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Monthly Newsletter

November 2024

www.mancoslibrary.org


From the Desk of

the Director,

Jared Boudreaux


As we wrap up October, I want to extend a warm thank you to everyone who joined us for the Cowboy Half Marathon and 5k! Despite the wet & chilly weather, the turnout was fantastic, and the community spirit was even better. This annual event not only supports the library’s programs but also brings us together as neighbors and friends. Your participation and enthusiasm make a difference, and we truly appreciate it.

With the holidays just around the corner, we’re planning some special programs to bring a little extra joy to your season. Keep an eye out for announcements on upcoming events, and don’t hesitate to drop by for a cozy book recommendation or to simply say hello. And be sure to keep an eye on our website for announcements of holiday closures.

Thank you for making Mancos Public Library a central part of our wonderful community. See you soon!


NOVEMBER LIBRARY HAPPENINGS


Friday Nov. 1st from 6 to 9 pm

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Saturday Nov. 9th from 6 to 8 pm

TEEN CAFÉ: TRIVIA AND TREATS

Friday Nov. 15th from 6 to 9 pm

TEEN GAME NIGHT


Death Café

November 21st – 5:30 pm


Community Events Everyone Welcome

Saturday Nov. 2nd from 10 to 3 pm

COMMUNITY GAMING

Saturday Nov. 16th from 10 to 3 pm

COMMUNITY GAMING

Friday Nov. 29th from 10-5 pm

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT

Saturday Nov. 30th from 10-3 pm

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT


Cult Movie Federation Movie

November 21st – Doors open at 6 pm


Adult Programs – From the Desk of Midge Kirk

“Autumn is a place where words fall short. It is a magic that must be felt, breathed, experienced, and treasured.”

– Laura Jaworski

PAINT AND SIP

Artist Cynthia Shelton will lead a Paint and Sip at Fenceline Cidery on November 8, at 5:30. Painting experience is not necessary, just come and have fun! Registration is required and there is a registration form at the circ desk at the Library. A $15 supply fee is required at the time of registration, cash or a check made out to Cynthia Shelton. It may be a little chilly that evening, so plan on layering.


OUR COMMON GROUND:

Why You Cannot Fence the Forest: A History of Public and Private Land in Montezuma County, with Dr. Andy Gulliford on November 20th at 6:30.

Dr. Gulliford is a professor of History and Environmental Studies at Fort Lewis College and an award-winning author of numerous books and articles. This will be a most informative and educational evening.

Community Read – What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry, renowned brain and trauma expert, and Oprah Winfrey

The Mancos Community has committed to a Community Read to better understand trauma and the community conditions that lead to healing. Our community is a close-knit one, and we are always open to ways that facilitate growth. This read will assist us, not only with our own healing, but also give us a better understanding of our neighbors who may be struggling, and dynamics that occur around the world.

“Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of connection to each other, personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.” (Oprah)

Most everyone has been affected by trauma during their lifetime, to one degree or another. How we recognize it, deal with it and heal from it, is not always clear. Our earliest experiences shape our lives, and trauma we may not even remember can have a lasting impact. Finding ways/tools to heal is critical and may not be what we imagine (teaser: therapy is not always the answer). This book provides powerful scientific as well as emotional insights into social and behavioral patterns that many of us struggle to understand; it addresses a difficult topic but offers hope, understanding, and positive concrete ways to change and grow. There are multiple copies at the library for you to check out and read over the next few months. We will gather in mid-January for a discussion, possibly with a panel.

Monday, November 11, at 6:30, Kate Niles, Former Mancos resident, Fort Lewis Professor, and author, will read from and discuss her newest book, The Last Hanging of Ángel Martinez, and the writing life.

“Riveting and powerfully told, The Last Hanging of Ángel Martinez by Kate Niles adds another strong, charismatic female detective to the landscape of contemporary mystery fiction.” — Lynn C. Miller, author of The Unmasking: A Novel

Death Café is on the third Thursday of each month, November 21st.

AGELESS GRACE WILL BE TAKING A BREAK FOR A FEW WEEKS.

The Art Wall for the month of November showcases Kathy Pike



Young Adult Programs – From the Desk of Jenni kitchen


NOVEMBER TEEN EVENTS

Friday, November 1st from 6 to 9 pm

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Saturday, November 9th from 6 to 8 pm

TEEN CAFÉ: TRIVIA AND TREATS

Friday, November 15th from 6 to 9 pm

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Community Events –Everyone Welcome

Saturday, November 2nd from 10 to 3 pm

COMMUNITY GAMING

Saturday, November 16th from 10 to 3 pm

COMMUNITY GAMING

Friday, November 29th from 10-5 pm

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT

Saturday, November 30th from 10-3 pm

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT


Children’s Librarian – from the desk of Erin Bohm


Announcing our new Curriculum Kits!

