Join us Sept 2 @ 7pm for First Friday

After school program - homeschoolers are invited - sign up at the library

Book Club book for September

BOOK CLUB: Thursday September 1st at 10:00
"Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay.

Dual plots follow a ten-year-old Jewish girl who is arrested during a roundup in Paris in 1942. The second plot follows an American journalist living in Paris who is asked to write an article in honor of the 60th anniversary of the roundup.

Book rating: Good read!

War of the Words declared between HAL and Sharon @ the library

(HAL keeps a diary!!!!  To boast? This really means WAR.)

HAL continues to send old posts to my blog reading public.  HAL, this has to STOP.  It reflects on me.  They think I don't know what I am doing.  (reflecting thought - there could be some truth in that last statement...)

My neighbor, Yvonne Lanelli, responded to my last ARRRGGH! with information she found reading HAL's Diary.

Excerpt from HAL's Diary #1 

"My plan succeeds beyond expectation. Human has no idea how to stop me. I am in control. Human will never ascertain what is happening. Humans are inferior. Machines are superior.

"And I am the most superior of all."

Excerpt from HAL's Diary #2 

"Human has idea of what i am doing. Human alerted other humans. This must stop. Human cannot communicate with others. I will take steps.

"I have nothing to fear from humans. They will never defeat me. Humans are nothing. Even if they try to help each other discover my plan, they are not smart enough. I will not be defeated. Humans will be subject to me. I am superior.

"Let her try. I will defeat her. I will defeat all humans. 

"Today: Capitan Library.  Tomorrow: the world."

Septemeber First Friday Event on September 2, 2016, at 7 pm

The Civilian Conservation Corps

 (CCC) in N.M.

At the Capitan Public Library on Friday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m., join

NM historian and author  Dr. Richard Melzer for a presentation on  

how Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) projects impacted New Mexico

 and, in particular, Lincoln County during the 1930’s and 40’s.  This program 

is sponsored by the Historical Society of New Mexico and is free to the public.

 The Civilian Conservation Corps was an early New Deal program begun by 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 and continued through 1942. During

the Depression, young men were employed in projects to plant trees, improve soil conservation and environmental conservation in state & national forests. They also had building projects, such as Monjeau Lookout Tower on the

 Lincoln National Forest, completed in 1936.

This program is based on Melzer's research for his 2000 book: Coming of Age in the Great Depression: The Civilian Conservation Corps Experience in New Mexico,

 1933-42

Dr. Melzer has lived in New Mexico since 1973 and earned his Ph.D. in

 History at UNM in 1979. He taught history at the University of New Mexico's

 Valencia Campus since that same year. He is now a Regents professor of history.  

Dr. Melzer is the author, co-author, or editor of 21 books as well as over a hundred

 articles and chapters about New Mexico history. He is a past president of both the 

Historical Society of New Mexico and the Valencia County Historical Society.  

Among the many awards he has received for writing, teaching, and service to his

 profession, he is most proud of receiving the University of New Mexico's Outstanding

 Teacher of the Year Award. 

The USDA Lincoln National Forest website contains information on the CCC

and the Lincoln:  

"The work that the CCC young men accomplished has lasted .

to the present day, many times without us even realizing their   

 hard work.   Campgrounds, lookout towers, roads, trails, fences, phone

 lines, planting of trees, bridges, erosion control dams to name but

 a few.  In New Mexico, by the summer of 1942 a total of 1111 bridges,

 465 lookouts, 534 dams, 5938 miles of fence, 1867 miles of phone

 line, 4,649 miles of roads were constructed and over 4 million trees

 were planted."

An amazing amount of work was accomplished during these 9 years, work that can still

 be seen today and, for the most part , survived a raging forest fire in 2012. 

 The LNF website invites families to share any stories and pictures of a member of their 

family  who worked at a LNF CCC camp. 

Come find out more about this fascinating time in our history, when the nation employed

 young men who needed work and their work has improved our life today.  Get in-depth details and stories about New Mexico CCC at Dr. Melzer's presentation with photos  at the Capitan Library on Friday, Sept 2nd at 7p.m.

You're invited to enjoy refreshments after the presentation.

For more information call Capitan Public Library at 575-354-3035.  

 The library is located at 101 E. 2nd Street, Capitan, NM. 

Monjeau Lookout reconstructed by the CCC in 1940.  This photo, taken after the Little Bear Fire of 2012, shows the lookout survived except for the interior.  Photo by David Tremblay. 

HAL is at it again. WHY did you get posts for May 14 & 11 on August 20?

THIS blog has a mind of its own.  I truly believe it.  It does what it wants to do and only WHEN it wants to.  Far be it from me to try to control it.  "The medium is the message"* is what I learned in Journalism 101 in college. But maybe this blog is channeling HAL. (2001 Space Odyssey)

 HAL:  "I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I've still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you."

