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Food for Fines
The Garfield County Libraries are excited to announce the Food for Fines program will has returned for the month of February. Bring in non-perishable food items to any of the six branch libraries, and for each item you donate you will receive a $1 credit toward overdue fines currently on your account (not lost materials or fees). All items donated will be given to the local LIFT-UP. Last February there were 4,407 items collected by the libraries!
After School Arts and Crafts
Elementary school children are invited to meet at the New Castle Branch Library after school on Thursday, April 4 to explore different arts & crafts. All supplies will be provided, as well as after school snacks.
Preschool Storytime
All preschoolers are invited to join us at the New Castle Branch Library for stories, crafts and new friends every Tuesday at 10:30!
What Are You Reading? Bookclub
"What are you reading? Bookclub" is a book discussion group for elementary school aged children, from 3rd through 5th grades. Meet at the New Castle Branch Library on Tuesday, April 2 and the first Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. to share your favorite books and authors. After school snacks will be served!
Last Day to See “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the New Castle Branch Library
Don't miss the last day to see the “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the New Castle Branch Library. This exhibit examines the story of the Dust Bowl and is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Striking during the depths of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl blasted the hopes and hard work of people living in the Great Plains. For those who lived through it, the experience was unmatched as an example of ecological calamity and a test of personal will.
Last day to see “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the Parachute Branch Library
Don't miss the last day to see the “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the Parachute Branch Library. This exhibit examines the story of the Dust Bowl and is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Striking during the depths of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl blasted the hopes and hard work of people living in the Great Plains. For those who lived through it, the experience was unmatched as an example of ecological calamity and a test of personal will.
“The Dust Bowl” exhibit opens at the Parachute Branch Library
Garfield County Libraries presents “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the Parachute Branch Library from February 15 through 28. This exhibit examines the story of the Dust Bowl and is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Striking during the depths of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl blasted the hopes and hard work of people living in the Great Plains. For those who lived through it, the experience was unmatched as an example of ecological calamity and a test of personal will.
“The Dust Bowl” exhibit opens at the New Castle Branch Library
Garfield County Libraries presents “The Dust Bowl” exhibit at the New Castle Branch Library from February 1 through 14. This exhibit examines the story of the Dust Bowl and is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Striking during the depths of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl blasted the hopes and hard work of people living in the Great Plains. For those who lived through it, the experience was unmatched as an example of ecological calamity and a test of personal will.
5th Element 3-4 Class @ Silt
Children in 3rd and 4th grades are invited to the Silt Branch Library on Friday, February 22 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to learn about world geography with Ms. Zabawa. Students will make a paper mache globe. Students will paint and label cities, states, countries and different landmarks all over the world on their globes! This class is limited to 25 children, and preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 876-5500 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.
5th Element K-2 Class @ Silt
Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade are invited to the Silt Branch Library on Friday, February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. to come learn about world geography with Miss Zabawa. Students will understand the relationship between their community and the world by producing a hands-on activity that will involve painting, coloring, cutting, gluing and maps!. This class is limited to 25 children, and preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 876-5500 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.
