Editor’s note: In 2011, for the fourth time in a row (and running), the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, a public library rating system, designated Telluride’s Library a five-star institution. The Wilkinson Public Library ranked fifth in the nation among public libraries with...
When I joined Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library in 2005, I immediately noticed two opportunities: growing adult programs and offering reading recommendations to a community that loves books. So, I hired a Program Coordinator to focus just on adult programs, then we rallied the staff that...
Libraries spend a lot of time working out contracts with vendors. Historically, libraries have paid to access electronic information based either on the number of uses, or the number of people served (potential uses). Signing contracts that force the library to pay by use is...
Editor's note: The timing is perfect. A 3-part workshop about achieving goals with civility – an inflated version of the theme of the carrot, not the stick idea – with Mountainfilm in Telluride just around the corner. Mountainfilm is known to shine a spotlight on...
Editor’s note: In 2011, for the fourth time in a row (and running), the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, a public library rating system, designated Telluride’s Library a five-star institution. The Wilkinson Public Library ranked fifth in the nation among public libraries with...
Editor's note: In 2011, for the fourth time in a row (and running), the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services, a public library rating system, designated Telluride’s Library a five-star institution. With an overall score of 2,471 based on patron use per capita in...
The fedora. The hat is one of the calling cards of lovable cads such as Indiana Jones. Michael Jackson also wore a signature fedora, which he used as a prop. Matt Campbell just likes them and all things past. The folk musician will sport a...
Ed note: TIO apologizes for the late publication of Ryan's article: this was meant to go up yesterday. On the night of April 23, this former town marshal will walk through the streets of the Shandoka apartment complex in search of – hesitant readers. John Wontrobski...
When Telluride’s Wilkinson Public Library brought Woody Tasch and Michael Brownlee to Telluride for a presentation on slow money and transition towns, more than 140 attendees were introduced to the idea of nurture capital. According to Tasch and Brownlee, “the 21st Century will be the...
Telluride’s five-star Wilkinson Public Library continues its free cooking series and demonstration, Feasts of Spring, featuring the witty, talented chef/author/anthropologist Dr. Susannah Hoffman. On Thursday, March 22nd, 6 p.m., Susanna focuses on the “Greek Feast of Easter." The menu will include: Greek Saint George Wine Classic Filo Cheese Pie Lamb Stew...
