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Author: Carole Howard & Library Staff

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.

LIBRARY NEWS: Free All-Ages Lego Contest Now Underway

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

We hope you’re working on your entry for our all-ages LEGO contest. Submissions must be turned in by 6pm on Friday, December 29. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded for five different age groups – preschool, ages 5-7, ages 8-11, ages 12-17, and age 18 and up — on Saturday, December 30 at noon READ MORE

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LIBRARY NEWS: Celebrate with Free Hot Chocolate, Seasonal Crafts, Today

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Celebrate winter while you join in the Hot Chocolate Hullabaloo fun with multiple seasonal crafts today, Thursday, December 14, from 4 – 6pm…

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LIBRARY NEWS: New Christmas-themed Books; Craftapalooza; Late Night Fundraiser

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

We have several new books published just in time for your holiday reading and Christmas gifts for family and friends…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Welcoming Our New Early Literacy Librarian, Sherry Van Atta

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

“Sherry’s previous experience and passion for working with children will make her a fantastic addition to our staff,” said Meg Wempe, library director…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Thanksgiving Gratitude from the Library Staff

Posted on November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

The staff at your library are thankful all year round for so many people who make their jobs easier and their service better for you, our patrons. On this Thanksgiving week, we want to publicly acknowledge some of the very special among them: We are thankful for the many volunteers who work every day to READ MORE

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LIBRARY NEWS: Virtual Author Talks; Freezing Your Holds During the Holidays

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Our highly popular free virtual author talks continue with two more opportunities for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors…

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LIBRARY NEWS: New Great Stories Club to be Re-Scheduled

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Teens can sign up just for the sessions that interest them, based on the subject matter of the book being discussed, or for all four…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Should You Bribe Your Children to Read?

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Everyone agrees that it’s essential that all children be encouraged to read. When reading is difficult for them, so is almost everything else…

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LIBRARY NEWS:  New 'Great Stories Club' for Teens Begins Nov. 10

LIBRARY NEWS: New ‘Great Stories Club’ for Teens Begins Nov. 10

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

To offer this special program, your library is receiving a $500 grant and 11 copies of each of the books, which will be gifted to the book club participants…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Friends ‘Pop-up’ Book Sale This Saturday

Posted on October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

These book sales offer you great bargains and benefit your library with funds for much needed projects and services…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Free Solar Eclipse Events; New Donation Guidelines

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Tomorrow, Friday, October 13 from 1-3pm join us to build your own solar system mobile. All supplies provided…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Free Lifelong Learning Series Starts This Evening

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Today’s topic is Water Fluency 101: Developing a water-fluent community with Josh Kurtz, who has a B.S. in watershed science…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Our Website Gets an Upgrade

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

In addition, for the hearing impaired we now will have captions on any videos posted on the site…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Library Cards and Reminisce Club

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

September is library card sign-up month and new Reminisce Club for seniors…

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LIBRARY NEWS:  New 'Shakespeare Read Aloud' Club

LIBRARY NEWS: New ‘Shakespeare Read Aloud’ Club

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be the first play enjoyed by the club…

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LIBRARY NEWS: The Ideal Back-to-School Gift?

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Research shows that kids who have books in their home have improved vocabulary and overall reading performance…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Online Author Talks Continue in September

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

September 7 at 5pm we’ll meet with Lidia Bastianich, Emmy award-winning TV host and author of the memoir “Life, Love, Family, and Food”…

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LIBRARY NEWS: Backpacks, Bike Repair Kits

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Carole Howard & Library Staff

Thanks to a partnership between the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado State Library, we have two backpacks for free checkout…

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