Library Announcements

May 29, 2026

A construction site featuring a concrete pump, cement trucks, and workers, with a blue sky and nearby buildings. — It'll be a busy day out there! We're only a couple short weeks away from welcoming you through the new entrance (double doors to the left).

Library will be closed starting Monday, June 15th with a targeted reopening of June 22nd. Staff & volunteers will be moving + setting up the new space while the construction crew shifts its focus to renovating the current space.

May 18, 2026

We are a couple short weeks away from launching this year's summer reading program! Head on over to pagosalibrary.org/summer to read the full details.

Promotional image for "Summer Reading 2026" at Ruby Sisson Library featuring the slogan "Read Wild!" against a scenic backdrop.

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April 30, 2026

We're excited to announce a NEW opportunity to to support our library expansion project:

A community event promoting tree planting for a pollinator garden at a library, encouraging donations and biodiversity support.

To donate please fill out the online order form here.

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A sweet illustration promoting new baby storytimes starting May 8th at 10 AM.

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April 10, 2026

Here is 2025's Annual Report detailing all the ways that our library made an impact here in Pagosa Springs. We can't wait to see how our service to the community grows with the completion of our expansion!

The Upper San Juan Library District's 2025 report highlights 2,680 open hours, 30,866 items, 99,130 checkouts, and numerous programs offered.

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March 5, 2026

The Spring Into Reading Challenge 2026 is just a couple short weeks away! We hope you'll join us from March 15 to April 15 in reading and completing activities. Visit our Reading Challenges page for full details.

A colorful illustration promoting a "Spring into Reading" challenge, featuring a bike, bench, flower, and sunny landscape.

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March 4, 2026

The image announces the cancellation of English as a Second Language (ESL) until Fall 2026 and includes a bilingual apology. — Las clases están suspendidas hasta que se complete el proyecto de construcción de la biblioteca.Classes are currently paused until the library construction project is complete.

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March 2, 2026

We are thrilled to unveil our new website design & library logo. Thank you to local artist, Sarah Freudenberger, from Friendly Mountain Arts, for creating this custom artwork.

All of us at the Ruby Sisson Library are proud to serve our community in such a special and beautiful environment here in the San Juans Mountains. Our new logo reflects our surrounding landscape - the trees around us, the mountains above us, and the river that brings us life. Stay tuned for SWAG giveaways featuring our new logo.

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March 2, 2026

Check out this month's upcoming events for adults:

Ruby's Book Club on March 10, 2-3 PM at Harman Park Transit Center. Book: "Educated" by Tara Westover.

Promoting March virtual author talks featuring books: "The Astral Library," "Rehab," and "Population 485." Visit the library link.

Join the Interactive Conversational Spanish practice on Mondays in March, 4-5 pm at St. Patrick's, 225 S Pagosa Blvd.

Announcement for Ruby's Writers Guild: Thursdays, 8:45-10:45 AM at Pagosa Senior Center. Two books published to date!

Knitting Circle at Natural Grocers, Pagosa Springs. Saturdays, March 14 & 28, 1-3 pm. Join for fun and crafting!

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For full library news, visit: https://www.pagosalibrary.org/library-news

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