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Ruby Sisson Library chosen for MIT teen dialogue accelerator program

In collaboration with Cortico, PBS Frontline and the MIT Center for Constructive Communication (CCC), the Teen Dialogue Accelerator Grant opportunity was posted on the American Library Association …

Last chance to honor an extraordinary woman in your life

When I was in first grade, I had a remarkable teacher who believed in the importance of reading so much that she built a small library in the back of our classroom when the school library closed. …

Let Booklist Reader guide you toward your next book selection

Booklist Reader is the Ruby Sisson library’s latest free magazine, featuring diverse readers’ advisory recommendations, in print and on audio, for readers of all ages. Each month, …

New e-book platform now available

Did you know that Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library cardholders use e-books more often than any other library in our 160-member library system? That’s right. During the month of August, you …

Local authors write a family memoir and tales of three western women, plus Friends book sale Saturday

Two local authors who have donated their books to your library’s collection help bring vibrant personalities and regional history to life in an interesting, enjoyable way. …

Learning resources for students of all ages plus book sale coming Oct. 11

With our community’s youngsters back in school, we want to be sure you know that your library has a multitude of resources for students of all ages.     You can find nonfiction …

Priceless gifts for children: Free after-school tutoring resumes plus generous books donations

Our community’s children are benefiting from two new positive acts in their favor — the resumption of free after-school tutoring plus a generous donation of books. The free …

Two local authors donate their books set in Colorado

Two of Pagosa’s most prolific authors — Patty Latham and Val Valentine — have just donated their books to your library for your reading pleasure. Latham’s book, titled …

Friends of the Library to host book donation opportunity Saturday

Friends of the Library members are hosting a pop-up book donation event this Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant, 56 Talisman Drive, at the entrance to the …

New onetime location for book donations to Friends of the Library next weekend

The Friends of the Library are planning ahead for future book sales to benefit the library by arranging a pop-up book donation location on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ramon’s …

Ideal back-to-school gift for your youngsters

Do you know the value of a home library for your youngsters? Research shows that kids who have books in their home have improved vocabulary and overall reading performance; do better in math, science …

Free online resource helps you prepare for driver’s tests

We have a free online resource that will be a huge asset to anyone who is about to take a car, motorcycle or commercial driver’s test. The site includes hundreds of practice questions …

How to freeze holds when you are busy plus new roaming book club

With the busy summer season underway, we wanted to remind you that you can freeze, or suspend, your holds on books or other materials if you don’t have time for them now. The best part is …

Library closed until Monday due to start of expansion construction

This week we remain closed until Saturday, Aug. 9, to keep you safe as construction begins on our expansion project.   During this time, we will be constructing a new entrance and walkway …

Library closes for a week and some activity locations will change

We will close next Monday, Aug. 4, through Saturday, Aug. 9, to keep you safe as construction begins on our expansion project. During this time, we will be constructing a new entrance and …

Summer reading finale party set for next Friday, then library closes for a week

Next Friday, Aug. 1, marks the end of our hugely successful Summer Reading Program. We will gather from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for a free fun celebration that includes games, activities, the grand prize …

Three-day Friends summer book sale opens today

The hugely popular three-day Friends of the Library book sale happens this weekend at the Community United Methodist Church located downtown at 434 Lewis St. You can take advantage of great …

Friends summer book sale and Audubon birds event set for next Thursday

The hugely popular three-day Friends of the Library book sale happens next week at the Community United Methodist Church located downtown at 434 Lewis St.

Library unable to accept book donations for a year

Donations of books to your library have always been vital to our health. They add breadth and depth to our collection. They also provide pleasure to buyers and profits at the Friends of the …

What should your child read this summer?

Do you have a plan to make sure your child has lots of reading opportunities this summer? Several studies have documented a “summer slide” in reading skills once kids go on summer …

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