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 |
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| Population served | 165,000+ |
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| Director | Jon Walker |
The Pueblo City-County Library District is a system of public libraries in Pueblo County, Colorado. It helps people in the county find books and information. The biggest library in this system is the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library. You can find it in the Mesa Junction area of Pueblo, Colorado.
Libraries today offer more than just physical books! This library system also lets you download E-books and Audiobooks. You can borrow DVDs, music, and even watch streaming movies. Plus, they offer free wireless internet, which is super handy 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, which is a local newspaper. It teaches you about the history of newspapers, shows cool art, and plays films.
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Explore Your Local Library Branches
The Pueblo City-County Library District has many different locations. This makes it easier for everyone in Pueblo County to visit a library close to them. Each branch offers a friendly place to read, learn, and connect.
Main and Neighborhood Libraries
- Avondale Elementary School (Avondale, Colorado)
- Frank and Marie Barkman (City of Pueblo)
- Beulah School of Natural Sciences (Beulah, Colorado)
- Greenhorn Valley (Colorado City)
- Frank Lamb (City of Pueblo)
- Library @ the Y (City of Pueblo)
- Library @ the U (City of Pueblo)
- Patrick A. Lucero Library (City of Pueblo)
- PCCLD @ Pueblo Community College (City of Pueblo)
- Pueblo West (Pueblo West, Colorado)
- Robert Hoag Rawlings (Main Branch)(City of Pueblo)
- Tom L. & Anna Marie Giodone Library (Blende, Colorado)
Awesome Library Services for You
The library offers many cool services for people of all ages. They want to make sure everyone can learn and have fun.
Fun Programs and Learning Tools
- Adult Literacy Program: This program helps adults learn to read and write better.
- Assistive Services: The library offers special help for people with different disabilities. This makes sure everyone can use the library.
- Books in the Park: Imagine reading stories outdoors in the summer! This is a fun program for children.
- Digital Memory Lab: Do you have old home videos or photos? This lab helps you turn old tapes and pictures into digital files.
- Homebound Program: If someone can't leave their home, the library can bring books and materials to them.
- Interlibrary Loan: If the Pueblo library doesn't have a book you need, they can borrow it from another library for you!
- The Music Box: This is a recording studio where you can create your own music! How cool is that?
Awards and Recognition
The Pueblo City-County Library District has won several important awards. These awards show that it's a really great library system!
Top Library Honors
- In 2017 and 2018, the library was given a four-star rating by Library Journal. This means it's one of the best libraries in the country.
- In 2018, the library won the Leslie B. Knope Award. This award is for the best library in the entire nation!
- Also in 2018, the library received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This is a very high honor for libraries and museums.
