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We are once again taking donations of like-new or very gently used books, CDs and DVDs. Donations will be used to supplement our collection or sell for fund raising. If you have two bags or boxes of books or less, you can bring those during any open hours. For more than that, please call or consult a staff member for an appointment (505-466-7323 or email librarydirector@vglibrary.org ). Also, consider the weight of the boxes and if the staff can lift them. When We Accept Don

Summer Kick Off Party: Saturday, May 30, 1 to 3 pm Summer Reading Contest for All Ages: June 1 to July 31 The end of the school year means it's time for the Summer Reading Contest and programs to begin! Come celebrate our kickoff on Saturday, May 30 from 1 to 3 pm. We will have lots of free food, activities and stuff to take home. Learn about the Contest and stock up for all that summer reading. The Reading Contest is for everyone from ages 100 to infants. You can register an

Download your copy of this month's Early Lit Calendar with ideas for the caregivers of little ones. It's never too early to teach your children the beginning skills and love of learning! These calendars are provided by the New Mexico State Library and we are happy to provide them to our families.

Heidi Vogel, Watercolors This May, VGPL welcomes back Heidi Vogel with her always-popular, colorful watercolors of nature and animals. You might recognize Vogel from other venues as well: she’s an accomplished musician and plays French horn with community and semi-professional ensembles in Santa Fe and elsewhere in the state. Heidi was the Secretary of the State Senate for Alaska, and has lived in Hawaii, New York, and in the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. In al

This year, resolve to complete two tech housekeeping resolutions. Both of which are perfect for the cooped-up winter months. Set up a Password Wallet - they are more secure, help you organize, and create encrypted passwords. This is not your browser keeping passwords for you, but a dedicated app. Such as mSecure, Apple Passwords, or Microsoft Password Manager. Aim for 5 entries a day - that’s 150 by the end of January! Much better than handwritten password books or a s

You may not know this, but the EACA (Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association) has always been a tremendous supporter of VGPL. For longer than the 12 years I’ve been here, a portion of the sales from the Studio Tour has been donated by the wonderful and caring artists to help fund the library. Recently the organization's president Charles Boxhill and Vice President Julie Hill presented me with a check with this year's contribution. We are deeply grateful for this ongoing assistan