Kids

The New Castle Branch Library offers a special Toddler Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 for children two years old and younger. It's never too soon to introduce your children to stories and other new friends. Join us! 

Join other aspiring young writers and illustrators on Thursday, January 3rd at the New Castle Branch Library as we explore the secrets of writing and illustrating. Eventually we hope to put together an anthology of short stories by this talented local group.

 Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, and their accompanying adults are invited to attend story time at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information call the library at 970-945-5958.

Come to the Parachute Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.  Finger play, music and great stories along with playtime make the a highlight of the toddlers day.

Getting bored on your holiday break?   Elementary School kids are invited to come to the New Castle Branch Library on Wednesday, January 2 between 11:00 and 1:00 for Wii and traditional board games. Call Diane at 984-2346 for more information

Got a new Tech Toy for Christmas and not quite sure what to do with it? Starting on December 26th, you can book a Librarian Tech Specialist to assist you one-on-one with setting up and utilizing your new device. Appointments will be held on December 27th, 29th, and January 3rd in half-hour sessions. Stop by the front desk of the Rifle Branch Library to sign-up. Slots are limited so sign up today!

Join us on December 19th at 4:00 p.m. for Christmas movie laughs featuring Will Ferrell in ELF. Popcorn and cupcakes provided.

Come have breakfast with Santa.  A light breakfast will be served.  Each child will get to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they would like for Christmas.  Santa will read the " Night Before Christmas."

Come celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights!  We'll sing Hanukkah songs, light a Menorah, play with Driedels (spinning tops), and eat Latkes (potato pancakes). This year Hanukkah begins the night of December 8, and ends the night of December 15.

We will have Christmas Cookies for the kids to decorate.  The library will provide the cookies and all decoration materials.