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.
The time change was made from evenings because many patrons said they preferred not to have to drive at night to attend.
As always, these informative and interesting talks will cover a wide variety of topics with talented and knowledgeable speakers:
• April 16 will feature Pat Hasenbuhler, who taught astronomy for 30 years, discussing the importance of dark skies in Pagosa Springs and Chimney Rock National Monument.
• April 23 will showcase Karina Guerrero, a financial planner, explaining the difference between wills and trusts and much more in an estate planning session.
• April 30 with Kimberley Schooley of the Durango Dementia Coalition will explore what it’s like to live well with dementia from a care partner’s perspective.
• May 7 with Peggy Bergon will go back into history when Hispanic sheepherders expressed their loneliness and artistic talents with arborglyphs carved on aspen tress.
• May 14 will be a Zoom session by Dayton Romero introducing you to AARP Senior Planet live online classes for seniors on many topics from wellness to finance.
• May 21 will highlight the weather expertise of Arleen Prochazka discussing the 2025 monsoon in the Southern San Juans.
Pick up a brochure at your library with more details on all these outstanding talks.
More elementary tutors needed
We are in need of more tutors for our free elementary tutoring sessions for children ages 6-11 on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to help them build essential skills in core subjects.
This program has become so popular that we are looking for more tutors to participate. If you have teaching experience in early grades and are interested, please contact Barb Brattin, library director.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue in April with one more talk 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, April 24, at 5 p.m. will feature “The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure and Suspense” with Gregg Hurwitz.
Friday Flix tomorrow
Enjoy a PG movie chosen by participants plus free popcorn Friday, April 11, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Bilingual storytime Saturday
Join beloved retired high school Spanish teacher Mrs. Mable Martinez Barber Saturday, April 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. for Hora de Cuentos, a bilingual storytime.
Children will enjoy a story and singing in both English and Spanish as well as a craft and free play together, all aimed at building early literacy skills. This special event happens on the first Saturday of every month.
Adult knitting and needlework Saturday
Join new and experienced knitters Saturday, April 12, for our free Knitters Circle from 1 to 3 p.m. It is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who would like to knit together or get some help if you are stuck on your project. Any type of needleworker is welcome.
Brain fitness exercise Monday
In a special community partnership program, Judy, adult services librarian, is leading an Ageless Grace exercise program at the Pagosa Senior Center every Monday in April 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.
Adult DIY next Tuesday
At the free in-person adult DIY next Tuesday, April 15, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Gloria will teach you an ancient way to weave with cards. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Dungeons and Dragons
A community-library 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) every Thursday in April from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for a free afterschool adventure.
Registration is required. Participants must be in middle school and registered with the PCI afterschool programs.
This Dungeon and Dragons program will continue until the end of the school year.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“The Paris Express” by Emma Donoghue is a historical thriller set on a train from Normandy to Paris.
Other novels
“A Constant Love” by Tracie Peterson is a Hope of Cheyenne historical romance. “Harlem Rhapsody” by Victoria Christopher Murray features the first Black woman to become literary editor of a major magazine. “B is for Bonnet” by Shelley Shepard Gray is book two in the Amish ABCs series. “Beach Vibes” by Susan Mallery focuses on an accomplished brother who cheats.
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“High Tea and Misdemeanors” by Laura Childs is a Tea Shop mystery. “The Rivals” by Jane Pek is book two in the Claudia Lin series. “Count My Lies” by Sophie Stava starts with a lie. “Ward D” by Freida McFadden is set in a hospital’s mental health unit. “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall tells of a woman pulled back into the life of a past lover. “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict features a secret society of the five greatest women crime writers. “Close Your Eyes and Count to 10” by Lisa Unger focuses on the ultimate game of hide and seek. “Beach Vibes” by Susan Mallery focuses on an accomplished brother who cheats. “Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Vendetta” by Brian Freeman is the latest Jason Bourne adventure. “Battle Mountain” by C.J. Box is a Joe Pickett adventure.
DVDs
“Reagan” stars Dennis Quaid. “All Creatures Great and Small” is season five. “Thomas Jefferson” and “The Statue of Liberty” are Ken Burns films. “Frasier” is season one. “Billions” is the complete series of 84 episodes. “The Wonders of America’s State Parks” and “Epic Engineering Failures and the Lessons They Teach” are Great Courses DVDs.
Nonfiction
“The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+” by Suze Orman is a revised and updated version. “Jung: The Key Ideas” by Ruth Snowden explains the ideas of the founder of analytical psychology. “Farm-fresh Charcuterie Spreads” by Lana Stenner offers more than 40 recipes for boards, platters and grazing tables. “Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old” is a memoir by the actress that focuses on midlife. “Power to the Pelvis” by Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas offers practices and exercises to avoid pelvis problems. “Dancing with a Porcupine” by Jennie Owens offers advice to parents dealing with children with challenges. “Ageless Aging” by Maddy Dychtwald with Kate Hanley is a woman’s guide to feel youthful while gaining wisdom and experience that comes with age. “Victorian Fashions: A Pictorial Archive” contains 965 illustrations selected by Carol Belanger Grafton. “Southern Living 2024 Annual Recipes” includes all the magazine’s recipes from last year.
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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