Calendar of Upcoming Events

Events in March 2023

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			1 Family Storytime Family Storytime 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for great stories, fun games, and plenty of reasons to get up and move! Storytime is a great way for kids to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers. Elementary Tutoring Elementary Tutoring 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Registration Required. Please contact the library for more information Help your student build essential skills in core subjects. No tutoring on Wednesday, March 22nd due to Spring Break.	2 ESL-English as a second language ESL-English as a second language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. GM (Game Master) Playground GM (Game Master) Playground 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you a Game Master with an idea to try? Do you want to try your hand at being a GM? Sign up to run a one shot game. Contact Josie@pagosalibrary.org for details. Registration required. PALS/GED PALS/GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	3 Teen & Tween Takeover Teen & Tween Takeover 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Are you between the ages of 9-19? We are reserving part of the library for you! Come on down and hang out with us! All Ages Gaming All Ages Gaming 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect. Maximum of four participants in the gaming room and social distancing must be maintained throughout the program.	4 Makerspace Makerspace 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Build, design and create at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the imagination! Optional building prompts are provided. Imagine turning paper rolls and recycled plastic bottles into light savers or perhaps a cardboard box into a castle. Anything is possible in the Makerspace. All ages are welcome. Drop-in anytime from 11:00 am to 12 noon.
5	6 College & Scholarship Essay Review College & Scholarship Essay Review 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Extra eyes never hurt! Come in and get another person to look over your essay for your college applications, before you send it off. Pagosa Unplugged Pagosa Unplugged 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Inviting "closet" musicians of all ages to join us in playing our instruments, singing or both, to other individuals. This will be a supportive environment to practice what you love! This program has been created by local musicians and is not a library program, we are just the hosts! Contact Susan for more details at 970-946-3396. Participants under age 18 will need signed parental permission. Forms can be emailed to you (contact judy@pagosalibrary.org) or picked up at the library.	7 Tech Time Tech Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tech Time (in person) We can help you find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 2pm-4pm SJBPH- SJBPH- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm email:kmaloney@sjbpublichealth.org or call for more information: (970) 585-6121 Visit: sjbpublichealth.org Dungeons & Dragons In Person (4th-12th grade) Dungeons & Dragons In Person (4th-12th grade) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ESL-English as a second Language ESL-English as a second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm English as a Second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. PALS GED PALS GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 Map Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	8 Family Storytime Family Storytime 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for great stories, fun games, and plenty of reasons to get up and move! Storytime is a great way for kids to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers. Elementary Tutoring Elementary Tutoring 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Registration Required. Please contact the library for more information Help your student build essential skills in core subjects. No tutoring on Wednesday, March 22nd due to Spring Break.	9 Tech Time Tech Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Large Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 View Location Map We can work together to find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide in-depth assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm ESL-English as a second language ESL-English as a second language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. Middle School Knowledge Bowl Middle School Knowledge Bowl 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Are you a fifth-eighth grader with lots of trivia knowledge? Join our team and show off your skills! PALS/GED PALS/GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	10 Legal Clinic Legal Clinic 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Legal Clinic (registration required). Privately meet with a volunteer attorney via Zoom at the Ruby Sisson Library or by phone to ask questions about all areas of civil law. Visit https://checkerboard.co/ anytime to access many legal forms and other useful legal information. We begin taking appointments on the first day of the month. To schedule an appointment, please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or send an email at the start of the month to: ruby@pagosalibrary.org. The clinic takes place on the second Friday of every month. All Ages Gaming All Ages Gaming 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect. Maximum of four participants in the gaming room and social distancing must be maintained throughout the program.	11 LEGO Club LEGO Club 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Large Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 View Location Map We have the LEGOs; just bring your imagination. Stop in and build with the Library’s collection of LEGO pieces. Can’t make it to the Library? LEGO Challenges are also posted on Facebook. Sit & Knit Sit & Knit 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm A time to sit & knit with others, even if you are a beginner you are welcome! Many of these women in this group are experienced knitters & crocheters. We welcome anyone who would like to come visit and see if you are interested in joining us. The library has lots of needles & hooks to use, along with yarn to practice with. We'll also provide tea! Did you know that knitting/crocheting or any needlework has the following benefits: 6 Key benefits of knitting 1. Reduce stress and anxiety 2. Improved cognitive function 3. Boost self-confidence and help with depression 4. A different type of mindfulness practice 5. The feel-good effect 6. Sense of control https://www.happiness.com/magazine/art-culture-leisure/health-benefits-of-knitting
