High school math tutors will continue to be available for ages 14 and up Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 16 for free tutoring, except for Dec. 9 when it ends at 5 p.m. because of our regular monthly staff meeting. Registration is required.
Free math tutoring will resume in the spring, depending on demand and tutor availability.
Library closure
Your library will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving.
Craftapalooza tomorrow
All ages are invited to create a variety of crafts Friday, Nov. 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Adult knitting Saturday
Join new and experienced knitters Saturday, Nov. 23, for our free Knitters Circle from 1 to 3 p.m. It is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who would like to knit together or get some help if you are stuck on your project.
Family storytime
Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m., join a free educational hour of reading, singing and free play to build early literacy skills.
Teen/tween activity
Join us in the teen area every Wednesday after school from 4 to 4:30 p.m. this month for a fun craft or challenge. Activities will range from taste tests to art challenges to minute-to-win-it-style games.
Dungeons and Dragons
Today, Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and next Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., join our Dungeons and Dragons game free for teens and young adults.
Preregistration is required because space is limited. Contact Josie@pagosalibrary.org to join.
Writers Guild
Every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., the Ruby’s Writers Guild welcomes writers looking for opportunities, support, resources and camaraderie with other writers at this free gathering.
The guild has published a new anthology, “Tales from the San Juans,” which the members say includes “life musings, creative short fiction, retrospectives, poetry, novellas and short observations — all inspired by the beauty that surrounds us.”
The book is available at the library, with net proceeds going to the library’s building campaign.
ESL classes
Free in-person evening classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 4 to 5 p.m. reserved for beginners, 5 to 6 p.m. for intermediate and 6 to 7 p.m. for advanced students. Please help us share the word about these classes.
Tech Time
Free in-person slots are available from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays. Judy helps you with basic questions relating to computers, smartphones and tablets, and also provides assistance in accessing the library’s online resources.
No appointment is needed for these drop-in sessions, but please bring your device’s charger and passwords with you.
Pagosa Adult Learning Services (PALS)
Join Mark or Sally for free PALS sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to help with high school equivalency, GED, college prep, financial aid, tutoring and more.
Activities calendars
Pick up monthly events calendars at the library so you don’t miss any of the free activities available to you and your family.
Downloadable books
CloudLibrary has a wide variety of downloadable e-books and audiobooks for all ages. To access this free digital collection, download the cloudLibrary app, answer a few simple questions, select AspenCat Union Catalog for the name of your library, then enter your library card number and four-digit PIN. Library staff are happy to help you set up your device if you need assistance.
Poetry collection
“You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World,” edited and introduced by Ada Limon, U.S. poet laureate, features 50 poems from some of the nation’s most accomplished poets.
Books on CD
“Triangle” by Danielle Steel is a mystery/romance set in Paris. “Drumindor” by Michael J. Sullivan is book five of the Riyria Chronicles fantasy series. “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins is a suspense story set on a Scottish island with only one house. “Killing Time” by M.C. Beaton is Agatha Raisin mystery. “Shock Induction” by Chuck Palahniuk tells of a billionaire organization on the hunt for the best and brightest teenagers. “The Mighty Red” by Pulitzer-Prize winner Louise Erdrich tells how the people in North Dakota’s Red River Valley navigated the 2008 financial crisis. “The Great Hippopotamus Hotel” by Alexander McCall Smith is a new No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency mystery. “Livesuit” by James S.A. Corey is a novella in the Captive’s War sci-fi series.
Large print
“Passions in Death” by J.D. Robb is a Lt. Eve Dallas mystery. “Up on the Woof Top” by Spencer Quinn is a mystery featuring Chet the dog and his human partner. “Safe Enough” is a short story collection by Lee Child. “The Gold Train” and “Train of Glory” by Robert Vaughan are Faraday murder mysteries. “Iron Star” by Loren D. Estleman looks back at a larger-than-life Old West figure. “Fatal Intrusion” by Jeffry Deaver and Isbella Maldonado is book one of a new Sanchez and Heron series. “First Frost” by Craig Johnson is a Longmire mystery. “Beans, Bourbon, and Blood” by William W. and J.A. Johnstone is book one of a new Luke Jensen-Dewey McKenzie western series. “Cold Revenge” by Robert Vaughan is a mystery western.
Cookbooks
“Pirate Recipes” by Sanji contains 40 recipes for life on the high seas. “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking” by Caroline Chambers offers recipes that will appeal to picky children. “Chinese Enough” by Kristina Cho provides homestyle recipes for noodles, dumplings, stir-fry and more by this James Beard award-winning author. “The Bean Book” by Steve Sando has 100 recipes for cooking with all kinds of beans. “Still We Rise” by Erika Council is a tribute to the southern biscuit with more than 70 sweet and savory recipes.
Other nonfiction
“The Flow” by Amy-Jane Beer is a memoir from a nature writer about experiences with water across Britain. “Meet the Neighbors” by science journalist Brandon Keim looks at the inner lives of animals from honeybees to swans to snakes and more. “What If We Get It Right?” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson offers collective visions of shaping our climate future. “America’s Deadliest Election” by Dana Bash with David Fisher explores the election of 1872, the most contentious election in U.S. history. “The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ” by Nicolas Notovitch is a historical account written in the late 19th Century exploring lesser-known aspects of Jesus Christ’s life. “Lonesome for Wilderness” by Linda Jo Hunter is a guide to improving your tracking and trailing skills close to home or in the forest, mountains and desert.
Mysteries, thrillers and suspense
“Killing Time” by M.C. Beaton is an Agatha Raisin mystery. “Death at the Sign of the Rook” by Kate Atkinson is a Jackson Brodie mystery. “Midnight and Blue” by Ian Rankin is an Inspector Rebus mystery. “In Too Deep” by Lee and Andrew Child is a Jack Reacher suspense story.
Other Novels
“Run with the Wind” by Shion Miura features a ragtag team of runners who compete in a legendary college marathon relay race. “Dreaming of Autumn Skies” by V.C. Andrews is a family saga set on the Sutherland estate.
Donation guidelines
We are grateful to Susan Arrington and Walter Moore for their generous monetary donations and to our many anonymous donors for their materials donations.
When we are open, material donations are accepted for the Friends of the Library at the front desk — not down the outside returns slot at the library or the drop box at City Market, please.
Guidelines for donations: Yes to popular fiction books published in 2013 or later, nonfiction books published 2018 or later, and children’s and young adult books — all in excellent condition, please. No to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, VHS or cassette tapes; textbooks, outdated travel books or reference books because they do not sell. No more than two boxes at a time because of space constraints.
Quotable quote
“I think you link childhood memories to certain foods that you love and the people who prepared them for you. Cooking is like writing a song. Some of my best songs I came up with while cooking my best food, and vice versa. The better I write, the better I cook.” — singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who has written a new cookbook called “Good Lookin’ Cookin” with her sister Rachel, which is available at your library for your enjoyment.
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.
