Blog Feed: The Ruidoso Public Library blog

April is all about Money Smarts at the Ruidoso Public Library. As part of a nationwide program called Money Smart Week (which is April 22-28), eight presentations will take your questions and give you lots of new ideas on how to become money-wise.First, this week is Ruidoso's own, > read more

Resume Workshops,Talk to the folks at One Click Digital on March 27 and wrap up Building Common Ground

Published on 2012-03-26 10:19:00

If you need help with a re'sume' this is your week. > read more

It's the 3rd Blogoversary! Movies all week and Compassionate Communications Saturday

Published on 2012-03-20 12:17:00

image by Felix42 contra la censura on FlickrThe Ruidoso Public Library's blog is three years old this week. > read more

Eye health, building more common ground, and music at the library

Published on 2012-03-13 10:43:00

I worry about my eyesight. One grandmother had macular degeneration and a grandfather had cataracts. Computer screens and New Mexico sunlight are other contributors. When I came across a site on how to keep your eyes healthy, I wanted to share it with you. This is from the National Institutes of Health, so they should know what they are talking about. Some additional tips they don't mention: We forget to blink when we look at computer screens--so teach yourself to bat your eyelashes. This [..] > read more

Building Common Ground: Engagement: Compassion & Peace Studies, and Adopt-a-Cat Friday

Published on 2012-02-28 11:02:00

Friday, March 2nd, from 2-4pm, Lincoln County Humane Society will have cats available for adoption. This event has a special adoption fee of only $10 to cover vaccinations, fixing, microchips, and other costs. Saturday, March 3rd, from 11 am to noon, Ruidoso Public Library begins our Building Common Ground, Civility, & Compassion program for all of March. These programs, films, workshops, and guests are made possible through grants from the American Library Association, the Fetzer Institute, a [..] > read more

Game Wardens and a 9/11 responder this week (also an update on One Click Digital for Apple)

Published on 2012-02-21 13:45:00

Thursday, 4pm, meet two of New Mexico's Game Wardens at the library. They will explore some of the local wildlife and answer your questions. Children welcome, too. Image at NM Dept of Game and FishDo you have a nuisance animal? What is a safe practice around squirrels? Come found out!Image at AmazonFriday morning at 10 am, local Bill Dement will discuss his book, Delay, Deny, Hope They Die. This is the story of a disabled 9/11 first responder, a former police Lieutenant, N.Y.P.D., who descri [..] > read more

Birds, animals, dancers, Valentines, and workplace etiquette

Published on 2012-02-14 13:10:00

Tonight, NM-OATH has a Valentine's Blue Heart Ball to support their mission educating the public about trafficking in humans.Image at UWPThis week, Up with People, is still looking for dozens of homes to host a performer for the March 4 show at the Convention Center. Please call if you can share dinners, breakfasts, and a bed from February 27 to March 7. Mariquit Palabyab, Promotion Representative and Host Family Contact mpalabyab@upwithpeople.org Phone: 303-681.1295 or Linda Chen, Promotion R [..] > read more

Online security ideas and Thursday watch A Murder of Crows

Published on 2012-02-06 12:38:00

This Thursday at 4pm, please join Sharon for PBS Nature's A Murder of Crows. BYOP (bring your own popcorn) and children welcome!While the title sounds violent, murder is the technical term for a flock when describing crows. For a quick taste of how intelligent crows are, below is a youtube video of a crow sledding genius!At the library, I get a lot of questions about passwords and online security. I wanted to share two sites that describe a few ways to increase your odds of having a strong pa [..] > read more

Library Day at New Mexico's Legistature; Resume Reviews at Workforce Solutions; and birds @your library

Published on 2012-01-31 12:36:00

Libraries need you! Thursday, February 2nd, is Library Day at New Mexico's Roundhouse in Santa Fe. If you happen to be in Santa Fe, please, stop by the Roundhouse and stand up for libraries in New Mexico. If that drive is not on your list, can you spare a phone call? Please visit the NM Legislature website to look up your representative's and senator's phone number. I was an intern in an legislative office, back in college, and learned that legislators notice when the phones are all ringing. Yo [..] > read more

