Events

Join us for a walk in the park! Using the library's StoryWalk panels, view original artwork inspired by poems from Joy Harjo's "An American Sunrise" created by local artists. The walk begins at Town Hall (Patagonia's historic Train Depot). After the walk, pick up your free copy of "An American Sunrise" just in time for the book discussion later in the month. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Patagonia Public Library is one of 60+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.

The Friends of Patagonia Library will return to the town park this year for the Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market (formerly the Fall Festival) on October 9 & 10. Hardcover, audiobooks, DVDs are $2 each or 3 for $5; paperbacks and music CDs are $0.75 each or 3 for $2; coffee table books and other special items priced as marked.

The Friends of Patagonia Library will return to the town park this year for the Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market (formerly the Fall Festival) on October 9 & 10. Hardcover, audiobooks, DVDs are $2 each or 3 for $5; paperbacks and music CDs are $0.75 each or 3 for $2; coffee table books and other special items priced as marked.

In our first of 3 adult book discussions, Deb Goff will facilitate this meeting about "An American Sunrise." Discuss your favorite poems from the book, ask questions, and delve deeper into the themes of the book. Get your free copy of the book at the library today! NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Patagonia Public Library is one of 60+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.

"Barking Water," written and directed by Sterlin Harjo, is a uniquely delicate and moving road movie that tells the story of a proud Native American attempting to reconnect with his estranged family. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Patagonia Public Library is one of 60+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.