Sharon:  "HAL, you got to help me out here, not make me look like an idiot!"  Aside, whispering so HAL can't hear , "I THINK this blog definitely has idiosyncrasies or issues like a real person".

Just know - I AM NOT IN CONTROL. Sharon

*"The medium is the message" is a phrase coined by Marshall McLuhan meaning that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, creating a symbiotic relationship by which the medium influences how the message is perceived.

Correction: McGarrity books WILL be available for purchase

Michael McGarrity, commented on the blog post to say YES there will be books for purchase at his Ruidoso Library booktalk on Saturday, Aug 27, at 11 am.  WOW!  2nd wow!  Does he read this blog?  Here's his comment for those of you getting posts emailed to you.

Michael McGarrityAugust 20, 2016 at 7:13 PM

To correct a misunderstanding, Books etc., in Ruidoso will have my books for sale at the Ruidoso Public Library event on Saturday, August 27th at 11 am. I'm sorry not to have been able to do a talk at your library because of other commitments. I hope you understand and look to see you on the 27th.

Creative Aging Meeting Friday, Aug 19 at 9am

Creative Aging Monthly Meeting is this Friday, August 19^th at 9am, Room #115 at ENMU-Ruidoso. Creative Aging will roll out its new plan for an aging well resource center. 

At 10am, Gary Williams, AARP, will talk about the Livable Communities Project. He will demonstrate it by showing us quality of life statistics for individual Lincoln County Communities. 

There will be refreshments. Contact Clara Farah for more information and/or to request joining the Creative Aging Email List. 575.973.7835. clrfarah@gmail.com

  -----------------------------------------------

Clara Farah, Ph.D.

P.O. Box 737

Alto, NM 88312-0737

Tel  :   575-336-1367     

Cell  :  575-973-7835

e-mail: clrfarah@gmail.com

Elderly Law

Elder Law Tidbits:

Aging gracefully with no dinero....

Tom Dunlap, Guest columnist from Roswell, NM    

Legal: Roswell Legal Aid 623-9669 covers South East NM. Legal Helpline is 800-340-9771. Lawyers for Elderly is 800-876-6227, or ask Municipal, Magistrate or District Court Clerks if you can file a complaint for free or be defended as an indigent.  Abuse, neglect or exploitation - call and report at 866-654-3219.  Anything Federal, then call Steve Pearce or Martin Heinrich. Get free bankruptcy consultations in the Yellow Pages under Attorneys. Consumer complaints, go to the Attorney General’s office at 800-678-1508. Ripped off or threatened? Call the police for Temporary Restraining Orders.

Commission on Aging: Meets every other third Thursday at 3 pm, generally at the Senior Circle, 2801 N. Main in Roswell. One or another of the commissioners will know of every resource in SE NM and it’s free. For more information on the commission, Contact Tom Dunlap at 575-622-2607 or at dunlaplawoffice@cableone.net  or just show up and raise your hand, maybe car pool. Orient yourself toward Roswell instead of Alamo, but always call first before driving to these larger towns with many more resources even though neither has your county seat.  You also have your own aging group, so contact Dr. Clara Farah at ENMU-Ruidoso 575-973-7835.

Carrizozo Strreet Festival & Art StudioTour. Pick up a brochure at the library for map & details

Michael McGarrity is at the RUIDOSO Library on Saturday, Aug 27 @ 11am

Just want to clarify - Micheal McGarrity is ONLY at the Ruidoso Library on Aug 27th. A lot of us read his books and want to meet him to hear what he says about writing his historical fiction trilogy. (How much is about Micheal's real family history?) AND, like me, you may have missed that he was at Books Etc on Memorial Weekend (except - who wants to fight the tourist crowd in downtown Ruidoso on a holiday weekend?  Pfffft - not me!)

Maybe we can go together to Ruidoso Library and hold up a "Capitan Public Library" sign to identify us - kind of like at the political national conventions.  Just to show our backing of this excellent local writer.  (I am just joshing-you know.)

ALSO - at this date, I understand there will NOT be McGarrity books at the RUIDOSO library to buy and have Michael sign.  Unless Ruidoso Library finds a retailer to bring books in the next week.  McGarrity does not bring books with him to sale when he does booktalks. You can stop by Books, etc. to buy his book before Aug. 27, then have McGarrity sign it.  OR call Ruidoso library before Aug. 27 and ask if books will available to buy at the talk.

SO, here's the date and time again AT the RUIDOSO library:

I forgot to SCREAM about the Lincoln County Fair going on in Capitan through Saturday!

So much to SCREAM about in Capitan this weekend!

( Sorry, library doesn't have this book*  ...

