Library News

FOL Yoga coming to an end

Friends of the Library yoga has had a good long run, starting (in 2006, or earlier?) with a sole volunteer weekly yoga instructor for many years until she moved to Santa Fe. Many locals have filled in teaching yoga at the library since that time. It began as a way to raise funds for the Friends of the Library, while providing access to yoga for the community. Eventually the change came about to honor the instructors’ time and effort with a small stipend of $25 per class. After several successful years with that model, we are now experiencing low participation of both students and instructors. But there are reasons that is a good sign….

Things have changed in our community and locals now have much appreciated access to more local health options with the creation of the Rose Center, as well as the invitation for locals to participate at the Jemez Pueblo Health Clinic! As a result, a variety of Yoga classes are now consistently available via the Rose Center. The Bodhi has always had some occasional yoga opportunities as well. And sometimes individuals offer local classes at the church or river-side. And so, the library is no longer a necessary provider of this service. We are seeing this as a good thing- a growth in services in the community!

The library has provided recent yoga instructors with some ideas and resources to keep teaching locally if desired. We plan to honor the recent instructors at an upcoming annual volunteer appreciation event. Thank you to the many instructors and participants over the years! The final class will be held Friday July 25, 6pm, in the conference room attached to the library.

Library Move Volunteer & Patron Info (last updated 7/19/2024)

Patrons:

  • The building remediation and reconstruction is complete! (by way of history- Library Services were relocated temporarily to the Jemez Springs Community Presbyterian Church Library starting 6/14/2023 and ending Friday May 24, 2024. Thank you to the JSCPC for so generously sharing your space with us!!!!)
  • The library main telephone line is back in service! Please use 575-829-9155 to reach us. Our cellphone number is 505-469-3307, or use email or messaging, or just stop in to contact us.
  • Library Events are proceeding! Please see listings in the local newspaper, online on our website/FaceBook/NextDoor, or posted in the library.
  • Printing service is temporarily less convenient than usual but still available. If you are able to bring your files to print on a flash-drive that will make things as simple as possible. Thanks for your patience!
  • No fax service at this time but we can help scan & email items.
  • We are currently accepting all items for return during business hours only (outdoor book drop will remain closed). If you have a pressing need to return items and cannot come during business hours please let us know and we will work something out.
  • Placing holds is still not available but will be within a month.
  • We are now accepting requests for Inter-Library Loan and purchase! If you have a purchase request for a new publication please contact us. We are also ordering e-books and e-audiobooks so keep an eye on OverDrive or search our catalog for added titles.
  • The conference room is now available for use!!! We have moved library programs back to the conference room attached to the library building, with the exception of some of the fitness programs held offsite.
  • Library restrooms and kitchen area are available for use by patrons.
  • Public restrooms in the parking lot near the Village Office are available for use.

Volunteers:

Thank you volunteers – all done!

Wow! Thank you volunteers! Everything is on the shelves except those items which you’ve held onto for us! We are now welcoming your returns during regular business hours!

THANK YOU AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!!!

We will be working with specific volunteers and staff for the few remaining tasks like hanging artwork, moving our oversize collection moved back from the Canon Community Center, and getting the final furniture back into place. Thank you!

Thank you to all of those who have helped and offered to help!!!