Adults

 Does the whole idea of "estate planning" seem a little off-putting to you? Don't let the legal terminology fool you. Estate planning doesn't have to be difficult, expensive, or depressing. Come to a Living Wills Clinic at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library on Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the basics of estate planning. Estate planning is something you do for your family. Get it done, and you'll feel better knowing that you've taken care of them. This free clinic is hosted by Alpine Legal Services.

 Does the whole idea of "estate planning" seem a little off-putting to you? Don't let the legal terminology fool you. Estate planning doesn't have to be difficult, expensive, or depressing. Come to a Living Wills Clinic at the Silt Branch Library on Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the basics of estate planning. Estate planning is something you do for your family. Get it done, and you'll feel better knowing that you've taken care of them. This free clinic is hosted by Alpine Legal Services.

 Are you ready to unlock the potential of Adobe Photoshop? Come to the Silt Branch Library on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm when local Photographer Ashley Mickelson will lead a class to explain the different menus and panels and tools for retouching your photgraphs or flyers. Some of the tools discussed will be croping, modifying text, resizing/reshaping photos, the history panel, layers, masking, adjustment layers, the clone brush, spot healing, and many more. Come with questions and be prepared for as much of a Photoshop overview that we can fit in 2 hours!

 Come join Susanna Goldstein, Certified Health Coach, Cooking Diva, and Kitchen Designer, as she explores the benefits of living a Vegan lifestyle. Hear what doctors and others are saying about health. Learn more about the human body and how it is designed to complement a plant-based diet. Discover what a typical daily menu would be like as a Vegan. Find out how to get the required proteins, carbohydrates, and fats to support our bodies. Explore how to transition your current lifestyle to incorporate the “crowding out” method.

 The Rifle Public Library offers free computer classes that provide hands-on training to adults. We'll make you more confident when using computers in the library, at work, at home, or when looking for a job. Classes are held the second Wednesday of every month starting at 2:30.
Register by visiting or calling the Rifle Branch Library.

 Mary Williams will be presenting a program based on the book "A Better Way of Dying." Mary, a retired Clinical Nurse Specialist, has authored 5 books and taught nursing at Seattle University, University of Colorado, and Colorado Mountain College. The book "A Better Way of Dying" has inspired Mary to share her knowledge with adults to help you assess your specific wishes for the end of life.

Mary will cover the following issues:

1. What is a natural death?

2. Exit events which prevent prolonging your life

 Is your bike in the garage collecting dust? Does repairing your bike sound intimidating? The Glenwood Springs Branch Library will host a class on the basics of repairing and maintaining your bike. Our presenter, Dan Mickelson, is a bike enthusiast. He will cover techniques for fixing a flat, lubricating your bike, replacing a worn out tire and more. For the more tricky repairs, we will be raffling off two $20 certificates to a local bike shop to help get you out riding your bike a bit more!

 If you love words, games, and having fun, this club is for you! Our adult Scrabble Club meets from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join our club, which is free and open to the public. Make new friends and learn new Scrabble strategies. Scrabble boards, scoring materials, and dictionaries are provided.

 The St. Mary's Bloodmobile will be at the Silt Branch Library on Monday, April 15 at 3:00 pm for a special blood drive. One donation can help as many as four people, and the St. Mary's Regional Blood Center supplies blood to all hospitals on the Western Slope. It's safe, fast, and the easiest way to save a life.

People 18 years old and up can participate.
16 and 17 year olds will need parental permission (available on the bloodmobile).

Register in March to reserve a time slot or drop in.

 The St. Mary's Bloodmobile will be at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library at 10:00 am on Friday, April 26th for a special blood drive. One donation can help as many as four people, and the St. Mary's Regional Blood Center supplies blood to all hospitals on the Western Slope. It's safe, fast, and the easiest way to save a life.

People 18 years old and up can participate.
16 and 17 year olds will need parental permission (available on the bloodmobile).

Register in March to reserve a time slot or drop in.