek. We do it all for you, and we could not do it without you! Thank you! Learn More in Our Annual Report

Thanks for Shopping at Clark's Market on May 11 Non-Profit Monday provides 5% of total receipts to Sedona Public Library!

Thank You! We raised $54,200 for Library Services and Programs!

OUR MISSION Engage, Inform, Enrich, Inspire  Sedona Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community and visitors have access to engaging ideas, information services, and cultural and civic activities.

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