Capitan Public Library
Friends of the Library
June Board Meeting Notice
June Board Meeting Notice
June 11, 2019 @ 9am
@ the library
@ the library
Monday, May 20, 2019
library quote for the day
"The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man." T.S. Eliot
Friday, May 17, 2019
DO OVER!
Yesterday's posts were seriously messed up. As I have told you before - this Blog can have a mind of its own - mainly to frustrate me and make me work twice as much. Here's the posts again --CORRECT this time I hope. The Blogger
"How to Use EBay, Craigslist & Paypal" JUNE 1, 8 am to 10 am
Presentation by Hunter Turnbow
E Bay Inc. is an American multi-national e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, CA, that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website. EBay is an online worldwide auction
Craigslist is an American Classified advertisements Website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, for sale, items wanted, services, community service, gigs, resumes, and discussion forum
PayPal Holdings, Inc., is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system that supports online money transfers. It serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks & money orders
Friends of the Library Board
Capitan Public Library
June Board Meeting Notice
June 4, 2019 @ 9am @ library
Don't forget to sign up for Summer Reading. And please help support this valuable program!
P.S. Pam Robinson & Sharon Stewart share info about rocket launched GPS satellites and Geocach-ing using GPS on July 1.
Monday, May 13, 2019
New artwork at the library
For a limited time (until June 20th) Art Loop Studio Tour is giving the public a sample preview of the art to be seen on the tour. Come by the library to see eleven artists work. The Art Loop runs July 5 - 7 in Lincoln County. This year is the 24th annual tour
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| Turtle Gourd by Yolanda Espinoza; Maiden at Market gourd art by Betty Day; SW Style wood turning by Jerry Longbottom |
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| Fledgling Makes Three gourd by Betty Day |
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| "Looking Towards Nogal" by Sally Wimberly & sculptures by Rory Combs |
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| Suzy Goza paintings |
Artists displaying at the Capitan Library are:
Suzy Goza - watercolor & acrylic paintings
Barbara Bush - oil paintings
Rory Combs - bronze sculptures
Sally Wimberly - pastels, acrylic & watercolor paintings
Jerry Longbotham - wood turnings
Teresa Hughes - clay works
Betty Day - gourd art
Judy Pekelsma - pottery
Yolanda & Bob Espinoza - gourd art
Michelle Augustyniak - oil paintings
Dana O'Toole - pottery
Vickey Conley - Ceramics
Vickey Conley - Ceramics
Barbara
Bush, current president of the Art Loop, noted that the artists look
forward sharing a sample of their work at this preshow -- it allows the
public to see the quality of artwork that will be available on the
tour.
Three new artists to the tour have their work at the library: Michelle Augustynaik, Dana O'Toole and Sally Wimberly.
Three new artists to the tour have their work at the library: Michelle Augustynaik, Dana O'Toole and Sally Wimberly.
At the library, be sure to pick up a brochure showing location of
all artists on the tour -- brochures are also available at other
locations throughout Lincoln County.
If
you are interested in any of the artwork at the library, contact the
artist directly. Business cards are available as well as the contact
information listed in the brochure.
More photos will be posted at a later date. Better yet - just go see it in real life at your library!
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Creative Aging - Friday, May 17th
Friday, May 17th at ENMU, 9am, breakfast and 10am presentation.
Please refer to attachment below.
Nancy Miller, our presenter, will show how how decluttering energizes, empowers and reduces anxiety by deciding what " to keep or not to keep".
Her services are offered free as she helps adults downsize and change their interior spaces.
This is a fun and interactive session. Please email or call with questions. clrfarah@gmail.com or 575.973.7835
Monday, May 6, 2019
New Volunteers at the Library
Help us welcome two new Volunteers at the library. Not only are they new volunteers, but they are young volunteers! The arithmetic mean age of all the volunteers just went down drastically.
Please say hello to Leonardo and Ethan when you see them working on a Saturday at the library.
Please say hello to Leonardo and Ethan when you see them working on a Saturday at the library.
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| Leonardo works 1st & 3rd Saturdays |
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| Ethan works 2nd & 4th Saturdays |
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CAPITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY!
Thank you to all who came to shop the library's Plant & Garden Sale last Saturday, May 4th (during Smokey's 75th birthday celebration). This big fund raiser helps keep the library open for YOU! Still some items left - come by and shop some more! Here's a small sample of what is left.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Capitan Library Plant & Garden Sale
May the Forth be with you! This year the Capitan Public Library Plant and
Garden Sale happens Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. AND it happens
the same weekend as Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday at Smokey Bear Days
(May 3 and 4). These are two “don't miss events” in Capitan!
An assortment of spectacular bedding plants, flowers, shrubs, seeds, and
vegetable plants for the food garden and yard beautification are available
at the library plant sale. Just thinking of Spring and outdoor planting
makes a person antsy to get hands dirty and to enjoy the beautiful days.
Also available at the library sale is: house plants, cacti, succulents, yard
tools, yard art, furniture, jewelry, art, Spring home decorations, plus
oodles of other goodies, including books at $5 for bag-of-books.
Don't forget Mother's Day when making purchases. This is a perfect
opportunity for to find that special and unique item or plant for Mom while
helping out the library.
Homemade bake goods are also available on May4. Bake goods include
pies, scones, cookies, candy, quick breads, and other delights made by the
volunteers of the library. Be sure to come early for the best selection and to
buy plenty.
The Not 2 Shabby Shop opens early Saturday, May 4 at 8 am to coincide
with the library plant sale.
The Capitan Public Library is primarily run by volunteers. Friends of the Library
put on the Plant & Garden Sale as one of the library's main fund raisers.
The library depends on the Plant Sale, the Holiday Bazaar, public donations
and the Not 2 Shabby Shop to bring in the operating funds for the library.
The library is here for the public, but your help is needed for the library to be
here for you.
here for you.
So come purchase some beautiful plants, books and Mother's Day gifts at the
sale on Saturday, May 4. Doors open at 8 a.m. See you there!
For more information call Capitan Public Library at 575-354-3035.
The library is located at 101 E. 2nd Street, Capitan, NM.
or on Facebook at Friends of the Capitan Library.
The Not 2 Shabby Shop is located at 217 Lincoln Ave. (practically next door to
the library).
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
May 3 & 4 Dali Ballet dance recital
Dali Ballet Company presents its annual spring recital “Elements of Dance” on Friday, May 3 at 7PM and on Saturday, May 4 at 2PM and 7PM at the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center, 125 Warrior Drive. Tickets are $10 per person. Advance ticket sales begin April 8 at Dali Ballet Company, 143 El Paso Road, 575-257-3753. Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to each performance. "Elements of Dance" involves all of the over 65 students from Dali Ballet Company ranging in age from 3 to 18, said Deborah Rogers, Artistic Director of Dali Ballet Company.
Contact person: Robert Phaup, dalidance18@gmail.com
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