Aug 11 @ 2 pm Sunday Program at CPL

Several of us heard Nancy's talk on dealing with clutter at Creative Aging last May.  Her program is  helpful and informative. After listening, it gave many of us the "push" we needed to start dealing with our own "cluttered" lives. The Blogger highly recommends this program.

Volunteers of CPL collecting school suppies for Capitan Schools

School Year 2019-2020

School supply list for the elementary school are out! The list is located behind the circulation desk at the Capitan Public Library.   Once again, as in previous years, the CPL volunteers are participating in donating needed items for Capitan students.  Please participate as freely as you feel.

Your donated items may be placed in the black barrel located in the kitchen at the library.

Always on the 2nd Sunday of the month - Carrizozo Library movie

Aug 11 @ 2 pm Sunday Program at CPL

Summer Reading Program Top Readers

Left to right - Alice Allen, Fiona Roberts, Wesley Roberts

Andy Mason, June 24, always a wonderful program for Summer Reading

Playing guitar with Andy Mason, June 24

Playing guitar with Andy Mason, June 24

Playing guitar with Andy Mason, June 24

Playing guitar with Andy Mason on June 24

FUN at Summer Reading!

Alto Artist Preview Party July 31 at the Spencer Theater

FREE! Reception starts at 5:00 P.M.  View the art, enjoy hors d'oeuvre, meet Mescalero Apache artist Oliver Enjady- special guest for "American Artist Month" and listen to music by that wonderful Summer Reading teacher, Debbie Myers on flute and with the Fret Boys, Jim Helms and Fred Kinnan.

Back-to-School worthy books in CPL Bookstore

Barb O’Leary, Kris Shearer, Lu Ward & A’lynn Hayward

Smokey's Market in Capitan - THANKS for the hotdogs for the 4th of July CPL sale

Maggie Stiefvater - one of my favorite teen writers! Get this FREE audiobook this week only.

Magic and empowerment Week 14: July 25 – July 31 Download this week's free audiobooks. ALL THE CROOKED SAINTS By Maggie Stiefvater Read by Thom Rivera Published by Scholastic Audio AKATA WITCH By Nnedi Okorafor Read by Yetide Badaki Published by Tantor Audio Do you believe in magic? Discover the power within! Available for a Limited Time Remember — grab these titles before the Summer SYNC Program ends at midnight on 7/31/2019! While the title availability is time-limited, your listening time is not. Once you have downloaded the MP3 files, the audiobook is yours to keep and listen to at your leisure.  Downloading Tips Get the OverDrive App to access free SYNC audiobooks. The app is available for every major desktop and mobile platform. Join us online for comments, questions and feedback. Thanks for Listening! Michele Cobb, SYNC Manager sync@audiofilemagazine.com

a meaning of "library" found in quotes

"Local librarians know the needs of their patrons and can guide them to the information that might be most helpful in their specific situation and where to look for it.... Libraries are the cornerstones of democracy, where all people—regardless of income, race and religion—are welcome. To me, they’re also the one place where I truly feel at home." 
from  I Found My American Dream at the Public Library...Daniela Petrova's Love Letter to the Library 
https://lithub.com/i-found-my-american-dream-at-the-public-library/?utm_source=pocket-newtab 

              

a meaning of "teamwork"

Some of you know how I like to share quotes from books I am reading.  This quote resonated with me:

" It is extraordinary when people put themselves aside for a team.  We're most likely to experience spiritual growth when we practice being selfless."

from River Hippies & Mountain Men: Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man by Patrick Taylor
 page 212. I just happened to have gone to high school with Pat, which is why I chose to read his Mountain Man Trilogy.

Don't forget the WoW van coming to Library!

Check out this tool on Ruidoso Library's Website

On the Ruidoso Library's Catalog, it asks if you would like to search other libraries (Left side - under Keyword & Results).  When you do - your only choice is Capitan Public Library.  Then it tells patrons if the book they are searching for is located at the Ruidoso OR Capitan Library. Capitan Library is the "Other" column.  Too Cool!

Library participation in parade photos

July 4th Smokey Bear Parade

MONDAY July 8 Everyone invited

MARK your calendar for this one! Monday, July 15th

On July 1 at Summer Reading Program, the kids learned about Geocaching & made a cache. Here it is:

We did it! Survival & Success on the 4th

Thank you all for a GREAT 4th of July! The 1st ever joint representation of the N2SS & CPL parade float was a show stopper! Thank you Committee.    

Also joint efforts brought in a grand total of $342.00 in baked goodies, we sold $602.00 in hot dogs,  Book Sales Room sold $140.00 plus received about $30.00 in donations, and we sold $117.00 in pop corn, for a preliminary total of $1,231.00.

N2SS had a marvelous day in five hours they sold a total of $343.45!  

Details from CPL Director Paulette Arnone

Smokey Bear Parade Thursday, July 4 Parade starts at 10am. Look for the Capitan Library float!

WHILE in Capitan for the 2019 Annual Smokey Bear 4th of July Parade & Stampede Rodeo, COME on over to the Capitan Library, it's a great spot to watch the parade (be sure to wave at the library float) and feed your family economically while enjoying your lunch in our cool backyard.  

On the 4th of July the library has its annual bake, book and hot dog sale. 
Bake sale starts at 8:00 a.m.  Come early - items go fast! 
We'll have a FREE cup of coffee for you.

Books will be sold for $5 a bag. Book Room Opens at 9:00 a.m.

Starting at 10:00 a.m., we will be serving hot dogs and smoked sausage with your choice of toppings, nachos, popcorn, sodas and bottled water.  Top your dogs with chili, onion. jalapenos and cheese at no extra cost. You can't get a better deal and you can eat your lunch in our cool back yard.  

Shabby Shoppe's open too! Get your red, white & blue garb to be decked out for the parade.

Show your support of the CPL by buying your 4th of July treats at the library or showing your love of libraries with a donation.

Hot Dogs $1.50 with choice of condiments (cheese, chili, onion, jalapenos)
Smoked Sausage $2.00 with choice of condiments
Nachos $2.00 with choice of condiments
Popcorn $ .50
Sodas/Water $1.00

Artwork now at the library

Be sure to come by the library on the 4th of July, because...besides great baked goods, $5 for a Bag-of-books, a shady backyard AND hot dogs/sausage/nachos/popcorn, etc,  we have excellent watercolor paintings by Greg Haussler for you to view.

Greg Haussler took up painting when he retired from the Upper Hondo Soil & Water Conservation District/Natural Resources Conservation. We'll find out more about Greg in another blog post -but really want to invite you to come by July 4th to view his watercolors.

These paintings are not for sale - but if you see something you like, call Greg at 575-354-2746 and discuss having a giclee made from his original artwork.