Young Adults

Closure: Thanksgiving Holiday

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdayday, November 30, at all branches.

Closure: Fall Staff Training Day

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 21st, for a staff training day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd, at all branches.

Closure: Independence Day

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, at all branches.

Closure: Spring Staff Training Day

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Friday, April 12th, for a staff training day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th, at all branches.

Closure: Easter

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Sunday, March 31st, in observance of Easter. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1st, at all branches.

Closure: New Year's Day

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed onTuesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year's Day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2nd, at all branches.

Friends of the Parachute Branch Library Annual Meeting-Happy Feet

 Join the Friends of the Library and their invited guest Dr. Gerhard Rill. Dr Rill will share his passion...healthy feet. If you have ever had hurting toes you know how important this can be. Gerhard guarantees to entertain and inform!

Gerhard Rill is a graduate of the Munich School of Orthopedics. He completed his residency in the United States then practiced in Germany for several years before relocating to Colorado.

I Just Got this Tech Toy for Christmas, Now What?

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!

Crochet for Christmas

Know how to make a simple crochet chain? Need some very quick Christmas gifts? Join us from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on December 5th at the Rifle Branch Library to create fun and fast potholders. You need a size G crochet hook and a hunk of yarn.  Don't have yarn?  We've got you covered. Class is limited to 10.  Call the library at (970) 625-3471 to reserve your place.

Stocking Stuffers for Sale

Our elves have been busy! Take a peek under our tree in the lobby and select a book that's already wrapped and ready to give. A simple tag gives you a general genre clue. These make great stocking stuffers- a surprise for all!   All proceeds go to The Friends of the Library.  Stocking Stuffers for Sale takes place at the Parachute Branch Library from December 3rd until the 22nd.