Questions about becoming a US Citizen? Free ENMU-R class this week

Published on 2012-01-25 10:21:00

Wednesday night at 6pm, ENMU-Ruidoso will present a video (with Spanish subtitles) on the new rules to naturalization (becoming a US Citizen). You don't need to register early, just show up tonight! Show up anytime before 8pm, too, at ENMU-Ruidoso's new White Mountain Annex at 201 White Mountain Rd.If you are a citizen by birth, check out some of the nearly 100 questions on the exam to earn your citizenship.The US Customs and Immigration Services offers maps, brochures, and FAQs at their site [..] > read more

Apple/Mac updates to One-Click Digital e-audiobooks, virtual book clubs, local author Events, and Downton Abbey reads

Published on 2012-01-17 10:53:00

At last, One Click Digital has released instructions for Apple/Macintosh users. If you use an Apple or Mac to access the internet, please email me at jenniferstubbs at ruidoso hyphen nm dot gov, and I will reply with the directions as a pdf attachment. If you are looking for the instructions to begin using One Click Digital, they can be found in the column to the right under "e Audiobook How to." Just last week I tried downloading two books on my machine at home, without luck. But when I tried [..] > read more

Masterpiece Theatre, Tweeting at ENMU, and 2 events at the library

Published on 2012-01-10 10:41:00

Did you miss the season two opener of Downton Abbey Sunday night? Never fear! If you are just hearing about Downton Abbey, you can also catch all of season one. PBS's Masterpiece Theater is available to stream online. My sister told me about this show [we are fans of British humor and the cultural anthropology of Gosford Park (same writer/creator, Julian Fellowes)]. If you are more interested in the here and now, today at 5:30pm, ENMU-Ruidoso offers a community education class on Twitter.If [..] > read more

Happy Hundredth, New Mexico!

Published on 2012-01-03 12:04:00

To mark New Mexico's centennial anniversary of statehood, Ruidoso Public Library presents Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlman, as a chautauqua of Marion Sloan Russell, who kept a diary of her journey on the Santa Fe Trail in the mid-nineteenth century. This chautauqua has been so popular before, we offer two shows: Friday at 10 am and Saturday at 1pm, in the library's downstairs classroom.If you are new to the chautauqua idea, here are some resources to learn about the history of the institution.Looking [..] > read more

Year's end

Published on 2011-12-27 12:51:00

Image by Guerilla Futures Jason TesterAs 2011 wraps up, Ruidoso Public Library is open through Saturday, December 31, 2 pm. We are only closed next Monday, January 2. Wednesday at 4pm, you have the opportunity to join me, Jennifer, for a seminar on how to manage your library account. That is, see when your books are due back, renew them from any computer (online) anywhere, or forestall an answering machine full of missed messages over your vacation by suspending your requested titles. Ruidoso [..] > read more

The most commercial week of the year!

Published on 2011-12-20 11:07:00

In honor of the shopping frenzy besieging us this week, I offer two resources to help with some high tech shopping questions.Image at Digital TrendsFirst, this link or this link provide a list of questions to consider before purchasing an e-reader. If you have, or might soon adopt a smart phone, there are (or will be) many apps to provide e-reader access on the major smartphones (Apple and Android). I shared the first list with my mom and she reports she had more questions afterwards, which is [..] > read more

Open House and music all week

Published on 2011-12-13 10:58:00

photo by: Chris RunoffJoin us @ Ruidoso Public Library this Wednesday (tomorrow!) December 14, all day long for Open House. The Friends of the Library are hosting hot drinks and cookies. Photo by Brian RichardsonAt 1pm, Polly E Chavez will share photos and the history of luminarias. At 2pm, Michelle Caskey will lead a session of Laughter Yoga. At 3:30 pm a flute-piano duet will play, followed by carol singing at 4 pm.Join us Thursday at noon for a sing-a-long with Lincoln Winds and noon Frida [..] > read more

Arm-Chair World Travel

Published on 2011-07-05 10:53:00

Wolf Ambassador visiting Ruidoso Public Library June 24th, Thanks, Sharon, for the photo!This will be a busy week at Ruidoso Public Library. Today at 2pm, join us for a family movie about cowboys and horses. Tomorrow at 10:30 am, Preschool Story Time > read more

Fashion Show @ your Library and 4th of July Hours

Published on 2011-06-27 15:45:00

Last year’s Fashion ShowTuesday and Thursday try out Dutch Dot Crafts as our Children’s Department introduces visitors to One World, Many Stories. Tuesday, the 28th, from 2-3 pm for 6-9 year olds, and Thursday, the 30th, 2-3 pm for 10-12 ye > read more

Bellydancing Wolves?

