Today, Thursday, November 18, representatives from San Juan Basin Public Health will be at the library from noon-1pm to discuss health insurance and care coordination and to answer your questions.
And tomorrow, Friday, November 19, SJBPH invites parents and caregivers to a question-and-answer session concerning COVID-19 vaccination for children from 4:30 to 5:30pm. SJBPH personnel will be joined by Dr. Amber Reiss-Holt to address questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, including safety, development, side effects, and other topics.
Additional free SJBPH presentations on public health topics will be held in December.
Next Tuesday, November 23 from 2-3pm Brad will provide an in-person introduction to ‘Novelist’, your library’s reader advisory resource found on our website at https://pagosalibrary.org/online-resources/. This powerful free online resource lets you search for book reviews, authors who are like your favorites, browse for books by genre and much more.
As well, next Wednesday, November 24, fourth-12th graders are invited to make ornaments from 4-5pm in a special holiday DIY session in the library.
Holiday closure
Your library will be closed November 25-27 in celebration of Thanksgiving.
Therapy dogs
Tomorrow, Friday, November 19 from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. you are invited to come to the library for 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.” This activity is for all ages.
In-person Dungeons & Dragons
Join us Tuesday, November 23 from 4-6 p.m. for a special in-person one-shot mini-game of Dungeons & Dragons in the library that is free for teens and young adults. Registration is preferred as space is limited. Our D&D group will not gather on Google Meet November 23 because of this in-person event.
New writing challenge
A new all-ages writing challenge will be posted November 22 on the library’s Facebook page. We hope you will challenge your creativity by participating in this free all-ages activity.
Family storytime
Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. join us for free in-person children’s stories, games and plenty of reasons to get up and move. Wednesday, November 24 we’ll enjoy special guest Lisa Baker and her friend Fluffy Dog providing puppets, storytelling and lots of silly fun. Saturday’s Discovery Times continue on Facebook at 2:30 p.m. with games, art ideas, science experiments, history and more.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Brad will help you resolve issues with your computer, smartphone, tablet and other electronic devices.
Changes in ESL classes
Free in-person evening classes now take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. Beginning students attend from 4-5 p.m., intermediate students from 5-6 p.m. and advanced students from 7-8 p.m. Please help us spread the word about these classes to others in our community who would be interested, and contact us by phone or email if you have any questions.
Cambios en las clases de ESL
Las clases nocturnas gratuitas en persona ahora se llevan a cabo los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 p.m. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 p.m., estudiantes intermedios de 5-6 p.m. y estudiantes avanzados de 7-8 p.m. Por favor, ayúdenos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otras personas en nuestra comunidad que estén interesadas, y contáctenos por teléfono o correo electrónico si tiene alguna pregunta.
Adult education
Our free PALS (Pagosa Adult Learning Services) session generally takes place in person Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. when Mark helps with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. Note no more PALS sessions this month.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“Billy Summers” by Stephen King is a thriller about avenging the crimes of an evil man. “The Attic on Queen Street” by Karen White is the last book in the series featuring psychic medium Melanie Trenholm. “The Sentence” by Louise Erdrich is a combination ghost and mystery story set in a haunted bookstore. “The Dark Hours” by Michael Connelly is a Harry Bosch murder mystery that starts on New Year’s Eve.
Other novels
“L.A. Weather” by Maria Amparo Escandon follows the Alvarado family wrestling with deception and betrayal. “The War for Gloria” by Atticus Lish tells of a young man yearning to protect his mother, who has ALS. “Three Sisters” by Heather Morris is a novel based on the true story of three sisters with a plan to stay together after Auschwitz. “What Storm What Thunder” by Myriam J.A. Chancy charts the lives of characters after the earthquake in Haiti.
Large print
“Cul-de-sac” by Joy Fielding features a quiet area where someone will be shot dead. “An Impossible Promise” by Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets is book two in the Providence Falls set in Ireland. “Over My Dead Body” by Jeffrey Archer is the latest in the William Warwick mystery series.
Books on CD
“The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles follows the lives of three teens released from a juvenile work farm. “The Judge’s List” by John Grisham is a legal thriller. “The Joy and Light Bus Company” by Alexander McCall Smith is a No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency mystery. “The Butler” by Danielle Steel follows the life of a butler in Paris. “State of Terror” by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louse Penny is a political thriller.
Donations
Many thanks to Bob and Carole Howard and to our anonymous donors for their materials donations. Please put your materials donations into the dropbox at the library – not at City Market, which is reserved for returns.
Quotable Quote
“Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.” – Clive James (1939-2019), Australian literary and TV critic, journalist, broadcaster and writer, noted for his wry, deadpan humor.
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.
The Ruby Sisson Memorial Library has been located at 811 San Juan Street (corner of S. 8th and Hwy 160) since 1989. The library is overseen by the Upper San Juan Library District, a tax-funded special district in Archuleta County.