Youngsters aged six-10 are invited to Steam Engines, a free science fun session, tomorrow, Friday, April 18, from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Also tomorrow, Friday, April 18 from 2-3 p.m. is the latest in the Rise Above Violence series of fun free events when teens and tweens are invited to decorate denim jeans and talk about the history of Denim Day and how denim affects our environment today. All supplies provided.
Lifelong Learning Lectures
Your library’s free Spring Lifelong Learning Lectures series takes place every Wednesday through May 21 – and note that they are now happening in the afternoons, from 1 – 2:15 p.m. The time change was made from evenings because many patrons said they preferred not to have to drive at night to attend.
As always, these informative and interesting talks will cover a wide variety of topics with talented and knowledgeable speakers:
April 23 showcases Karina Guerrero, a financial planner, explaining the difference between wills and trusts and much more in an estate planning session. April 30 with Kimberley Schooley of the Durango Dementia Coalition explores what it’s like to live well with dementia from a care partner’s perspective.
May 7 with Peggy Bergon goes back into history when Hispanic sheepherders expressed their loneliness and artistic talents with arborglyphs carved on aspen tress. May 14 is a Zoom session by Dayton Romero introducing you to AARP Senior Planet live online classes for seniors on many topics from wellness to finance. May 21 highlights the weather expertise of Arleen Prochazka discussing the 2025 monsoon in the Southern San Juans.
Pick up a brochure at your library with more details on all these outstanding talks.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue in April with one more talk for you to watch live on Zoom or via a recording later. For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming. Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. features “The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure and Suspense” with Gregg Hurwitz.
Paws to Read tomorrow
Friday, April 18 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.
Pokemon Club on Saturday
If you love Pokemon, this club is for you. Bring your cards to a fun free all-ages event on Saturday, April 19 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. when you can play games with others who feel the same way.
Ageless Grace exercise Monday
In a special community partnership program, Judy, adult services librarian, is leading an Ageless Grace exercise program at the Senior Center every Monday in April 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.
Music fun Monday
Pagosa Unplugged is free from 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 21 for amateur musicians of all abilities to play, sing and jam with other people.
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.
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.
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, but please bring your device’s charger and passwords with you.
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.
Books on CD
“Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall is a reawakened love story. “The Talent” by Daniel D. Addario is a behind-the-scenes look at five actresses competing for a major award. “Beneath the Stands” by Emily McIntire follows two people heading for a second-chance romance. “Dream Girl Dream” by Tessa Bailey is a romance featuring two people who are becoming step-siblings. “Nemesis” by Gregg Hurwitz is an Orphan X adventure. “The Paris Express” by Emma Donoghue” is an historical novel about a French railway disaster.
Large print
“The Second Fifty” by Debra Whitman is a guide to living well after you turn 50. “Blind Spots” by Dr. Marty Makary explores the effects on our health when medicine gets it wrong. “Girl Falling” by Hayley Scrivenor explores relationships of three friends after a tragic accident. “Betrayal at Blackthorn Park” by Julia Kelly is an Evelyne Redfern mystery. “The Ageless Brain” by Dr. Dale E. Bredesen shares the latest research on how to retain your vibrant mind.
DVDs
“Understanding and Applying Self-Defense Strategies” and “”How to Draw” are Great Courses DVDs. “Moana 2” is the Disney animated musical. “The Count of Monte Cristo” stars Pierre Niney. “Mom & Dad’s Nipple Factory” is a documentary about how a husband supported his wife’s breast cancer needs. “Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons” is a Nature show. “Funny Woman” is set in the swinging ’60s. “The English Patient” won nine Academy Awards. “Jarhead” is an unconventional war story about Marines. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” stars Julie Andrews. “Young Frankenstein” is the Mel Brooks comedy.
Nonfiction
“South Africa” is an Insight travel guide. “The Basketball 100” by David Aldridge and John Hollinger is a tribute to the top 100 players of the spot. “The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook” provides more than 100 nourishing recipes for new moms. “Eat Sleep Tantrum Repeat” by Dr. Rebekah Diamond is a handbook for the toddler years. “Whole House Repair Guide” is a Family Handyman reference book for DIYers.
Thanks to our donors
We are grateful to everyone who has contributed new or gently used copies of the classics to our growing collection. These books are very popular and your community is grateful to you for sharing such great works of literature.
Donation guidelines
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, please. No more than two boxes at a time because of space constraints and all books in excellent condition, please.
Quotable Quote
If you have stopped reading fiction, that’s a red flag for potential cognitive decline, says Richard Restak, a neurologist and neuro-psychiatrist at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. Fiction, he says, “is a challenge to your working memory,” which has to follow a plot and keep track of characters. Your memory is not as challenged by nonfiction, which lets you skip around and skim, according to this expert on how brains work.
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.