Published on 2011-06-20 10:47:00

Photo by Angel Bennett of WSWS Meet an ambassador wolf at Ruidoso Public Library this Friday! Leyton Cougar of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary will introduce visitors to issues facing wolves raised in captivity. Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary focuses on e > read more

Busy week for all ages

Published on 2011-06-14 12:00:00

image: (c) Rick GearyToday, local graphic artist, Rick Geary, welcomes anyone interested in the graphic novel medium to discuss artwork, literacy, and advocacy at 2pm. Wednesday morning, preschoolers are welcome to enjoy our Tea Party. Learn ab > read more

Races at the Library today @ 2pm

Published on 2011-06-07 11:53:00

Photo by MorioAttribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedSharon presents an IMAX film on Indy-style automotive racing. Watch the Andretti family while they develop their racers to achiever 230 MPH in a 50 minute show.Not enough speed for you? We > read more

Free Museum Entrance for Military Families all summer

Published on 2011-05-31 13:42:00

Photo by Freefoto.comThanks to the Blue Star Museums program by the National Endowment for the Arts, state-run museums and historic monuments offer free admission to military members and military families, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 5 September. > read more

Village version of County emergency notification

Published on 2011-05-24 15:51:00

Thank you, Flickr, for the image by: LeppreThe Village of Ruidoso has its own emergency notification system.https://ruidoso.onthealert.com/If you registered for the Lincoln County Alert (mentioned in the April 26th post) (http://lincolncountynm. > read more

Free music and speeches from The Library of Congress

Published on 2011-05-17 13:07:00

image by: the Library of CongressAfter years of preparation, the Library of Congress has launched its National Jukebox.www.loc.gov/jukebox/This site offers you a chance to hear ragtime from 100 years ago--straight off the Internet.You can downl > read more

Bidding our Library Director Farewell

Published on 2011-05-12 11:06:00

image by: Don BerquistToday from 4 pm to 5 pm we invite you to join us as we bid Beverly McFarland, our library director of the past few years, "Bon Voyage!"Please bear with us through the next few months while the Village of > read more

Sign Language to Wildland Urban Interface ideas

Published on 2011-05-03 13:40:00

This is a busy week at Ruidoso Public Library.Wednesday, May 4th, at Storytime (10 am), Pacasha Younger will introduce Baby Sign Language, followed by Stephanie Lott speaking about breastfeeding.Thursday, May 5th, at 2pm, Eddie Saenz discusses how yo > read more

Fire Emergencies and TED talks

Published on 2011-04-26 16:00:00

Lincoln County's website includes a new link this week. CodeRed allows the county to instantly contact (by phone, voice or text) all registered residents (part-time, too) based on where you live. The site's privacy policy mentio > read more

Energy, Taxes, & Groups that meet @ the library

Published on 2011-04-18 15:51:00

Busy week and weekend ahead!Tonight is the deadline to file your taxes, or request an extension. Friday visit the Ruidoso Convention Center for the Lincoln County Renewable Energy Conference and Trade Show. That's April 22, 8am to 5pm, and it's > read more

April = National Poetry Month

Published on 2011-04-11 12:13:00

Thursday is National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Poets.org has several ideas for incorporating a little poetry in your daily life, from texting to discounts.Poetry can also be a spoken art form. The BBC asked actors, and even Prince Cha > read more

The conclusion to Clan of the Cave Bear!

Published on 2011-04-05 16:04:00

It's arrived. No need to hold your breath any longer. Image at forumgardenJean M Auel's final novel in the saga of Ayla is at Ruidoso Public Library! The Land of Painted Caves is ready for your hold request. Please use your library ca > read more

Free Classes through Ruidoso Public Library

Published on 2011-03-29 11:04:00

That's right: FREE by “I'm excited about Universal Class because it offers continuing education classes that are relevant for our whole community -- from learning more about a hobby, to improving job skills, to increasing knowledge. > read more

Spring!

Published on 2011-03-22 11:21:00

picture by J StubbsWhile it may not look it this morning, Spring arrived!Ruidoso Public Library has books on container gardening, organic gardens, flowers and edible plants. If you are ready to try out your green thumb, we are ready to connect > read more

Chautauqua at Annual Friends of the Library Meeting

Published on 2011-03-15 10:46:00

Portrait of Mamie Eisenhower, 1971, National ArchivesKay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann will present a chautauqua program on Mamie Eisenhower, Monday, March 21, at noon, followed immediately by the annual meeting of the Friends of Ruidoso Public Library.Yo > read more

Teen Tech Week 2011

Published on 2011-03-08 10:32:00

This Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 4-5 pm: Teen Tech WeekTTW is an opportunity for Ruidoso Public Library to focus on Ruidoso's teens--mid-school, high-school, and home school. The Wikipedia Logo is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundat > read more

March is Optimism Month!

