Las Animas-Bent County Library District

05/31/2026

Summer Reading Program begins tomorrow! Stop in and sign up! All ages are welcome and are eligible to earn prizes…the more you read, the more prizes you can get. See the flyer below for our weekly programs and remember, kid Spanish classes begin June 17th.
Join us on Thursday from noon until 1pm for our kick off party. We will be making air dry clay fossils and we will have snacks!
Questions? Call 719-456-0111.
The library is open M-F from 9am to 5pm snd Saturdays 10am - 3pm.

05/29/2026

New Books!

05/27/2026

Looking for an exciting career? Love books? Have you ever dreamed about the ways you could help your community? Consider applying!

The Las Animas–Bent County Library District is seeking applications for the position of Library Director. Interested candidates may request a job description and application or submit a resume to: LABC Library, Attn: Director, 306 5th St., Las Animas, CO 81054. Application materials may also be emailed to mailto: [email protected].
For additional information, please call 719-456-0111 or send sn email. The position will remain open until filled. Compensation ranges from $17–$21 per hour, DOE. The Las Animas–Bent County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

05/26/2026

Basic Spanish Classes for Kids K-12 at the LABC Library this June, July, and August. Call Claudia at 719-940-0138/

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

Daytime power outage = Time to read.
What are you reading?

05/16/2026

Today, Saturday, May 16th from Noon until 3 p.m. Teens aged 13 to 17 are welcome for DIY crafts!

05/10/2026

🌺🌼🌸 THANK YOU, Malinda & Patti @ The Happy Hibiscus Flower Shop & Greenhouse! 🌸🌼🌺
📍 33149 CR 15, Las Animas, CO
Our Teen Program potted plants for Mother’s Day from The Happy Hibiscus! They also made cards and extraordinary paintings!
Happy Mother’s Day!

05/10/2026

Is the book better than the movie? Check out both at the LABC Library!