This last week has been “oh my gods” busy. After the birth of the kittens, life did not slow down. Instead, it got busier. Why? Well, because it was the week of the Grand Opening for the Spanish Peaks Public Library. It was an all hands on deck event. Dan, Beth and John were at the library every day from dawn to way after dark. The only reason that I wasn’t there helping was a nasty chest cold. The last thing I wanted to do was give anyone that cold.
Thursday was the opening event. A Gala Party…… Lots of dignitaries of one kind or another and plenty of people in fancy clothes.
![hpim2006 The Huerfano Winds](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpim2006.jpg?w=300)
The Huerfano Winds played during the party which was wonderful.
![hpim2020 Dan, Deva and Beth](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hpim2020.jpg?w=300)
We had lots of lovely food and it was a good evening.
![hpim2007 Me in my beaded dress](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/hpim2007.jpg?w=300)
I even got all dressed up.
Then there was Friday and Saturday. Friday was the big ribbon cutting ceremony with all the speakers and state dignitaries.
![img_0001 John and I.](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0001.jpg?w=300)
![img_0016 Gene Hainer, Colorado State Librarian](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0016.jpg?w=300)
![img_0019 Dan and Kayla](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0019.jpg?w=300)
![img_0041 And the ceremonial sissors go snip!](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0041.jpg?w=300)
![img_0050 the stacks](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0050.jpg?w=300)
![img_0054 The view into the children's library](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0054.jpg?w=300)
![img_0059 The front entrance](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0059.jpg?w=300)
![img_0062 John and Dan at the Children's Library check out desk](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0062.jpg?w=300)
![img_0095 The quiet reading area](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0095.jpg?w=300)
![img_0089 Weavers guild in the Conference room](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0089.jpg?w=300)
![img_0074 Susan Tweit, author, reading to the children](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0074.jpg?w=300)
![img_0077 Sons of the Conquistadores](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0077.jpg?w=300)
![img_0099 John and Dad getting ready for Dad's program on Saturday morning](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0099.jpg?w=300)
![img_0108 The book sculpture and Monica in the center of the library.](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0108.jpg?w=300)
![img_0106 The Archive/Colorado Room](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0106.jpg?w=300)
![img_0109 The Donations wall of fame](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0109.jpg?w=300)
![img_0119 The quiet room and the fireplace made of old school slateboards.](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0119.jpg?w=300)
![img_0150 Quiet at the end of the day](http://rozewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/img_0150.jpg?w=300)
These photos cover three days of chaos and beautiful fun.
love the fireplace of slate, the green at the children’s checkout and both your dresses and shawls look better on you than on the hanger!!! hugs, well done dearie 🙂
I think the fireplace is pretty cool too! The library and the architect got an award for the best green building. The entire children’s library is green. It starts out that really loud green and slowly mutes a bit by the teen section. And I should hope that my outfits look better on me than on the hanger! :>