We hope you’re planning to participate in our pumpkin decorating contest and attend our Halloween party next Friday, October 28 from 2-4pm. We’ll have a limited number of pumpkins to give out next week. They can be carved, painted or decorated. One entry per person. Completed pumpkins should be turned in next Thursday, October 27 or Friday, October 28 by 2 p.m. Winners will be announced at the party at 4 p.m. in five age categories: preschool, ages 5-7, ages 8-11, ages 12-17 and adult.
Then next weekend your library will be closed and transformed into a miniature golf and bowling center for two fun fundraising events to benefit our expansion campaign. Saturday, October 29 from 5-7pm. is the adults-only night and costume contest for ages 21-plus from 5-7 p.m. with tickets $20 per person. A cash bar and fun carnival foods including pizza will be on sale. Sunday, October 30 from 1-4pm is Family Fun Day for all ages. Cost is $10 per person or $40 per family of four, with $5 per additional person in the family. Zuberfizz sodas and carnival foods will be for sale.
Join us to challenge your golfing skills on a nine-hole course throughout the library and step up your bowling game while playing in between the library’s book shelves while raising money to make your library bigger and better.
Flu season protocols
The curbside service that we began in COVID times continues – and it’s a healthful option as we head into the cold and flu season. If you’re feeling sick you’re probably eager for DVDs while you heal and books to keep you company. To save your energy and lessen germ exposure to other patrons, we recommend you use our curbside service – or add a name to your account authorizing that person to pick up items for you while you recuperate. Library hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays open 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lifelong Learning series continues this evening
The second talk in the all-new free Lifelong Learning lecture series takes place today, Thursday, October 20, when Dr. Jean Strahlendorf will discuss the pros and cons of Initiative 58 that would legalize the uses of psychedelics in clinical settings for treating some medical issues.
This lecture series runs for six weeks every Thursday through November 17 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. – our first in-person LLL series since the fall of 2019, before COVID.
After Dr. Strahlendorf, we’re featuring Paula Woerner, head of the Wolfwood Refuge for rescued wolves in LaPlata County, on October 27; C. Neal Johnson offering information on Business with a Mission (BAM), on November 3; April Holthaus and
Dan Senjem on the Archuleta County Genealogical Society, on November 10 and Mott Hoover from the Colorado Avalanche Center, on November 17.
Go to https://pagosalibrary.org/adult-services/ or pick up a brochure at your library for more details on all these outstanding presentations.
Children’s Spanish class tomorrow
Join us Friday, October 21 from 2-3 p.m. for a Spanish class for kids aged six to 11 to help youngsters learn and improve their Spanish.
LEGO Club on Saturday
Kids aged six and up are invited to bring your imaginations – LEGOs are provided – on Saturday, October 22 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.
Dungeons & Dragons in person
Next Tuesday, October 25 from 4-5:30 p.m., join our in-person Dungeons & Dragons game free for teens and young adults. Registration is required. Contact claire@pagosalibrary.org to join.
No PALS/GED adult education in October
There will be no PALS sessions in October as Mark, the instructor, will be out of state working one of his other jobs.
Homework help
Free homework assistance and elementary tutoring are available for K-fourth grades on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There is a registration packet for parents and guardians to fill out to enroll your child that you can get by emailing the library or coming in.
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.
Downloadable books
CloudLibrary has a wide variety of downloadable e-books and audiobooks for all ages and accessing this free digital collection has never been easier. You just need to 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 4-digit PIN. You are now ready to browse, borrow and read e-books and audiobooks using cloudLibrary. Library staff are happy to help you set up your device if you need assistance.
Donations
We are grateful to Maja Berge in Oregon, Lynn and Nick Constan in Tennessee and Jan and Bob Clinkenbeard in Pagosa for their generous donations in memory of Bob Howard.
Material donations are accepted for the Friends of the Library 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 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.
Quotable Quote
“The years teach a lot of lessons the days never know.” — Amish saying.
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.