Homeschool kids in grades 2 through 5 are invited to learn about solar eclipses today, Thursday, October 12 from 11am – noon as you build your own eclipse viewer at this free session.
We also have two free all-ages events for the solar eclipse. Tomorrow, Friday, October 13 from 1-3pm join us to build your own solar system mobile. All supplies provided.
Then Saturday, October 14 from 9:30 – 11:30pm come to the solar eclipse watch party where we’ll view the sun from the library garden courtyard. Pick up special glasses at your library now while supplies last.
New Friends Donation Guidelines
We all know how people’s habits are shifting from DVDs and CDs to other entertainment avenues like streaming. With tastes evolving, the Friends of the Library have noticed major changes in what sells and what does not sell at their annual major summer book sale and at their pop-up sales. As a result, they have announced new guidelines for what they will accept as donations from now on:
They want popular fiction books published in 2013 or later, nonfiction books published 2018 or later, and children’s and young adult books – all in excellent condition, please.
They do not want CDs, DVDs, Blu Ray, VHS or cassette tapes; textbooks, outdated travel books or reference books.
They cannot accept more than two boxes at a time because of space constraints.
The Friends are grateful for your generous donations, but ask that you follow these new guidelines so that they do not need to dispose of materials that will not sell.
Also, a reminder that we ask you leave only magazines published within the last 12 months on the free magazine rack in the front entry. There are no age rules for mass media paperbacks also available free in the entry.
Friends pop-up book sale October 21
Save the date of Saturday, October 21 for the next Friends of the Library pop-up book sale in the library’s large meeting room from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. These book sales offer you great bargains and benefit your library with funds for much needed projects and services. Friends, members and teachers with ID receive a “buy one, get one” special.
Lifelong Learning lectures
Every Thursday through November 9, our free fall Lifelong Learning series offers talented speakers talking about a wide variety of interesting topics:
Today, October 12, features Connie Cook, deputy chief of the Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s EMS (Emergency Medical Services) unit, explaining their many services to our community.
October 19 focuses on communicating with sexual abuse survivors using trauma informed responses. It will be led by Kathleen Davis, BSN-RN, and is offered to both the public and professionals.
October 26 Dr. Janice McIntyre and Santos Ocanas will talk about Ruby’s Writers Guild, the weekly writers support group that meets every Thursday morning at your library.
November 2 Donna Wynn will discuss Upper San Juan Search & Rescue, which trains and organizes volunteers in search, rescue and other emergency services.
November 9 showcases the Project Healing Waters fly fishing program for disabled veterans and wounded warriors with Paul Wilson, the program lead, a retired wildlife biologist.
Pick up a brochure with more details at your library or go to https://pagosalibrary.org/adult services. Note no registration is required.
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.
Virtual author talks
Our highly popular virtual author talks continue this month with two more opportunities for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors with an opportunity to ask questions. For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming. Wednesday, October 18 at noon we’ll interact with Ruth Ware, British author of psychological thrillers like “The It Girl” and “The Woman in Cabin 10.” Thursday, October 26 at 5 p.m. we’ll meet with John Irving, Academy Award-winning author of multiple bestsellers including “A Prayer for Owen Meany” and “The Cider House Rules,” five of which have become movies.
Nature program for kids
Little Explorers aged one-five will explore the outdoors Friday, October 13 from 10-11am.
Legal clinic tomorrow
This month’s legal clinic on civil issues is by appointment tomorrow, Friday, October 13 from 2 – 3 p.m. 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.
Werewolf party tomorrow
Eclipse and Halloween in the same month? Sounds like a perfect time for werewolves! Tweens and teens are invited to enjoy werewolf crafts, games, stories and snacks at this free party Friday, October 13 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Music fun Monday
Pagosa Unplugged is free from 4-6 p.m. Monday, October 16 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, October 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. No minimum skill level needed. Note this group now meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays.
Elementary tutoring sessions
Children ages six-11 are welcome at these free sessions every Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. where they will build essential skills in core subjects. Pre-registration is required.
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.
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.
DVDs
“Poker Face” is season one. “Smiling Friends” is season one. “William Shakespeare’s Three Tragedies” contains “Hamlet,” “King Lear” and “Othello” from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Books on CD
“The Longmire Defense” by Craig Johnson is a Sheriff Walt Longmire mystery. “All the Dead Shall Weep” by Charlaine Harris is the fifth book in her Gunnie Rose series that is a mix of fantasy, western and alternate history. “The Plinko Bounce” by Martin Clark is a legal thriller.
Essays collection
“Faith Still Moves Mountains” is a collection of essays by Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner portraying the healing power of prayer, with newly written prayers.
Large print
“Honey Drop Dead” by Laura Childs is a Tea Shop mystery. “Fixit” by Joe Ide is an IQ mystery.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
We have the 10 books by Elly Griffiths in her Dr. Ruth Gally, forensic archeologist, crime series that includes superstition and myth, ranging from “The Crossing Places” to “The Dark Angel.”
Nonfiction
“Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” by actor Matthew Perry goes behind the scenes of his hi sitcom and addiction issues. “First & Wildest” edited by Elizabeth Hightower Allen is a collection of essays by more than a dozen writer-activists about the beauties of New Mexico’s Gila wilderness. “Stay” by Sarah Leamy is mixes illustration, photography and narrative to explore the life of a British tomboy searching for her place and purpose.
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful to Joanne Ferko for her materials donation.
Quotable Quote
“You go into other worlds and then write the music and lyrics.” – Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, when asked how he was able to compose so many folk, rock and country music hits in an interview with Pat Rose, Canadian singer-songwriter and musical theatre composer.
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.