By Barb Brattin
It’s that time of year. A time of hope filled with big ideas and good intentions. This is the year, we tell ourselves, that we will get healthier, start our own business, or fix our relationships. No matter what’s on your 2026 to-do list, the library has books that can help you realize your goals.
Here are some new titles ready for you to check out:
Retire Often: How anyone can take multiple career breaks to unlock adventure, advance their career, and find financial freedom by Jillian Johnsrud
Serial Fixer: Break Free from the Habit of Solving Other People’s Problems by Leah Marone
Yoshuku: The Japanese Art of Manifesting by Azumi Uchitani
AARP Personal Finance After 50
Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper
Countdown to Riches: 21 Days of Wealth-Attracting Habits by Rhonda Byrne
Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change by Michael Brownstein, et.al.
Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom by Connor Beaton (Founder of ManTalks)
Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most by Diana Hill.
You, Your Husband, and His Mother: Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law and your Spouse in Five Simple Steps by Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Construction update
The interior continues to be fleshed out and we are busy purchasing desks and tables and making choices for flooring and countertops. Follow us on Facebook for periodic pictures of progress. Your donations go a long way toward making this new library exceptional. Naming rights are still available. Thanks from all of us!
Activities calendars
Pick up monthly calendars at the library or check the website at https://www.pagosalibrary.org/events-calendar so you don’t miss any of the free programs, events and activities available to you and your family.
Online author talks
Our free online author talks with New York Times bestselling authors continue in January with some notable authors including David Brooks and Liz Moore for you to watch live on Zoom or via a recording later this month. For details and to register go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming.
Conversational Spanish
The Conversational Spanish group resumes on Mondays from 4-5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 225 South Pagosa. This is a great opportunity to practice your Spanish in a free group setting. No minimum skill level needed.
Family storytime
Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. join a free educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Elementary school tutoring
Free after-school tutoring for grades one-three takes place on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Registration is required because of limited space so call your library now at 970-264-2209 to enroll your child. This invaluable tutoring involves one-on-one and small group help for math, literacy, writing and spelling. Note that because of construction at the library these sessions will take place at the Elementary School.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays. Taylor 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.
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.