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Bestselling author Anne Hillerman here for four special events

We are proud to host New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman next weekend for four special events, one free and three set up as fundraisers by the library foundation for our campaign to …

Bestselling author Anne Hillerman here for four special events next weekend

We are proud to host New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman next weekend for four special events, one free and three set up as fundraisers by the library foundation for our campaign to …

Meet Barb Brattin, your new library director

We are extremely proud to introduce you to Barb Brattin, your new library director, who has arrived from Wisconsin to take up her post effective next Tuesday, Sept. 3. 

Back-to-school resources available for students of all ages

By Carole Howard/ PREVIEW Columnist, and the library staff As school reconvenes after the summer break, we want to be sure you know that your library has a multitude of resources for students of …

Author talk to be available via Zoom on library’s big screen

Our highly popular free online author talks continue in August with two more opportunities for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors — with one transmitted live via Zoom onto …

Free fun Summer Reading finale party and legal clinics resume

Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. is the free fun Summer Reading Program closing party when we’ll award prizes, celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday and enjoy ice cream, snacks, …

Free solar energy program available for income-qualified people

Next Tuesday, Aug., 6 from 4 to 6 p.m., your library will host a Sunnyside Community Solar event to help income-qualified members apply for a special solar subscription program for current …

Free presentation on noxious weeds today and a 20-mule team history tomorrow

This evening, Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Ethan Proud, Archuleta County land and weed supervisor, will discuss land stewardship, invasive plants and our responsibilities in Colorado at a …

Hiking safety talk plus bike repair kits available for your summer fun

Tonight, July 18, from 6 to 7:15 p.m., members of our local San Juan Outdoor Club will offer guidelines and helpful tips for hiking safety in our wilderness at this free session.   As well, …

Friends book sale and housing voucher help on tap

Starting today, Thursday, July 11, and running through the weekend is the Friends of the Library annual book sale at the Community United Methodist Church at 434 Lewis St.   Early bird …

National Park mysteries author to present July 9

We will host a very special guest speaker at your library next Tuesday, July 9 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. when Scott Graham comes from Durango to spend time with us.   He is the author 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 …

Murder mystery and Fairy Tale Theatre set for tomorrow

Tomorrow, June 21, we will be hosting two free special events: • Eighth-graders and above are invited to solve a murder mystery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where everyone is a suspect and you …

Murder mystery and Fairy Tale Theatre set for next Friday

Next Friday, June 21 we will be hosting two special events: • Eighth-graders and above are invited to solve a murder mystery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where everyone is a suspect and you need …

Concert today, teen survival skills and Pagosa wetlands talks tomorrow

Your library foundation is one of the Pagosa nonprofits benefiting from the Pagosa Springs Golf Club’s 19th Hole music concerts this summer. Ours is today, Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 …

New free Summer Reading Program events for teens, tweens and kids launch next week

“Adventure Begins at your Library” is the theme of this year’s free all-ages Summer Reading Program that kicks off next Friday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Mysto the Magician …

Summer Reading Program and Jane Austen tribute events to start soon

“Adventure Begins at your Library” is the theme of this year’s free all-ages Summer Reading Program that kicks off next Friday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Mysto the Magician …

Bagpipes event tomorrow, free bike repair kit and handbook available

Tomorrow, Friday, May 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., you are invited to a free all-ages event featuring the St. Patrick’s bagpipers.   You’ll learn about bagpipes, kilts and their …

Backpacks available for free checkout at your library

With spring here and summer not too far away, we wanted to remind you that we have two backpacks available for free checkout that contain a state park pass, binoculars, a wildlife guide, a trees and …

Lifelong Learning Lectures and virtual author talks continuing this month

The free spring Lifelong Learning Lecture series continues Thursday evenings through May 23 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. with five more informative presentations:

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