“Pagosa Wild,” the third book in local author Patty Latham’s series featuring veterinarian Dr. Josie Tate, continues the author’s record of skilled storytelling surrounded by familiar Pagosa scenes that will bring smiles of recognition to local readers and frequent visitors.
The book captures your attention from the opening pages that describe an arson barn fire on the heroine’s ranch property.
As we follow Dr. Tate’s daily routine as a vet in our small mountain community, the author’s lifetime of veterinary experience and expertise, as well as her admiration and love for all animals, shine through the pages. Her wild mustang rescue sessions and puppy training classes for families are just two examples.
As the plot unfolds, readers learn a great deal about both pets and wild animals from a front-row seat. The story is enhanced by her husband Charlie’s adventures as a Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologist. It’s a nice twist and evidence of their powerful partnership when they decide to create a wildlife emergency station on their property to care for injured animals.
Throughout the book, readers will have personal memories brought back by frequent references to local geography, to institutions like The Pagosa Springs SUN, and to popular restaurants and bars.
This book joins “Pagosa Tears” and “Colorado Blood” in your library’s collection so that all three in the series are available for your reading pleasure.
Grant funding advice Sept. 30
Save the date of Monday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. for a free educational presentation on how to navigate the world of grant funding. Bring your lunch and take advantage of Marcy’s expertise on how to best use the Colorado Grants Guide.
Registration is required at (720) 644-9887.
Online author talks
Our highly popular free online author talks continue with one more opportunity in September for you to interact with New York Times bestselling authors and ask questions.
For details and to register, go to https://libraryc.org/pagosalibrary/upcoming.
On Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. we’ll experience “A Deep Dive in Character Development” with novelist Liane Moriarity, author of “Big Little Lies,” “The Husband’s Secret” and “Apples Never Fall.”
Dungeons and Dragons today
Today, Thursday, Sept. 19, and next Tuesday, Sept. 24, 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.
Paws to Read tomorrow
Friday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., youngsters are invited to share their favorite books with Maple, a therapy dog who loves stories, at a free Paws to Read session.
Friday Flix tomorrow
Enjoy a free PG movie and popcorn Friday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
LEGO Club Saturday
Kids aged 6-11 are invited to the free LEGO Club on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon. Bring your own LEGOs or use ours to free build.
Pokemon Club on Saturday
If you’re aged 6-11 and love Pokemon, this free club is for you. Bring your cards on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Knitting and crochet
lessons
Learn to knit or crochet on Monday, Sept. 23, at our free gathering from 2 to 3:15 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Supplies will be provided.
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.
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.
Nonfiction
“Vision” by recently retired federal Judge David Tatel is an inspiring memoir about his life as a blind jurist and his views of the American judicial system, especially the Supreme Court.
Large print
“Fire and Bones” by Kathy Reichs is a Temperance Brennan forensic anthropology thriller. “Shadow of Doubt” by Brad Thor is a Scot Harvath CIA thriller. “Between a Flock and a Hard Place” by Donna Andrews is a Meg Langslow mystery. “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach features the only guest at an inn not there for a wedding. “Calder Country” by Janet Dailey is part of the Calder Brand bootlegger family series. “Peach Tea Smash” by Laura Childs is Tea Shop mystery.
Other novels
“This is Why We Lied” by Karin Slaughter is a thriller set in an off-the-grid mountaintop lodge. We have three new books by William W. and J.A. Johnstone: “Some Die Young” is book two of the Man from Waco western series. “Talons of Eagles” takes place just after the Civil War. “Beans, Bourbon and Blood” is a Luke Jensen-Dewey McKenzie western set in Wyoming.
Nonfiction DVDs
“All That Breathes” is an environmental documentary in Hindi with English subtitles. “Fantastic Machine” is a documentary exploring our unchecked obsession with image. “Ennio,” mostly in Italian with subtitles, is a biography of Ennio Morricone, the Italian maestro who composed more than 500 soundtracks for movie classics like “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” “Mammals” is a BBC six-episode production with Sir David Attenborough narrating.
Donation guidelines
We are grateful to Medora Bass for her 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
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998), author, lecturer and TV personality known as Dr. Love, the Love Merchant and the Love Doctor.
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.
