Rifle Branch

"In my pocket I placed a poem,
to share with those in need.
A poem so colorful and full of life,
It lifted up souls indeed."

Each week in April at the Rifle Branch Library you are invited to try your hand at writing a poem in various formats. The catch? You must first pluck a piece of paper from the Poetic Pockets on the wall and use the words that are on that piece of paper in your poem. When you have finished your masterpiece, turn it in at the front desk so that we may share it with our community.

 Join us in giving thanks to those serving in active duty by writing them a letter at the display table at the Rifle Branch Library. You can also stop by to receive information about serving your country if you are considering joining the armed forces. If you have loved ones overseas that have access to web cameras, come and use our iPad to Skype with them in one of our study rooms. 

Come to the Rifle Branch Library on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 pm and learn how to prepare an exceptional cup of tea. Sample our fine selection of teas served in bone china cups and accompanied with scones and clotted cream. Local tea drinker Ann Honchell will teach you all you need to know to enjoy a proper cup of tea. Participants can also make a little treat box and take home a tea cookie to remember your afternoon.

Rifle High School art teacher Liz Waters proudly presents her student's hand painted glass mosaics.

Celebrate their fine work during our "Art in the Stacks" reception at the Rifle Branch Library on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:00 pm.

 Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on April 19th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for The 5th Element.  Ms. Lauren Zabawa asks, “Do you think fractions are boring?” Not when you get to eat while doing them! See how we can turn one chocolate bar into several math problems while having fun and eating too. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children. Preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

 Children grades kindergarten through 2 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, April 19 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for The 5th Element.  Ms. Lauren Zabawa asks, “Do you think fractions are boring?” Not when you get to eat while doing them! See how we can turn one chocolate bar into several math problems while having fun and eating too! We will also graph, sort, and make patterns with skittles. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required to attend this event.

 Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on April 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for The 5th Element.  Ms. Lauren Zabawa will teach students new math games they can play at home. We will have great math centers that will include activities such as dice game with multiplication, addition top-it, and much more. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children. Preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

 Children in grades kindergarten through 2 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, April 26th from 12 to 2 p.m. for The 5th Element.  Ms. Lauren Zabawa invites you to play Search and Rescue with math problems! Search and Rescue is a fun and engaging game that allows you to solve math problems while working with others and touring an obstacle course around the room. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

 Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on April 26th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for The 5th Element.  Ms. Lauren Zabawa invites you to play Search and Rescue with math problems! Search and Rescue is a fun and engaging game that allows you to solve math problems while working with others and touring an obstacle course around the room. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

 Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, April 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. Learn new math games to play at home with your family with Ms. Lauren Zabawa. We will have great math centers that will include activities such as: symmetry painting, and card games. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children, and preregistration is required to attend this event. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.