Programs / Classes

The Museum of Western Colorado will lead a talk about what fossils are, how they are formed, what they can teach us, how they are found, their preparation and dating, why they are found in Colorado, and the work of a paleontologist. They will also provide a collection of fossils including dinosaur, plant, mammal, and sea creature remains. They will also talk briefly about the time line of our planet, the changing environment of Colorado, how dinosaurs behaved, and why they disappeared.

Colorado Fossils will be at the Silt Branch Library on Wednesday, July 24, at 1:30 pm.

  The Museum of Western Colorado will lead a talk about what fossils are, how they are formed, what they can teach us, how they are found, their preparation and dating, why they are found in Colorado, and the work of a paleontologist. They will also provide a collection of fossils including dinosaur, plant, mammal, and sea creature remains. They will also talk briefly about the time line of our planet, the changing environment of Colorado, how dinosaurs behaved, and why they disappeared.

  The Museum of Western Colorado will lead a talk about what fossils are, how they are formed, what they can teach us, how they are found, their preparation and dating, why they are found in Colorado, and the work of a paleontologist. They will also provide a collection of fossils including dinosaur, plant, mammal, and sea creature remains. They will also talk briefly about the time line of our planet, the changing environment of Colorado, how dinosaurs behaved, and why they disappeared.

Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Colors, Colors, Colors!!  Come and explore colors with Ms. Lauren Zabawa.  Students will create symmetrical drawings and paintings using secondary colors. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Colors, Colors, Colors!! Come and explore colors with Ms. Lauren Zabawa using hands on activities that will teach you primary and secondary colors. Ms. Zabawa can even make milk change colors! Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

Can you believe this is our last class? We have had so much fun! Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Silt Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Join Ms. Cathy Carlson as we take a tour of our nearest neighbor to the south, Mexico. Listen, create, and taste Mexican culture. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 876-5500 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

 Can you believe this is our last class? We have had so much fun! Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to the Silt Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Join Ms. Cathy Carlson as we take a tour of our nearest neighbor to the south, Mexico. Listen, create, and taste Mexican culture. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 876-5500 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

Can you believe this is our last class? We have had so much fun. Children in grades 3 and 4 grade are invited to the New Castle Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Mrs. Margaret Cooke will show children examples of Mosaic Art. Using a variety of materials, children will create their own interesting mosaic pieces. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 984-2346 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

Can you believe this is our last class? We have had so much fun. Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to the New Castle Branch Library on Friday, May 17, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. With a few crafty sticks and some glue, Mrs. Margaret Cooke can help you make animals, frames, or even a special box to keep things in. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 984-2346 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.

Children in grades 3 and 4 are invited to the Rifle Branch Library on Friday, May 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Its craft day with Ms. Lauren Zabawa!  Come have fun with art while doing different craft projects you can take home. Supplies and snacks will be provided. This class is limited to 25 children.  Preregistration is required. Please call 625-3471 or go to www.gcpld.org to preregister.