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 Teens are invited to come learn how to redesign and repurpose their clothes to make a new, exciting wardrobe!

The talented Jessica Bouck will be teaching this Big Read program at the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, February 22 at 2:30 p.m. All materials will be supplied.

 Learn the science and skills needed for homebrewing beer at the Rifle Branch Library on Thursday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m.

This Big Read event will be taught by a local, award-winning homebrewer, and president of the High Altitude Mashers homebrewing club. The demonstration will cover the creation of a popular beer style from start to finish and sampling of a pre-made homebrew. All participants must be 21 years of age, or older.

There is a limit of 30 individuals; to register please contact the Rifle Branch Library at 625-3471.

 Come to the Rifle Branch Library on Wednesday, February 6th at 5:30 p.m. to watch a portion of the Ken Burns’ new documentary, “The Dust Bowl,” and to sample frugal “slow cooker” eats. Library staff will prepare the dishes and you will vote for your favorite! This program is limited to 60 participants. 

 Come and join us for a family fun day and sing along with Carbondale's Youth Services Librarian, Sue Schnitzer.  Program takes place at the Rifle Branch Library on Saturday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m. and is part of The Big Read. We will be singing songs from the 1930's and making our own instruments to play as well. 

 Come to the Parachute Branch Library on Monday, February 26th from noon to 3:00 p.m. and experience a time warp back to the 1930's. Listen to music, learn to swing dance (lessons included), and feast on foods your great grandparents ate. Then, discuss "The Grapes of Wrath" with your peers. 

The swing dance lesson will be taught by Maurine Taufer, Dance Director from the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts. Taufer has taught, directed, and choreographed for over 22 years. She is excited to bring you the most favorite dance style of the 1930’s.

 Join us at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the final discussion on the American Civil War. Sarah Swedberg, Ph.D, Associate Professor of American History at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, will provide a background lecture on the subject and will lead the conversation on the selected readings: ʺAmerica's Warʺ anthology (Part Five).

 Join us at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the fourth of five discussions on the American Civil War. Sarah Swedberg, Ph.D, Associate Professor of American History at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, will provide a background lecture on the subject and will lead the conversation on the selected readings: "Crossroads of Freedom" by James McPherson and ʺAmerica's Warʺ anthology (Part Four).

 Join us at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the third of five discussions on the American Civil War. Sarah Swedberg, Ph.D, Associate Professor of American History at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, will provide a background lecture on the subject and will lead the conversation on the selected readings: ʺAmerica's Warʺ anthology (Part Three).

 Join us at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the second of five discussions on the American Civil War. Sarah Swedberg, Ph.D, Associate Professor of American History at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, will provide a background lecture on the subject and will lead the conversation on the selected readings from ʺAmerica's Warʺ anthology (Part Two).

 Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday, February 19th at 12:00 p.m. as we discuss Great Depression era literature, including “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, “The Worst Hard Times” by Timothy Egan, and “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse. Enjoy a pot-luck lunch featuring some Great Depression era recipes.