We hope you’re participating in our pumpkin decorating contest and attending our Halloween party tomorrow, Friday, October 28, from 2-4pm. Completed pumpkins must be turned in today, Thursday, October 27, or tomorrow by 2pm. Winners will be announced at the party at 4pm in five age categories: preschool, ages 5-7, ages 8-11, ages 12-17 and adult.
And more fun this weekend as your library will be closed and transformed into a miniature golf and bowling center for two fun fundraising events to benefit our expansion campaign. Saturday, October 29 from 5-7pm is the adults-only night and costume contest for ages 21-plus from 5-7pm with tickets $20 per person. A cash bar and fun carnival foods including pizza will be on sale.
Sunday, October 30 from 1-4pm is Family Fun Day for all ages. Cost is $10 per person or $40 per family of four, with $5 per additional person in the family. Zuberfizz sodas and carnival foods will be for sale.
Join us to challenge your golfing skills on a nine-hole course throughout the library and step up your bowling game while playing in between the library’s book shelves while raising money to make your library bigger and better.
Flu season protocols
The curbside service that we began in COVID times continues – and it’s a healthful option as we head into the cold and flu season. If you’re feeling sick you’re probably eager for DVDs while you heal and books to keep you company. To save your energy and lessen germ exposure to other patrons, we recommend you use our curbside service – or add a name to your account authorizing that person to pick up items for you while you recuperate. Library hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays open 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lifelong Learning series continues this evening
The third talk in the all-new free Lifelong Learning lecture series takes place today, Thursday, October 27, when we showcase Paula Woerner, head of the Wolfwood Refuge for rescued wolves in LaPlata County.
This lecture series runs for six weeks every Thursday through November 17 from 6 – 7:30pm… our first in-person LLL series since the fall of 2019, before COVID. No registration is required.
Our next speakers will be C. Neal Johnson offering information on Business with a Mission (BAM), on November 3; April Holthaus and Dan Senjem on the Archuleta County Genealogical Society, on November 10 and Mott Hoover from the Colorado Avalanche Center, on November 17.
Go to https://pagosalibrary.org/adult-services/ or pick up a brochure at your library for more details on all these outstanding presentations.
Online author talks continue
There are three events this month in our free online virtual series featuring New York Times bestselling authors and thought-leaders giving live, professionally moderated book discussions you can view on your computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. You also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Next Wednesday. November 2 we’ll gather virtually at 2 p.m. with Lisa Napoli, acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster and speaker. November 10 at noon features Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of “Lessons in Chemistry,” which one reviewer called “a polished, funny, thought-provoking story wearing its research lightly but confidently.” November 15 at 2 p.m. we’ll interact with Kwarme Christian, bestselling author and founder of the American Negotiation Institute. Go to https://pagosalibrary.org/adult-services/ to learn more.
Dungeons & Dragons online
Next Thursday, November 3 from 3-5 p.m., join our virtual Dungeons & Dragons game free for teens and young adults on Discord. Registration is required. Contact claire@pagosalibrary.org to join.
PALS/GED adult education
Mark is available for his free PALS sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 8 p.m. to help with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more. No registration required.
Writing challenge
A new all-ages writing challenge was posted October 24 on the library’s Facebook page. We hope you will challenge your creativity by participating in this free activity.
Family storytime
Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. join us for free in-person children’s stories, games and plenty of reasons to get up and move.
DVDs
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” tells of a London housecleaner who goes to Paris to buy a Dior gown. “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston is a two-disc PBS documentary. “Where the Crawdads Sing” follows the life of the “marsh girl” in this movie based on the based on the bestselling novel. “Elvis” starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker explores the life and music of Elvis Presley. “Outlander” is season six.
Books on CD
“Fairy Tale” by Stephen King features a 17-year-old who inherits the keys to a parallel world. “Oath of Loyalty” by Vince Flynn is a Mitch Rapp thriller. “Desperation in Death” by J.D. Robb is an Eve Dallas thriller.
Local history
“The Exciting Tales of Growing Up in Early Pagosa Springs, Colorado” by Lorna Rae Hazelwood tells of the adventures of three brothers living on their family’s ranch in the 1920s and 1930s.
Other nonfiction
“Confidence Man” by New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman chronicles the life and impact of Donald Trump. “A New Era for Wolves and People” edited by Marco Musiani, Luigi Boitani and Paul C. Paquet is an analysis of the crucial relationship between human policy and the management of wolf populations in Europe and North America. “Hearing Loss for Dummies” is an AARP guide to hearing and living better. “Cooking From the Spirit” by Tabitha Brown explores easy plant-based recipes. “Crisis of Command” by Stuart Scheller explores the current lack of trust and confidence in generals and politicians. “
Mysteries, suspense and thrillers
“Not in Time” features an art historian tracing the path of a drawing stolen by the Nazis. “The Club” by Ellery Lloyd is set in a glamorous private celebrity members club off the English coast.
Donations
We are grateful to Lenore Bright for her generous donations in memory of Bob Howard, and to Danny Rocca and our anonymous donors for their materials donations.
Quotable Quote
“Life is constantly giving us gifts. They may be gifts that we don’t think we want. Who wants cancer? Who wants COVID? Well, it turns out I did. Because dealing with your mortality, it makes things [like my wife] more precious.” – Jeff Bridges, American actor, winner of an Academy Award and two Golden Globes.
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.