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 a brain fitness program consisting of 21 simple exercises designed for all ages and abilities, performed while sitting in a chair.
The Senior Center location was chosen so participants have more privacy as they exercise, and we are delighted to make this healthy and fun program available in a convenient location.
Another partnership is expanding the reach of Dungeons and Dragons for middle-school students. They are invited to join friends at the Pagosa Community Initiative (PCI) on Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for a free after-school adventure. Registration is required.
Participants must be in middle school and registered with the PCI after-school programs. This Dungeon and Dragons program will continue until the end of the school year.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue with two more talks in March for you to watch live on Zoom or via a recording later.
For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming .
Thursday, March 20, at noon will feature Clara Bingham on “How Woman’s Liberation Transformed America.”
Wednesday, March 26, will star novelist Jennifer Weiner on “Dreams We Chase.”
Science fun for kids
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Youngsters aged 6-10 are invited to Steam Engines, a free science fun session, tomorrow, Friday, March 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Paws to Read tomorrow
Friday, March 14, from 2 to 3 p.m., youngsters are invited to share their favorite books with Maple, a therapy dog who loves stories, at a free Paws to Read session.
LEGO Club Saturday
Kids aged 6-11 are invited to the free LEGO Club on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. Bring your own LEGOs or use ours.
Pokemon Club Saturday
If you love Pokemon, this club is for you. Bring your cards to a fun, free all-ages event on Saturday, March 15, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., when you can play games with others who feel the same way.
Music fun Monday
Pagosa Unplugged is free from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, for amateur musicians of all abilities to play, sing and jam with other people.
Adult DIY
At the free in-person adult DIY next Tuesday, March 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., we will follow along and learn to paint with Bob Ross as he creates a painting. All supplies will be provided.
Spanish conversation
Practice your Spanish in a free group setting on Tuesday, March 18, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. No minimum skill level is needed. This group meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays.
High school math tutoring
Free high school math tutoring for ages 14 and up takes place Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is required.
Family storytimes
Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., join a free educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Elementary tutoring sessions
Children ages 6 to 11 are welcome at these free sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. where they will build essential skills in core subjects. Preregistration is required.
Writers Guild
Every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers at this free gathering.
ESL classes
Free in-person evening classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 4 to 5 p.m. reserved for beginners, 5 to 6 p.m. for intermediate and 6 to 7 p.m. for advanced students. Please help us share the word about these classes.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays. Judy helps you with basic questions relating to computers, smartphones and tablets, and also provides assistance in accessing the library’s online resources.
No appointment is needed for these drop-in sessions, but please bring your device’s charger and passwords with you.
Pagosa Adult Learning Services (PALS)
Join Mark or Sally for free PALS sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to help with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. No appointment is necessary.
Activities calendars
Pick up monthly events calendars at the library so you don’t miss any of the free activities available to you and your family.
Local authors
We have added two books to our collection by local authors, both of whom are members of the Wolf Creek Christian Writers group.
“Do Unto Others” by Lynn Moffett features Sofia, who runs a teen center where she faces one challenge after another as she tries to help others — and also handle her own family issues.
“Her Father’s Heart” by Helene Prins Smith is a contemporary coming-of-age novel about a young woman who lives with her emotionally distant, controlling father who holds tightly to family secrets.
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“Last Twilight in Paris” by Pam Jenoff begins when a woman discovers a necklace in a London secondhand shop. “Bonded in Death” by J.D. Robb is an Eve Dallas mystery. “Citizen” is Bill Clinton’s memoir about his life after the White House. “A Grave in the Woods” by Martin Walker is a Bruno, chief of police, mystery. “A Farewell to Arfs” by Spencer Quinn is a crime story featuring Chet the dog and his human partner. “Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets” by Christopher Farnsworth is a Jesse Stone mystery. “Pro Bono” by Thomas Perry tells of an investigator following the trail of lost money. “More or Less Maddy” by Lisa Genova focuses on the life of a bipolar freshman at NYU.
Books on CD
“Red Clay” by Charles B. Fancher is a multigenerational saga about an enslaved Black family and their white owners. “Citizen” is Bill Clinton’s memoir about his life after the White House. “Waiting for the Long Night Moon” by Amanda Peters explores the Indigenous experience from contact with the first European settlers to present day. “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney is a thriller about marriage and revenge involving a missing woman.
“Battle Mountain” by C.J. Box features Joe Pickett and Nate Romanowski. “The Secret Flowers” by Sally Page follows a grieving woman who discovers the lost story of a flower girl on the Titanic. “Art of Revolutions” by CNN host Fareed Zakaria looks at the revolutions past and present that define our polarized and unstable age.
Nonfiction
We have four new Mayo Clinic medical books: “Guide to Holistic Health” by Dr. Brent A. Bauer, “Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy” by Dr. Myra J. Wick, “Guide to Home Remedies” by Dr. Cindy A. Kermott and Gail M. Boriel, and “First-aid Guide for Outdoor Adventures” by Dr. Nora P. Raukar. “For the Bees” by Tara Dawn Chapman is an illustrated handbook for happy beekeeping. “Tomoko Fuse’s Origami Boxes” shows you how to create beautiful paper gift boxes.
“Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands,” “India,” “Japan” “Spain,” “New England” and “Alaska” are Lonely Planet travel guides. “10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors” by Ed Deboo offers routines to build muscle, balance and stamina. “The Healthy Bones Plant-Based Nutrition Plan and Cookbook” by Dr. Laura Kelly, Helen Bryman Kelly and Jummee Park provides more than 100 recipes to maintain bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right” by Walter Mosley is a PI Joe King mystery. “Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets” by Christopher Farnsworth is a Jesse Stone mystery. “The Medici Return” by Steve Berry is a Cotton Malone search for a forgotten 16th century document.
Other novels
“We All Live Here” by Jojo Moyes follows a fractured family all living together. “Hold Strong” by Robert Dugoni is based on the true story of one of the most shocking acts of World War II.
DVDs
“The Substance” starring Demi Moore received five Academy Award nominations and won one. “Ghost in a Shell” is a sci-fi animated film. “Alien Romulus” is a sci-fi horror film. We have three contemporary classics: “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, “When Harry Met Sally” starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, and “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray. “Ghost in the Shell” is an animated thriller.
Quotable quote
“Without our books, without knowing things, without knowing their special meaning — this isn’t movies, this is not someone drawing you images. This is a book, and you have the movie in your head.” — Keith Richards, English musician who has been the lead guitarist and primary musical force for the Rolling Stones since the band’s formation in 1962. His songwriting partnership with Mick Jagger is considered one of the most successful in history. His two memoirs are both available through your library: “Life” and “Gus and Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar.”
Website
For more information on library books, services and programs — and to reserve books, e-books, books on CD and DVDs from the comfort of your home — please visit our website at https://pagosalibrary.org.
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