There are three more events this month in our free online virtual series featuring New York Times bestselling authors and thought-leaders giving live, professionally moderated book discussions you can view on your computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. You also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Next Thursday, January 12 at noon we’ll interact with Namina Forna, author of The Gilded Ones, an epic fantasy young adult series.
Tuesday, January 17 at noon showcases Dana K. White, creator of the popular podcast and blog, A Slob Comes Clean, as she imparts tips from her books Organizing for the Rest of Us and Decluttering at the Speed of Life.
On Tuesday, January 31 at noon we’ll meet with Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD: What If, a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math and language.
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Flu season protocols
The curbside service that we began for COVID safety continues – and it’s also a healthful option in the cold and flu season. 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.
Spanish class for kids
A free Spanish class especially for children ages six to 11 takes place twice this month – on January 9 and January 23 from 3-4 p.m., both Mondays.
Adult book club next Tuesday
Ruby’s Book Club meets in person from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10 to discuss “A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith” by Timothy Egan. Copies are available at your library. This free book club is held the second Tuesday of each month, alternating between fiction and nonfiction titles. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Gaming tomorrow
Enjoy free all-ages video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect tomorrow, Friday, January 6 from 3-4 p.m.
Family storytimes
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.
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.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Judy will help you with basic questions relating to computers, smartphones and tablets and also provide assistance in accessing any of the library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment for these drop-in sessions.
Books on CD
“Night Shift” by Robin Cook is a medical mystery. “A Hard Day for a Hangover” by Darynda Jones is the conclusion to the Sunshine Vicram trilogy. “All That We Are” by Mariah Stewart follows a woman facing a big surprise a decade after her husband died.
Large print
“A Christmas Memory” by Richard Paul Evans tells of a loving friendship between a young man and an elderly neighbor. “A Hard Day for a Hangover” by Darynda Jones is the conclusion to the Sunshine Vicram trilogy. “To Kill a Troubadour” by Martin Walker is a Bruno, Chief of Police adventure. “Tom Clancy Red Winter” by Marc Cameron is a Jack Ryan adventure. “W.E.B. Griffin The Devil’s Weapons” by Peter Kirsanow is set in war-torn Poland in 1940.
Nonfiction self-help
“Why We Meditate” by Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche is a practical guide to meditation to help you reduce stress. “Flex Your Age” by Joan and Michelle MacDonald describes how this mother-daughter team helped the 70-year-old mother lose weight, eat healthily and gain strength.
Thrillers and mysteries
“Dead and Gondola” by Ann Claire is book one of a new Christie Bookshop mystery series. “Bleeding Heart Yard” by Elly Griffiths begins with a murder at a school reunion. “All the Blood We Share” by Camilla Bris based on the true story of the Bloody Benders of Kansas. “A Story of Fear” by Luke Dumas traces the downfall of a tortured graduate student. “Little Red House” by Liv Andersson” begins when a runaway heads to New Mexico and disappears.
Other novels
“Godmersham Park” by Gill Hornby is about an inexperienced family governess in England. “Flight” by Lynn Steger Strong showcases three adult siblings at a Christmas reunion with their families. “Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion” by Bushra Rehman is a coming-of-age story about a Pakistani American girl. “Cradles of the Reich” by Jennifer Coburn is set in a Nazi breeding home in Bavaria. “Termination Shock” by Neal Stephenson takes readers to a near-future world of superstorms and pandemics.
Quotable Quote
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), British writer, Anglican lay theologian and professor of literature at Oxford and Cambridge.
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.