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From the Desk of the Director, Jared Boudreaux

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 12! The first-ever Mesa Verde Literary Festival will bring over 40 acclaimed authors to downtown Mancos for a day-long celebration of books and writing. With keynote talks by award-winning writers Pam Houston and Tim Weed, plus panels, workshops, and author presentations, (including some held at the library) this is a can’t-miss event for readers and writers alike. Attendance is free and open to all!

JUNE LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Tween and Teen Programs

• Tween & Teen Open Lego Building
  Monday, June 26th – 4-6 pm
• Teen Game Night
  Friday, June 20th – 6-9 pm
• Teen Café
  Saturday, June 14th – 6-8 pm
• D&D
  Tuesday, May 6th and 20th – 4-6 pm
• Death Café
  June 19th – 5:30 pm

Adult Programs – From the Desk of Midge Kirk

Some fun and interesting facts about June

• June 5 is World Environment Day—a day meant to raise environmental awareness across the globe.
• June 11 is this month’s Full Moon—typically the last full Moon of spring or the first of summer—has traditionally been called the Strawberry Moon. Oddly enough the origin of the name “Strawberry Moon” has nothing to do with the Moon’s hue or appearance, despite the evocative imagery. A Moon usually appears reddish when it’s close to the horizon because the light rays must pass through the densest layers of the atmosphere.
• June 15 is Father’s Day this year. It was first celebrated in the United States in 1909 in Spokane, Washington. The day was started by Sonora Louise Smart Dodd in honor of her father, a Civil War Veteran and a widower who raised six children. It officially became a national holiday in 1972, when it was signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
• June 19 is Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day). On this day in 1865, Union General Gordon Granger read the Emancipation Proclamation aloud in Galveston, Texas, effectively liberating enslaved people in the state, which had thus far been beyond control of the Union Army.
• June 20 is the summer solstice, which heralds the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the most hours of daylight. In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins at this time. There is evidence that the summer solstice has been culturally important since the Neolithic era. Many ancient monuments in Europe especially, as well as parts of the Middle East, Asia and the Americas, are aligned with the sunrise or sunset on the summer solstice.

David Feela to Share Feelasophy

We have a treat for you on June 12th at 6:30! David Feela is going to be here to read from and talk about, his new book Feelasophy: Selected Essays. If ‘philosophy’ is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence,” writes beloved Colorado poet and essayist David Feela, “then ‘feelasophy’ must mean more of the same but with a bit of a personal touch.” And Feelasophy, to put an even finer point on it, is Feela’s wonderful new collection of essays.

David, a retired teacher, is an award winning poet, free-lance writer, and columnist. His work has appeared in hundreds of regional and national publications since 1974. For those of you who don’t know him, check out his website-http://davidfeela.com.

June Author Talk

Join us on June 26th at 6:30 for our June Author Talk with Anna Taft, founding director of Tandana Foundation. She will also share bits of her newly released book. The seeds for The Tandana Foundation were planted in 1998, when Anna Taft spent four months in the rural community of Panecillo, Ecuador, teaching English to local elementary students. The program eventually expanded to Mali. Tandana now works with about 20 communities in the Otavalo Canton of Ecuador. In Mali, Tandana partners with about 80 communities in Bandiagara District.

Please join us for an interesting and very inspiring evening!

For more about Anna and the Foundation please see the short video below.

https://tandanafoundation.org/history.html

The June Art Wall will feature the work of Claudia Whitman

• Brain Health & Brain Change
• Led by Nuriya Akers
• Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:30 PM
• For more info, see website

Seed Library Update

There are still some great seeds in the seed Library. It will stay up until they are gone, probably mid to end June. Come and get some!

Death Café – June 19th, 5:30 pm

Young Adult Programs – From the Desk of Jenni kitchen

Happy Summer!!! Happy Pride!!! Happy Juneteenth!!!

Summer Solstice is Friday June 20th this year!

