The Friends of the Library’s highly popular annual summer book sale takes place tomorrow, Friday, July 21 from 10am – 4pm and Saturday, July 22 from 10am – 1pm at the Community Methodist Church on 434 Lewis Street in downtown Pagosa.
Friends members will have early access to the sale both days – from 9 – 10am – so you may want to take this opportunity to join the Friends before the sale at the library or at the door. Individual membership is $15, family membership is $25 and a lifetime membership is $100 per person. Cash or credit cards are accepted.
This book sale is a wonderful opportunity for you to buy books for yourself, your family and for gifts at amazingly low prices while helping your library continue to thrive. All proceeds from the book sale go to the library to purchase books, DVDs, CDs and equipment. In 2022, Friends of the Library contributed $10,000 to the Ruby Sisson Library Foundation for the library’s renovation and expansion plan.
End of Summer Reading party
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 BINGO grand prize presentations. You’ll watch performers from the Salida Circus, learn about community resources through a touch-a-truck event, add to the community chalk mural, play yard games and enjoy ice cream. There’s still time to 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.
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.
Two escape room activities tomorrow
Solve puzzles and find clue quickly to be sure you can get out of the room before the deadline on Friday, July 21 for these free escape room sessions for teens and tweens from 11am – 1pm and 3 – 5pm.
Read Baby Read tomorrow
Babies aged up to 18 months will love this free interactive storytime on Friday, July 21 from 10-10:45 a.m. when we will sing, bounce and laugh as we enjoy books and songs.
LEGO Club Saturday
Kids aged six and up are invited to bring your imaginations on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for the free LEGO Club. Note the extended time of two hours rather than one. Bring your own LEGOs or use ours.
Knit and crochet Saturday
Join new and experienced knitters and crocheters this Saturday, July 22 from 1-3pm. This free session is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who would like to knit or crochet together or get some help if you are stuck on your project.
Laundromat storytime
Join us at the Laundry on the Hill laundromat at 2339 Eagle Drive for stories and a craft at this free all-ages event on Tuesday, June 25 from 10-11 a.m. Families will receive a book to take home.
STEAM program
Camp Connect is a free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program for fifth-eighth graders next Wednesday, July 26 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 26 from 2:30-3:30 P.M. and every Wednesday in July when each week will be a different activity.
Family storytimes
Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. join us for a free educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Change in ESL class times
Free in-person evening classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and there is a change in the way the time is divided: 4-5 p.m.is reserved for beginners, 5-6 p.m. for intermediate and 6-7 p.m. for 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.
Cambios en el horario de las clases de inglés (ESL)
Las clases de inglés se imparten en persona y gratis los martes y jueves en la biblioteca Ruby Sisson. El horario ha cambiado recientemente. Efectivo inmediatamente, 4-5 p.m. es para principiantes, 5-6 p.m. es para intermedios y 6-7 p.m. es para avanzados. Por favor, ayúdanos a informar a nuestra comunidad de estas oportunidades para aprender el inglés. Si tienen preguntas, favor de ponerse en contacto por correo electrónico: ruby@agosalibrary.org o por teléfono: 970-264-2209.
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.
Novels
“Fireworks Every Night” by Beth Raymer is a coming of age story set in South Florida. “Glass Chateau” by Stephen P. Kiernan is a novel inspired by the life of artist Marc Chagall. “Watch Us Dance” by Leila Slimani follows two biracial siblings in the 1960s. “Brightest Star” by Gail Tsukiyama is an historical novel based on the life of actress Anna May Wong. “Sally Brady’s Italian Adventure” by Christina Lynch features a gossip columnist stranded in Italy in World War II.
DVDs
“Avatar: The Way of Water” is a James Cameron Pandora adventure that won an Academy Award for best visual effects. “American Arctic” is a PBS Nature documentary.
Nonfiction
“Alcoholics Anonymous” is the large print fourth edition of this guide telling of the recovery program helping so many people recover from alcoholism. “The Art of Zentangle” has 50 drawings, designs and ideas for the meditative artist. “Harvest the Rain” by landscape designer Nate Downey with illustrations by George Lawrence is a guide to help communities and individuals save the world’s water.
Book about Durango
“Prehistory in Peril” by Florence C. Lister is an account of the early period of archeology in the Durango area featuring both professionals and amateurs, some of whom dug for pots for monetary gain.
Books on CD
“Whispers at Dusk” by Heather Graham is book one in a new Blackbird thriller series. “Palazzo” by Danielle Steel features a woman managing her family’s haut couture business after a tragedy. “Private Moscow” by James Patterson and Adam Hamdy is a Jack Morgan mystery. “The Five-Star Weekend” by Elin Hilderbrand focuses on four friends gathering for a weekend on Nantucket.
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful for generous monetary donations from Susan and Terry Arrington as well as Rob Pew.
Quotable Quote
“In all affairs, it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” — Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), British mathematician, philosopher and intellectual.
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.