Parachute Branch

Join us for Toddler Time Storytime where unique stories, silly dances, new words, playtime and more become the highlight of your toddler's day!

This event takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:00 am.

 Watch and participate in making your favorite stories come alive in our interactive storytime!

Ready to Read Storytime takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Mondays at 11:00 am.

Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Friday, April 19 at 6:00 pm for a special mother/daughter edition of Reel Readers! Read the book Mary Poppins (Original edition or the Disney version) and watch the movie on our giant screen with movie theater sound! Those of you who have not read the book are also welcome to enjoy the screening. There will be food, so call ahead and find out what’s cookin. Stay after the film to gab.

 Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday, April 16 from noon to 2:00 pm as we discuss

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St. Mary's will be at the Parachute Branch Library on Monday, April 15th at 11:00 am for their annual blood drive.  Give the gift of life.

Calling all quilters, stampers, needle crafters and scrap bookers! Want to have a day of fun and accomplishment? We’ll have tables, irons, ironing boards and cutting mats all set up for your convenience. Drop in and bring your project for a day of crafting, food and friends. Bring your own lunch, refreshments will be provided.

Tackle it Tuesday takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday, April 9 from 9:00 to 5:00 pm.

This is HANDS on learning at its best. Each meeting we challenge you to come ready for the good, the bad and yes the really gross!

The Good the Bad and the Gross is designed for kids in grades 4-6 at takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Monday, April 8 from 3;00 to 4:00 pm.

Registration is required and spaces fill quickly!

 The world is moving to electronic mail. It is environmental friendly, super easy, fast, and costs nothing. This 5 week class will get you started and at the end you will be very comfortable with all the features of your new email. Class is designed for beginners. Gmail is the email provider that will be taught.

Class takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday mornings in April from 9:00 to 10:00 am.

 Storytime goes on the road with a special edition at the Grand Valley Recreation Center. Young artists will get to see their work on display at the "Anything Goes Exhibition" after a special storytime featuring a funny little boy that says," I ain't gonna paint no more."

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.