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NOVEMBER 2025

• Announcements & News
• Worth a Visit
• Library Events & Programs
• CLS Kids Spotlight
• Friends Book Store Sale
• Goings On Around Town
• See Full Event Calendar Here

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Music. Magic. Marshmallows. It’s time to Get Loud!

Saturday, November 15 | 2:00–5:00 PM | Community Library Sedona

Treat yourself (and the kids!) to a high-energy afternoon of live music, incredible food, and over-the-top fun—all while helping shape the next chapter of Sedona’s beloved library.

Expect nonstop fun: Ninja Course • Bungee Trampoline • Live Bands • Carnival Hammer • Face Painting • Hair Braiding • Giant Marshmallow Roasting • Sonoran Reptiles • Caricatures by Janimal • Magicians on the trolley • Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream, Beverages, Food Trucks, and more!

2:00–5:00 PM: Free snacks + family fun with Live music by Toxic Positivity

After Party: Sedona Beer Co. Basecamp with Live music by Will & Zoë

Free Parking: Red Rock High School with trolley rides every 5–10 minutes (and yes, magicians on board!)

FREE Admission for All!

P.S. Save time by signing the online waiver for activities including Ninja Course, Bungee Trampoline, and Carnival Hammer below!

HUGE THANKS TO THE GET LOUD SPONSORS!

Heads Up! Special Hours

Plan ahead for library hours this month:

• Nov. 11: Veterans Day break
• Nov. 15: Village Library closed; Main Library open 2–5 PM (See you at Get Loud!)
• Nov. 27–28: Thanksgiving break (& early close Wed. 11/26 at 5 pm)

Unforgettable Sedona adventures are just a bid away!

Exclusive dinner parties, film-festival passes, Pink Jeep tours, and more — all while helping transform and update the library for the community? Yes please! Whether you’re local or visiting, looking for a night out sans kiddos or a whole family adventure, there is something special for you to explore and experience!



Bid now through Nov. 19 and make YOUR mark!

Sedona x Canmore Sister Cities Photo Contest Winners!

A big round of applause to the winners of the Sedona x Canmore Sister Cities Photo Contest! Thank you to all who entered and shared your creative vision. All submissions will be showcased on the TV near the fireplace, so come enjoy the full gallery of community talent!

Sedona First Place Winner: Tom White

Sedona Second Place Winner: Christel Veraart

Sedona Third Place Winner:

Roger May

Canmore First Place Winner:

Barbara Jouanin Cárcamo

Canmore Second Place Winner:

Kael Johnston

Canmore Third Place Winner:

Chiara Loewen

Featured Library Events

Celebrating Indigenous Cultures: Patricia Federico the Curandera

Saturday, November 8

2:30 pm

Patricia Federico Ruiz is a trusted advisor to people from all walks of life and focuses on spiritual comfort and insight, emotional healing, and limpias through her traditional teachings.

Meet the Artist! Don Kennell and Lisa Adler

Thursday, November 13

4:00 pm

Get an insider’s look at how the Sedona Roadrunner took flight! Artists Don Kennell and Lisa Adler share the inspiration and creative journey behind one of Sedona’s most vibrant public artworks.

Sedona Longevity Society: The Longevity Circle

Thursday, November 20

2:00 pm

Discover new ways to live longer and better. The Longevity Circle is a welcoming monthly gathering where conversation, connection, and shared wisdom spark fresh insights on aging well.

Sedona Serenade: A Recital for Violin and Piano featuring Georgie Dawson, Violin and Cole Anderson, Piano

Saturday, November 22

2:00 pm 



Celebrate the season with an afternoon of music that lifts the heart. Eleven-year-old violinist Georgie Dawson and pianist Cole Anderson share a luminous performance of classical favorites and heartfelt melodies that capture the spirit of gratitude, joy, and togetherness.

Events in The Village 

Northern Arizona Watercolor Society Open House

Tuesday, November 18

1:00 – 3:00 pm 



Features members’ watercolor artwork, showcasing their techniques and creative processes. Includes light refreshment - all are welcome to attend!

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

Phoebe Fox Reads Otter Spotter at Story Time in the Park

Wednesday, Nov. 5 10:00 am



Dive into adventure with author Phoebe Fox at Story Time in the Park! 🦦 Enjoy a lively reading of Otter Spotter — a rhyming, watercolor-filled tale that brings the playful world of river otters (and the Verde Valley!) to life. Ages 2–8 recommended; all ages welcome. More Info

Worth A Visit

Snacks and refreshements on demand have officially joined the library lineup! Find your new favorite pick-me-up at the shiny new vending machine—perfect for study breaks, meetups, and mid-afternoon cravings. You'll find the new vending machine just outside the Community Room!

Friends of the Sedona Library Book Store STORE-WIDE SALE!

It’s that time of year again! The weekly half-off sale runs from Monday, November 3 through Saturday, November 8!

Everything in the bookstore is 50% off, except for items in the Collector’s Corner.

The bookstore will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but open on Black Friday for post-turkey shopping.

Come browse the shelves and find your next favorite book (or ten!)

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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