The Mancos Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program is “Dig into Reading”.  All students ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the programs, which will run on Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am, June 12th, 19th, 26^th, and July 3^rd.

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The Mancos Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program is “Dig into Reading”.  All students ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the programs, which will run on Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am, June 12th, 19th, 26^th, and July 3^rd.

The Fun:

June 12^th: Rocks are Rockin: A Geology Day with Fort Lewis College. David Gonzales, Department Head of Geology at FLC, will introduce different Geologic concepts with several hands-on experiences. Curious about how water moves through the Earth? Ever wonder about florescent minerals? Do volcanos intrigued you? How about fossils? Come join us for a fun and fact filled morning!

June 19^th:  Archaeology is Awesome: An Archaeology day with the Anasazi Heritage Center. Archaeologist Patricia Lacey will help us construct corrugated pottery, paint a “rock” art panel, eat foods from the ancient Southwest, and teach us about the tools archaeologists use.

June 26^th:  Fairies, gnomes, and pixies, oh my!  Ashley Dove, from Beads and Beyond, will be our guide this day.  She will enlighten us about fairies, make fairy or wizard wands, and create fairy houses outside on the library property.  Turn on your imagination and don’t miss this day!

July 3r^d:  Jeepers Creepers, What’s Below Your Sneakers?!  Erin Bohm from the School Garden Project will be on hand to teach us about the plants and animals that live in the ground beneath our feet.  We will plant some perennials, study worms, release ladybugs, and the town will have their big diggers in the parking lot for us to scramble all over and pretend to drive. Come dressed to get dirty!

Wholesome snacks will be provided during each program. Younger children may attend (under 5) if accompanied by an adult throughout the program. We will also conduct a reading contest bingo (for kids, teens and adults) with ice-cream when it is half completed, and books of their choice as prizes for all who complete the bingo. Questions? Please call the library at 533-7600 and ask for Kate or Amy. We look forward to an exciting summer of fun and reading!

  Join us for a “Fancy Nancy and Dapper Dan” party on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00-11:00 am for ages 3-7.  Fancy Nancy is a well known book character who loves anything and everything “fancy”.  There will be crafts, fancy tea and a dainty snack, and dress up time.  Free! To sign up and get more information please call MPL at 533-7600.

The Island President is the story of President Mohamd Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced–the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. After bringing democracy to the Maldives after 30 years of despotic rule, Nasheed is now faced with an even greater challenge: as one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level could submerge the 1200 Islands of the Maldives enough to make them inhabitable. Free! For more information please call MPL at 533-7600

Mancos Daisy Troop 24652, along with other local Daisy, Brownie, and Girl Scout Troops and volunteers, is hosting a Literacy Carnival at the Mancos Public Library located at 211 W. First St, on Monday, April 15th, from 6:00-7:30pm. There will be booths, books, games, food, prizes, and more. Donations to Mancos Daisy Troop 24652 are gladly accepted. A bake sale will also be available.
In addition there will also be a Scholastic Book Fair from 3:00-7:00pm. All items will be buy one get one free. For more information please call MPL at 533-7600.

Mancos Public Library seeks dynamic Development & Programming Manager

Do you have a passion for community and understand the importance of libraries? Can you rally others to get behind a cause? Then you may have what we’re looking for!
The Mancos Public Library is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our team to fill the new position of part-time Development and Programming Manager. Working 20 hrs. per week, this employee will be mainly responsible for furthering the mission of the library by conducting all gift solicitations and fundraising activities, including grant writing. Since this is a new position in the organization, the Development & Programming Manager will have the opportunity to build the development function. Duties include:

• Develop and execute Mancos Public Library’s annual fundraising plan, creating a strategy for largely sustained base of annual donors and maintaining ongoing relationships.
• Perform research to find grant funding opportunities, write and manage grant proposals to acquire funding to support the library’s mission.
• Manage the library’s workshops, slideshows, entertainment & educational programs to meet the needs of a diverse community; oversee all aspects of public programming, exhibitions, and special events.
• Generate and distribute promotional materials for library programs and events.
• General library duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree in community or public relations, non-profit or public administration, journalism, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education & experience is required. Library, grant writing, and fundraising experience is preferred.
Starting salary: $14.50 / hr.
For questions, additional information (including a full job description), or to apply (submit resume & cover letter): via email to lhallberg@mancoslibrary.org; via snail mail to Mancos Public Library, P.O. Box 158, Mancos, CO 81328; in person at 211 W. First St. in Mancos; or via phone at (970)533-7600.

Join MPL and a Panel of super women to view and discuss “Wonder Woman” in the community meeting room, Thursday night, March 21st at 7pm.

Soul Food Junkies a film by Byron Hurt explores the upsides and downsides of soul food, a quintessential American cuisine. Soul Food Junkies explores the history and social significance of soul food to black cultural identity and its effect on African American health, good and bad. Soul food will also be used as the lens to investigate the dark side of the food industry and the growing food justice movement that has been born in its wake.

Thursday evening, February 21^st at 7 pm in the meeting room with a panel discussion to follow.

Saturday, February 9th, from 10:00-12:00 pm. All materials will be supplied including paper, glue, glitter, doilies, markers and paints.  Free!  All ages welcome.  For more information please call MPL at 533-7600.