We have two new additions to our homeschool curriculum collection!

“National Geographic Reach for Literacy” curriculum for Grades 1, 2 and 3 has eight units of learning per grade and teaches literacy by helping children to examine and explore real world contexts.

“All About Reading: Pre-Reading” is a beautiful presentation of all the necessary pre-reading skills needed for a solid foundation in literacy.

These kits can be checked out just like a book – all of the items needed for each unit are included in the box so families can move through full units of learning with just one check-out!

There will be no Fridays @ the Library program on Friday Nov. 29th.


Let’s T.A.L.K!

I recently read a great quote by Kathryn Schulz: “Representation is not the same as identification;

children are perfectly capable of seeing their real troubles in improbable tales, and of seeing themselves in a dragon.” Libraries are universally recognized as neutral, safe and relaxing spaces that facilitate connection in quiet, powerful ways. The kids room is the perfect place to initiate check-ins with the kids in your life. Imagine browsing a shelf of books with a kiddo while casually asking, “What was today like? Did anything tricky happen?” This autumn, we are learning to use the acronym T.A.L.K. to guide us through conversations with the kiddos in our lives, helping them to talk about and describe experiences that are brand new, tricky, confusing or upsetting. Using this information, you can help them to find books they can see themselves in and have their lives reflected back to them.

T: THANK them for being willing to listen to your questions, share answers and ask questions of their own.

A: ASSURE help and give reassurance.

L: LISTEN WITHOUT JUDGMENT. While it’s normal to have reactions when children want to talk about an upsetting or sensitive topic, reactions can make youth feel like they are responsible for adult feelings or that they might have done something wrong. Being thoughtful about your body language and remaining calm helps ensure they are not discouraged from opening up and they are not worried about upsetting us. Listening without judgment can be one of the most healing things you can do for someone you love. What does this look like?

  • Give your undivided attention

  • Think about how non-verbal behavior (tone and voice volume, posture, expressions, nodding) can help invite conversation

  • Listen carefully; help identify feelings

  • Don’t minimize how they feel or offer alternative views – providing perspective can come later

  • Avoid adding your thoughts and opinions unless asked for them.


Circulation – from the desk of Bernadette Tuthill


We give thanks for you!

The library would not be the library if it wasn’t for our patrons. Thank you for being a loyal part of the library community!


November is National Gratitude month, a time to recognize the power of gratitude and to express it to others.


What is a library?

The library benefits everyone within the community and is dedicated to the well-being of the community and the people in it.

It can serve as a local gathering spot, a place where residents are guaranteed to find familiar faces. It can be a friend. The library offers quiet spaces, friendly faces, a place to find information and offers free programming and things to do and of course books!

November is the month for giving thanks! Not just on Thanksgiving, but also on World Kindness Day, November 13th.


Technology – from the desk of Kira Taylor


Mancos Shows Up For Cowboy Half Marathon Despite Rain And Cold

Hi all!

Thank you again to everyone who helped make the Cowboy Half Marathon, 5K, and Fun Run a great success! In spite of the weather, well over 100 people showed up to run the course, and an additional 100 or so came to listen to music, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy some food and drink from local businesses. The library raised almost $7,000 from business sponsors, individual donations, race shirt sales and silent auction items. It was amazing to see the joy and community spirit on Saturday, even with the rain and cold.

In tech news, the children’s room in the library will be getting its own catalog computer so that it is easier for older children and caregivers to find the books that they are looking for.

My tech appointment availability has changed from Tuesday and Wednesday to Wednesday and Thursday – check the Mancos Library website for more specific availability. As always, if you need an appointment outside of those hours, email me at tech@mancoslibrary.org and I will accommodate you if I can.

A Word from Friends of the Library

The cold wind drove the Friends indoors for our runners’ food booth at the annual Cowboy Half Marathon. We set up in the community room with the band (Marilyn Kroeker and Mark Stevens), the silent auction, and the Columbine’s offering of walking tacos, which by all accounts, were delicious. If you don’t know, a walking taco is a bag of Fritos with chili spooned in that you eat right out of the bag. Of course, Brent offered bowls of chili if you didn’t want the Fritos.

Our food booth went well. We were giving away oranges (donated by Zuma Natural Foods) and we donated quite a few bags of chips to the library at the end of the day. The cookies (donated by Moondog Cafe & Bakery, Cathy Seibert, and Ann Coker) and other fruit (donated by P&D Grocery) disappeared gradually throughout the day. The auction was also a hit. Almost every item received bids.

The Friends won’t meet in November since our regular Tuesday meeting falls on Election Day. However, we’ve already started planning a Holiday Book Sale that will run Friday, Dec. 6, Noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’ll have a sign-up sheet at the circulation desk toward the end of November.


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.


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


See You At The Library!