Monday, January 28, 2019

Feb 2 - Bag of Books for $5

First Saturday of the month - BAG OF BOOKS FOR $5.
 Library open 10 am to 2 pm
ideas for bookworms

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Bookbub releases list of Books to Movies coming to theaters near you this year (or NOT near you - being rural tends to make which movies we get somewhat lacking)

If you love movies based on books, you’re going to love 2019’s line-up of new film adaptations. From historical fiction sagas like Kristin Hannah’s bestselling The Nightingale to suspense thrillers like A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window to childhood favorites like Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl, there’s something for everyone in this year’s slate of upcoming movies. So grab your calendar and check out the biggest books to movies 2019 has to offer.
To see the list, go to:
 https://www.bookbub.com/blog/2019/01/09/books-to-movies-2019-editorial-blurbs?email_link_source=article_primary&source=blogdigest

One of my favorites is coming out in September.  I have a long wait...




Based on the bestselling book by Garth Stein, the film follows family dog, Enzo, as he considers life's lessons through the lens of his human owner, race car driver Denny Swift. Kevin Costner will voice the role of Enzo and Milo Ventimiglia stars as Denny.


Release date: September 27

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Grand Opening this Friday

Please help support our county's newest library! The Grand Opening of the Carrizozo Community Public Library and Archive is 
FridayJanuary 18th, 2019 
from 10:00am - 7pm. 

Several people from the Capitan Public Library will car-pool from CPL to Carrizozo at noon on Friday.  It would be great if a lot of you could join us in supporting Carrizozo!   The CCPL is located at at 406 Central Ave/ Hwy 54
Phone:  575.648.2595.

Creative Aging this Friday


According to the AARP Bulletin :

99 Ways to Add Healthy Years to your Life

# 98 - "Dust off that Library card.  A study of 3,635 older adults found tht book readers had a 23-month survival advantage and 20 % lower mortality risk compared with non-readers.  Reading was protective regardless of  gender, education or health."

But why was it list as #98?  Should have ranked higher.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Computer Classes offered by Lincoln County Adult Literacy

Every Thursday at 6 pm @ the Capitan Public Library.  Small class, so call 575.354.3035 for information and to reserve your place in the class.

Monday, January 7, 2019

Artist in the library: Gerald Garrett photographs

Gerald Garrett began dabbling in photography in 2005.  He spends many hours traveling the back roads of NM taking photographs.
He is particularly interested in animals, old churches, old trucks and trains

Garret is a true New Mexican, born in Clovis 1938 and grew up in Tucumcari. He received his BA and Masters degrees from Western NM University. A teacher and coach for 13 years in NM, then 22 years in California, he retired in 1996 moving to Capitan with his wife, Pat.  Pat Garrett has been the Capitan Public Library director for the past 20 years.

Come by the library the next couple of months to see Garrett's photography.  All are matted and for sale at $15 each. Below are three photos Garrett entered in the Corona Days Photo contest.  
Claunch Church, 1st place in category at Corona Days Photo Contest
Grand Prize at Corona Days Photo Contest

A category winner in the Corona Days Photo Contest

Saturday, January 5, 2019

Dec 2018, wreaths laid on veteran graves. Wreaths stay there till end of January - go by & see this magnificent homage to our Veterans

Fort Stanton Military Cemetery - Karen Kimmel photo credit
The sky was clear blue, the wind was calm, and the sun warmed 
the any volunteers who came for the laying of wreaths at the 
Fort Stanton Military Ceremony on December 15th. More than 
50 men, women, and children arrived from Lincoln & Otero 
Counties. 

Among those volunteering were families, relatives of those 
buried inthe cemetery, Spencer Theater ushers, and people 
visiting the cemetery for the first time. Wreaths were placed 
at the entry obelisk to represent the army, navy, marines, air 
force, coast guard, and merchant marines. Dennis Metz played 
TAPS, Marilyn Orr led volunteers in singing America the Beautiful,
 then 300 wreaths were laid on the graves of the veterans. 
Wreaths were also placed on the graves of veterans buried at 
Fort Stanton, and family members collected wreaths to be laid
on the veterans’ graves in other cemeteries in Lincoln County. 

This project is part of the national “Wreaths Across America” 
program and as part of that tradition, the wreaths will stay on
 the graves until the end of January 2019. 

A special thanks needs to go to Don Fowler for his continued 
support in handling the finances of this project.
Due to the generosity of the people of Lincoln County this
tradition was a success and will continue in the years to come.

press release by Holly Braden






Friday, January 4, 2019

New Mexico Humanities Council - Call for entries

Stories on the Sleeve: Connecting to Album Cover Art 


The New Mexico Humanities Council invites public entries for Stories on the Sleeve: Connecting with Album Cover Art. Deadline for submission is February 1, 2019. 
Do you remember a music album cover that mesmerized you? That you contemplated endlessly? A cover that gave deeper meaning to the music? Perhaps there is an album you purchased because you simply loved the cover art.