Published on 2011-03-01 11:29:00

In light of March's designation as Optimism Month, I'd like to share some suggestions on how to get through these last few weeks of winter.Set a goal. Then divide it into reasonable sections--that way you can celebrate each segment of accomplishment > read more

Tres Artistas @ the Village of Ruidoso Public Library

Published on 2011-02-22 10:36:00

Pacific Coast at Monterey Penninsula by Anita KeeganToday I am thrilled to share a guest post by Anita Keegan.The artwork of Tres Artistas -- three local artists Barbara Bush, Anita Keegan and Suzy Goza --is featured through the end of April at > read more

Tax Instructions Have Arrived!!!!!! Closed Monday, February 21

Published on 2011-02-15 10:36:00

The instructions for the 1040 arrived! All the forms and instructions we have received are in the front foyer, opposite the free materials shelves. State and federal information is in. We have one reference book on this year's taxes > read more

Meet your Laptop

Published on 2011-02-09 10:23:00

Are you confounded by your laptop? Why does it not do the things your desktop computer does? Bring yours to Ruidoso Public Library Thursday, February 10th, at 10am for “Navigate your Laptop.” Jennifer Stubbs will > read more

Curious about e-readers for e-books?

Published on 2011-02-01 11:54:00

Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Literati?Image by Steven WThese and many more are e-readers. These devices display ebooks for reading. Some are wireless, like a smartphone, others require a computer to find and save new titles. Here are several > read more

What to read next? Pushing boundaries?

Published on 2011-01-25 10:23:00

Waiting for your author to release this year's title? Exhausted by the same ol' same ol'? These sites are designed to introduce you to something new or someone similar. And you may always ask any staff at the library for a suggestion. I m > read more

Meet Kari Dawn

Published on 2011-01-18 15:31:00

Introducing Kari Dawn, Circulation LibrarianPhoto by Jennifer StubbsHi! Kari Dawn Kolander here! I am the newest member of the Ruidoso Public Library family. So, who am I and what makes me tick? Life and all its blessings of course! Daddy > read more

Closed Monday, January 17th, to observe Dr Martin Luther King, Jr

Published on 2011-01-13 13:36:00

Ruidoso Public Library will observe Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17th. We are open 10am-2pm Saturday, January 15th, and will re-open Tuesday, January 18th, at 9 am.Tax forms have not yet arrived. We will announce when the > read more

eAudio Class Wednesday 2pm

Published on 2011-01-11 10:16:00

image by Black Glenn2pm, Wednesday, January 12th: eAudio InformationIf you haven't heard in the paper or while visiting the library, Jennifer hosts a chance for you to explore digital media. Check out a "tech petting zoo"--see what the gadgets > read more

New Year, New People

Published on 2011-01-04 11:18:00

2011 has brought a few changes to Ruidoso Public Library. Many of us have new duties (such as I, Jennifer, on the blog) and we have a new lady to meet, Kari Dawn (her interview will follow in two weeks).Hi, my name is Jennifer Stubbs. I w > read more

Happy New Year's!

Published on 2010-12-27 11:56:00

image by Rones http://rones.su/The Ruidoso Public Library is open through Thursday, December 30th. We are closed Friday and Saturday, December 31st and January 1st. We re-open Monday, January 3rd.We would love to see you if you are l > read more

Holiday Closing

Published on 2010-12-21 10:52:00

Enjoy time with family and warmth at homeRuidoso Public Library will be closed December 23-25, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We will be open Monday at 9am.We will be open until 6pm on Wednesday, December 22.Image by gustavorezende.Subscr > read more

2010 Open House

Published on 2010-12-14 11:03:00

Open House at Ruidoso Public Library, December 15thWhy visit the public library? Visit us all day long December 15th to explore our wide variety of services. Ruidoso Public Library is hosting an Open House from 10am to 4pm > read more

A well-known story in a less well-known format

Published on 2010-12-07 13:12:00

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk, read by Jim Colby available through NetLibraryTechnically, I’m not breaking rule #1, because I’m talking about an audio experience, not the club, right? J This book is about 5 ½ hours long. T > read more

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