Community Library Sedona

What Community Library Sedona does

Community Library Sedona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library serving Sedona and the broader Verde Valley region of Arizona. Founded in 1958 by community volunteers and rebranded in 2025 from Sedona Public Library to its current name, the organization operates two physical locations — a Main Library at 3250 White Bear Road in West Sedona and a Village Library branch in the Big Park Community School building in the Village of Oak Creek — with approximately 18 staff. Its core offering is free public access to a physical and digital collections catalog integrated with the Yavapai County Library Network (50+ libraries), supplemented by digital lending through Libby/OverDrive and Kanopy streaming, technology lending (Tech2Go Chromebooks and hotspots), research databases (Ancestry, Britannica, Reference USA, Pronunciator for 140+ languages), cultural passes to 175+ Arizona venues via the Act One partnership, and community programming including STEAM workshops, a Beanstack-powered Summer Reading challenge, and a 2025-launched "Life Help" category covering AI literacy, end-of-life planning, and digital skills.

The library operates on a non-transactional revenue model: all patron services are provided free of charge, with funding derived from individual donations, restricted grants (Library Services and Technology Act, Arizona Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities), the Friends of the Library bookstore, and the active "Take Part Make Your Mark" capital campaign (target $2.3M, ~$975K raised as of latest disclosure). It is governed by a Board of Directors (recently expanded by seven members) under Executive Director Judy Poe, with Director of Development and Community Engagement April Selman leading fundraising. Strategic positioning has shifted toward explicit community-ownership branding, expanded adult-education programming, and a multi-year facility renovation, codified in a published Strategic Plan 2025-2028. Geographic scope is intentionally local (Sedona and Verde Valley), with no disclosed expansion ambitions beyond deepening services within the existing catchment.

Material risks include concentrated funding exposure to federal library and humanities grants — the National Endowment for the Humanities has already triggered cancellations of Arizona Humanities programming at the library, and proposed Library Services and Technology Act / Institute of Museum and Library Services budget cuts threaten LSTA-funded wellness programs such as Get Better Together. No public revenue, expense, or operating budget figures are disclosed, limiting financial transparency. The library does not operate proprietary technology; its digital capability surface is composed entirely of third-party integrations (YLN catalog, Libby, Kanopy, Beanstack, Pronunciator, Ancestry, Britannica), which provides breadth but no internal IP moat.

Name

Community Library Sedona

Legal name

Sedona Public Library DBA Community Library Sedona

Website

https://communitylibrarysedona.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Library Sedona is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library operating two branches in Sedona, Arizona, serving Verde Valley residents with free access to books, digital resources, technology lending, and community programming. Founded in 1958 and rebranded in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Digital lending services
• Youth literacy programs
• Research databases

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Library Sedona is a nonprofit public library that provides free lending of physical and digital books, media, and educational resources, plus research databases, language-learning platforms, technology lending (Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots), cultural passes to Arizona arts venues, and a broad slate of community programming for all ages. The library operates two branches in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek and is a member of the Yavapai County Library Network, giving patrons access to materials across 50+ libraries. All services are provided at no cost to the community and funded through donations, grants, and fundraising.

Product overview

Community Library Sedona operates as a traditional public library system with a main branch and a Village Library branch, offering physical and digital lending, research databases, technology lending, cultural passes, and community programming. The library provides access to digital content through Libby/OverDrive and Kanopy streaming, technology lending through Tech2Go (Chromebooks and hotspots), and extensive research databases including Ancestry, Britannica, and Reference USA. The library also offers unique programs including Summer Reading with Beanstack tracking, STEAM activities, cultural passes to Arizona attractions, language learning through Pronunciator, and community spaces for reservation. A nonprofit Friends of the Library bookstore supports funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Catalog & Borrowing Service Core service enabling Sedona-area residents to search the Yavapai Library Network catalog and borrow physical books, media, and materials at no cost with a free library card.
• Tech2Go (Chromebook and Hotspot Lending) Lending program that allows library cardholders to borrow Chromebooks and mobile WiFi hotspots for extended periods, addressing the local digital divide.
• Cultural Passes (Act One) Free admission passes to Arizona arts and cultural venues (museums, observatories, heritage sites) provided through the Act One cultural-pass program for library cardholders.
• Summer Reading Program Annual reading challenge for youth and adults with reading logs, prizes, and gamified tracking delivered through the Beanstack platform.
• STEAM Programs Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math programming for youth including hands-on activities, workshops, and structured learning experiences.
• Life Help Programs Programming category launched in 2025 covering end-of-life planning, household organization, Death Cafes, AI education, and Gmail/Google classes to support community members with practical life needs.
• Interlibrary Loan Service Service that allows patrons to request and borrow materials from libraries outside the Yavapai County Library Network.
• Community Room Reservations Reservation of library meeting and event spaces at the Main Library and Village Library branches for community events, programs, and gatherings.
• Notary Public Service On-site notary services available to library patrons for document authentication.
• Computer and Technology Access Public computer stations, printing services, and hands-on technology assistance for library patrons needing in-branch digital access.
• Friends of the Library Bookstore Used-book retail operation run by the Friends of the Library support organization, with proceeds funding library programs and operations.
• Research Databases Access Suite of online research tools available to library cardholders, including Ancestry Library Edition, Britannica Library, Reference USA, Grant Station, AZ Memory Project, and additional subscription databases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 community members attended the Get Loud Community Celebration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Sedona Heritage Museum: Local Sedona heritage and cultural institution. Comparable as a Sedona-based nonprofit cultural/heritage organization with overlapping audiences (residents and visitors interested in local history), and as a community partner on cultural programming.

Direct peers

• Cottonwood Public Library: Neighboring YLN member library serving Cottonwood, Arizona, in the Verde Valley. Comparable as a similarly-sized public library within the same network, offering overlapping programming and digital resources to a comparable community.
• Prescott Public Library: Larger YLN member library in Prescott, Arizona. Comparable as a Yavapai County public library providing similar services — books, digital lending, community programming — at a slightly larger scale within the same network.
• Camp Verde Community Library: Verde Valley YLN member library serving Camp Verde, Arizona. Directly comparable in scale and rural Arizona community profile, sharing catalog and patrons through YLN.

Broad incumbents

• Yavapai County Library Network (YLN): Consortium of public libraries in Yavapai County, Arizona, of which Community Library Sedona is a member. Comparable as the network through which CLS shares catalog and digital services with 50+ libraries.
• Chandler Public Library: Larger Arizona municipal library system in the Phoenix metro area. Comparable as an Arizona public library offering similar services (Libby, Kanopy, cultural passes, programming), but at significantly larger scale with municipal funding.

Regional players

• Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library: Public library system in nearby Coconino County, Arizona. Comparable as an Arizona public library serving a small-city/rural mix of residents with comparable program offerings, though in a different county.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CommunityLibrarySedona
• Facebookfacebook.com/communitylibrarysedona
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitylibrarysedona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-library-sedona

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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