* Computers and Printers are shut down for maintenance 15 minutes before the library closes
* WIFI at the Carnegie Library Monte Vista Branch shuts down at 5:00 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 library 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.
Puzzle Exchange
What can you do with a jigsaw puzzle that you've already put together? Bring it to the Carnegie Library in Monte Vista or South Fork and exchange it for one that is new to you! Please make sure that no pieces are missing and that the pieces are secure in their box.
Ms. Joy: the Tiny Tour by Brittni Shambaugh Addison, Directed by Jenni Harbour
On February 17, 2023 come join us at the Carnegie Public Library in Monte Vista at 10:30 am and at the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch at 1:30 pm as Ms. Joy returns with her puppet show for young people ages 5 and under.
Library Closures:
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista and the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on May 29, 2023 for the Memorial Day Holiday
Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on July 3, 2023 for the Independence Day Holiday Celebrations
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista and the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on July 4, 2023 for the Independence Day Holiday
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista and the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on September 4, 2023 for the Labor Day Holiday
Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on November 23, 2023 through November 25, 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista will be closed on November 23, 2023 through November 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista and the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed December 25, 2023 through December 26, 2023 for the Christmas Holiday
Carnegie Public Library of Monte Vista and the Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch will be closed on January 1, 2024 for the New Year's Holiday
Library Board Meetings
- Carnegie Library Board Meetings
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All meetings take place at 1:00 pm.
January 18, 2023 in South Fork
March 8, 2023 in Monte Vista
May 17, 2023 in South Fork
July 19, 2023 in Monte Vista
September 20, 2023 in South Fork
November 15, 2023 in Monte Vista
- Rio Grande District Library Board Meeting
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June 13, 2023 in South Fork at 6:30 pm.
Events Coming to Monte Vista and South Fork
March 10th-12th in Monte Vista-Monte Vista Crane Festival
May 30, 2023-September 2, 2023 in South Fork-Carnegie Library South Fork Branch Summer Book Sale
July 3rd in South Fork-South Fork Independence Day Celebrations
July 14th-16th in South Fork-South Fork Logger Days Festival
July 27th-30th, 2023 in Monte Vista-Monte Vista Ski Hi Stampede
September 15th-17th in South Fork-Silver Thread Guild Quilt Show
E-Books and Audio Books
- 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 "I'll search for a Library"
- Enter zip code 81144
- Select "A Colorado Consortium, Carnegie Public Libraries"
- Libby Username: all lowercase, no spaces or comma; last name, first initial, middle initial.
- Password: Your library card number
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.
Links
- Monte Vista
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- South Fork
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- State of Colorado
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- Safety and Security
- Tech Tutorials and Training
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- Career Links
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- Other Links
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Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
List of Carnegie Libraries in the United States