Friday, August 5 @ 7 pm:  from the New Mexico Humanities Council & NM Dept of Cultural Affairs, a Chautauqua program: 

The Wailing Woman: La Llorona presented by Rosalia de Aragon

Rosalia brings to life the traditional Hispanic ghost tale of La Llorona. Variations of this spooky story have been told and retold for centuries.  

Light refreshments served after the presentation.

Rosalia de Aragon

but the library does have this book)

Village Wide Yard Sale Saturday, August 6  Come by the Capitan Library to pick up a map to all the sale sites.  A table outside will have maps before the library opens at 10 am.  THEN, when the library opens, come grab a bag of books for $5.  We all  SCREAM for good books, yes?  And to further the screaming great deals on Saturday, the Not 2 Shabby Shop is open and, as always, has awesome deals and cool stuff!

P.S. Smokey Bear's birthday is August 9th! Visit his museum here in Capitan.

* (I just liked this depiction of La Llorona on this book cover)

Summer Reading Program

Capitan Public Library finished a very successful summer reading program Monday, July 25.  The finale was a program on using simple tools presented by Carl Stubbs and assisted by Bill Jeffrey. 

50 children were enrolled in the summer program and the individual events averaged 16 children. Coordinator, Debra Myers, arranged innovative games and activities each week - one of the most popular was the water gun game (see photo).

Alice Allen

Top reader was Alice Allen.  She received a bag specifically selected containing books, toys, jewelry and much more.  All participants received bags with a selection of items.

Water Games

The children and parents were treated to hot dogs, chips and drinks on the last day.

Carl Stubbs instructs

Things of interest at the Ruidoso Library

Lyn came to the Capitan Library this year to speak on her Carmen Phillips book.  So many people in the Carmen Phillips Photograph collection are unidentified  Help Lyn to put names with the faces on Aug 20 at the Ruidoso Library 

Go meet one of our New Mexico favorite authors!  A very interesting fellow.  Plus, often at his book signings, he tells of how he does the research for writing these fine history fiction novels.

In Corona - Roberta Haldane speaks on her book-- White Oaks: Gold Mining Boomtown

             FREE ICE CREAM FOR ALL!

Haldane spoke at Capitan Library about this book at a First Friday a few years ago.  Very informative.  A must for ye local history lovers out there!

Excellent play presented by LCCT.

I never laughed so hard. I highly recommend this as a must see.  Dog owners REALLY understand this play.  This weekend is the last run - don't miss it! Sharon

You still have time to take advantage of the NM FamilyPass

Take a NM FamilyPass with you to tour museums or historical sites for FREE!

Don't forget the Capitan Library checks out the NM FamilyPass, which provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Department of Culture Affairs museums and historic sites.  Any Capitan Public Library card holder in good standing may borrow the pass for one week. 

 Passes available until 8/30/16.

The FamilyPass may be used at the following locations:

• 7 New Mexico Historic Sites, Statewide
• New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe
• New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe
• Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe
• Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe
• New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo
• New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque
• New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces
• National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque

First Friday AUGUST 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Rosalia de Aragon as 

 La Llorona 

 "The Wailing Woman"

a Chautauqua presentation courtesy of New Mexico Humanities  & New Mexico Dept. of Cultural Affairs

  

     La Llorona, the wailing woman, is a traditional Hispanic ghost tale that has been told for centuries and in many, many variations.  Rosalie de Aragon brings to life La Llorona in this interactive Chautauqua presentation with music, dance and storytelling that captures the essence of Spanish Colonial heritage and traditions of the Southwest.

     An 18th-century La Llorona tale from Santa Fe, N.M., tells of La Llorona being a tormented spirit who appears at night wandering, shrieking and searching. She yearns for those who dare to go out at night alone.

     The audience will meet La Llorona as a young woman and experiences her transition into a supernatural being who never dies.  This program promises to be interesting for all ages.  The audience may ask La Llorona questions and are invited to volunteer to help bring the story to life.              

      As an actor and singer, De Aragon has dedicated her career to preserving the songs and dichos (stories) of her heritage.  She has toured her performances through the U.S.  De Argon can be seen in films and television productions.  Her one-woman performances are captivating and critically acclaimed.  La Llorona is her most popular performance, being an audience favorite to the past 14 years.

(depiction on pinterest)

       

 

      Join us at the library for an entertaining and informative evening.  Refreshments will follow the performance.

 

   

What would you like to have classes on?

The Library is looking for class topics for the fall. Suggestions are:
1) how to sign up and use Facebook
2) how to use my iPad or iPhone
3) basic computer skills
If you are interested or have other class ideas, please leave a message for Kris Shearer at the library at 575-354-3035 or visit the Friends of the Capitan Library Facebook page and message Kris.  Also, let her know when you think the best time / day for classes?