Buena Vista Public Library. Courtesy image
The Buena Vista Public Library maintains its busy programming schedule through November. The library will be closed on November 10 for Veterans Day. The library will close at 4:00 p.m. on November 22 and remain closed on November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving.
Check out upcoming events below. All events are located at the Buena Vista Public Library (131 Linderman Avenue) except the virtual author talks, which are available online.
CPR and First Aid Training
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4
The Chaffee County Fire Department leads this free training where participants earn their CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association. Attendees should bring their own lunch. Snacks are provided.
There is a limit of nine people. The class is currently full but interested parties can email kmartinez@buenavistalibrary.org to be added to the waitlist.
Kids Into Learning Things (KILT)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday, November 7
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday, November 21
Elementary students are invited to experience STEAM, team-building challenges, and the fine arts in a collaborative environment. The event ends with sharing favorite board and card games.
Make Plaster Birds
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8
Participants learn to make and decorate bird sculptures using plaster and acrylic paint.
Breaking the Age Code – Book Club
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8
Participants will discuss aging well and Breaking the Age Code by Dr. Becca Levy.
Story Time
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17
Introduce young children to a love of reading and libraries with stories, process art activities, songs, and games that support early literacy.
Health and Relaxation
Pilates/Meditation
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 7
Pair Pilates with meditation to deepen the mind and body connection. Sessions begin with breathwork and guided meditation, then move into mat Pilates to improve strength and flexibility. Participants should bring their own mat.
Qigon
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 21
Participants work to improve health and well-being with exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit.
Bilingual Yoga.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 30
Participants seek to calm their minds through movement. Guidance will be provided in English and Spanish.
Recurring Events
Tunes for Tots
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 6
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 13
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 20
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 27
Young kids play, sing, and move with music. They learn to sing on pitch, maintain a beat, and play instruments.
Animal Crackers
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 22
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29
The Circus teaches children age-appropriate skills to develop dexterity, social-emotional awareness, and personal confidence. The end of class includes a circus “extra.” This event is for parents and children ages two to five.
Reading to Rover
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 22
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 29
Participants read to friendly dogs one-on-one. Any reading level or age is welcome. Interested participants must call 719-395-8700 to sign-up for a 15-minute block.
Wiggles and Giggles
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 16
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 30
Unstructured play and socialization for young children and caregivers.
Coding Hours
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 13
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 20
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 27
Participants develop coding skills at their own pace. Anyone can drop in to get ideas and one-on-one expert help. Those interested in attending can bring their own device or use one that is provided.
Virtual Author Talks
Tiffany Aliche. Image courtesy of the Buena Vista Public Library Website.
Get Good with Money and Reach Your Financial Goals with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9
Author Tiffany Aliche introduces action items for ten important financial building blocks, including:
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- Ins and outs of budgeting.
- Investing.
- Credit rating.
- Estate planning.
- Getting insurance.
- Getting the flow of money automated.
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According to the library’s event page, this is “a masterclass in taking charge of your money, ‘The Budgetnista’ has what every reader needs to achieve financial savvy, stability, and security.”
Those interested in attending can find more information and register online here.
Joy Harjo. Image courtesy of the Buena Vista Public Library’s website.
Why She Writes – An Afternoon Chat with Joy Harjo, Internationally Renowned Performer, Writer and Poet of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16
United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award Joy Harjo discusses her most recent memoir, Catching the Light.
More information about the event and registration is available online here.
Naomi Alderman. Image courtesy of the Buena Vista Public Library website.
Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30
Bestselling author Naomi Alderman discusses her new book, The Future. Alderman’s previous book, The Power, received the 2017 Baileys’ Women’s Prize for Fiction.
More information about the event and registration is available online here.
The full list of upcoming library events is available on their website here.
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