About Us

Dr. Patrick Flanagan™ invented the Neurophone in 1958. It is an electronic nervous system excitation device that transmits sound through the skin directly to the brain, for which he received U.S. Patent No.3,393,279 in 1968. The invention earned him a profile in LIFE Magazine, which called him a “unique, mature and inquisitive scientist.” Dr. Flanagan continued to develop the Neurophone and it is currently being sold as an aid to speed learning.

Dr. Flanagan at age eleven developed and sold a guided missile detector to the U.S. Military. At age seventeen he gained his air pilot’s license and was employed by a Think Tank at The Pentagon, and later as a consultant to the NSA, CIA, NASA, Tufts University, the Office of Naval Research, and the Aberdeen Proving Grounds for the Department of Unconventional Weapons and Warfare.

Since 1981 Dr. Flanagan  has invented a series of useful devices and products based on water and specific mineral structures in the area of health. Several of these have been very successful in the marketplace. His identification of the special properties of the negative hydride ion, while once ridiculed, received serious attention when the Nobelist Chandrasekhar proposed it as a major component in far space. 

Several scientific papers by Dr. Flanagan, about Silica Hydride have been published in peer reviewed journals such as the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Free Radical Biology and Medicine.

Dr. Flanagan continued his activities as scientist, inventor, and philanthropist, promoting new science and approaches to human healing, especially those based on the great traditions of India and Egypt, until his death in December of 2019.

For decades, Dr. Flanagan had openly invited stringent scrutiny of his research and discoveries by the medical and scientific communities. The seeds of this effort are blossoming at an exponential rate as the scientific community is validating and embracing his extraordinary contributions. Academics and researchers at universities from Oxford to Stanford are beginning to study Dr. Flanagan's breakthrough discoveries and teach them to scientists of the future. 

Perhaps that's not quite possible but in the meantime, out of the generous and philanthropic hearts of Patrick and his partner, Stephanie, the personal library of Patrick Flanagan is being shared with the community of Sedona and beyond. The collection provides a peek into the mind of a genius and gives one the breadth of subject matter which relates to his research and inventions.

From chemistry, math, physics and electronics to Eastern and Western spiritual teachings and philosophies, all can be found in the collection.  From Egypt and the pyramids to Tesla and alternative energies, food, diet, supplements and alternative health treatments, you will find it at the Patrick Flanagan Library.  Did you ever dream of building a UFO? You just may find the book to show you how!  

What does a genius read for fun?  Novels, and lots of them!  Spy, espionage, conspiracy and a few romances for good measure all can be found amidst the shelves.

While many of the books are first editions, no longer in print, or just too valuable to lend, the majority of books are available for two-week loans so you may enjoy them fully in the comfort of your own home.  Or, grab a tea or latte from Layla's Bakery and Cafe downstairs and sit a while.  

And if you're not local, we still have you in mind. The Patrick Flanagan Library catalog of books may be viewed  via PatrickFlanagan.libib.com. The online library catalog currently holds approximately 3,400 titles with more added weekly. The physical library in Sedona, AZ holds at least twice that.  

Whether a long-time local or just a long-time fan of Patrick Flanagan, you are cordially invited to Enter the Mind of a Genius!

The Patrick Flanagan Library is located at 3190 West State Route Highway 89A, Suite 500, Sedona, AZ 86336 and open Monday, Friday, and Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Open Tuesday by appointment. Closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

The Patrick Flanagan Library is located at 3190 West State Route Highway 89A, Suite 500, Sedona, AZ 86336. Location on Google Maps

Open Mon, Fri & Sat, 11:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Open Tuesday by appointment

Closed Wed, Thurs & Sun

The Patrick Flanagan Library is an offering to the community of Sedona and beyond.  It is free to anyone who has a desire and thirst for knowledge.  You will not be asked for membership dues or subscription fees; but you will be asked to have an open mind, to think outside the box, and to open your heart to new possibilities and ways of thinking and being.

The world is just now catching up to the mind of Patrick Flanagan and who knows what you may find hidden in the stacks that will inspire you and open your world to unknown possibilities.

Our Online Library - a catalog of book titles available for check-out in person at our Sedona, AZ  location is available here: PatrickFlanagan.libib.com. 

We look forward to your visit, whether it be physical or virtual.  

Email contact:

PatrickFlanaganLbrary@gmail.com.

* Please note that the library may not always be open during posted hours. The library is staffed by volunteers and unforeseen changes in scheduling may happen.