“The summer solstice has long been celebrated by cultures around the world:

In Ancient Egypt, the summer solstice coincided with the rising of the Nile River. As it was crucial to predict this annual flooding, the Egyptian New Year began at this important solstice.

In centuries past, the Irish would cut hazel branches on solstice eve to be used in searching for gold, water, and precious jewels.

Many European cultures hold what are known as Midsummer Celebrations at the Solstice, which include gatherings at Stonehenge and the lighting of bonfires on hilltops.” https://www.farmersalmanac.com/summer-solstice-first-day-summer

Pride for All People

If you are a parent of a queer child, I found a great article at One Colorado. “One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Coloradans and their families.” (https://www.one-colorado.org/). I have raised (or helped raise) a few queer children and know how important it is for them to feel supported by a parent (or at least have a trusted adult). This article is a quick read and explains the importance of safe spaces, honoring queer history, and advocating for affirming policies. Choosing joy is more than a simple resistance, it is also lifesaving. Choosing Joy as Resistance: A Queer Parent’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times https://www.one-colorado.org/latest/choosing-joy-as-resistance-a-queer-parents-guide-to-thriving-in-uncertain-times

Juneteenth

Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day) is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. It is also a time to observe African-American history, culture, and progress.

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, things do get better. America can change.” – Barack Obama

To learn more about this holiday go to https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

It is time for bonfires, flower crowns, morning walks, friendly gatherings, and outside games!

June Programs and Events by Ms. Jenni

• Tuesday June 3rd – Summer Dungeon and Dragons Campaign for Teens and Tweens begins – 4 to 6 pm
• No Teen Game Night Friday 6th – Ms. Jenni is on vacation
• Saturday June 14th – Teen Café // Come Play with Magic Clay while Watching a Documentary about Claymation and Munching from a Charcuterie Board! – 6 to 8 pm
• Tuesday June 17th – Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens and Tweens – 4 to 6 pm
• Friday June 20th – Teen Game Night – 6 to 9 pm
• Monday June 23rd – Tween and Teen Open Lego Building – 4 to 6 pm
• Tuesday June 24th – Reimagine Book covers for Tweens and Teens – 4 to 6 pm
• Saturday June 28th – Darn it! Visible Mending for Teens and Adults – 3 to 4:30 pm

Children’s Librarian – from the desk of Erin Bohm

What is the SUMMER READING PROGRAM?

Each year a nonprofit, charitable organization called the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) provides libraries across the nation with a shared theme and beautiful, free, graphic art & media by an American artist. It supports families in engaging with a self-run summer reading challenge called the Summer Reading Program (SRP). CSLP began in 1987 when ten Minnesota regional library systems developed a summer library program for children that public libraries could use to support literacy throughout the summer. It continues to this day, assisting librarians in sharing ideas, expertise and costs to produce a high-quality summer reading program for all.

The Mancos Public library provides families with SRP reading logs and other materials that children use to track and increase their summer reading. We also provide prizes as incentives for children to complete 15 minute blocks of reading – each time they do, they fill in a spot in their reading log. Each completed line earns them a prize!

To further support the SRP, we also provide a weekly, drop-in, all-ages event that connects to the annual theme. This event also helps families to schedule weekly time at the library when they can bring reading logs in to collect prizes and encourage their kiddos to stay engaged with reading. Each Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 am, June 27 – July 25, we have performers, entertainers, scientists and special guests! See the performer schedule for more information!

What is the SUMMER FRIDAYS @ THE LIBRARY program?

During the academic year, the library offers a three-quarter-day program called Fridays @ the Library; children move from one activity to the next, doing everything from science to art! During the summer, we continue this tradition with one difference: the first hour of the day (9-10 am) is dedicated to the Summer Reading Program! From there, kids who are registered to spend the morning with us carry on to other activities until pick up at 12pm. This program requires weekly registration and runs June 27 – July 25. Registration begins June 23: www.mancoslibrary.org/for-kids/

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OUR KIDS SUMMER FRIDAYS @ THE LIBRARY PROGRAM!

