The Library

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Construction On Schedule to Conclude August 2026

January 5, 2026

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Library Vision and Mission

Library Vision:
Mountains of opportunity to inspire ideas, enrich lives and create community.

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Staff

Come join the greatest little library on Colorado’s Western Slope as our next Youth Librarian! Ruby Sisson Memorial Library serves 12,700 residents in…

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Meeting Rooms NOT Available During Library Construction August 2025-June 2026

Watch for announcements as we schedule our outstanding community programs in meeting rooms throughout the Town and County.

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Policies and Procedures

Historic log building once served as a public library, likely dating back to around 1880, located on Pagosa Street.

Our History

History of Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library

Library Value Calculator

The Massachusetts Library Association created a library value calculator, where you can determine what your library saves you in a year. Compare it…

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