Pueblo City-County Library District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pueblo City-County Library District |
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| Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library in Pueblo (Main Branch). | |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Public library |
| Location | Pueblo County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38°15′33.8″N 104°37′11.8″W / 38.259389°N 104.619944°W (Main Branch) |
| Branches | 11 |
| Access and use | |
| Population served | 165,000+ |
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| Director | Sherri Baca |
The Pueblo City-County Library District is a group of public libraries that serve Pueblo County, Colorado. Its main library is called the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library. This main branch is located in the Mesa Junction area of Pueblo, Colorado.
Libraries are not just about physical books anymore! This library system also lets you download E-books and Audiobooks. You can also find DVDs, music, and even stream movies. Plus, they offer free wireless internet, which is super helpful for school projects or just browsing.
The main library also has a special place called the InfoZone News Museum. Here, you can see old equipment from The Pueblo Chieftain newspaper. It teaches you about the history of newspapers. You can also enjoy art exhibits and watch films there.
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Library Locations: Find a Branch Near You
The Pueblo City-County Library District has many different locations. This means there's likely a library branch close to where you live or go to school. Each branch offers a welcoming space for reading and learning.
Main Library and Other Branches
- Robert Hoag Rawlings (Main Branch) in the City of Pueblo
- Frank and Marie Barkman in the City of Pueblo
- Frank Lamb in the City of Pueblo
- Library @ the Y in the City of Pueblo
- Library @ the U in the City of Pueblo
- Patrick A. Lucero Library in the City of Pueblo
- PCCLD @ Pueblo Community College in the City of Pueblo
- Avondale Elementary School in Avondale
- Beulah School of Natural Sciences in Beulah
- Greenhorn Valley in Colorado City
- Pueblo West in Pueblo West
- Tom L. & Anna Marie Giodone Library in Blende
Cool Things You Can Do at the Library
The library offers many helpful and fun programs for everyone. They want to make sure everyone can use their resources.
Special Programs and Services
- Adult Literacy Program: Helps adults learn to read and write better.
- Assistive Services: Provides special help for people with different disabilities.
- Books in the Park: A fun outdoor reading program for kids during summer.
- Digital Memory Lab: You can use this lab to turn old photos or videos into digital files.
- Homebound Program: Delivers books and materials to people who cannot leave their homes.
- Borrowing from Other Libraries: If the Pueblo library doesn't have a book, they can often get it from another library for you.
- The Music Box: A special recording studio where you can create your own music!
Awards and Recognition: A Top Library
The Pueblo City-County Library District has won several important awards. These awards show that it is a really great library system.
National Recognition for Excellence
- In 2017, Library Journal gave it a four-star rating. This means it was one of the best libraries in the country.
- It received another four-star rating from Library Journal in 2018.
- Also in 2018, the library won the Leslie B. Knope Award. This award recognized it as the best library in the nation.
- The library was also awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2018. This is a very high honor for libraries and museums.
