Many of you are very generous with your materials donations to the library, and we are grateful. Most of your contributions become welcome items on sale in the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale every summer that raises much-appreciated funds for your library for special projects. The Friends’ most recent contribution was the replacement of all public computers, including those for accessing the internet, as well as those designated to search the library catalog of items.
As donations begin to come in for next summer’s sale, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about our guidelines for materials donations so that you don’t waste your valuable time.
Material donations are accepted for the Friends at the front desk (not down the outside returns slot at the library or the dropbox at City Market, please) when we are open. The Friends are happy to take fiction published in 2012 or newer and nonfiction that is 2017 or newer. Limited workroom space means we can only accept one or two small boxes at a time.
How to Freeze Your Holds While Traveling
Many patrons love the hold service available at your library which allows you to reserve books and other materials when they are checked out to others. But you may not know that you can freeze – or suspend – your holds at any time. This tool can be helpful when you are traveling, and may be especially useful to you during the busy holiday season.
The best part is you do not lose your place in line. When your hold is thawed, or released, you go right back in to the same place in your hold line; you do not go to the end of the line.
To freeze your holds online, first log into your account. On the left side of the page, click on “Titles on Hold.” A list of all items you have on hold will appear. If they are not currently in transit, you can freeze the hold until you return from your travels or are ready to receive your hold again. To freeze your hold, click on the button that says “Freeze Hold.” Choose the date to thaw and resume the hold again and then click “Freeze Hold.” The freeze will begin immediately.
Alert RE your coral reef creations
Please come by your library to pick up your coral reef creations by August 13 if you want to keep them.
Virtual teen advisory board today
Today, Thursday, August 11, the teen advisory board meets from 4-5 p.m. on your library’s Discord server. Fourth-12th graders are invited to bring your fun and innovative ideas to help us plan teen programs.
LEGO Club on Saturday
Kids aged six and up are invited to bring your imaginations – LEGOs are provided – on Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m.-noon for the free LEGO Club. LEGO challenges also are posted on Facebook if you can’t make it to the library.
Spanish conversation
Next Tuesday, August 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., we will gather at the library to practice speaking and listening skills together at this free session. No minimum skill level is required to attend. You also can learn Spanish and many other languages using the Transparent Language Learning database available at https:pagosalibrary.org/online-resources/
Teen DIY
Fourth – 12th graders are invited to a free in-person teen DIY session next Wednesday, August 17 from 4-5 p.m. when you will learn some basic sewing skills and make a mini-throw pillow.
Children’s Spanish class
Join us next Thursday, August 18 from 11 a.m. – noon for the second session of a new Spanish class for kids aged six to 11. Miss Josie and Miss Ruby will help you learn and improve your Spanish.
Tech Time resumes
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Judy will help you resolve issues with your computer, smartphone, tablet and other electronic devices. You do not need an appointment for these drop-in sessions.
StoryWalk downtown
Our very popular StoryWalk now takes place at a new location. We are pleased to partner with the Town of Pagosa Springs to bring the StoryWalk to the River Walk downtown. It starts at the Community Center and heads north toward the green houses. August 1-14 features the book “A Butterfly is Patient,” a beautiful book about butterflies that is full of wings. August 15-31 features the classic fable “The Lion and the Mouse” that celebrates the power of kindness.
ESL classes
Free in-person evening classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 4-5 p.m. reserved for beginners and 5-7 p.m. for both intermediate and advanced students. 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.
Las clases de ESL
Las clases nocturnas gratuitas en persona 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.
Nonfiction
“Anna” by Amy Odell is the biography of Anna Wintour, who became one of the most powerful people in the worlds of fashion and media. “Atoms and Ashes” by Serhii Plokhy looks at more than half a century of nuclear catastrophes. “2023 Road Atlas” is a Michelin publication that includes North American driving tours. “The Cook You Want to Be” by Andy Baragiani is a cookbook with recipes and techniques on how to make them. “Thinking Like a Horse” by Grant Golliher is a guide to leadership by a “horse whisperer” cowboy.
Essays collection
“My Moment” contains essays from 106 women including Gloria Steinem, Lena Waithe, Carol Burnett, Joanna Gaines, Cyndi Lauper and Billie Jean King along with striking black-and-white photography. Their essays contain revealing experiences of women from grade school girls to octogenarians about how they used their individual experiences and knowledge to make change. The women’s revelations were prompted by the question: “What was the moment in your life when you realized you were ready to fight for yourself?”
Books on CD
“Escape” by James Patterson and David Ellis is a thriller. “Remember Love” by Mary Balogh is a Ravenswood Regency romance. “The Big Dark Sky” by Dean Koontz is a suspense story. “Cold Cold Bones” by Kathy Reichs is a suspense story featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. “The Hidden One” by Linda Castillo features Chief of Police Kate Burkholder in Amish country.
Novels
“Ordinary Monsters” by J.M. Miro is an historical fantasy set in 1882 England. “Something Wilder” by Christina Lauren features a treasure hunt adventure in the red rock canyons of Utah.
Quotable Quote
“Don’t let others define you because, believe me, they will try. You define yourself in your life, on your own terms.” – Billie Jean King, American star tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis beginning in the late 1960s. In her career she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles.
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.