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Join us at the New Castle Branch Library every Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 for a "Chapter Book" Storytime, beginning January 4.   Each week we will continue the story where we stopped the week before!  No age limits, no stress, no grades; just fun with stories that are read to you!

 Do you love Manga and Anime? So do we! Join us at the New Castle Branch Library on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. to talk about your favorites, get recommendations, and practice your drawing skills.

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.

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

Wii Wednesday with an Origami project and challenge each week. Come learn how to make a paper crane and then enter your crane into the Crane Beauty Pageant. Who's ready for some Paper Football? Learn the complicated art of paper football folding and throw down some table-iron game.  There will be a new craft/challenge each week. Be there to see what the other ones are!

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!

This is a chance for teens to make Christmas gifts using duct tape.

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."