The sale takes place in a new location – in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church in downtown Pagosa…
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: Save the Date for Annual Book Sale
This year’s Friends of the Library book sale will open on Thursday evening, June 23, at 6pm for members…
LIBRARY NEWS: Pagosa Weather Presentation Today
Mark Langford with Arleen and Shawn Pro contribute to pagosaweather.org, a website dedicated to informing the public about local weather…
LIBRARY NEWS: Sign Up Now for Free, All-Ages Summer Reading Program
This year’s Summer Reading Program begins June 6 with the theme “Oceans of Possibilities…”
LIBRARY NEWS: An Ideal Literacy Program for Babies and Toddlers
The concept is simple: Read 1,000 books to your newborn, infant or toddler – yes, you can repeat books – before your precious one starts kindergarten…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Downloadable E-Books, Audio Books Available
If you haven’t tried accessing and taking advantage of cloudLibrary, you may want to do so, to greatly expand the list of free e-books and audio books available to you…
LIBRARY NEWS: StoryWalk Resumes in New Downtown Location
We are pleased to partner with the Town of Pagosa Springs to bring the StoryWalk to the River Walk downtown…
LIBRARY NEWS: Celebrate Earth Day with Free Takeaway Kit
The first Earth Day gave environmental issues national and political attention. It also influenced the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
LIBRARY NEWS: Salute to Library Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
As William James said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does…”
LIBRARY NEWS: Library Fundraiser Tickets Selling Quickly
Only a limited number of tickets still are available because of space limitations and the popularity of this event…
LIBRARY NEWS: Festive Fundraiser Will Benefit Library Building Expansion
A limited number of tickets still are available because of space limitations and the popularity of this event…
LIBRARY NEWS: Last Chance for ‘Cardboard Construction’ Entries
Submissions must be brought to the library by 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 25. Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 26 at 12:15pm…
LIBRARY NEWS: Find New Books That Match Your Interests
We suggest you go to our NoveList database where you’ll find a multitude of options to enrich your reading life…
LIBRARY NEWS: First Ever Cardboard ‘Construct-a-Thon’ Underway Now
Entries may not exceed 36” x 36” x 36” and must be built ahead of time. Your creation must be made entirely of cardboard – but tape, glue, paperclips or brads may be used to hold pieces together…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free Creede Theatre Show for Kids, Today, Thursday March 3
“Ms. Joy” is about a woman who has a very strict daily — until one day she receives a visit from an unexpected dog who turns her routine upside down…
LIBRARY NEWS: Free ESL Classes Resume March 1 with New Teacher
Your library has hired a new teacher with impressive academic credentials and teaching experience for our free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes…
LIBRARY NEWS: Pros and Cons of Bribing Your Child to Read
Some experts agree that rewards can be useful, especially for younger learners who may benefit from a jump start or a short-term intervention…
LIBRARY NEWS: Special Free ‘Creede Theatre’ Show for Preschoolers Next Week
Children ages five and under are invited to a special free performance of “Ms. Joy” at your library next Wednesday, February 16 from 10-11am…