In response to constant patron requests for the library to open earlier in the day, the San Juan County Library Board voted to change the Monticello Library hours of operation on a trial basis.

Beginning April 1, 2008 the new hours will be:

Monday from 1:30 to 9 p.m.

Tues. from noon to 7 p.m.

Wed. from 1:30 to 9 p.m.

Thurs. from noon to 7 p.m.

Fri. from 1:30 to 9 p.m.

Sat. from noon to 7 p.m.

During the trial period, library attendance will be monitored closely. A permanent decision will be made at the July board meeting, based on these statistics.

In addition, librarian Annie Walk announces the weekly story hour topics for each Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monticello Library story hour: March 27: Suprise! (April Fools Day stories and craft). April 3: Be kind to spiders week (spider stories and craft). April 10: Hans Christian Anderson birthday week (Fairy tales and craft). April 17: Pet owners day (pet stories and craft). April 24: St. George’s Day (dragon stories and craft).