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
Turtle Gourd by Yolanda Espinoza; Maiden at Market gourd art
by Betty Day; SW Style wood turning by Jerry Longbottom


Fledgling Makes Three gourd
by Betty Day 


"Looking Towards Nogal" by Sally Wimberly & sculptures by Rory Combs


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

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.

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

Carrizozo Music


This sounds interesting. At Carrizozo Library on May 18th


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.
Leonardo works 1st & 3rd Saturdays


Ethan works 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Sign up for Summer Reading at the library


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.


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.

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.  
 Visit us online at:  www.capitanlibrary.org  OR www.capitanlibrary.blogspot.com
 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).

   

Plant sale teasers - see something you like?

















Plant Sale previews







Tuesday, April 30, 2019

It's almost here! Saturday May 4th @ 8 am


IN Capitan May 3 & 4th - Smokey's 75th Birthday!


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

May 4th at Fort Stanton

More info about the bands at https://holdmyticket.com/event/337095

ENMU Choir concert Sunday May 5


Sunday, April 28, 2019

Unveiling of the New Mexico Fallen WILDLAND Firefighter Memorial

 Capitan Public Library & N2SS were invited to attend this beautiful and moving dedication of the first, New Mexico Fallen Wildland Firefighter Memorial 
Paulette Arnone & Kay McNeer represented CPL & N2SS at the ceremony
Capitan mayor, Capitan village personnel and members of the Smokey Bear Hometown Association from surrounding areas & Colorado were in attendance.

Viewing of the memorial will be part of Smokey Bear Days and Smokey's 75th Birthday on May 3 & 4.
Special invitation to CPL -such an integral part of the Capitan Village community
 and Lincoln County

Friday, April 26, 2019

Ask-a-lawyer Call in Program Saturday, April 27

Albuquerque, N.M. — New Mexico residents can get their legal questions answered free or receive a referral from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 27, through the Ask-a-Lawyer Call-in Program sponsored by the New Mexico Young Lawyers Division. Attorneys staff the phones and answer questions from across the state on a variety of topics including: employment law, divorce, child support, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury, estate planning, real estate and more.

Residents across the state are welcome to participate in the Ask-a-Lawyer Call-in Program. Callers should have documents relating to their questions ready prior to calling in.

Dial 1-800-876-6227

DATE CHANGE! Thursday, May 9 Reading club

 Book club meets at 10am at the library.  Capitan Library has two books at the library, one large print, the other a normal hard back copy of 9 Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty.

Flyer for Japanese American Internment in New Mexico during World War II exhibit at Fort Stanton Historic Site, Saturday, April 27th.

See more information (quite fascinating) at  
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=7b919435f0f84b4b8581a7062fcc18a2








































Confinement in the Land of Enchantment Project is a travelling exhibit on Japanese American internment in New Mexico during World War II.  Working under a National Park Service grant and with the support of NMJACL and CNM, it will showcase an exhibit at Fort Stanton Historic Site, Saturday, April 27
The exhibit will be housed in the visitor’s center, and at 1:30PM, we will be presenting a community forum and reception.  Following this event, there is an optional fieldtrip to the site of the Baca Ranch Camp which is a few miles outside of Fort Stanton.  We have some wonderful guest speakers and Dr. Roy Ebihara who was a child at the Baca Ranch Camp.

Everyone is welcomed to attend this event.  The exhibit will continue for the next month.