"Stories on the Sleeve: Connecting with Album Cover Art"  is seeking album covers and short stories that explain a personal fascination, relationship, or experience with a particular cover art. Your album cover will be displayed in the gallery with your story. All music genre will be considered. Entry is free and open to everyone 14 years old and up.
The exhibition will take place April 4 – June 28, 2019 at the New Mexico Humanities Council, 4115 Silver SE, Albuquerque.
TO APPLY:
Complete the Entry Form. Up to three entries may be submitted. Please complete entry form for each album cover & story submission.
  1. In 200 words or less, explain why this album cover resonates with you.
  2. Include front and back photos of the album cover as a JPEG file.
  3. Email all materials to Jodi Hedderig, programs@nmhumanities.org with the e-mail subject line: Stories on the Sleeve Submission_Entry # (1,2 or 3)
Contact Jodi Hedderig at programs@nmhumanities.org or (505)633-7371 if you have questions.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

2019 is here!

Saturday, Jan 5: 10am - 2 pm $5 for a bag-of-books

Or go build a snowman with all the snow we got! 
Nature and book reading go hand-in-hand, in my book

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

The volunteers at the Capitan Library & N2SS Wish You a Happy New Year!

We'll be here in 2019 to assist you in your future library endeavors and to provide you with these services and more: books; free internet/WiFi; interesting programs for kids & adults; genealogy research; FamilyPass to NM museums; local art to view; and used books to purchase
AND great deals on gently used items @ N2SS - with proceeds going to run the library. 


Your favorite library is here -- FOR YOU!



P.S. - still need some more volunteers for the N2SS.  Join one of Lincoln County's best volunteer organizations today. For more info, call 575.354.0149 (N2SS) or 575.354.3035 (library)

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Many items left for your shopping this week before Christmas. Stop by. There's something special calling your name. I just found a colorfulwarm hat yesterday!


Jewelry & collector pots
Collectible dolls, dishware, more

children's items

glassware, doll, religious statues

I see some Santas looking for a home 

Cabinet for sale

tablewear, beautiful doo-dads


See's chocolate! yummmmm.
collectible dolls, lamps, ironwork, scarves
Saw some funky ornaments (like monkeys?)
Desk for sale. It's still here, calling your name
ornaments, hand-made wallets, tablet covers,collectible dolls
bears - saw many bears

Sunday, December 16, 2018

The Nutcracker is coming THIS week - don't miss this special holiday event

Dalí Ballet Company of Ruidoso presents three live performances featuring company dancers and guest artists in the classic holiday favorite, Tchaikovsky’s
“The Nutcracker”
at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto Saturday, December 22 at 2 PM & 7 PM and
Sunday, December 23 at 2 PM.
For ticket information:
575-336-4800 or 1-888-818-7872.
Online tickets purchases at www.spencertheater.com
 


Friday, December 14, 2018

Saturday, Dec 15 at 9 am - place wreaths at Fort Stanton Military Cemetery

Wreaths Across America   Article written by Holly Braden -- Volunteers are needed and welcome to help place Christmas wreaths on the graves of our veterans this Saturday, December 15th, at 9 am. The wreath laying will take place at the Fort Stanton Military Cemetery. This project is supported and sponsored by the cemetery and the Spencer Theater ushers led by Cecile Kinnan.  It is part of the National Wreaths Across America project.

The cemetery is located on Hwy 220 off HWY 48 on Airport Rd. or through Capitan on HWY 48 to 380 to 220. It is near Ft. Stanton. Wreaths will be placed regardless of the weather, so be sure to check the conditions at Ft. Stanton and come appropriately dressed.

Another choir singing on Sunday, Dec 16. (Alas - the SIGNING choir has sound- my error last week...but it would be an interesting concept, if you think on it.)

The Community Choir will present our cantata “Celebrate the Child”, on Sunday, December 16th, 3 pm at the Carrizozo Trinity United Methodist Church.  The concert is free and refreshments will be served after the performance. 

it's official! Carrizozo Community Public Library and Archive coming into being

The Carrizozo Library/Bookstore will be CLOSED WednesdayDecember 19, 2018 until FridayJanuary 18, 2019

GRAND OPENING of the 
Carrizozo Community Public Library and Archive on
Friday, January 18th, from 10 am – 7 pm.

During this month, volunteers will be moving sale books off the shelves and replacing them with 7,500 lending library books. An exciting task! We will become the Carrizozo Community Public Library and Archive. With a library card, you may check out books, DVD's, CD's, and books on tape.

Stop by the library this week, or whenever you see cars at the library (we will be working there a lot) for your free library card application. Fill it out before the January Grand Opening date and your official library card will be ready for you January 18th

The library will have the same open hours: Wed 2pm-7pm; Fri/Sat 10am-3pm. Your library has great, free lending books, free WiFi, computers, copy service $.10 black & white, $.40 color

Thank you for your constant enthusiasm and support! If you would like to volunteer, a little bit or a lot, and help your library continue to grow, stop in 406 Central Ave., Carrizozo, NM (we will be around most days working away) or call 575.648.2595


by Rick Geary