If your life is unusually busy at this time of year with travels, visitors and so many fun summer activities, you may want to take advantage of the library’s program that allows you to freeze – or suspend – your holds at any time.
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 are ready to receive your hold again. To freeze your hold, click on the button that says “Freeze Hold.” The freeze will begin immediately. Don’t hesitate to ask anyone on staff to help if you need assistance.
Wings of Fire party tomorrow
If you are a ‘Wings of Fire’ fan, you’ll want to join us tomorrow, Friday, July 14 from 11am – 1pm for a free celebration with trivia, art projects, food and more.
Summer Reading Program events
If you are participating in our free Summer Reading Program, be sure to save the date of Friday, July 28 from 2-5pm for the all-ages ending celebratory party and prize presentations. There’s still lots of time enjoy the program’s many special activities. Pick up monthly events calendars at the library so you don’t miss any of the free activities available to you and your family this summer.
Save the date for book sale
The Friends of the Library’s highly popular annual summer book sale will take place next Friday, July 21 from 10am – 4pm and Saturday, July 22 from 10am – 1pm. Friends members will have early access to the sale both days, so you may want to take this opportunity to join the Friends before the sale or at the door. Between now and then the library is not accepting any more donations of books, DVDs and other materials because the Friends have all they need for the sale.
Summer Reading Club today
Our free weekly Summer Reading Club for K-fifth graders takes place Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m. with crafts, guest speakers, stories and more. We’ll explore topics such as kindness, service, teamwork, connection, friendship and community. No registration required.
Friday Flix
Enjoy a free PG-rated movie and free popcorn tomorrow, Friday, July 14 from 3 – 5pm.
Mini Monets tomorrow
Friday, July 14 from 10-11 a.m. ages one-five are invited to use art – and sometimes to get messy – to build early literacy skills at this free activity.
Pokemon Club on Saturday
If you love Pokemon, this club is for you. Bring your cards to a fun free event for ages six-11 on Saturday, July 16 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. when you can play games with others who feel the same way. No experience required.
Music fun Monday
Pagosa Unplugged is free from 4-6pm Monday, July 17 for amateur musicians who would like a safe, supportive, non-bar setting to play, sing or both with other people. Anyone under age 18 is welcome with a signed parental permission, available at your library. For program information contact Susan at 970-946-3396 (not the library).
Read with a Ranger
Kids aged four and up are invited to a free Read with a U.S. Forest Service Ranger storytime and make a nature craft on Tuesday, July 18 from 10-11am
STEAM program
Camp Connect is a free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program for fifth-eighth graders next Wednesday, July 19 from noon-2 p.m.. Registration is required.
Wacky Wednesdays for kids
Ages six-11 are invited to get silly and play next Wednesday, July 19 from 2:30-3:30pm and every Wednesday in July when each week will be a different activity.
Writers support group
Thursdays from 9-11am Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers.
Please bring your device’s charger to Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2-4pm Thursdays. Judy helps you with basic questions relating to computers, smartphones and tablets and also provide assistance in accessing any of the library’s online resources. No appointment needed for these drop-in sessions, but it is important that you bring your device’s charger with you.
PALS/GED adult education
Join Mark or Sally for free PALS sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 8 p.m. to help with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more.
Chimney Rock book
“In the Shadow of the Rocks” by Florence C. Lister is a new edition with a history of archeological research and new interpretations of the role of Chimney Rock communities in regional prehistory. You can find it in the Chimney Rock section of your library’s collection.
Large print
“Identity” by Nora Roberts begins with a murder of a young woman by a con artist. “Near Miss” by Stuart Woods and Brett Battles is a Stone Barrington adventure. “The Celebrants” by Steven Rowley focuses on a reunion of five college friends with one hiding a major secret. “Bad Summer People” by Emma Rosenblum showcases infidelity, backstabbing and intrigue on exclusive Fire Island.
Books on CD
“Supermajority” by Michael Waldman explores the ramifications of significant decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in recent years. “Robert B. Parker’s Bad Influence” by Alison Gaylin is a Boston PI Sunny Randall mystery.
Novels
“A Right Worthy Woman” by Ruth P. Watson is based on the true story of the first Black woman to establish and preside over a U.S. bank. “Reproduction” by Louisa Hall explores motherhood, female friendship and artistic ambition. “Hotel Laguna” by Nicola Harrison follows the life of a Rosie the Riveter woman after the war.
DVDs
“Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” tell the story of an Army sergeant saving the life of an Afghan interpreter and his family. “The Great British Baking Show” is season one,.
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful for the generous monetary donation from Rob Pew.
Quotable Quote
“We are busier than any other generation we have seen in the last 300-400 years. And we think because we are busy we are effective. But I want you to challenge your schedule and ask you to ask yourself, ‘Are you really being effective or is your life cluttered with all kinds of stuff that demands you and drains you and taxes you and stops you from being your highest and best self?’” – T. D. Jakes, American bishop, author and filmmaker.
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.