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Barbara Brattin

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Barbara Brattin /PREVIEW Columnist

    Library announces major author event Oct. 2 - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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    Now that we have a brand new community room, we are excited to announce a full lineup of in-person author events. We kick off the series with bestselling author Miriam Horn — author, journalist, filmmaker and environmental advocate — on Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Horn spent 15 years at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and six years at the U.S. Forest Service in Colorado, working on habitat conservation, landowner and community partnerships, and public education. Before joining EDF

  2. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Barbara Brattin /PREVIEW Columnist

    A thanks to an amazing library staff - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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    When I asked my English professor for a recommendation letter for admission to the library science graduate program at Kent State University many years ago, he gave me a puzzled look and asked me why I wanted to read all day. Since then, I’ve met quite a few people who, upon hearing I’m a librarian, suggest something quite similar. After 35 years in this profession, I can assure you that a librarian is a form of superhero, blending the skills of educator, social worker, technology expert and sle

  3. Article · Sep 5, 2026 · Barbara Brattin /SUN Columnist

    Library to close Sept. 4-11 ahead of Sept. 12 grand opening - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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    Ten days to go until we open our doors to a brand new, beautiful library. We are spending a week moving everything from storage back into the old section of the building. Our grand opening will be Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a full slate of ceremonies, programs, tours and activities. • 9 a.m.: Remarks and ceremonial blessing by members of the Southern Ute tribe. Charles Martinez will follow the ceremony with a flute performance. • 9:30 a.m.: Raising of the flag and the nation

  4. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Barbara Brattin/PREVIEW Columnist

    Party to celebrate end of summer reading program set for Aug. 28 - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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    You’ve earned it, Pagosa. Now, let’s celebrate. Our end-of-summer celebration happens Friday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yamaguchi Park pavilion. Join us as we draw our grand prize winners in every age category, honor our Super Readers, eat cake and watch our performers. • Aug. 31, 4 p.m.: Conversational Spanish. • Sept. 1-2 Forest Bathing Class. Call (970) 264-2209 to register. • Sept. 2, 3 p.m.: Notary service drop-in. • Sept. 3, 2 p.m.: Tech Time drop-in help. Two weeks to go until we o

  5. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Barbara Brattin/PREVIEW Columnist

    Ruby Sisson Library adds Hoopla - The Pagosa Springs Sun (opens the original)

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    We have a brand-new ebook product on board, Hoopla. If you have used larger libraries across the country, you are probably familiar with this popular product. Our new subscription comes through our AspenCat membership, and offers both e-books, including comics, as well as e-audiobooks. Ruby Sisson Library will continue to offer Libby (Overdrive). We will no longer offer CloudLibrary. You might be surprised to learn that ebooks cost us anywhere from $40 to $120 per copy. That’s considerably more

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