JANUARY 2020 LA CHICANA FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP Celebrating All films will be screened at RA, InfoZone Theater-4th floor FRIDAY, JAN. 24 6:30 p.m. - La Chicana (NR) by Sylvia Morales This film traces the history of Chicana and Mexican women from the Year of pre-Columbian times to the present. It covers women's role in Aztec society, their participation in the 1810 struggle for Mexi- can independence, their involvement in the U.S. labor strikes La Chicana in 1872, their contributions to the 1910 Mexican revolution Year of La Chicana film festival honors the past, and their leadership in contemporary civil rights causes. Using present and future by sharing stories of Chicana murals, engravings and historical footage, La Chicana shows activism through film. A series of special how women, despite their poverty, have become an active and screenings will connect the core issues of the vocal part of the political and work life in both Mexico and the Chicano movement with present day issues of U.S. The event will also include opportunities to engage with social justice, identity and inclusion. the film through a community conversation. This event is in partnership with El Pueblo SATURDAY, JAN. 25 History Museum. 10 a.m. - Dolores (NR) by Peter Bratt In the 1950s, a working-class wife and mother of eleven children helps to establish a farmer’s union, which later develops into a platform for feminism and gender equality. Noon – Spotlight on Shorts Join us for a series of short films that highlight the spectrum of identities and experiences of La Chicana 2 p.m. – Dora the Explorer and the Lost City of Gold (PG) by James Bobin Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to United Farm Workers leader Dolores Huerta (left) in an save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. undated photo. 4 p.m. – La Misma Luna/Under the Same Moon (PG-13) by Patricia Riggen A young Mexican boy illegally travels to the U.S. to find his mother (who is illegally in the U.S.) after his grandmother passes away. LOCATIONS KEY: BS | Beulah Satellite LB | Lamb PW | Pueblo West AV | Avondale Satellite GI | Giodone LY | Library @ the Y RA | Rawlings BK | Barkman LU | Lucero GV | Greenhorn Valley HOURS: PHONE: 562-5600 Pueblo West Library BOARD OF TRUSTEES: FRIENDS OF THE MONDAY – THURSDAY LOCATIONS: 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd. Doreen Martinez, President LIBRARY OFFICERS: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Barkman, Lamb and Rawlings Barkman Library Rawlings Library Stephanie Garcia, VP Evelyn Clayton, President 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Greenhorn, Giodone and Lucero 1300 Jerry Murphy Rd. 100 E. Abriendo Ave. Marlene Bregar Laura Savage, VP MONDAY - FRIDAY Greenhorn Valley Library Lyndell Gairaud David Wagner, Secretary 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Library @ the Y (closed 1:30-2 p.m.) 4801 Cibola Dr., Colorado City, Colo. SATELLITE LIBRARY LOCATIONS: Dustin Hodge Leslie Carroll, Treasurer FRIDAY and SATURDAY Giodone Library Avondale Elementary Phil Mancha 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Barkman, Lamb and Rawlings 24655 U.S. Hwy 50 E. 213 Hwy. 50 E. Fredrick Quintana Beulah School www.pueblolibrary.org 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Greenhorn, Giodone and Lucero Lamb Library FOUNDATION BOARD: 2525 S. Pueblo Blvd. 8734 Schoolhouse Ln. SATURDAY Library @ the U Lyndell Gairaud, President 9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. | Library @ the Y Library @ the Y Jim Stuart, VP 3200 Spaulding CSU-Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Blvd. @pueblolibrary SUNDAY PCCLD @ PCC Carol King, Secretary Lucero Library P. Michael Voute, Treasurer 1-5 p.m. | Rawlings 1315 E. 7th St. Suite 110, 900 W. Orman Ave. Events Calendar January 2020 STORYTIMES ON PAGE 10 Happy New Year! EXHIBITS RA, Hispanic Resource by Jon Walker Gallery-2nd floor Jan 1-31 Pueblo City-County Library • Moonbeam Schuren Jewelry Boutique District (PCCLD) is planning a robust year in 2020. The recent RA, Special Collections-3rd floor Jan. 1-31 positive outcome in November • A Letter From Birmingham Jail on election ballot measure 6B RA, InfoZone-4th floor ensures our libraries will remain Jan. 15-Feb. 28 vibrant with numerous programs • Southern Colorado Photography Jon Walker Society Photo Show and services in support of lifelong learning, free and open access to information, and RECURRING PROGRAMS Mondays literacy and reading for all. We also are commencing • 9-10:30 a.m., Crossroads Turning a few new projects for immediate and long-term Point: Circle of Parents, LB • 9 a.m., Senior Strength, PW continuous improvement to library service. • 10 a.m., Tech Talk, PW • 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Swedish Weavers & Needlework Group, PW Starting right away are two initiatives