12	13 Author Talk with David Epstein Author Talk with David Epstein 11:00 am - 12:00 pm You’re invited to a conversation with New York Times bestselling author David Epstein as he chats about his most recent book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. What's the most effective path to success in any domain? It's not what you think. Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters, and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, juggling many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive. About the Author: David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and of the New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated into more than 20 languages. His writing has been honored by an array of organizations, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, to the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Center on Disability and Journalism, and has been included in the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. His story “Following the Trail of Broken Hearts,” on sudden cardiac death in athletes, was chosen as one of the top 100 stories of the last 100 years by Columbia Journalism alumni. He has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism and lives in Washington, DC. Children's Spanish Class Children's Spanish Class 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join us to learn and practice Spanish with stories, games and more. No experienced required. No registration required. The Children's Spanish class meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.	14 Tech Time Tech Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tech Time (in person) We can help you find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 2pm-4pm Ruby's Book Club- "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" Ruby's Book Club- "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova “Using her expertise as a neuroscientist and her gifts as a storyteller, Lisa Genova explains the nuances of human memory”—Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, author of How the Mind Works Have you ever felt a crushing wave of panic when you can't for the life of you remember the name of that actor in the movie you saw last week, or you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? If you're over forty, you're probably not laughing. You might even be worried that these lapses in memory could be an early sign of Alzheimer's or dementia. In reality, for the vast majority of us, these examples of forgetting are completely normal. Why? Because while memory is amazing, it is far from perfect. Our brains aren't designed to remember every name we hear, plan we make, or day we experience. Just because your memory sometimes fails doesn't mean it's broken or succumbing to disease. Forgetting is actually part of being human. In Remember, neuroscientist and acclaimed novelist Lisa Genova delves into how memories are made and how we retrieve them. You'll learn whether forgotten memories are temporarily inaccessible or erased forever and why some memories are built to exist for only a few seconds (like a passcode) while others can last a lifetime (your wedding day). You'll come to appreciate the clear distinction between normal forgetting (where you parked your car) and forgetting due to Alzheimer's (that you own a car). And you'll see how memory is profoundly impacted by meaning, emotion, sleep, stress, and context. Once you understand the language of memory and how it functions, its incredible strengths and maddening weaknesses, its natural vulnerabilities and potential superpowers, you can both vastly improve your ability to remember and feel less rattled when you inevitably forget. You can set educated expectations for your memory, and in doing so, create a better relationship with it. You don't have to fear it anymore. And that can be life-changing." Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting: Genova, Lisa: 9780593137956: Amazon.com: Books ESL-English as a second Language ESL-English as a second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm English as a Second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. Conversational Spanish Conversational Spanish 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Conversational Spanish Come meet with other people to practice & improve your conversational skills. 4:30-5:30pm PALS GED PALS GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 Map Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	15 Family Storytime Family Storytime 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for great stories, fun games, and plenty of reasons to get up and move! Storytime is a great way for kids to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers. Elementary Tutoring Elementary Tutoring 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Registration Required. Please contact the library for more information Help your student build essential skills in core subjects. No tutoring on Wednesday, March 22nd due to Spring Break.	16 Radon Education Workshop Radon Education Workshop 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nicolette Iron Shell, an Environmental Health Technician from SJBPH will hold a "radon education workshop" event at the library on Thursday March 16, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The workshop is a 30-45 minute presentation, with time for questions and answers. Free radon test kits will be handed out to any homeowner interested in testing their home. Once the test is done the kits are pre-addressed so all the homeowners will need to do is seal up the kit and drop it off at their mailbox. Results are sent to the homeowner via email or mail by the lab that made the kits. Call: 970-585-6121 for more information Tech Time Tech Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Large Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 View Location Map We can work together to find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide in-depth assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm ESL-English as a second language ESL-English as a second language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. GM (Game Master) Playground GM (Game Master) Playground 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Teens & young adults. Are you a Game Master with an idea to try? Do you want to try your hand at being a GM? Sign up to run a one shot game. Contact Josie@pagosalibrary.org for details. Registration required. PALS/GED PALS/GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	17 PAWS to Read PAWS to Read 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Reading to dogs is a great way to build confidence! Come on down and read to Muppet, a therapy dog who loves listening to stories. Recommended for children ages 6 and older. All Ages Gaming All Ages Gaming 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect. Maximum of four participants in the gaming room and social distancing must be maintained throughout the program.	18 Makerspace Makerspace 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Build, design and create at the library. We provide the materials, you provide the imagination! Optional building prompts are provided. Imagine turning paper rolls and recycled plastic bottles into light savers or perhaps a cardboard box into a castle. Anything is possible in the Makerspace. All ages are welcome. Drop-in anytime from 11:00 am to 12 noon. Pokémon Club Pokémon Club 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm An informal gathering of Pokémon enthusiasts of all ages! Bring your cards and join us for some fun and games!
