We want to remind you that your library has about 45 physical magazines and newspapers in our collection for your free reading enjoyment – plus multiple online publications well.
Print magazine titles in our collection include The New Yorker, Taste of Home, Time, Bon Appetit, Consumer Reports, People, National Geographic, Discover and Sports Illustrated, to name just a few. Especially for youngsters we have Sports Illustrated Kids and National Geographic for Kids.
Popular print newspapers in our collection include The Pagosa Springs SUN, The Durango Herald and The Southern Ute Drum.
You’re welcome to enjoy reading the newspapers and current magazines at the library in one of our comfy chairs in the reading areas. All past magazine issues are available for free check out.
We also offer access to articles in a variety of journals and publications including the Denver Post through the Online Resources tab at the top of our Home Page. It’s available 24/7 under Newspaper Source, which is listed right below The New York Times in the Digital Collections section on our website.
Probably our most popular online newspaper is The New York Times, which comes with all its extra-cost features Cooking, Games, Wirecutter and the Athletic included. Note you cannot be a current NYT subscriber to access this site.
Visit https://pagosalibrary.org/online-resources/ to find a variety of media for people of all ages. Your library card number is required to access some of the online resources.
Library closure
Your library will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 7 for all-day staff training.
Special bilingual storytime tomorrow
Saturday, March 8 from 10-11 a.m. join us for Hora de Cuentos, a free bilingual educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue with three talks in March for you to watch live on Zoom or via a recording later. For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming. Wednesday, March 12 at noon showcases Dan Heath on “Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working.” Thursday, March 20 at noon features Clara Bingham on “How Woman’s Liberation Transformed America.” Wednesday, March 26 stars novelist Jennifer Weiner on “Dreams We Chase.”
Adult knitting Saturday
Join new and experienced knitters Saturday, March 8 for our free Knitters Circle from 1-3 p.m. It is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who would like to knit together or get some help if you are stuck on your project.
Ageless Grace exercise Monday
In a new community outreach program, Judy, adult services librarian, is leading an Ageless Grace exercise program at the Senior Center every Monday in March from 10 – 10:45 a.m. It is a brain fitness program consisting of 21 simple exercises designed for all ages and abilities, performed while sitting in a chair. The Senior Center location was chosen so participants have more privacy as they exercise.
Habitat for Humanity application help
Habitat for Humanity will be building four homes in our community next year and they are looking for applicants now. Come to your library on Monday, March 10 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for an orientation on how you can apply. Applications for their 2026 builds are due by this July 1.
Adult book club next Tuesday
Ruby’s Book Club meets from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 to discuss “Plainsong” by Kent Harut. Copies are available at your library. This free adult book club is held the second Tuesday of each month, alternating between fiction and nonfiction titles. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Therapy dog visit
Next Wednesday, January 12 from 11 – 11:45 children are invited to come to the library for a free visit with a certified therapy dog. Visits are limited to 10-15 minutes – just the right amount of time to pet the dog, read to the dog or just say “Hi.”
Legal clinic
This month’s free legal clinic is by appointment Wednesday, March 12 from 2 – 3:40 p.m. Come to the library to meet privately via Zoom with our volunteer civil attorney. To schedule an appointment, phone 970-264-2209. When you call, let us know if you need a translator. Registration opens the first of the month and is required as space is limited.
Family storytimes
Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. join a free educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Elementary tutoring
Children ages six-11 are welcome at these free sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. where they will build essential skills in core subjects. Pre-registration is required.
Special Dungeons and Dragons sessions
Join our friends at the Pagosa Community Initiative Thursday, March 13 and 20 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. for an afterschool adventure. Registration is required. Participants must be in middle school and registered with the PCI afterschool programs.
Writers Guild
Thursdays 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.
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.
Pagosa Adult Learning Services (PALS)
Join Mark or Sally for free individualized 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. No appointment necessary.
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.
Large print
“Order of Swans” by Jude Deveraux is a fantasy about a woman with the power to alter fairy tales. “The Crash” by Freida McFadden follows an injured woman rescued in a storm who finds things are not what they seem. “The Big Empty” by Robert Crais is an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike mystery. “Last Twilight in P:aris” by Pam Jenoff begins when a woman discovers a necklace in a London secondhand shop. “Bonded in Death” by J.D. Robb is an Eve Dallas mystery. “Citizen” is Bill Clinton’s memoir about his life after the White House.
Nonfiction
“Your Income Tax 2025” is a J.K. Lasser guide to preparing your 2024 tax return. “At Home in Nature” is a history of Colorado’s 43 state parks, tributes written by employees and retirees of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “The Illustrated Guide to Rocks and Minerals” by John Farndeon is a visual encyclopedia about the world’s most fascinating specimens. “Citizen” is Bill Clinton’s memoir about his life after the White House.
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“Midnight Black” by Mark Greaney is a Gray Man thriller set in Russia. “Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict features the five crime writers who form a secret society. “Nemesis” by Gregg Hurwitz is an Orphan X black ops story. “Open Season” by Jonathan Kellerman is an Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis thriller. “Bonded in Death” by J.D. Robb is an Eve Dallas mystery.
Other novels
“Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler focuses on a woman who was just fired dealing with her daughter’s wedding and an unwelcome ex-husband. “Isola” by Allegra Goodman features a woman who lost her fortune based on a 16th century heroine. “Deep End” by Ali Hazelwood tells of a budding romance of a competitive diver and an ace swimmer.
DVDs
“Wicked” is an Academy Award nominee for best picture. “Juror #2″ is directed by Clint Eastwood. “September 5” follows ABC Sports during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics massacre. “Attenborough’s Life Journey” is a Nature documentary. “Sound Track to a Coup d’Etat” explores the 1961 assassination of Congo’s leader. “Nosferatu” is a gothic vampire story. “American Sign Language for Everyone” by Julia Silvestri is a four-disc set.
New donation guidelines
The Friends of the Library have new guidelines for donations to the library. Books on time-sensitive topics that can quickly become out of date are wanted only if they have been published within the last five years. These subjects include politics/current events, health and medicine, sports/exercise, business, technology, science, education and travel guides. Not accepted are reference materials, textbooks and non-print material like CDs, DVDs, Blu Ray, VHS or cassette tapes because they do not sell at Friends of the Library sales.
When the library is open, high-quality used book donations are gratefully accepted at the front desk – not down the outside returns slot at the library or the dropbox at City Market. Also, no more than two boxes at a time because of space constraints and all books in excellent condition, please.
Quotable Quote
“It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters. It’s what we do with what we have.” – Fred Rogers (1928-2003), Presbyterian minister and pioneer in children’s television as creator, host and writer of the PBS program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
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