Monthly Newsletter

October 2024

www.mancoslibrary.org

From the Desk of

the Director,

Jared Boudreaux

As the air gets crisper and the leaves start to turn, October is shaping up to be an exciting month here at the Mancos Public Library! We’re thrilled to celebrate National Book Month, a perfect opportunity to fall in love with reading all over again. Whether you’re looking for a classic or something new, our shelves are full of great titles to cozy up with this season.

And don’t forget the Cowboy Half Marathon on Saturday, October 19th! This annual fundraiser is a wonderful way to support the library while enjoying a fun, active day with your neighbors. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering on the participants, the day promises plenty of community spirit. All proceeds go to supporting the library’s programs and events, so we hope to see you there!

As always, the library is here for you—whether you’re in need of a good read, a community event, or a quiet place to enjoy the beauty of autumn.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

MANCOS COWBOY

HALF MARATHON, 5K AND FUN RUN

October 19th, 2024

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

SIMBECK & ASSOCIATES

The Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon. 5K, and Fun Run is a

beautiful and scenic course with a mix of pavement, dirt road,

and trail. Grab a few friends and spend the weekend in the beautiful Mancos Valley. The half marathon is limited to only 150 runners – be sure to sign up early! The Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon is also a fundraiser for the Mancos Public Library. Proceeds from all donations go directly to funding the library and their great programs. As an added fundraising incentive, we will reimburse the entry fee for any participant who raises $500 in donations.

We will also be including a fun silent auction, live music from talented local band Flashback, free food from Columbine Bar and Grill, and beer and cider from Mancos Brewing Company and Fenceline Cider. Even if you aren’t planning on running, stop by to cheer people on and join the party!

For more information, and to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Mancos/MancosHalfMarathon

Would you like to donate to our silent auction? Contact the library at:

tech@mancoslibrary.org

Race schedule:

Friday, October 18th, 5 PM-6 PM: Packet Pickup

Saturday, October 19th, 6:30-7:30 AM: Packet Pickup

8 AM: Half Marathon start

8:30 AM: 5K start

9:30 AM: Kid’s fun run

8 AM – 2 PM: Music, food, and silent auction at the library!

OCTOBER LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Teen Game Night

Friday October 4th

Teen Game Night

Friday October 18th

is CANCELED due to the Mancos Half Marathon happening on Saturday.

Teen Café

Saturday October 12th

6:00-8:00 pm

Death Café

October 17th – 5:30 pm

Cult Movie Federation Movie

October 17th – Doors open at 6 pm

SW Conservation Corps is hanging art posters done by elementary school kids, for the month of October, as a contest. Drop by the library, take a look and vote for your favorite.

Adult Programs – From the Desk of Midge Kirk

Welcome September. The days are getting shorter and cooler. Leaves will begin to change color and fall. School is in session. Labor Day is in September, but did you know that September also has a few little-known holidays? Among these are National Grandparent Day, National Cheese Pizza Day, and National Drink-a-Beer Day. September is known as Harvest Month. Happy September!

The Art Wall will showcase the work of Shawn Ahkeah.

We will be collaborating with the Mancos Creative District-the School of the West, and Shawn is presenting a painting workshop on

October 26th from 2:00-6:00 pm.

To register, visit: schoolofthewest.org/workshops

Ageless Grace, Monday’s at 9 am for about 45 minutes. Because Ageless Grace is performed in a chair to engage the brain, almost anyone can participate.

Block and Report

Bot farms? Foreign influence in our elections? Disinformation campaigns? Social media scams?

Ever wonder how to navigate the online world without getting caught up in these confusing and complex webs and how to avoid inadvertently participating in the spread?

Join Jen Magnuson, former government affairs assistant and retired police officer, to learn how to spot scams, disinformation, and bot accounts, and how to vet sources and information before interacting with or sharing it.

Come Learn About Bats

On October 26, at 6:30

Jo Young will do a fun and educational talk of Bats!

Bats are amazing!

Here are some interesting facts about them.

• There are over 1,400 species of bats worldwide

• Not all bats hibernate

• Bats have few natural predators — disease is one of the biggest threats

• Without bats, say goodbye to bananas, avocados and mangoes

• Night insects have the most to fear from bats

• Bats are the only flying mammal

• Bats may be small, but they’re fast little creatures

• The longest-living bat is 41 years old

• Dogs aren’t the only ones with pups. Baby bats are called pups, and a group of bats is a colony

PLEASE NOTE:

The Adult Table has critical information on Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Registration is open in October.

ALSO: Our passive programming has begun! There are some pages on the Adult Table. Please explore. There will be gift certificate drawing for completed and returned pages. See instructions at the table.

SHE RISES UP

October 11th – 6:30 pm

October 11, at 6:30 pm we will screen the film SHE RISES UP. The film reveals the explosive implications of women’s economic participation as we follow radically different women from Sri Lanka, Peru and Senegal who are fighting to build businesses that create job opportunities for women, while also contributing to the reduction of poverty in their communities.

