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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 …

Library director details plans for construction starting Aug. 4

  Library staff are deep into planning to minimize disruption to programs and patrons as construction is set to begin Monday, Aug. 4, on the first phase of your library’s long-awaited …

Free fossils fun today plus plans set for library construction and summer book sale

Today, Thursday, June 12, is a special all-ages archaeology and fossils event from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. You’ll be able to hold and examine both real and replica artifacts as well as tools …

Summer Reading kickoff party set for tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon, Friday, May 30, we are hosting the Summer Reading Kickoff Party from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Book lovers of all ages will enjoy free food, crafts and fun at this annual event that …

Library building expansion and renovation starting soon

Your library’s building project is now out for bid, with responses due this month and plans to begin the expansion construction in late summer or early fall, according to Barb Brattin, library …

Mark your calendars for two major events this month

May brings two very special events to your library that will be of interest to you and your family: Starting May 27 through June 6, we will be hosting the first-in-the world virtual reality …

One more time: Free tax help available at your library

Katherine from VITA Tax Help will return to your library one more time next Monday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help patrons who are filing returns late. But, you need to do some homework before you take advantage of her generous offer to provide face-to-face help.

Tips for all ages: How to find new books that match your likes and interests

If you would like to expand your reading choices, we suggest you go to our NoveList database, where you’ll find a multitude of options to enrich your reading life.   With more …

Free Friday fun: Science for kids, Denim Day jeans decorating for teens and tweens

Youngsters aged 6-10 are invited to Steam Engines, a free science fun session, tomorrow, Friday, April 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Also tomorrow, Friday, April 18 from 2 to 3 p.m., is the latest in …

Free Spring Lifelong Learning series moving to afternoons

Your library’s free Spring Lifelong Learning Lectures takes place on Wednesdays from April 16 through May 21 — and note that they are now happening in the afternoons, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. …

Wildfire preparedness advice Thursday and elementary tutors needed

Today, Thursday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m., county sheriff and emergency management personnel will be at your library to help you get ready for the wildfire season.   During this free talk they …

Back by popular demand: More free expert tax help and wildfire prep advice

Her free personalized tax help sessions were such a success in March that Katherine from VITA Tax Help will return to your library next Friday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help more patrons …

Library to host internet safety session for teens and tweens, survival expert talk for all ages

Rise Above Violence will host a free talk about internet safety tomorrow, Friday, March 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library for teens and tweens.   The session will cover how to make sure …

Community partnerships expand reach of library programs

In a new community outreach program, Judy, adult services librarian, is leading a free Ageless Grace exercise program at the Pagosa Senior Center every Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.   It is …

Multitude of free magazines and newspapers available in print and online

We want to remind you that your library has about 45 physical magazines and newspapers in our collection for your free reading enjoyment, plus multiple online publications.  Print …

Middle school principal’s advice to parents plus free tax help coming to your library

In today’s world dominated by social media and smartphones, new issues relating to youth mental health have arisen dramatically since the early 2010s — thankfully, along with helpful …

Library plans fraud protection talk, puzzle swap

Advice on how you can protect yourself from fraud will be offered by Deidre, Bank of the San Juans manager, at a free session at your library next Tuesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1:15 p.m.   …

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten an ideal free literacy program for babies and toddlers

One of the greatest gifts you can give your babies and toddlers is to sign them up for a free early literacy reading program called “1,000 Books before Kindergarten” for children from …

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