YS partnered with Temple Imanuel to offer a day of Hanukkah activities. Participants made crafts, ate donuts, and played the dreidel game. 67 people attended! A big thank you to Hannah, Helena and Miriam from Temple Imanuel, as well as Magi and Angel on the YS staff who helped set it all up.

Aragon reinstated as of 02/25/2020. Aragon was suspended for behavior that jeopardizes the health, safety, and well-being of patrons and staff at Rawlings library. Aragon is suspended for 1 month and is eligible for reinstatement on 01/16/2020. Aragon was in Rawlings library on 12/28/2019 in violation of his suspension.

Chavez was suspended for theft of a mouse in Youth Services at Rawlings library. Chavez is suspended for 1 month and is eligible for reinstatement on 01/17/2020. Chavez suspension is continued for trespassing, harassment, and obscene language while under suspension. This occured on 02/18/2020 at Rawlings library. Chavez is suspended for 6 months. Chavez will be eligible for reinstatement on 08/18/2020. Chavez has been reinstated. He served his suspension term plus 14 months without further incident or occurrence.

I am pleased to announce the following changes. The Board of Trustees and I recently agreed on these. Sherri Baca now becomes PCCLD Associate Executive Director. The current needs of the institution are better supported by formally identifying a second-in-command for the District.

Brooke Riedeman has accepted another position and will be leaving PCCLD on December 26th. Brooke has been serving as Youth Services Librarian with a Teen Emphasis. We wish Brooke the very best in her future career endeavors!

YS celebrated Kwanzaa early this year with journal-making, drums and more. A big thank you to DeLoria Kern, Magi Wren, Angel Rathell and community member Dominique DeLorenzo for all their work. Pictures are attached!

Unidentified male and female suspended from the Rawlings library for possession and use of a controlled substance. Suspension is for 6 months and they are eligible for reinstatement on 06/11/2020. Patrons have been reinstated. Suspension term served plus 20 months.

The Library @ the Y will begin new operating hours on Jan 1, 2020.  These new hours will allow the Library @ the Y to service patrons during peak periods and ease staff scheduling. 

Wanda ust moved to Pueblo West recently would like to volunteer at the P. West library. She is up for what ever misc. job you may have for her.

Arguallo is suspended for 1 month for disturbance, threats, and refusing to leave Rawlings library. Arguallo is eligible for reinstatement on 01/03/2020. Arguallo was served his suspension on 12/08/2019 and was on Rawlings property on 12/09/2019 in violation of his suspension. Isaac Arguello has been reinstated as of 01/08/2020.