See the trailer here: https://youtu.be/EOidW9NJmhA?si=tJLmGWHJ6l8eK1gX

SAVE THE DATES:

On November 8th at 5:30 Cynthia Shelton will lead a Paint and Sip at Fenceline Cidery.

On November 9th from 9:30-3:30 pm Kathy Pike will present a Gel Plate workshop. This is a collaboration with the Mancos Creative District-the School of the West. To register, visit: schoolofthewest.org/workshops

Young Adult Programs – From the Desk of Jenni kitchen

It’s Teentober, Let’s Celebrate our Teens!

“TeenTober™ is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.”  https://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober 

For Teentober, we are starting a new Dungeons & Dragons party of players and a new campaign…

Tuesday, October 1st from 4:30-6 _ begin character building

Tuesday, October 15th from 4:30-6 _ finish character building

Tuesday, October 29th from 4:30-6 _ begin the campaign

If you didn’t know, D&D is a great way to keep kids learning literacy skills even as they are unaware of the learning happening! D&D builds on the fundamental skills of math and reading, as well as building skills like storytelling, collaboration, critical thinking, teamwork, and social skills.

October Teen Events

Friday October 4th Teen Game Night from 6-9

Saturday October 12th Teen Café from 6-8 

Friday October 18th Teen Game Night is CANCELED due to the Mancos Half Marathon happening on Saturday

Special Teen Event

Friday October 25th Art for the People starting at 5pm (there will be cake for my birthday)

Children’s Librarian – from the desk of Erin Bohm

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Join us in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Check out the beautiful books and wall decorations in our childrens’ room display!

Let’s T.A.L.K!

In honor of the return of the school year and in recognition of the library as a neutral safe space in our community, this autumn we are learning to use the acronym T.A.L.K. It is a guide for conversations, especially those where we talk with the kiddos in our lives about experiences that are brand new, tricky, confusing or upsetting. My corner of the newsletter will share insight from this acronym, one letter at a time.

A: ASSURE help and give reassurance.

Even though your first instinct may be to try to give your loved one advice on what to do, it’s important to let them make their own choices about what to do next. You don’t have to have all the answers – you just have to listen and let them know that you are there to help. Knowing that difficult conversations can start slowly, you may need to reassure them repeatedly that you are there to listen, answer questions if possible, and provide reassurance.

Come check out Storytime at the library. Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 

Fridays @ the Library program 

• The library will resume offering this program on Friday, September 13th. Registration will open on Monday, September 9th.

• This program requires weekly registration; each week, registration opens on Monday for the coming Friday. The registration form can be found in our website’s kids page: https://mancoslibrary.org/for-kids/

• Registrations closes at 20 participants; submit your weekly registration as early in the week as possible.

Circulation – from the desk of Bernadette Tuthill

Books fall open, you fall in.

Fall into the library and leaf thru a good book!

Fall for a new book, discover a harvest of good reading.

Rake in a good read and Leaf me alone , I’m reading!

October themes for you to read about!

Indigenous Peoples Day is the second Monday of October

October is Family History Month. Learn more about your genealogy

October is Breast cancer awareness month.

National Art Day – Oct. 25 Check out our oversize and other art books.

Mental Health Awareness Week which is October 7-13 and

World Mental Health Day – Oct. 10

Halloween – Oct. 31 It’s a spooky time of year! Look for Halloween stories , decorating and costume ideas.

Technology – from the desk of Kira Taylor

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR COWBOY HALF MARATHON SPONSORS

A special shout-out to Simbeck & Associates for sponsoring the marathon this year.

Word from Friends of the Library

Once again, we have the same cast of characters to run the Mancos Friends of the Library. Our election last month went off without a hitch and last year’s officers are now this year’s officers: Anne Benson, President; Ann Coker, 1st Vice President; Cathy Seibert, 2nd Vice President (Membership); Laurie Webster, Treasurer; and Tulli Kerstetter, Secretary.

With the library’s biggest fund-raiser coming up on October 19, (the annual Cowboy Half Marathon), Friends will be organizing for the runner’s food booth at our meeting on October 1. A volunteer sign-up sheet should be available at the circulation desk on Monday, October 7.

Friends will also be helping with the silent auction as needed. If you can volunteer for

the food booth, sign up at or call the circulation desk. If you can help out with the

auction, contact the library. Also, they’re still looking for auction items.

Questions about Friends can be directed to Anne at southwestanne@yahoo.com.

See You At The Library!

As always, Friends logo hats are at the library and can be purchased for $20.

Friends is a volunteer organization that supports and promotes the Mancos Public Library. To become a member, go to www.mancosfriends.org and download the membership form. The link can be found at the bottom of the page. It’s a mere $10/year and your membership dues go to our amazing Mancos Public Library.