Shakespeare fans will want to save the date of Monday, September 25 from 3:30 – 5pm for a new free all-ages ‘Shakespeare Read Aloud Club’ that will meet on the second and fourth Mondays throughout the fall.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be the first play enjoyed by the club. It’s a romantic comedy that features several sets of lovers who must overcome obstacles and misunderstandings before they finally are united in marriage. It has multiple songs, dance and beautiful scenes.
People of all ages are invited to gather to read the play aloud together, with different roles chosen and discussed at each session. Participants can play one character or mix it up and be many.
You can bring your own copy of the play or borrow one of the library’s copies. The club will use the “No Fear Shakespeare” version with the original text on one page and the modern English translation on the other.
This new club is being organized by Jenny, a Pagosa resident with a lifelong interest in Shakespeare and the theatre. She envisions this to be a multi-generational event and hopes involve adults, teens and children. You’re welcome to drop in for one meeting, several or all gatherings.
Costumes are optional. All that is required is a desire to have fun, learn something new, read together with others, and experience some magic.
For more information, contact Jenny at 240-426-7887.
New nonfiction large print purchase plan
Your library’s many fans of large print nonfiction books will be pleased to know that Meg Wempe, our library director, has signed up for a standing-order plan with our large print vendor to receive two of these coveted books every month.
As well, staff will continue to supplement these titles with additional ones that we think would be of interest to our patrons.
These two purchasing steps should even out the sometimes erratic availability of nonfiction large print caused by varying publication dates, and ensure we avoid the situation in the past where some months we haven’t received any large print nonfiction books at all.
Activities calendars
Pick up monthly events calendars at the library so you don’t miss any of the free activities available to you and your family.
Legal clinic tomorrow
This month’s legal clinic on civil issues is by appointment tomorrow, Friday, September 15 from 2 – 3pm. Come to the library to meet privately via Zoom with our volunteer attorney. To schedule an appointment, at the beginning of the month send an email titled “Sign-up for Free Legal Clinic” with your first name and phone number to ruby@pagosalibrary.org, or phone 970-264-2209 or stop by the library.
Messy art tomorrow
Let’s get messy and make Papier-mâché candle holders Friday, September 15 from 3-5pm. All supplies provided for this free all-ages art event.
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, September 16 from 12:30 – 2:30pm when you can play games with others who feel the same way. No experience required.
Knitting and crochet lessons
Learn to knit or crochet on Monday, September 18 at our free gathering from 2-3:15pm for ages eight and up. Supplies provided. Note new day and time.
Music fun Monday
Pagosa Unplugged is free from 4-6pm Monday, September 18 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).
Spanish conversation
Practice your Spanish in a free group setting on Tuesday, September 19 from 4:30-5:30pm. No minimum skill level needed. Note this group now meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays.
Writers support group
Thursdays from 9-11am Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers at this free gathering.
Downloadable books
CloudLibrary has a wide variety of downloadable e-books and audiobooks for all ages. To access this free digital collection, 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. Library staff are happy to help you set up your device if you need assistance.
DVDs
“Blackberry” is the true story of the spectacular rise and fall of the Canadian company that created the world’s first smartphone and launched the global smartphone industry. “John Wick: Chapter 4” is an action thriller starring Keanu Reeves. “1923: A Yellowstone Origin Story” is season one starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
Large print
“Hello Stranger” by Katherine Center tells of a woman who suddenly suffers from face blindness. “Mother of the Bride Murder” by Leslie Meier is a Lucy Stone mystery set at a French chateau. “Pink Lemonade Cake Murder” by Joanne Fluke is a Hannah Swenson mystery with more than a dozen cookie and dessert recipes. “Birder She Wrote” by Donna Andrews is a Meg Langslow mystery. “The Happiness Plan” by Susan Mallery is a romance.
Nonfiction
“How to Beach” by Tim Rayborn is a guide to getting the most out of your excursions to the beach as a single, couple or family. “Mother Nature’s Pedagogy” by Peter Gray explores the biological foundations for children’s self-directed education.
Mysteries and thrillers
“The Dark Edge of Night” by Mark Pryor centers on a missing man in Paris during World War II. “Lion and Lamb” by James Patterson and Duane Swierczynski features two PIs working on a notorious Philadelphia murder.
Other novels
“The Invisible Hour” by Alice Hoffman features a woman greatly affected by Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter.” “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See tells of the friendship of two young women in China.
Books on CD
“After That Night” by Karin Slaughter is a Will Trent and Sara Linton thriller. “The Invisible Hour” by Alice Hoffman features a woman whose life is saved by a book and a long-dead author. “Happiness” by Danielle Steel follows an author who inherits a grand estate near London.
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful to Rob Pew and Jim Garrett for their generous monetary donations, and to John Prutsman for his materials donation.
Quotable Quote
“In my older face, I see my life. My face carries all my memories. Why should I erase them?” – Diane von Furstenberg, Belgian-born American fashion designer, business woman and philanthropist who livea in Connecticut.
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.