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Library closure update

Updated April 3, 2020 @ 11:00am

The La Veta Public Library building will remain closed until April 30.

On April 3 Huerfano County Dispatch broadcast a Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department order that all Huerfano County residents are to stay at home until April 30.  The Library is cooperating with this order.

The Library’s digital and online resources will continue to be available (you can find links to these on our website on the sidebar on the right-hand side of every web page –>).

• The Library’s public wifi will remain open and available to all.
• The book drop will remain open for you to return materials.

The best way to keep up-to-date on what services the Library is providing is to check out our Facebook page, or scroll down to see updates on this website, or give us a call: 719-742-3572, or send us an email: info@lvpl.org

— Tony Masinton, Library Director

Current and upcoming events:

POSTPONED Tour of the Holy Land

The Friends of La Veta Library Proudly Present Tour of the Holy Land with Maurice & Irene Heikes, Debie Polillo and Steve Knuth. March 19 at 2:00 pm Join these adventurers as they recount their recent travel to the the ...
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POSTPONED Civil War Connections Presented by Sandy White

POSTPONED March 22 at 2:00 pm The Huerfano Historical Society and La Veta Public Library proudly present a Sunday Salon: Civil War Connections. Sandy White, a West Pointer and long-time student of Civil War. This will be a whirlwind review ...
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POSTPONED Film “Casablanca”

POSTPONED March 17 at 2:00 pm In continuing our theme of "Civility and Ethics" we present our final Two Peaks One Book program, the film "Casablanca". Exceeding expectations, Casablanca won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director Best Adapted ...
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POSTPONED Civility at the Capitol with State Representative Jeni Arndt

POSTPONED March 15 at 2:00 pm Jeni Arndt is the State Representative from House District 53 & serves on Rural Affairs & Agriculture; Business & Labor Committees during the legislative session. She also serves year-round on the Statutory Revision Commission, ...
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Film “The Desert of Forbidden Art”

March 12 at 2:00 pm In continuing our theme of "Civility and Ethics" we present the film "The Desert of Forbidden Art" Winner of many film festival awards. Official Selection PBS Independent Lens. Critic's Pick New York Magazine. Rave reviews ...
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Book Discussion “A Gentleman in Moscow”

March 5 at 2:00 pm No matter where you are in the book, come join us for a stimulating and thought-provoking discussion on "Civilility and Ethics" in regards to our 2020 Two Peaks One Book Pick "A Gentleman in Moscow" ...
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Free Movies and More: Kanopy!

Take advantage of FREE award winning movies streamed directly to your device! Set up your Kanopy Account at https://lvpl.kanopy.com/ ...
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For the Love of Books

Pick up a FREE copy of the Book Page today at The Book Nook or La Veta Public Library! ...
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Movie Matinee: Only the Brave

Proudly presented by the Friends of La Veta Library. Free with Refreshments. All men are created equal...then, a few become firefighters. Only the Brave, based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, is the heroic story of one unit ...
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The Heart of Pakistan

Join us with Rachel Locke Dillon as she shares about her experience traveling abroad to northern Pakistan, her time teaching English as a second language, & her work with the organization Shining Light International. Rachel’s time volunteering in Pakistan, & ...
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