One of the questions I get asked the most at the circulation desk is probably “How much do I owe?” I’m always happy to answer with an ebullient “Nothing!” For many years, Patagonia Library has been among a growing number of libraries that don’t charge fines for overdue materials. To make checking out items even easier for our patrons, we now offer auto-renewal.
Now you don’t have to contact us to renew items; our software automatically does it for you! Once you’ve hit your renewal limit and head into overdue territory, though, you’ll get notices from us, perhaps by snail mail or email.
February events at the Library:
On February 7, the library is excited to host Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.” Join us in Cady Hall at 6 p.m. for a potluck, followed by a presentation with the author.
Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. Her first book, “Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses,” was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing and her other work has appeared in “Orion,” “Whole Terrain,” and numerous scientific journals.
We’re expecting a lot of people at this event, so make sure that you make enough food to go around and plan on arriving early.
The following evening, the library is hosting a more intimate book discussion with Robin Wall Kimmerer. Have a burning question for her? Want to delve deeper into Kimmerer’s work? Stop by Cady Hall at 7 p.m. on February 8.
*The location has changed from the previously advertised Sarvodaya Center for Spiritual Awakening.
The Friends of the Library are hosting another Trivia Night Fundraiser on February 23 at 7 p.m. Gather your team of six people, including yourself, and get ready for a night of friendly competition. No dinner will be served, but bar snacks will be provided. Beer and wine will also be available by donation. Tickets are $25 per person. To sign up your team or purchase tickets, stop by the library or call us at (520) 394-2010.