The Cooking Inn : Pueblo Libraries

Pueblo Libraries

With the advent of the Internet and with so much information that is available on CD one would think that the future of the local library would be at stake.

The good news is that your local library won't be going anywhere. However with budget cuts most libraries are feeling the pinch. Hours and days have been cut back and volunteers are always needed.

Many good and helpful programs can be found through your local Library. The Cooking Inn uses the local Pueblo, CO libraries for research, and also movies. We can't possibly have all the information in the world that deals with cooking, so we use the library for additional research. The library is also a good place to get video's, DVD's and CD's.

The library is a good place to catch up on recent events. Nowadays most libraries are equipped with computers so you can browse the Internet, do a book report, and so on. Also, you can make copies of things at your library.

So, what are you waiting for? There is always something going on down at the library. Get out there and enjoy it! Who knows, you may even meet an interesting person or two.

Bountiful Indulgence a Poem by Becki Sutton.

The InfoZone news museum was created to promote learning about newspapers, the history of Pueblo and the freedom of speech and press.
Special interactive programs and events for all ages about issues regarding media: past, present and future will be showcased regularly in the InfoZone news museum.
The InfoZone news museum is located on the fourth floor of the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library. For additional information call 719-562-5604 or Visit the Infozone News Museum web site.
The Infozone also shows a documentary on Pueblo which visitors will find very useful.

Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004-4290
719/562-5600
www.pueblolibrary.org

Barkman Branch

1300 Jerry Murphy Rd.
Pueblo, CO 81001
719-562-5680
www.pueblolibrary.org

Lamb Branch

2525 S. Pueblo Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81005
719-562-5670
www.pueblolibrary.org

White Branch

298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO 81008
719-562-5660
www.pueblolibrary.org

Community Satellites:

Avondale Elementary

213 Hwy 50 East
Avondale, CO
719-947-3047
Hours:
Monday,Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m
Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:00 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Beulah Elementary School

8734 Schoolhouse Lane
Beulah, CO
719-485-3129
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays - Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

The Cesar Chavez Academy Satellite

2500 W. 18th St.
Colorado City, CO
719-586-9199
Hours:
Monday - Friday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (call first)
Monday - Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Craver Middle School

4850 Crow Cutoff Rd.
Colorado City, CO
719-676-3850
Hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

North Mesa Elementary

28881 Gale Rd
Mesa, CO
719-948-2551
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Risley Middle School

625 N. Monument Ave.
CO
719-549-7449
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Rye Elementary

8120 Hwy 165 W
Rye, CO
719-489-2272
Hours:
Monday & Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

South Mesa Elementary

23701 E. Preston Rd
Mesa, CO 81008
719-543-0738
Hours:
Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Vineland Elementary

35777 Iris Rd
Vineland, CO
719-948-2663
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
www.pueblolibrary.org

Books Again

622 S. Union
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-543-4688
This is the bookstore of the friends of the library.
Hours of operation will be Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.
http://www.pueblolibrary.org/friends/

Helpful Numbers

719/562-5600 Voice
719/562-5610 FAX
719/562-5601 TDD

Library Hours

Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rawlings Library Only)

Library Closures for 2008

January 1
January 21
February 18
March 23
May 26 8
July 4
September 1
October 13
November 11
November 26
December 21
December 24
December 25
December 30
December 31

Visit the Pueblo City-County Library District website for more information.