Children ages five and under are invited to a special free performance of “Ms. Joy” at your library next Wednesday, February 16 from 10-11am put on by Creede Repertory Theatre.
“Ms. Joy” is about a woman who has a very strict daily routine — until one day she receives a visit from an unexpected dog who turns her routine upside down. The story is told through clowning, puppetry and sound. It teaches children the power of play, friendship and laughter.
We hope you’ll bring your preschoolers and join us for this very special event.
Legal clinic tomorrow
The free legal clinic this month is happening by appointment tomorrow, Friday, February 11 from 2 – 3 p.m. The volunteer attorney can phone you at home, or you can come into the library and meet privately via Zoom. To schedule an appointment, at the beginning of the month send an email titled “Sign-up for Free Legal Clinic,” with your first name and phone number to ruby@pagosalibrary.org, or phone or stop by the library. The volunteer attorney’s time is limited so it’s first-come first-served. This clinic takes place on the second Friday of every month. Visit http://checkerboard.co/ anytime to find many legal forms and other legal information.
Therapy dog visit tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday, February 11 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.
Special challenge at LEGO Club on Saturday
Kids aged six to 12 are invited to bring your imaginations – LEGOs are provided – on Saturday, February 12 from 11 a.m.-noon for the free LEGO Club. We’ll have a special challenge: Build with your eyes closed for five minutes. Show us pictures of your creation on our Facebook page or send them to ruby@pagosalibrary.org. LEGO challenges also are posted on Facebook if you can’t make it to the library.
Adult DIY
At the in-person adult DIY next Tuesday, February 15 from 1-2 p.m., we will supply the materials for you to create a decorative flower pot using common clothespins and an empty tuna can. This craft is so easy that it does not even require glue.
Dungeons & Dragons
Join us Tuesday, February 15 from 4-6 p.m. for our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons game free for teens and young adults on Google Meet every other Tuesday. Contact claire@pagosalibrary.org to learn how to join.
Writing challenge
A new all-ages writing challenge will be posted February 14 on the library’s Facebook page. We hope you will challenge your creativity by participating in this free all-ages activity.
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.
Adult education
Our free PALS (Pagosa Adult Learning Services) session take place on Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m. when Mark helps with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more.
Deadline nears for T-shirt contest
We’re looking for creative help in designing a t-shirt for this year’s Summer Reading Program, with February 18 the deadline for submissions. The theme is “oceans of possibilities.” Pick up a flyer at the library or go online to our website at https://pagosalibrary.org for details. The winner will receive a free t-shirt with their design. The winning t-shirt will be worn by staff during the Summer Reading Program and a limited number will be available for purchase. This contest is open to all ages.
Mysteries and thrillers
“Find Me” by Alafair Burke follows a woman who vanishes as an adult after having amnesia as a child following a car accident. “From a Dark Horizon” by Luke McCallin is a Gregor Reinhart murder mystery set near the end of World War I. “End of Days” by Brad Taylor features Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill solving an international crime.
Large print
“Criminal Mischief” by Stuart Woods is a Stone Barrington adventure. “Something to Hide” by Elizabeth George features Det. Insp. Thomas Lynley and Set. Sgt. Barbara Havers. “The Party Crasher” by Sophie Kinsella follows a young woman who crashes a party at the house she grew up in being thrown by her father’s young girlfriend. “19 Yellow Moon Road” by Fern Michaels is a Sisterhood mystery.
Other novels
“The Fallen Star” by Claudia Gray is the final adult novel in the Star Wars: The High Republic series. “To Paradise” by Hanya Yanagihara is a fin-de-siecle story that looks at three different versions of the American experiment relating to lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia.
Bilingual bestsellers
“Violeta” by Isabel Allende is an epic novel about a woman whose life spans more than 100 years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the 20th century written by one of the leading voices in Latin American literature. This book is available in both Spanish and English. “Flamin’ Hot” by Richard P Montanez documents how a janitor with no formal education beyond eighth grade created a best-selling snack and became the first Latino promoted to a top executive position at Frito-Lay. The English version of this nonfiction book is available through CloudLibrary.
Donations
Many thanks to Linda Sue King for her generous monetary donation, and to Bob and Carole Howard and 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
“It’s vital to have fun in your life. Take fun away, take escapism away, take caring about other people away, you’re right back in the cave.” – Jimmy Buffett, American singer-songwriter, musician, author, actor and businessman best known for his music, which often portrays an island-escapism lifestyle as epitomized by “Margaritaville.”
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.