19	20 Spring Break Fun Spring Break Fun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us each weekday of Spring Break at 1 pm to enjoy an hour of games and fun! Prizes will be awarded for good sportsmanship. On Friday, instead of games we are hosting a movie matinee. The PG feature film will be "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021). Free popcorn will be provided. Monday – Nailed It Competition Tuesday – Paper Planes and More Wednesday – Minute to Win It games Thursday – BINGO Friday – PG Movie Matinee and Free Popcorn College & Scholarship Essay Review College & Scholarship Essay Review 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Extra eyes never hurt! Come in and get another person to look over your essay for your college applications, before you send it off. Pagosa Unplugged Pagosa Unplugged 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Inviting "closet" musicians of all ages to join us in playing our instruments, singing or both, to other individuals. This will be a supportive environment to practice what you love! This program has been created by local musicians and is not a library program, we are just the hosts! Contact Susan for more details at 970-946-3396. Participants under age 18 will need signed parental permission. Forms can be emailed to you (contact judy@pagosalibrary.org) or picked up at the library.	21 Spring Break Fun Spring Break Fun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us each weekday of Spring Break at 1 pm to enjoy an hour of games and fun! Prizes will be awarded for good sportsmanship. On Friday, instead of games we are hosting a movie matinee. The PG feature film will be "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021). Free popcorn will be provided. Monday – Nailed It Competition Tuesday – Paper Planes and More Wednesday – Minute to Win It games Thursday – BINGO Friday – PG Movie Matinee and Free Popcorn Tech Time Tech Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tech Time (in person) We can help you find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 2pm-4pm Adult DIY weaving a decorative mat Adult DIY weaving a decorative mat 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm We will use our creativity to create a decorative mat made of yarn and string & whatever else we have at the library! I will make 8" X 8" loom cardboard looms for us to use and for you to keep. This is an easy project that you will likely finish today! Author Talk with celebrity chef Jernard Wells Author Talk with celebrity chef Jernard Wells 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours. Delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables worldwide—from the host of CLEO TV’s New Soul Kitchen. After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the South along his culinary journey to become a chef, restaurateur, and TV host. With Southern Inspired, Jernard continues his journey—retracing the steps of generations of African American cooks whose creations have contributed to global kitchen tables since slavery. Southern food defines American food at large, and Chef Jernard takes it to a whole new level while still honoring its roots. Chef Jernard also brings in flavors from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, always with his signature Southern flair. This cookbook shares 100 recipes that are approachable for both beginners and more experienced cooks. About the Author: Jernard Wells is an Award Winning TV Host/Celebrity Chef/Bestselling Cookbook Author. He is the host of "New Soul Kitchen" & "New Soul Kitchen Remix" on CLEO TV and is well-known for appearing on numerous cooking shows on Food Network & Cooking Channel over the last decade. Wells has worked with Tyler Perry, NBA Allstar Brandon Ingram, Lady Antebellum, Tom Joyner, New Edition & BBD. He has been featured on "Today Show", “Good Morning America”, PEOPLE, "Steve Harvey Morning Show", “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”, ESSENCE, “Daily Blast Live”, USA Today, Lifetime, Oprah Winfrey Network to name a few. The James Beard House Honored Chef is affectionately called "The Family Chef" because he loves using food to promote positive family images. He and his wife of 25 years have 9 children and live in the Atlanta area. All 6 of his books, sauces & spices are available on www.hautecuisine.store. Follow him on all his verified social media pages at @ChefJernard Dungeons & Dragons In Person (4th-12th grade) Dungeons & Dragons In Person (4th-12th grade) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Create a character, roll the dice, and join the adventure! ESL-English as a second Language ESL-English as a second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm English as a Second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm.	22 Spring Break Fun Spring Break Fun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us each weekday of Spring Break at 1 pm to enjoy an hour of games and fun! Prizes will be awarded for good sportsmanship. On Friday, instead of games we are hosting a movie matinee. The PG feature film will be "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021). Free popcorn will be provided. Monday – Nailed It Competition Tuesday – Paper Planes and More Wednesday – Minute to Win It games Thursday – BINGO Friday – PG Movie Matinee and Free Popcorn Family Storytime Family Storytime 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for great stories, fun games, and plenty of reasons to get up and move! Storytime is a great way for kids to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers. Your Turn to be a Toddler! Your Turn to be a Toddler! 