Parachute Branch

Join us as we celebrate the art of cartooning. Join us for lots of movies, bags of popcorn, and crazy games.  You could win a copy of the newest Diary of the Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel!

For children in grades 3-6.

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.

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.

Need time and space to wrap up those gifts? We are here to help with big tables and lots of space so you can wrap away! No secrets will be revealed. Even enjoy some refreshments while you toil away.  Wrap It Up takes place at the Parachture Branch Library on Thursday, December 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Do you love to read backwards?  Do manga and graphic novels appear in your dreams?  Then this club is for you- join with others suffering from the same symptoms!  Anime club meets at the Parachute Branch Library on Wednesday, December 26th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday, December 18th from noon to 2:00 p.m. as we discuss The Christmas Pearl by Dorothea Benton Frank while we enjoy a pot-luck lunch.

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 from 10:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11th.

Finger play, music and great stories along with playtime make the this storytime the highlight of any toddler's day.  Toddler Time takes place at the Parachute Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Love a great story?  Watch it come alive as you take part in this interactive storytime with Miss Marie.  Ready to Read Storytime takes place Mondays at 11:00 a.m. at the Parachute Branch Library.  Please note there will be no program on 12/24/2012.

Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Tuesday, October 16th from noon to 2:00 p.m. as we discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.  We'll also have a potluck lunch.