Programs / Classes

Teen Bowling for Books

 All teens in the New Castle Branch Library and Silt Branch Library Summer Reading Programs are invited to Bowl for Books at the Burning Mountain Bowl on Monday, July 23rd at 3:00 pm.  Space is limited, so please sign up to attend at your home library.  Admission is one summer reading log.  Grades 7-12 only, please.  For more information, call the Silt Branch Library at (970) 876-5500 or the New Castle Branch Library at (970 )984-2346.

Wii and Ice Cream

 Come to the New Castle Branch Library on Monday, July 30th at 3:00 pm where we're getting out the Wii games, board games, and craft supplies and dishing up the ice cream for an end of the summer celebration.  First to sign up, first to play the Wii games.  Grades 7-12 only, please.  For more information, contact the library at (970) 984-2346.

The Great Hospital Adventure

 Sponsored by the Garfield County Public Health Department, this special program will explore the possibilities of careers in health.  Dream of being a doctor or a nurse?  An EMT or physical therapist?  Join us on the Great hospital Adventure!  

Your adventure begins on Wednesday, June 20th at 10:00 at the New Castle Branch Library.  For more information, call the library at (970) 984-2346.

Dream Big Talent Show

 Dream big at the New Castle Branch Library!  Show us your talents and skills!  Dance, sing, do magic tricks, juggle or yo-yo.  Don't be shy!  Come show off your stuff!  Special thanks to all who participate.  Event will take place on July 18th at 10:00 am.  Call the New Castle Branch Library at (970) 984-2346 for more information.

Ice Cream Carnival

 Join us at 10:00am at the New Castle Branch Library for an end of the summer celebration with ice cream treats and some fun games and prizes.  Come celebrate a great summer!  For more information, call the New Castle Branch Library at (970) 984-2346.

Hot Summer Reads for Grades 5-8

 Keep reading this summer!  Kids in grades 5-8 are welcome to come the

Northern Ute Bear Dancer Skyler Lomahaftewa

Come to the Gordon Cooper Branch Library in Carbondale at 10 am on Tuesday, June 19th where Norther Ute member Skyler Lomahaftewa will present an exhibition of Ute and Native American singing, dancing, language, dance regalia, story, and other cultural items.  

For more information, contact The Gordon Cooper Branch Library at (970) 963-2889.

Olympic Summer Reading Games

 Come to the Gordon Cooper Branch Library in Carbondale at 10 on July 17th and play in the Olympic Summer Reading Games - running, jumping, and throwing -- and win an Olympic medal!  

For more information, contact the Gordon Cooper Branch Library at (970) 963-2889.

Make a Dream Catcher Workshop

 Come to the Parachute Branch Library on Monday, July 9th at 1:00 pm to learn to make a dream catcher!

For more information, contact the Parachute Branch Library at (970) 285-9870.

Dream Big in Art Glass

 Be prepared to be amazed as the art work of Shannon Muse unfolds before your eyes.  Shannon is the owner of paradise Art Glass and will be presenting a slide show of her stained glass art pieces.  Join us at the