* 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.

Search Our Library 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.

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.

Carnegie Library, South Fork Branch

After Summer Book Sale Give Away!

September 5, 2023 to September 30, 2023

Get a Bag and Fill it Full!

Take Items Individually:

Paperbacks, Hardbacks and even Audio/Visual Items

Thank you for supporting your local library!

All Proceeds from this Year's Sale Went to the Acquisitions and Maintenance of the Library.

Any and All Donations are Appreciated.

Thank You for a Great Summer!

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.

Events Coming to Monte Vista and South Fork

May 30th-September 2nd-Carnegie Library South Fork Branch Summer Book Sale

June 2 through September 30th-The Market at South Fork

September 2nd-South Fork Alder Ass Race

September 9th-Potato Festival in Monte Vista

September 15th through September 17th-South Fork Silver Thread Guild Quilt Show

September 23rd-South Fork Hog Roast

October 12th-South Fork Chili Cook-off

Library Board Meetings

Carnegie Library Board Meetings

All meetings take place at 1:00 pm.

September 20, 2023 in South Fork

November 15, 2023 in Monte Vista

Rio Grande District Library Board Meeting

There are none at this time.

Library Closures:

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