The Community Library Sedona and the Sedona Sister Cities Association are proud to announce a new international partnership with the Canmore Public Library in Alberta, Canada, officially becoming Sister City Libraries.

This collaboration is part of the global Sister Cities initiative, which promotes peace, understanding and collaboration between people of different nations through long-term city partnerships. These relationships encourage cultural, educational and community development exchanges that foster mutual respect and global learning.

“This library-to-library partnership is a unique extension of the Sister City mission, built on shared values of learning and international friendship — values that are deeply important to us as a library and that we strive to share with our community and the world,” said Patty Kelly, the project coordinator for the library.

As part of this collaboration, the two libraries will work together on programs and creative initiatives that highlight local voices, share cultural heritage and promote international learning.

The first official project will be a local author book exchange. Beginning on May 1, each library has selected seven books by local authors to send to their Sister City counterpart. These books will be featured in special displays, allowing readers in both communities to experience new stories and perspectives. Every book will include a custom bookplate and a personal note from the author.

“This partnership is about more than books. It’s about building bridges, celebrating creativity and connecting communities across borders — all through the power of libraries,” Kelly said.

More collaborations are already in the works as the Sedona and Canmore libraries continue to build upon this exchange.