Circulation – from the desk of Bernadette Tuthill

Hello June!

It is hard to believe that half of the year is almost behind us, June is an ideal time to review goals and milestones and recognize our achievements. Look for books about June holidays, summer travel and adventure, or find new recipes, outdoor and gardening tips.

Is there someone you admire or want to know more about? Look for a biography about them.

Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day; Emancipation Day (Texas); Freedom Day; Black Independence Day; is a federal holiday in the United States and is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

June is internationally recognized as Pride Month. Sometimes specified as LGBTQ Pride Month, it is a month-long observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture and community.

World Environment Day 2025 will be celebrated on June 5, focusing on the theme “Combating Plastic Pollution”. This year focuses on the need to eradicate plastic waste, a widespread environmental problem that impacts ecosystems and human health all around the globe. Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle. To protect the climate, buy fewer things, shop second-hand, and repair what you can.

• June 17: National Eat Your Vegetables Day // Promote healthy eating habits by sharing nutritious recipes.
• June 21: The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Some of these books will be on display but be sure to ask a Librarian to help you if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

REMEMBER…WHEN JUNE HEATS UP, YOU CAN ALWAYS COME ENJOY THE COOLNESS OF THE LIBRARY, RELAX AND FIND SOME GREAT BOOKS!

HAPPY SUMMER!!

A Word from Friends of the Library

Get your bids in! Our annual on-line auction of a night in the Jersey Jim Fire Tower starts Monday, June 2 and runs through 8 pm Sunday, June 8. If you’re reading this on June 2 (or shortly thereafter), the auction is live, so go to our website at mancosfriends.org to place your bid. Some lucky winner will stay in the lofty perch of a “Room with a View” on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The Friends are very grateful to the Jersey Jim Foundation, which has donated a single night in the Fire Tower to the Mancos Friends of the Library each year. This unique auction has generated significant funds for the library.

We next meet on Tuesday, June 3 at 4 p.m. in the library. Join us if you can.

As always, Friends logo hats can be purchased at the library for $20. We also have a stash of four beautiful prints donated to the Friends by Stanton Englehart. Two are limited edition that Stanton signed before his death. Go to Friends web site at mancosfriends.org to view and for pricing.

Friends is a volunteer organization that supports and promotes the Mancos Public Library. To become a member, go to mancosfriends.org and download the membership form. The link can be found at the bottom of the page. It’s a mere $10/year and your membership dues go to our amazing Mancos Public Library.

Questions about Friends can be directed to Anne at southwestanne@yahoo.com.

See You At The Library!

JUNE 2025 AT-A-GLANCE! MANCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

FOR MORE DETAILED INFO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.MANCOSLIBRARY.ORG

• June 3rd: TWEENS & TEENS D&D 4-6 PM
• June 6th: NO TEEN GAME NIGHT – MS. JENNI IS ON VACATION
• June 10th: BRAIN HEALTH & BRAIN CHANGE WITH NURIYA AKERS – 5:30 PM
• June 12th: DAVID FEELA – FEELASOPHY – 6:30 PM
• June 14th: TEEN CAFE – 6-8 PM
• June 16th: SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS
• June 17th: TWEENS & TEENS D&D 4-6 PM
• June 20th: TEEN GAME NIGHT 6-9 PM
• June 23rd: TWEENS & TEENS // OPEN LEGO BUILDING 4-6 PM
• June 24th: TWEENS & TEENS REIMAGINED BOOK COVERS 4-6 PM
• June 26th: CULT MOVIE 7 PM MANCOS OPERA HOUSE
• June 26th: AUTHOR TALK WITH ANNA TAFT 6:30 PM
• June 27th: SUMMER FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARY 9:00 AM
• June 28th: TEENS & ADULTS DARN IT! VISIBLE MENDING 3-4:30 PM