Tomorrow, Friday, August 9, from 2 – 4pm is the free fun Summer Reading Program closing party when we’ll award prizes, celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday and enjoy ice cream, snacks, cold drinks and fun games out in the garden.
We are partnering with the National Forest Service and the Fire Prevention Education office to have Smoky Bear at the party for pictures and multiple activities in the afternoon. He arrives at 2:30 p.m. for activities and pictures before the Summer Reading grand prizes ceremony from 3:30 – 4 p.m. Grand prizes are selected by computer based on the number of entries from completed bingo cards. You do not have to be present to win.
Legal clinics resume
Your library is one of six in our state chosen by the Colorado Access to Justice Commission to restart the free legal clinics. They will happen from 2 – 3:40 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month starting August 14. We will start with five patrons each month, 20 minutes per patron. We will use a Zoom platform that can translate from English to the patron’s primary language.
To reduce our no-show rate, we will start with just one waitlisted patron per month. 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.
Early library closure
Your library will close early on Monday, August 12 for a staff meeting at 5 p.m. This is our regular staff meeting schedule – on the second Monday of the month.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks continue in August two more opportunities for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors and ask questions. For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming. Thursday, August 15 at noon showcases Irena Smith, PhD, discussing “The Golden Ticket to College Admissions is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens.” On Wednesday, August 21 at 5 p.m. we’ll interact with Shelby Van Pelt, novelist and author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” about a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
Dungeons & Dragons
Today, Thursday, August 8 from 4 – 5:30 p.m., join our Dungeons & Dragons game free for teens, tweens and young adults. Create a character and join the adventure. Pre-registration is required because space is limited. Contact Josie@pagosalibrary.org to join.
Chess Club Saturday
Learn how to play chess with free quick lessons and game time to practice your skills on Saturday, August 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Adult book club next Tuesday
Ruby’s Book Club meets in person from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 to discuss “The Old Lion” by Jeff Shaara. Copies are available at your library. This book club is held the second Tuesday of each month, alternating between fiction and nonfiction titles. Anyone is welcome to attend. Snacks provided.
Sensory garden play for kids
Children are invited to a free sensory garden playtime next Wednesday, August 14 from 10 – 11 a.m.
Therapy dog visit
Next Wednesday, August 14 from 11-11:45 a.m. you are invited to come to a free visit with a certified therapy dog. The visits will be limited to 10-15 minutes – just the right amount of time to pet the dog, read to the dog or just say “Hi.” This activity is for all ages.
Writers Guild
Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers at this free gathering.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Thursdays. Judy helps with basic questions relating to computers, smartphones and tablets and also provides assistance in accessing the library’s online resources. No appointment is needed for these drop-in sessions, but please bring your device’s charger and passwords with you.
Pagosa Adult Learning Services (PALS)
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. PALS stands for Pagosa Adult Learning Services.
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.
Large print
“The Rom-Commers” by Katherine Center features a wannabe screenwriter. “Shanghai” by Joseph Kanon follows a European Jew escaping after Kristallnacht. “Clete” by James Lee Burke is a Dave Robicheaux detective story. “W.E.B. Griffin Zero Option” by Peter Karanow is a Men at War story. “The Year of What If” by Phaedra Patrick tells of a woman following a fortune teller’s advice.
DVDs
“The Long Game” is the true story of five young Mexican-American caddies. “Ezra” is an endearing story of an autistic boy and his family. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is a World War II thriller.
Nonfiction
“We Married Adventure” by Gap Pucci tells of a family’s life in the Wyoming wilderness. “Taste of Home Easy Everyday Cooking 2024” contains 400 recipes and tips. “The Nourishing Asian Kitchen” by Sophia Nguyen Eng has 100 garden-to-plate recipes. “The Friday Afternoon Club” by Griffin Dunne is a celebrity memoir by a man who knew them all.
Books on CD
“A Refiner’s Fire” by Donna Leon is a Guido Brunetti mystery. “The Infinite Light of Dust” by Anna Todd is the conclusion of the Brightest Stars trilogy. “No Road Home” by John Fram is a thriller featuring a father trying to protect his son. “The Au Pair Affair” by Tessa Bailey is book two of the “Undefined” romance series. “The Summer Pact” by Emily Griffin reunites four college friends after ten years apart.
Novels
“Embers in the London Sky” by Susan Sundin follows a woman separated from her young son in World War II. “Teddy” by Emily Dunlay features the free-spirited wife of an American diplomat in Rome.
Quotable Quote
“A party without a cake is really just a meeting.” – Julia Child (1912-2004), American chef, author and TV personality. She is credited with bringing French cooking skills to the American public with her first cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” and her TV programs.
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