“Pagosa Wild,” the third book in local author Patty Latham’s series featuring veterinarian Dr. Josie Tate, continues the author’s record of skilled storytelling surrounded by familiar Pagosa scenes that will bring smiles of recognition to local readers and frequent visitors.
The book captures your attention from the opening pages that describe an arson barn fire on the heroine’s ranch property. As we follow Dr. Tate’s daily routine as a vet in our small mountain community, the author’s lifetime of veterinary experience and expertise as well as her admiration and love for all animals shine through the pages. Her wild mustang rescue sessions and puppy training classes for families are just two examples.
As the plot unfolds, readers learn a great deal about both pets and wild animals from a front row seat. The story is enhanced by her husband Charlie’s adventures as a Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologist. It’s a nice twist and evidence of their powerful partnership when they decide to create a wildlife emergency station on their property to care for injured animals.
Throughout the book, readers will have personal memories brought back by frequent references to local geography, to institutions like The Pagosa Springs SUN, and to popular restaurants and bars including the Pagosa Baking Company, Mountain Pizza, the Neon Mallard and the Alley House.
This book joins “Pagosa Tears” and “Colorado Blood” in your library’s collection so that all three in the series are available for your reading pleasure.
Grant funding advice Sept. 30
Save the date of Monday, September 30 from noon – 1pm. for a free educational presentation on how to navigate the world of grant funding. Bring your lunch and take advantage of Marcy’s expertise on how to best use the Colorado Grants Guide. Registration is required at 720-644-9887.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks continue with one more opportunity in September 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. Saturday, September 21 at 5 p.m. we’ll experience A Deep Dive in Character Development with novelist Liane Moriarity, author of “Big Little Lies,” “The Husband’s Secret” and “Apples Never Fall.”
Dungeons & Dragons today
Today, Thursday, September 19, and next Tuesday, September 24 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.
Paws to Read tomorrow
Friday, September 20 from 2-3 p.m., youngsters are invited to share their favorite books with Maple, a therapy dog who loves stories, at a free Paws to Read session.
Friday Flix tomorrow
Enjoy a free PG movie and popcorn Friday, September 20 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Writers Guild
Every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. the Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers at this free gathering.
The guild has published a new anthology, “Tales from the San Juans,” which the members say includes “life musings, creative short fiction, retrospectives, poetry, novellas and short observations — all inspired by the beauty that surrounds us.” The book is available at the library for $21.50, with net proceeds going to the library’s building campaign.
ESL classes
Free in-person evening classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 4-5 p.m. reserved for beginners, 5-6 p.m. for intermediate and 6-7 p.m. for advanced students. Please help us pass the word about these classes.
Clases de inglés
Clases gratis de inglés cada martes y jueves. Principiantes de 4-5 p.m., intermedios de 5-6 p.m. y advanzados de 6-7 p.m. Ayudenos a informar a todos quienes necesitan aprender inglés.
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 calendars at the library so you don’t miss any of the free programs, events and activities available to you and your family.
Nonfiction
“Vision” by recently retired federal Judge David Tatel is an inspiring memoir about his life as a blind jurist and his views of the American judicial system, especially the Supreme Court.
Large print
“Fire and Bones” by Kathy Reichs is a Temperance Brennan forensic anthropology thriller. “Shadow of Doubt” by Brad Thor is a Scot Harvath CIA thriller. “Between a Flock and a Hard Place” by Donna Andrews is a Meg Langslow mystery. “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach features the only guest at an inn not there for a wedding.
Books on CD
“This is Why We Lied” by Karin Slaughter is a thriller set in an off-the-grid mountaintop lodge. We have three new books by William W. and J.A. Johnstone: “Some Die Young” is book two of the Man from Waco western series. “Talons of Eagles” takes place just after the Civil War. “Beans, Bourbon and Blood” is a Luke Jensen-Dewey McKenzie western set in Wyoming.
Nonfiction DVDs
“All That Breathes” is an environmental documentary in Hindi with English subtitles. “Fantastic Machine” is a documentary exploring our unchecked obsession with image. “Ennio,” mostly in Italian with subtitles, is a biography of Ennio Morricone, the Italian maestro who composed more than 500 sound tracks for movie classics like “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.”
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful to Medora Bass for her materials donations.
Quotable Quote
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998), author, lecturer and TV personality known as Dr. Love, the Love Merchant and the Love Doctor.
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.