Are you looking for a perfect Christmas gift to give to your favorite book reader? In Monte Vista we have many very nice new and next-to-new titles for sale as part of our ongoing fundraiser for the elevator upgrade. Also remember that cash donations, as well as donations of good, clean and recent books will be accepted at the circulation desk. Thank you for supporting your local library.
* 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.
Search Our OPAC Catalog
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.
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.
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:
| Memorial Day Holiday -- | Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Staff Training | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 -- Open 12 pm - 8 pm. |
| Independence Day Holiday-- | Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
| Ski-Hi Stampede -- | |
| Thursday, July 11, 2024 -- Library Closes at 5 pm. | |
| Friday, July 12, 2024 -- Open 1 pm - 5 pm. | |
| Saturday, July 13, 2024 -- CLOSED. | |
| Roof Repairs -- | Monday, August 26, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 |
| Labor Day Holiday -- | Saturday, August 31, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Early Closing -- | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 -- Library Closes at 5 pm. |
| Thanksgiving Holiday -- | Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Saturday, 30, 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday -- | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
| New Year's Holiday -- | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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 -- | Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day Holiday -- | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
| Logger Days Festival -- | Friday, July 19, 2024 - Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Labor Day Holiday -- | Friday, August 30, 2024 - Monday, September 2, 2024 |
| Late Opening (Staff Training) -- | Saturday, September 14, 2024 -- Open 12 pm - 4 pm |
| Thanksgiving Holiday -- | Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Saturday, 30, 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday -- | Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Thursday, December 26, 2024 |
| New Year's Holiday -- | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
Events Coming to Monte Vista
| Crane Festival | Friday, March 8, 2024 - Sunday, March 10, 2024 |
| Paul Pacheco Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30, 2024 |
| Cinco de Mayo Street Festival | Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
| Ski-Hi Stampede | Friday, July 12, 2024 - Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Potato Festival | Saturday, September 7, 2024 |
Events Coming to South Fork
| Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, March 30, 2024 |
| Town Cleanup & Garage Sale | Friday, June 14, 2024 - Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Kids Fishing Clinic at SaddleBrook Lake | Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
| Independence Day Celebration | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
| Arts & Crafts Festival | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
| Logger Days Festival | Friday, July 19, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024 |
| South Fork National Night Out | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| Mushroom Foray | August 2024 |
| 3rd Annual Alder Ass Race at Brown's Memorial Park | Saturday, August 31, 2024 |
| South Fork Hog Roast | Saturday, September 21, 2024 |
| Par Fly Tournament | Thursday, September 26 - Saturday, September 28, 2024 |
| South Fork Chili Cook-Off | Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| Yuletide and Winterfest | Friday, November 29, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024 |