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What should your child read this summer?

Do you have a plan to make sure your child has lots of reading opportunities this summer? Several studies have documented a “summer slide” in reading skills once kids go on summer …

Murder mystery and Fairy Tale Theatre set for tomorrow

Tomorrow, June 21, we will be hosting two free special events: • Eighth-graders and above are invited to solve a murder mystery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where everyone is a suspect and you …

Murder mystery and Fairy Tale Theatre set for next Friday

Next Friday, June 21 we will be hosting two special events: • Eighth-graders and above are invited to solve a murder mystery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where everyone is a suspect and you need …

Concert today, teen survival skills and Pagosa wetlands talks tomorrow

Your library foundation is one of the Pagosa nonprofits benefiting from the Pagosa Springs Golf Club’s 19th Hole music concerts this summer. Ours is today, Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 …

New free Summer Reading Program events for teens, tweens and kids launch next week

“Adventure Begins at your Library” is the theme of this year’s free all-ages Summer Reading Program that kicks off next Friday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Mysto the Magician …

Summer Reading Program and Jane Austen tribute events to start soon

“Adventure Begins at your Library” is the theme of this year’s free all-ages Summer Reading Program that kicks off next Friday, May 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. with a Mysto the Magician …

Bagpipes event tomorrow, free bike repair kit and handbook available

Tomorrow, Friday, May 17, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., you are invited to a free all-ages event featuring the St. Patrick’s bagpipers.   You’ll learn about bagpipes, kilts and their …

Backpacks available for free checkout at your library

With spring here and summer not too far away, we wanted to remind you that we have two backpacks available for free checkout that contain a state park pass, binoculars, a wildlife guide, a trees and …

Lifelong Learning Lectures and virtual author talks continuing this month

The free spring Lifelong Learning Lecture series continues Thursday evenings through May 23 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. with five more informative presentations:

Two free events will celebrate Children’s Book Day/El Dia de los Ninos

You are invited to two free special events to celebrate Children’s Book Day/El Dia de los Ninos. …

Lifelong Learning Lectures to begin today

The free spring Lifelong Learning Lecture series takes place Thursday evenings starting today, April 18, through May 23 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. with six informative presentations: • April 18 …

Spring Lifelong Learning Lecture series slated to begin next week

The ever-popular free spring Lifelong Learning Lecture series will take place Thursday evenings starting April 18 through May 23 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. with six informative presentations: • …

Coming Monday: eclipse viewing party plus teen live event with author

Pagosa will have a 60 percent view of the solar eclipse mid-day Monday, April 8. You are invited to join us in the library garden from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to watch. Pick up free special …

Do you have the blahs?  Try free online learning resources

Now that spring is here, you may be looking for something to chase away the winter blahs. If so, we suggest you take advantage of our many free online learning resources that can be accessed from …

Back by popular demand: two more free tax help sessions set

Our first free tax help session earlier this month was such a success that two more are now scheduled — with longer hours that go into the evening to accommodate more people. If you would …

Free tax help and Night at the Library event announced

If you would like help with your taxes, please call Kathy at (970) 553-9150 for an appointment for a free session at your library.   A representative of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax …

New online AARP aging program and Internet safety for teens offered

Seniors aged 60 and over are invited to participate in a new free live online Senior Planet program on the first and third Fridays of the month starting March 1 at your library from 11:30 a.m. to …

New online AARP aging program, curbside service offered

Seniors aged 60 and over are invited to participate in a new free live online Senior Planet program on the first and third Fridays of the month starting March 1 at your library from 11:30 a.m. to …

Library Director Meg Wempe resigning for second career in nursing

Many of us consider ourselves lucky to find one job that we love. But Meg Wempe, library director, is heading for what she calls “an ideal combination” — two satisfying decades as a …

Stats show library continues to flourish

Annually at this time of year, Meg Wempe, library director, prepares an annual report for the library’s board of trustees summarizing the highlights of the past year.   The …

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