Red White and Blue 250
JULY 2026 | LIBRARY NEWS 
Director's Note-
Happy Birthday, America and to our beautiful Carnegie building! It's a big year to celebrate our community and country. Make plans to join us to celebrate our 125th anniversary on July 30th from 4-6pm. There will be refreshments, open house, and guest speakers starting at 4:30pm. Look for our Library History display in the Reference room this month.
July also marks the second half of the summer reading program and you all are rockin it! Keep you the momentum to finish strong. Qualifying readers can attend our Celebration at Liberty Park on July 26th.
We have so many fun events this month-mark your calendar, so you don't forget! I'm especially excited about the sound bath event with Serene Space Massage & Sound. If you've never attended a sound bath, you need to come! You basically get immersed in sound from a variety of vibration instruments. This promotes relaxation and quiets the mind-who doesn't need a little more of that?!  Come ready to check out of the real world for about an hour. Free and everyone welcome.
 
Happy Reading & Borrowing-
Jamie Sparks, Director
Library Closed-
July 3 & 4 in Observance of Independence Day
Notifications-
Be sure to sign up to get notifications through text or email! This can be done through your patron account, when placing a hold, or at the circulation desk. You will get notified when your books are due and when you have a hold ready to pick up.
Notary Services are back at the library-
Notary services are available on Saturday and Sunday only.  Please ask at the circulation desk.
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB for adults
Join the discussion!

We will discuss a new book each month. 
Join us either day in the Queen City Room.
 
2nd Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm
or
2nd Tuesday 2pm-3pm
 
Open to all adults who have read the book!
Need to borrow a copy? Pick one up at the front desk, search our collection, or Libby.
 
July's Pick: The Book Eaters, by Sunyi DeanThe Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
 
Family Game Day-Saturday, July 18
 
Giant Board Games in the Queen City Room
Saturday, July 18
10am-noon
Create & Connect:
An Adult Craft Night
Copper Wire Plant Stakes
Monday, July 27th
5:30pm

 
Sign up on our website, as supplies are limited-sedalialibrary.com
Queen City Room
Intended for Adults
Sound Bath
Monday, July 20th
5:30pm-6:30pm
A sound bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where you "bathe" in the resonant vibrations of instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. Participants typically lie on their backs while the practitioner plays the instruments to promote profound relaxation, ease muscle tension, and quiet the mind.
Queen City Room
Free Event
Bring a yoga mat and anything you need to be comfortable
Intended for adults
125th Library Celebration
Join us to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our
Carnegie Library
July 30th
4-6pm
Open House-Refreshments-Speakers starting at 4:30pm
Everyone is welcome
CHILDREN'S Department
Summer Reading Events-
See our website for full descriptions
Every Thursday at 10am-Preschool Storytime
Every Monday from 4-6pm-Build & Create
 
July 1-MO Birds Show, 10am
July 8-UnEarth a Craft with guest, Jordan Fields, 10am
July 15-STEM Kit Exploration Day, 10am
July 22-Outdoor Water Play Day, 10am
 
July 26-Summer Reading Celebration for qualifying participants 1-3pm, Liberty Pary
 
Meet Me at the Movies!
Popcorn and Film Reel
July 2        3:05pm
The Land Before Time
Galaxy Movie Theater
The event is free 
(Look for Mrs. Kristen in the Lobby at the movie theater-A grown up should attend with children please).
Teen UNO Game Day
Sunday, July 19 from 2-4pm

Join us for a variety of UNO game options!
Everyone is welcome. Intended for teens or anyone wanting to play.
Queen City Room
July Book Displays
Red, White, & Blue
July 4, 2026 marks exactly 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historic milestone honors our country's founding principles while inviting reflection on its history and future. Happy Birthday, USA!
French American Heritage Month
French-American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout July, honoring the historical alliance, cultural ties, and profound influence of French Americans on U.S. history and society.
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