Programs / Classes

 Foundational to all math success are those pesky math facts.  Kids in grades 3 to 5 are welcome to join us on Mondays at 10:00 at the Parachute Branch Library as we make learning those multiplication math facts fun!  Kids will love these hands-on learning sessions.  Parents strongly encouraged to attend.

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

You've got questions?  We've got answers!  

Which school is right for me?

How much does it cost?

What does it take to get in?

When do I need to make decisions?

Join us at the Parachute Branch Library on Thursday, June 21st at 6:00 pm for a night of questions and answers as Colorado Mesa University counselors will be here to help you start to dream big!  Parents and teens encouraged to attend.  

 Need something to read this summer?  We've selected some of the best young adult and adult titles brought to you in this fast-paced, book-a-minute presentation.  Arm yourself- you will leave with a pile of books!  Teens and and adults welcome.  Event will take place in the community room of the

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Do you find yourself reluctant to click on internet buttons and links because you don't know where it will take you? Take the fear out of clicking! Library staff will take you on a guided tour of websites and databases and help you break through any barriers holding you back! This workshop will be held from 9-10am on Tuesday, May 1, Tuesday, May 8, and Tuesday May 15. Basic internet skills are required. Reservations are required -- call 285-9870 to sign up today!

The Raising a Reader program provides bookbags filled with books for preschool and daycare children to take home, read with their families, and return for new ones. Children who have participated in this program during the last year are invited to the Parachute Branch Library on April 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25 at 9:45am and 1:45pm to sign up for a library card, explore the library facility and the wealth of materials available to them, and receive their special blue "graduation" bag in which they can carry their treasures to and from the libr

The Raising a Reader program provides bookbags filled with books for preschool and daycare children to take home, read with their families, and return for new ones. Children who have participated in this program during the last year are invited to the Parachute Branch Library on April 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25 at 9:45am and 1:45pm to sign up for a library card, explore the library facility and the wealth of materials available to them, and receive their special blue "graduation" bag in which they can carry their treasures to and from the libr

Come learn everything you ever wanted to know about starting and maintaining a chicken coop in Carbondale.

For Mother's Day, take your mother to a tea at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library! The tea will begin at 2pm on Saturday, May 12. Join us, and show Mom how much you care.

The Glenwood Springs Library and the Glenwood Springs High School are hosting a Hunger Games Release Party on Thursday, March 22 from 7-9pm for middle and high school students. Don't miss this event at the library!