Your monthly opportunity to connect at community events, discover what’s going on at the library, and get involved in anything and everything in Sedona, the Village, and the Verde Valley.

DECEMBER 2025

• Announcements & News
• Library Events & Programs
• Holiday Performances
• Events in the Village
• CLS Kids Spotlight
• Supporting Community Through the Library
• Friends Book Store Sale
• Goings On Around Town
• See Full Event Calendar Here

Hint: Be sure to scroll through the entire email (and if you see a “View Entire Message” prompt, give it a click) to catch all the updates.

• Plan ahead for library hours this month! The library will be taking a break on December 24, 25, and 31 & January 1!
  
• New: electronic waivers are here! They’re quick, easy, and paper-free, so you can check in to programs with zero hassle and get right to the good stuff. Planning to attend line dancing, Zumba, yoga, or any other movement class or event? Get a head start and complete yours here!

Featured Library Events

New: Meditation with Sara

Tuesday, December 2 & 30

10:30 am

Ever wish your brain had a quiet button? This class offers simple breathing practices and guided relaxation to help you find calm, focus, and a deeper sense of connection. Big thanks to the Friends of Sedona Library for making these sessions possible!

Gmail & Google Apps with Tech Queen Marcy Barnes

Thursday, December 4

2:00 pm

Managing email and online files gets easier with the right tools. This beginner-friendly session walks through Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive, and more, helping you stay organized, secure, and confident online.

Publishing Ins & Outs

Saturday, December 13

1:00 pm

Local authors share real insights into traditional, indie, and self-publishing so you can explore the path that fits your writing goals or satisfy your curiosity about how books come to life.

Sedona Longevity Society: Celebration!

Thursday, December 18

1:00 pm 



A full year of learning, experimenting, and aging smarter deserves a celebration. This festive meetup brings treats, music, shared wisdom, and the joy of community connection. All are welcome, whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth.

The Wild West Fiddle Project

Kicks off Saturday, December 20

2:00 pm 



Think you know Arizona’s music? Think again! This 4-part series with fiddler Kate Rose and rhythm expert Armand Ramirez dives into the surprising blend of Irish, Latin, Western, and multicultural traditions that shaped the region, offering a high-energy mix of concerts and workshops where learning happens through playing, dancing, and discovery!

Events in The Village 

Chair Yoga

Fridays

1:00 pm

More Info

Let's Keep Learning Spanish with Sara!

Wednesdays

1:00 pm More Info

Tai Chi with Yavapai County Health

Intermediate | Thursdays 

1:00 pm More Info

CLS Kids Spotlight

The season is packed with hands-on art adventures, global culture meetups, family Zumba, teen study nights, gingerbread decorating, and all the favorite weekly programs that keep kids and teens learning, moving, creating, and connecting. If you’d like updates on everything happening for youth and families, sign up for the Youth Newsletter and never miss a moment of the fun!

Supporting Community – Through the Library

If Get Loud taught us anything this year, it’s this: Sedona shows up for its library.

Last year, 1,000 people filled the plaza for our first Get Loud.

This year, more than 1,500 of your neighbors, families, artists, musicians, and lifelong learners came together to celebrate what we all cherish—a community-powered library that belongs to everyone.

2025 has been a remarkable year at the library, shaped by the energy, generosity, and commitment of the community. Together, we’ve already raised $975,000 for Take Part, Make Your Mark, bringing us closer to transforming a 30-year-old building into a modern, welcoming space designed for the people who use it every day.

Three year renovation goals are one thing. Day-to-day operations are another. While the building renovation will shape our future, it is donations towards operational support that help keep our library up and running every single day.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built by locals, this library continues to rely on the people who care about it to help shape what comes next. With Giving Tuesday just around the corner on December 2, this is a powerful moment for all of us to continue strengthening the library created by and for our community! Click here to make your year end gift now!

Monthly Giving Society

Sustaining today, inspiring tomorrow

A heartfelt thank-you to Susan Stein, one of the library’s everyday heroes whose monthly support helps keep programs, collections, and community events thriving all year long.

“Knowledge is power. It’s free to everyone at the library.” — Susan Stein

Want to be a Steward too? Start your monthly gift today! *Note: Choose monthly gift option

Friends of the Sedona Library Book Store SALE!

Cookbooks and Philosophy Books ½ off this month! The Book Store will be closed December 24 & 25, but will be open on New Years!

Funding for programs made possible by the City of Sedona and Coconino and Yavapai Counties.

ALL Contributions ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 
Sedona Public Library D.B.A. Community Library Sedona Is A 501(C)(3) Non-Profit.

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