of interest. • 11 a.m., Youth Meal, RA First, PCCLD will increase its investment in more • Noon-2 p.m., Open Learning Lab, RA, Training Room 3rd floor new books on the shelves for readers. Our collection • 1-3 p.m., Beginning English development librarians will increase spending on new Classes, LU • 1:30 p.m., Advanced Tai Chi, PW books in 2020 by almost $185,000 over 2019. This • 2:30 p.m., Advanced Tai Chi, PW means more books on the shelves of our libraries for PCCLD will continue to provide Pueblo County residents • 3:30 p.m., Teen Hangout, PW programs in support of lifelong learning. • 3:45 p.m., Youth Meal, LU you and others to peruse, checkout and read. Second, • 4 p.m., Youth Meal, BK 2020 will mark the beginning of a ten year plan to • 4:30 p.m., Afterschool Crafts, LU refurbish our libraries on a rotating basis to make We have a great public library system in Pueblo Tuesdays certain each remains up-to-date, fresh, and inviting County. The future is bright, too, and this kicks off in • 9 a.m., Zumba®, PW • 10-11:30 a.m., SMART Recovery for you and all other library visitors. A document 2020 with the initiatives described here and more. You for Family and Friends, BK outlining the library building refreshes is available can see the full range of PCCLD activities for the new • 10:30 a.m., Pinochle, GV • Noon-2 p.m., Open Learning online at https://www.pueblolibrary.org/sites/default/ year on PCCLD’s website at https://www.pueblolibrary. Lab, RA, Training Room 3rd floor files/pdf/PCCLDLibraryFacilitiesMasterVisionPlans. org/sites/default/files/pdf/2020AnnualPlanandBudget • 1-4 p.m., Cast-Offs Knitting and Craft Group, PW pdf. FINAL.pdf. • 2-4 p.m., Computer Classes, RA, Training Room-3rd floor • 3:30 p.m., Teen Hangout, PW • 3:45 p.m., Youth Meal, LU • 4:30-6 p.m., Teen Hangout, LB • 5-7 p.m., Pinochle, GV Outstanding Women Awards luncheon • 5:30 p.m., Teen Hangout RA, Teen Zone-2nd floor Friday, March 13, Noon – 1 p.m., RA-2nd floor • 6-8 p.m., Mahjong Club, PW Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 7. Nomination forms are available at Wednesdays • 9 a.m., Chair Yoga, PW pueblolibrary.org/outstandingwomen. • 9:15 a.m., Chair Yoga, BK • Noon-2 p.m., Open Learning Lab, RA, Training Room 3rd floor Pueblo City-County Library District is accept- • 12:30-3 p.m., Intermediate ing nominations for the 2020 Outstanding Women English, GI • 12:30-2:30 p.m., Beginning Awards. These awards honor women who have made Russian, RA, Bret Kelly B-1st floor important contributions to our community and cel- • 2-4 p.m., Comupter Classes, RA, Training Room-3rd floor ebrate the important role that women play in Pueblo’s • 2:30 p.m., Advanced Tai Chi, PW history. These awards provide an opportunity for any • 3:30 p.m., Teen Hangout, PW • 3:45 p.m., Youth Meal, LU individual or organization to honor a special woman • 4 p.m., Kids Club, RA, Youth who makes an impact. The only criteria is that the Services-1st floor • 4:30-6 p.m., Tween Hangout, LB woman must be a resident of Pueblo County current- • 4:30 p.m., Afterschool Crafts, LU ly or during the time the award honors. The person • 5 p.m., Pueblo West Chess Club, PW does not have to be living to be honored. • 6 p.m., Tai Chi, PW For more information visit pueblolibrary.org/ • 6-8:30 p.m., Society for Creative Anachronism, PW outstandingwomen or contact Sara Schwartz at sara. • 6:30 p.m., Creative Aging [email protected] Workshops, RA, Idea Factory- 2nd floor or (719) 553-0220. Outstanding Women Awards luncheon at Rawlings Library. www.pueblolibrary.org 2 January 2020 Thursdays • 9 a.m., Chair Yoga, PW • 10:30 a.m., Pinochle, GV • Noon-2 p.m., Open Learning Lab, RA, Training Room-3rd floor • 1-3 p.m., Crafty Needles, BK • 3:30 p.m., Teen Hangout, PW • 3:45 p.m., Youth Meal, LU • 4:30 p.m., Tween Hangouts, RA • 5 p.m., Youth Meal, RA • 5-7 p.m., Pinochle, GV • 5:30 p.m., Teen Hangout, RA Fridays • 9 a.m., Chair Yoga, PW • 10 a.m.-noon, Open Game Time, GV • 10:30 a.m., Kids Yoga, PW • Noon, Youth Meal, RA • 1 p.m., Youth Meal, LB • 1-3 p.m, Lamb Fun Friday, LB • 1-3 p.m., Dungeons & Dragons, RA, Bret Kelly B-1st floor • 1:30-3 p.m., Hardknox Gang Intervention and Prevention, LU • 4 p.m., Youth Meal, BK • 4 p.m., Fireside Crochet, GI • 4 p.m., Youth Meal, RA • 5 p.m., Chess Club, PW Saturdays • 10 a.m., Beginning Spanish, RA, Bret Kelly A-1st floor • 11:15 a.m., Conversational Spanish, RA, Bret Kelly A-1st floor • Noon-2 p.m., American Sign Language for Beginners, RA, Training Room-3rd floor Sundays • No recurring events 1 Wednesday • All locations are closed 2 Thursday • 2-4 p.m., Woodburnt Bookmarks, LB • 3:45 p.m., Teen Advisory Board, PW Confectionery construction • 5:30 p.m., Teen Choice, RA, Ryals Room-4th floor Youngsters created (and sometimes tasted) their holiday house projects during the gingerbread house making program at • 6 p.m., Southern Colorado Rawlings Library.