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* Computers and Printers are shut down for cleaning and maintenance 30 minutes before the Library closes. Please plan accordingly.
* WIFI at the Carnegie Library Monte Vista Branch shuts down at 4:30 PM.
Remember, no food or drinks are allowed in the libraries. Please turn off your cell phone before entering the libraries. Please do not bring any fire arms or other weapons into the libraries, this includes knives. No pets are allowed in the libraries unless they are service animals and you will need to provide proof of the fact and have them in their service vests. Thank you for helping to keep the Carnegie Libraries a safe place to visit.
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Our system allows patrons to view both libraries catalogs online and allows patrons to view and work with their own accounts. If you are interested in logging into your account or for more information please contact your librarian at either the Carnegie Library, Monte Vista Branch at 719-852-3931 or Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch at 719-873-5079 for assistance in setting up your account.
Summer Reading Program 2025
The Children's Summer Reading Program starts Monday, June 2, 2025. Enrollment is on a first-come basis for children entering grade K through 6. A parent/guardian must be present with the child to sign up. This program consists of meeting the reading goal -- read 120 minutes (2 hours) for each session -- to receive a free book and be entered into a prize drawing ($25 gift card). All reading logs must be turned in at the library you registered with by June 25, 2025 to be entered. The first 35 children to turn in the 3rd reading log will receive a Summer Reading Program themed water bottle!
Be on the lookout for our announcement regarding Teen/Adult Summer Reading Program in July!
eBooks and Audio Books
Our Library offers access to great digital content for all your mobile devices! All you need is your library card, a device and internet access. Please visit with a Carnegie staff member to verify your Username and Password before you download the app and log-in for the first time.
Download the app Libby by Overdrive or visit http://libbyapp.com/welcome
Open app, select (touch, tap or click) "Yes" for the first question: Do you have a library card?
Select "Search For A Library"
Enter zip code: 81144
Select "Across Colorado Digital Consortium --> Carnegie Public Libraries"
Libby Username: all lowercase, no spaces or comma; last name, first initial, middle initial.
Password: Your library card number
Calendar
Library Closures:
Snow Days: Carnegie Library, Monte Vista follows the Monte Vista School District Closures for snow days. If the weather is bad, please call before coming to the Library as we may be closed.
Carnegie Library, Monte Vista will be closed on the following dates:
| Staff Meeting | Monday, February 17, 2025 -- Open 12 pm - 5 pm. |
| Memorial Day Holiday -- | Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day Holiday-- | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Ski-Hi Stampede -- | |
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 -- Library Closes at 5 pm. | |
| Friday, July 11, 2025 -- Open 1 pm - 5 pm. | |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 -- CLOSED. | |
| Labor Day Holiday -- | Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Early Closing -- | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 -- Library Closes at 5 pm. |
| Thanksgiving Holiday -- | Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Saturday, 29, 2025 |
| Christmas Holiday -- | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| New Year's Holiday -- | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Snow Days: Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch follows the Upper Rio Grande School District (Del Norte, CO) Closures for snow days. If the weather is bad, please call before coming to the Library as we may be closed.
Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on the following dates:
| Memorial Day Holiday -- | Friday, May 23, 2025 - Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| Independence Day Holiday -- | Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Logger Days Festival -- | Date TBD |
| Labor Day Holiday -- | Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday -- | Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Saturday, 29, 2025 |
| Christmas Holiday -- | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
| New Year's Holiday -- | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
Events Coming to Monte Vista
| Crane Festival | Friday, March 7, 2025 - Sunday, March 9, 2025 |
| Cinco de Mayo Street Festival | Date TBD |
| Ski-Hi Stampede | Friday, July 10, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
| Potato Festival | September 2025 (Exact date TBD) |
Events Coming to South Fork
| Winter Skate Party & Bonfire | Friday, February 21, 2025 |
| Easter Egg Hunt | Friday, April 18, 2025 |
| Town Cleanup & Garage Sale | Friday, June 13, 2025 - Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
| Kids Fishing Clinic at SaddleBrook Lake | Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
| South Fork Rodeo | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Arts & Crafts Festival | July 2025 (Exact date TBD) |
| South Fork Rodeo | Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
| Logger Days Festival | Date TBD |
| Mushroom Foray | Date TBD |
| South Fork Hog Roast | Saturday, September 27, 2025 |
| South Fork Chili Cook-Off | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Halloween Hullabaloo Haunted Maze | Friday, October 24, 2025 |
| Kids Entrepreneurial Market | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |