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 magazine titles in our collection include The New Yorker, Taste of Home, Time, Bon Appetit, Consumer Reports, People, National Geographic, Discover and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few. Especially for youngsters we have Sports Illustrated Kids and National Geographic for Kids.
Popular print newspapers in our collection include The Pagosa Springs SUN, The Durango Herald and The Southern Ute Drum.
You’re welcome to enjoy reading the newspapers and current magazines at the library in one of our comfy chairs in the reading areas. All past magazine issues are available for free check out.
We also offer access to articles in a variety of journals and publications, including The Denver Post, through the “Online Resources” tab at the top of our home page. It’s available 24/7 under Newspaper Source, which is listed right below The New York Times in the digital collections section on our website.
Probably our most popular online newspaper is the New York Times, which comes with all its extra-cost features — Cooking, Games, Wirecutter and the Athletic — included. Note you cannot be a current New York Times subscriber to access this site.
Visit https://pagosalibrary.org/online-resources/ to find a variety of media for people of all ages. Your library card number is required to access some of the online resources.
Library closure
Your library will be closed Friday, March 7, for all-day staff training.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue with three 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 .
Wednesday, March 12, at noon will showcase Dan Heath on “Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working.”
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.”
Special bilingual storytime tomorrow
Saturday, March 8, from 10 to 11 a.m., join us for Hora de Cuentos, a free bilingual educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Chess Club Saturday
Learn how to play chess with free quick lessons and game time to practice your skills on Saturday, March 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Adult knitting Saturday
Join new and experienced knitters Saturday, March 8, 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.
Exercise program Monday
In a new community outreach program, Judy, adult services librarian, will lead an exercise program at the Pagosa Senior Center every Monday in March 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.
Habitat for Humanity application help
Habitat for Humanity will be building four homes in our community next year and is looking for applicants now.
Come to your library on Monday, March 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for an orientation on how you can apply. Applications for its 2026 builds are due by July 1.
High school math tutoring
Free high school math tutoring for ages 14 and up takes place Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Ruby’s Book Club Tuesday
Ruby’s Book Club meets from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, to discuss “Plainsong” by Kent Harut. Copies are available at your library.
This book club is held the second Tuesday of each month, alternating between fiction and nonfiction titles. Anyone is welcome to attend. Snacks will be provided.
Therapy dog visit
Next Wednesday, March 12, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., all ages are invited to a free visit with a certified therapy dog. The visits will be limited to 10-15 minutes — just the right amount of time to pet the dog, read to the dog or just say “Hi.”
Legal clinic
This month’s free legal clinic is by appointment on Wednesday, March 12, from 2 to 3:40 p.m. Come to the library to meet privately via Zoom with our volunteer civil attorney.
To schedule an appointment, phone (970) 264-2209. When you call, let us know if you need a translator. Registration opens the first of the month and is required as space is limited.
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.
Special Dungeons and Dragons sessions
Join our friends at the Pagosa Community Initiative (PCI) Thursdays, March 13 and 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for an afterschool adventure. Registration is required. Participants must be in middle school and registered with the PCI afterschool programs.
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.
Downloadable books
CloudLibrary has a wide variety of downloadable e-books and audiobooks for all ages. To access this free digital collection, download the cloudLibrary app, answer a few simple questions, select AspenCat Union Catalog for the name of your library, then enter your library card number and four-digit PIN. Library staff are happy to help you set up your device if you need assistance.
Large print
“Order of Swans” by Jude Deveraux is a fantasy about a woman with the power to alter fairy tales. “The Crash” by Freida McFadden follows an injured woman rescued in a storm who finds things are not what they seem. “The Big Empty” by Robert Crais is an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike mystery. “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.
Nonfiction
“Your Income Tax 2025” is a J.K. Lasser guide to preparing your 2024 tax return. “At Home in Nature” is a history of Colorado’s 43 state parks, with tributes written by employees and retirees of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “The Illustrated Guide to Rocks and Minerals” by John Farndeon is a visual encyclopedia about the world’s most fascinating specimens. “Citizen” is Bill Clinton’s memoir about his life after the White House.
“The Complete Book of Origami” is a beginner’s guide to the most popular folded paper models. “The Strength Training Bible for Seniors” by Dr. Karl Knopf offers customized workouts to stay strong, active and healthy. “Money for Couples” by Ramit Sethi is a 10-step plan to help couples plan their financial lives. “Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception” helps maximize reproductive health. “Japanese Paper Craft” by Aya Nagaoka is a guide to making books, notepads and keepsakes. “Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain” by Dr. Partha Nandi is a proactive plan for good health.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“Midnight Black” by Mark Greaney is a Gray Man thriller set in Russia. “Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict features the five crime writers who form a secret society. “Nemesis” by Gregg Hurwitz is an Orphan X black ops story. “Open Season” by Jonathan Kellerman is an Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis thriller. “Bonded in Death” by J.D. Robb is an Eve Dallas mystery.
Other novels
“Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler focuses on a woman who was just fired dealing with her daughter’s wedding and an unwelcome ex-husband. “Isola” by Allegra Goodman features a woman who lost her fortune based on a 16th century heroine. “Deep End” by Ali Hazelwood tells of a budding romance of a competitive diver and an ace swimmer.
DVDs
“Wicked” is an Academy Award nominee for best picture. “Juror #2” is directed by Clint Eastwood. “September 5” follows ABC Sports during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics massacre. “Attenborough’s Life Journey” is a Nature documentary. “Sound Track to a Coup d’Etat” explores the 1961 assassination of Congo’s leader. “Nosferatu” is a gothic vampire story. “American Sign Language for Everyone” by Julia Silvestri is a four-disc set. “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” is a three-part series hosted by John Leguizamo.
New donations guidelines
The Friends of the Library have announced new guidelines for donations to the library.
Books on time-sensitive topics that can quickly become out of date are wanted only if they have been published within the last five years. These subjects include politics/current events, health and medicine, sports/exercise, business, technology, science, education, and travel guides. Not accepted are reference materials, textbooks and nonprint material like CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, VHS or cassette tapes because they do not sell at Friends of the Library sales.
When the library is open, high-quality used book donations are gratefully accepted at the front desk — not down the outside returns slot at the library or the drop box at City Market, please.
No more than two boxes at a time because of space constraints and all books should be in excellent condition, please.
Quotable quote
“It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters. It’s what we do with what we have.” — Fred Rogers (1928-2003), Presbyterian minister and pioneer in children’s television as creator, host and writer of the PBS program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
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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