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JUNE 2026

• Announcements & News
• Library Events & Programs
• Events in the Village
• CLS Kids Spotlight
• Building for the Future
• Goings On Around Town
• See Full Event Calendar Here

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Construction is in full swing! It’s vital for patrons to check the website and their email regularly for closures and updates. Yes, it’s noisy and we are all adjusting, but it is the library’s goals to keep the doors open more often than not and continue to serve the community! So, it may be dusty, it may be loud but remember these are all signs of progress that will allow us to offer more than ever! 

Construction has made it necessary to move any programming normally held in the Quiet Study to the Community Room or Green Room – all parties who rent or teach in the Quiet Study have been notified – if you are attending an event previously held in the Quiet Study you can check with the front desk when you arrive for your event to learn what new location you are heading to! 

Happy Anniversary, Friends!

The first week of June is the 9th anniversary of the book store! They will be having a store-wide ½ off sale from June 1 — 6.  (Excludes the collector’s corner). Stop by and see what's new at the best book store in town!

Featured Library Events

A Day of Card Making for our Nation's Veterans with Volunteer Sedona 

Saturday, June 6 

12:00 – 4:00 pm 

Share a simple message of gratitude and help create a community tribute to local veterans. Every card becomes part of a meaningful celebration honoring service, sacrifice, and America's 250th anniversary.

The New Normal: Living in the Age of Drought and Wildfires

Wednesday, June 10

6:00 pm

Water shortages and wildfire risks are reshaping the Southwest. Explore what these challenges could mean for Sedona and beyond with author and environmental policy expert Dr. Jacqueline Vaughn.

Red Rock Quilters Mini Maker Space — Fabric Edition

Thursday, June 11

10:30 am — 12:30 pm

Get hands-on with fabric, color, and creativity in this fun activity for all ages. Create a unique project to take home while exploring simple quilting and fiber art techniques.

Hummingbird 101 with Hilary Morejon

Wednesday, June 17

6:00 — 7:30 pm

Meet the tiny aerial acrobats of the Verde Valley and learn how to attract them to your yard. Discover identification tips, feeder care, and fascinating hummingbird facts along the way.

Through the Gates of Hell: American Injustice at Guantanamo Bay with Author Joshua Colangelo-Bryan

Thursday, June 18

6:30 — 8:30 pm

An unexpected friendship, a fight for justice, and a rare look inside Guantanamo Bay. Author Joshua Colangelo-Bryan shares the true story behind his powerful memoir.

Unearth a Story Mini Art Show Workshop (All Ages)

Wednesday, June 24

2:00 — 5:00 pm

Transform a mini canvas into a work of art inspired by this year's theme, Unearth a Story! Supplies are provided, and your creation could become part of the community art show.

An Evening of Original Fingerstyle Guitar with Peter Bierdermann

Wednesday, June 24

6:00 pm 

Travel the world through music with an immersive fingerstyle guitar performance blending global influences and innovative techniques. Enjoy an evening of captivating melodies and musical storytelling.

Coffee with a Veteran: Women Veterans Day Celebration

Friday, June 12

10:00 am — 12:00 pm

Celebrate and recognize women veterans in a gathering with coffee, donuts, and a brief tribute. In honor of Flag Day on June 14, the program also includes a short video about the American flag along with a bit of shared history and reflection.

Events in The Village 

Ongoing Programs

Let's Keep Learning Spanish with Sara (Intermediate)

Thursdays 
11:30 am More Info

Tai Chi with Yavapai County Health

Intermediate Level Thursdays 

1:00 pm More Info

Chair Yoga

Fridays 1:00 pm

NEW! Additional Classes on Wednesdays 11:00 am (starting June 10)
More Info

Sound Bath

Friday, June 5

2:30 pm Register Now!

Let’s MELT Pain Away Together

4-week Series Starts June 6 

Saturdays at 10:30 am Register Now!

Gmail & Google Apps Help with Tech Queen Marcy 

Tuesday, June 9 

12:00 pm More Info

CLS Kids Spotlight

Dive into Summer Reading!

Summer is here, and this year’s Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story is in full swing! Check out our calendar to save the date for fun events and stop by youth services to register and pick up a tracking packet! 

Huge thanks to the local sponsors for making this all possible, especially to the Friends of the Sedona Library Book Store!

Building for the Future

I’m excited to share that construction has officially begun on the library’s new state-of-the-art meeting room—a major milestone in the library’s Take Part, Make Your Mark capital campaign. This work is helping ensure that library spaces are more accessible, comfortable, and welcoming for all.

These improvements reflect the library’s commitment to serving the evolving needs of the entire community—today and for generations to come.

This progress is only possible because of the extraordinary generosity of our community’s incredible donors. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed, including an anonymous donor who’s remarkable $1,000,000 gift has had a transformative impact. This kind of support speaks to the deep connection the community has with the library.

Thanks to that generosity, we’ve reached 87% of our fundraising goal—an exciting milestone, with more still to accomplish.

My name is Robert Natiello and I’m the new Director of Development & Community Engagement. I’m thrilled to be part of this important moment. I’d love to connect with you—whether to talk about the campaign, other ways to support Community Library Sedona, or even to walk you through the renovation progress firsthand. I’m always happy to offer a tour of the construction site (hard hat included!).

You can reach me anytime at Rnatiello@communitylibrarysedona.org.

Together, we are building more than just spaces—we are strengthening a vital community resource!

YOU MADE IT TO THE END! BEFORE YOU GO, HAVE YOU ATTENDED A LIBRARY PROGRAM IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS?

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

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Sedona Public Library D.B.A. Community Library Sedona Is A 501(C)(3) Non-Profit.

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