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Come play with some of the hits from your toddler years! Elementary Tutoring Elementary Tutoring 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Registration Required. Please contact the library for more information Help your student build essential skills in core subjects. No tutoring on Wednesday, March 22nd due to Spring Break.	23 Spring Break Fun Spring Break Fun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us each weekday of Spring Break at 1 pm to enjoy an hour of games and fun! Prizes will be awarded for good sportsmanship. On Friday, instead of games we are hosting a movie matinee. The PG feature film will be "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021). Free popcorn will be provided. Monday – Nailed It Competition Tuesday – Paper Planes and More Wednesday – Minute to Win It games Thursday – BINGO Friday – PG Movie Matinee and Free Popcorn Tech Time Tech Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Large Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 View Location Map We can work together to find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide in-depth assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm ESL-English as a second language ESL-English as a second language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. Middle School Knowledge Bowl Middle School Knowledge Bowl 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Are you a fifth-eighth grader with lots of trivia knowledge? Join our team and show off your skills PALS/GED PALS/GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	24 Spring Break Fun Spring Break Fun 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Children ages 6 and up are invited to join us each weekday of Spring Break at 1 pm to enjoy an hour of games and fun! Prizes will be awarded for good sportsmanship. On Friday, instead of games we are hosting a movie matinee. The PG feature film will be "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021). Free popcorn will be provided. Monday – Nailed It Competition Tuesday – Paper Planes and More Wednesday – Minute to Win It games Thursday – BINGO Friday – PG Movie Matinee and Free Popcorn "Lucky" LEGO Contest - Submission Deadline "Lucky" LEGO Contest - Submission Deadline - Prizes will be awarded for each of five age categories: preschool, ages 5-7, ages 8-11, ages 12-17, adult 18-up. One prize will be awarded for the Judges’ Choice, and one prize for the best fit to the theme. The 2023 theme is “Lucky”. Lego creations do not have to fit the theme to be eligible for the age categories. LEGO creations cannot be larger than 18”x18”x18”. You must use LEGO bricks (or any brand of age-appropriate building blocks such as DUPLO or MEGA BLOCKS). No Technic or motorized pieces will be accepted. Entries must be your own creation, not a LEGO kit, project found online, in a magazine, etc. LEGO creations must be brought to the library by 5 pm on Friday, March 24. Contest winners will be announced at the LEGO club on Saturday, March 25 at 11 am. Participants do not have to be present to win. All Ages Gaming All Ages Gaming 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect. Maximum of four participants in the gaming room and social distancing must be maintained throughout the program.	25 LEGO Club LEGO Club 11:00 am - 12:00 pm We have the LEGOs; just bring your imagination. Stop in and build with the Library’s collection of LEGO pieces. Can’t make it to the Library? LEGO Challenges are also posted on Facebook. Learn to Knit or Crochet Learn to Knit or Crochet 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Have you wanted to learn to knit or crochet, now is a great time to start. This time is for anyone ages 8 +. Many of the people in this group are experienced and are here to teach & support you as you begin this journey. The library will supply all needles, hooks & yarn for you to start & practice! Did you know that needlework has many benefits? Join us & find out! 6 Key benefits of knitting 1. Reduce stress and anxiety 2. Improved cognitive function 3. Boost self-confidence and help with depression 4. A different type of mindfulness practice 5. The feel-good effect 6. Sense of control https://www.happiness.com/magazine/art-culture-leisure/health-benefits-of-knitting
26	27 Children's Spanish Class Children's Spanish Class 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to join us to learn and practice Spanish with stories, games and more. No experienced required. No registration required. The Children's Spanish class meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.	28 Tech Time Tech Time 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tech Time (in person) We can help you find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10am-12pm & Thursdays 2pm-4pm ESL-English as a second Language ESL-English as a second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm English as a Second Language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. Author Talk with bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff Author Talk with bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire! In Code Name Sapphire, A woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance. It’s 1942 and Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé was killed in a pogrom. When her ship bound for America is turned away at port, she has nowhere to go but to her cousin Lily, who lives with her family in Brussels. Fearful for her life, Hannah is desperate to escape occupied Europe. But with no safe way to leave, she must return to the dangerous underground work she thought she had left behind. Seeking help, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother Mateo. But when a grave mistake causes Lily’s family to be arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties. How much is Hannah willing to sacrifice to save the people she loves? Inspired by incredible true stories of courage and sacrifice, Code Name Sapphire is a powerful novel about love, family and the unshakable resilience of women in even the hardest of times. About the Author: Pam Jenoff was born in Maryland and raised outside Philadelphia. She attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and Cambridge University in England. Upon receiving her master’s in history from Cambridge, she accepted an appointment as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Following her work at the Pentagon, Pam moved to the State Department. Pam left the Foreign Service in 1998 to attend law school and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She now teaches law school at Rutgers. Pam is the NYT bestselling author of The Woman With The Blue Star, The Lost Girls of Paris, The Orphan’s Tale, The Kommandant’s Girl, The Diplomat’s Wife, The Ambassador’s Daughter, The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach, The Winter Guest, The Things We Cherished, Almost Home, and A Hidden Affair. She also authored a short story in the anthology Grand Central: Original Postwar Stories of Love and Reunion. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three children, dog, cat, lizard and bird. PALS GED PALS GED 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Small Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 Map Pagosa Adult Learning Services, or PALS, can help you earn your GED, prepare for college entrance exams and more. Earning your GED is possible at any stage in life, and we can help. Please contact the library by phone (970-264-2209) or email (ruby@pagosalibrary.org) if you have any questions. You do not need an appointment.	29 Family Storytime Family Storytime 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join us for great stories, fun games, and plenty of reasons to get up and move! Storytime is a great way for kids to have fun while building the skills they need to become independent readers. Elementary Tutoring Elementary Tutoring 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Registration Required. Please contact the library for more information Help your student build essential skills in core subjects. No tutoring on Wednesday, March 22nd due to Spring Break. James Mwenda-Northern White Rhino Conservancy James Mwenda-Northern White Rhino Conservancy 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Come join us for a special event! James Mwenda will be ear to enlighten us about the rhino unit team at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya, where he and his teammates provide care and protection for the last northern white rhinos in existence. A 2018 recipient for the African Ranger of the Year Award. Mwenda has become a global ambassador for conversation and the realities of extinction. He is a subject of Kifaru (Mountainfilm 2019). https://www.olpejetaconservancy.org	30 Tech Time Tech Time 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Large Meeting Room 811 San Juan St Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 970-264-2209 View Location Map We can work together to find answers to your basic questions related to computers, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. We can also provide in-depth assistance with accessing any of the Library’s online resources. You do not need an appointment. Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm ESL-English as a second language ESL-English as a second language 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL — English as a Second Language (in person) - Your Library offers English as a Second Language classes in the evening. These classes are free and open to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of English. Please help us spread the word about these important ESL classes to the Pagosa community. Contact the Library by phone or email if you have any questions. Beginner students attend from 4 - 5 pm, intermediate and advanced students attend from 5 - 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner students 4 - 5 pm. Intermediate and advanced students 5 - 7 pm. Inglés como Segundo Idioma (en persona) - Su biblioteca ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma. Estas clases son gratuitas y abiertas a cualquier persona que quiera mejorar su conocimiento de inglés. Las clases se llevan a cabo en persona los martes y jueves de 4 a 7 pm. Los estudiantes principiantes asisten de 4 a 5 pm, los estudiantes intermedios y avanzados asisten de 5 a 7 pm. Por favor, ayúdanos a correr la voz sobre estas clases a otros en nuestra comunidad que tienen interés. Martes y jueves. Estudiantes principiantes 4 a 5 pm. Estudiantes intermedios y avanzados 5 a 7 pm. Middle School Knowledge Bowl Middle School Knowledge Bowl 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Are you a fifth-eighth grader with lots of trivia knowledge? Join our team and show off your skills Ski & Snowboard Maintenance Clinic Ski & Snowboard Maintenance Clinic 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Come learn from Justin of the Alpen Haus how to maintain, store & keep up with your ski & snowboard equipment!	31 All Ages Gaming All Ages Gaming 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Enjoy video gaming on the X-box 360 Kinect. Maximum of four participants in the gaming room and social distancing must be maintained throughout the program.

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