As part of our IDEA initiative, our consultants, Webb Advisory Group, will be conducting an organizational assessment on the topic of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) in the workplace. This survey will be completed online via a secure portal.

Patron is set for a 6-month suspension for repeated offenses of sleeping and intoxication. MAY 16 2022 He may be reinstated. waiting for final outcome.

Mr. Gordon has met with the security supervisor for reinstatement. Mr. Gordon has been reinstated on 05/17/2022. 

 

We are excited to announce that PCCLD is designated as a Star Library in 2021 by the Library Journal -- this is the sixth consecutive year that we have held the distinction as a Star Library. This puts PCCLD in the top 262 public libraries out of 5,608 considered -- that's the top 4%!

Brittany Sorel is leaving the library district. Britt has most recently served as Program and Outreach Specialist, part-time, at the Lucero Branch. We wish Brittany the very best in her future endeavors. A part-time Program and Outreach Specialist position is posted on the website.

Next City, a New York-based community journalism outlet, recently featured PCCLD's Reading Pays program and it's impact on the Pueblo community. 
Read the story here:
https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/pueblos-libraries-thriving-thanks-equity-focused-people-powered-budgeting

Joshua Allen has been suspended for theft on 11/30/21 and disruptive behavior with a toy gun on 11/23/21, pending administrative review. Joshua is 14 years old, wears white shoes, and is about 5'7" tall with dark black hair. Eligible for reinstatement on 12/30/2021 Joshua Allen has been reinstated at the Pueblo West Library on 05/25/2022.

Dear All, It is important for us to address the issue of systemic racism in our society. We must focus on raising the growth potential of all employees, PCCLD, and our community by committing to creating opportunities to better ensure pathways for full participation in our institution by all.

If you or someone you know tests positive for Covid-19, has mild to moderate symptoms, and is at-risk for developing serious illness, they might be a candidate for monoclonal antibody treatment. There is a mobile antibody clinic in Pueblo!

Noah Simon and Chris Currey are leaving the Library district. Noah is currently serving as Security Officer and Courier and Chris serves as our Junior Systems Administrator in the IT department.

Basic Needs Resource List: https://www.connecttocommunityresources.com/basic-needs Please get the word out to Pueblo’s low-income, no-income and homeless. Thank you!