About Clark Memorial Library
From left to right, Clarkdale Mayor Doug von Gausig, Vice Mayor Richard Dehnert, YCFLD Director Corey Christians, YC Supervisor Randy Garrison, and Friends of CML President Jimmy Salmon combine their strength to close the scissors that cut the ribbon to officially reopen Clark Memorial Library, while an ecstatic throng of library lovers record the event.
Much has been accomplished since the ribbon was cut at Clark Memorial Library’s 90th Birthday Grand Re-opening Celebration.
Transition from a historic Clarkdale Town Library to a historic Yavapai County Free Library District Branch Library went without a hitch (three cheers for Third District Supervisor Randy Garrison, YCFLD Director Corey Christians, Assistant Library Director & County Librarian Susan Lapis, the District’s staff, Clarkdale Town Manager Gayle Mabery, and all the Town staff who aided in the seamless transfer!).
Jolly Roger performing at Summer Reading Program Kickoff on June 8, 2024.
Magician Jolly Roger entertains young and old at the closing event of the Summer Reading Program on July 22, 2023.
Fun at our 95th Anniversary-Halloween Party
on October19, 2022
Summer Reading Program – Fun at Closing Day Celebration on July 20, 2022
Dave Rentz, local musician and artist, performing at the Closing Day celebration of the Summer Reading Program on July 20, 2022.
(Photo by Friends of Clark Memorial Library)
Fun on the 4th of May at the Library
Summer Reading Program Library Night in the Park
On June 18, 2021, the first Library Night in the Park was hosted by the Friends of Clark Memorial Library as a Clark Memorial Library Summer Reading event. Games and activities, including animals from the Verde Valley Humane Society were part of the fun with music provided by Dave Rentz.
Library Coordinators KC Anderson and Mary Kuzell-Babbit with Clarkdale Mayor Robyn Prud’homme-Bauer at Library Night in the Park.
Friends of Clark Memorial Library table at Library Night in the Park with volunteer Henry Melody and Treasurer/VP Fundraising Ron Clark seated at the table and Board member Linda Dettman, volunteer Carol Cain and Board member Sybil Malinowski standing.
Verde Valley Humane Society volunteer with young artist enjoying Library Night in the Park.
Celebrating 2020 Summer Reading Program Participants
On July 30, 2020 the top reader and other participants in Clark Memorial Library’s READsquared Summer Reading Program gathered in front of the library. Library Coordinator Eleanor Mooney handed out prizes to participants with the grand prize handed out by Friend’s Vice President Ron Clark. Refreshment also handed out by Eleanor Mooney were provided by Friends of Clark Memorial Library.
Friends of Clark Memorial Library Vice President Ron Clark presents the grand prize ($50 in Amazon gift cards) to Addie Linford who had the most READsquared points.
Library Coordinator Eleanor Mooney reaching into bucket of prizes for older kid and adult readers.
Library Coordinator Eleanor Mooney overseeing the youngest readers selecting prizes.
Cool refreshments being handed out by Library Coordinator.
Second Anniversary-Halloween Party October 19, 2019
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Library Coordinator Bonnie Best (in Dr. Seuss hat) judging the kids’ costume contest.
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Library Coordinator Eleanor Mooney (in green shirt) announcing the winners of the kids’ costume contest.
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Winners of the Adult Costume Contest with their prizes.
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Halloween punch.
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Dave Rentz performing at the party.
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Jerome Ukulele Orchestra performing at the party.
2019 Summer Reading Program:
The final Special Event and Celebration of the Summer Reading Program, a Universe of Stories on July 25, 2019, featured juggler extraordinaire James Reid, food and prizes.
Summer readers had Fun With Music as Dave Rentz performed on July 11, 2019.
Summer readers make musical instruments with help from Storytime Reader Andrea Meyer in anticipation of More Fun With Music on July 18, 2019 with Claudia Tulip.
Photos courtesy of David Perrell
Author Talks:
David Hatcher Childress, author/investigator and co-star of History Channel’s Ancient Aliens, speaking to a full house at Clark Memorial Library on April 13, 2019. David’s appearance was co-sponsored by Adventures Unlimited Bookstore, 1020 N. Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ.
Photo courtesy of Tom Nye.
Val Chanda, author of the Zorn and Grayall mysteries and Psy Mind series, discusses the art of storytelling on March 4, 2020
Joe Wise, author, painter, musician, reads from his books on March 10, 2020.
What's Inside...
Compact and cozy, but big on features!
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Library-supporting book store
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State of the art computers and public WiFi
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Games and puzzles for all ages
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Discrete children's section
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Current newspapers and magazines
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Public meeting room with table and 10 chairs
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Regular arrivals of new books and videos
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Color laser copy, print, and fax
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Comfy reading areas
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Seedbank and craft materials dispensary
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Extensive collection of Southwest books
Compact and cozy, but big on features!
- cml-bookstore.jpg
Library-supporting book store
- cml-computers.jpg
State of the art computers and public WiFi
- cml-games.jpg
Games and puzzles for all ages
- cml-kids.jpg
Discrete children's section
- cml-magazines.jpg
Current newspapers and magazines
- cml-meetroom.jpg
Public meeting room with table and 10 chairs
- cml-newbooks.jpg
Regular arrivals of new books and videos
- cml-printer.jpg
Color laser copy, print, and fax
- cml-reading.jpg
Comfy reading areas
- cml-seedbank.jpg
Seedbank and craft materials dispensary
- cml-southwest.jpg
Extensive collection of Southwest books