Achieve Life Skills is bringing Temple Grandin to Salida.

Temple will be available to sign books, informal conversations, etc. with heavy appetizers.  Cost will be $15/person.  Tickets for sale that night and in advance (via Achieve Life Skills) Ticket link

Temple will be addressing the audience in the SteamPlant theater.  These tickets will be for sale on the Achieve Life Skills website for $25. Ticket Link.

Screening of Temple Grandin film, in the theater following her speaking.  There is no cost for the movie and there will be tickets on Achieve's website in addition to purchasing at the box office.

Fort Collins author, Claire Boyles with her novel Appraisals will be visiting Salida. Claire will be in conversation with Salida’s Jen Visitacion.

Meet Durango area author Heather Hansman and pick up a copy of her new and highly anticipated book Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America’s Love for the Wild, which is about overlooked women in recreation and conservation, the idea of heroes, and all of the ways the natural world shapes us, out July 14! Copies available at the store then.

Making Space
Slow down, notice what matters, and create space for what comes next.

Registration here

• $15 – Bring your own journal

• $25 – Includes a journal to take home

A Monthly Guided Journaling Experience

Presented by Emily Marquis in partnership with Book Club Salida,

One evening each month to slow down, laugh, meet new people, and reconnect with yourself and your community.

The Journal Circle is a welcoming monthly gathering where we'll explore a different theme through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, thoughtfully curated journaling prompts, and quiet moments of personal writing. Think of it as part cozy coffee date, part creative inspiration, and part personal reset.

Whether you're brand new to journaling or have filled notebooks for years, you'll find a relaxed, supportive space to reflect, share ideas, spark meaningful conversations, and leave feeling a little more grounded, connected, and inspired.

Space is intentionally limited to 12 participants to create a warm, intimate experience where everyone has the opportunity to connect. Email Emily with questions: emily@emilymarquis.com

In collaboration with Chaffee County Public Health and the Chaffee Housing Authority, join us on Wednesday, September 9, for our next community book club discussion about Evicted: Poverty & Profit in America by Matthew Desmond. The event will be from 5 pm to 7 pm at A Church in Salida (419 D Street).

Tickets are $25 and include a copy of the book, a catered dinner, and a guided community discussion. Pick up a book at Book Club Salida or the Chaffee County Public Health Office in the Touber Building, once you have registered.  Join here.

Salida Regional Library Community Read of Buffalo Hunter Hunter. Join us and the Salida Regional Library at the Steamplant on September 13. Doors open at 3:30. Talk starts at 4:00. Register here.

 Join authors Ryan Short and Jamie Sabbach in Conversation with Author Ben Goldfarb of Eager fame!

Ryan’s book: The Civic Brand: The Power & Responsibility of Place

Jamie’s book: The Bison Principle: Clarity, Discipline, and Courage in Local Government-Through the Lens of Parks and Recreation 

5-7 at the Book Club Shop 129 W Sackett Ave, Unit A

5-5:30 Reception

5:30-6:30 Talk and Q & A

6:30-7:00 Book Signing

Join us on Friday, October 16th at 9 am for our 3rd Salida High School Big Read for a discussion about the book The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey. The Addiction Inoculation is a comprehensive resource parents, teachers, coaches, students, and community members can use to prevent substance abuse in kids' lives. Lahey provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools that are age-appropriate and actionable to help us raise kids who will grow up healthy, happy, and addiction-free.

Ticket includes a copy of the book, a guided discussion, and coffee/snacks.