Join our 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons group for adults, set in the immersive homebrew world of Monea. We’ll meet from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays each month at the Rifle Branch Library to explore mysterious realms, uncover ancient secrets, and shape our destiny in a rich and evolving story. New and experienced players are welcome!

The Campaign:

Welcome to the world of Monea, a land shaped by the remnants of a war between the gods and the primordial forces that once threatened the cosmos. Over eons, Monea has flourished, but ancient magic and old rivalries still linger beneath the surface. In this homebrew world, the players will traverse diverse landscapes—from the high mountain city of Balentio, situated on the edge of a bottomless caldera, to the peaceful groves of Willowshade and the floating cities of Aeolus Vale. As they dive deeper, they'll discover the true extent of the conflict that shaped Monea, unraveling forgotten lore that may hold the key to preventing an even greater catastrophe.

Join us for a storytime filled with delightful stories, playful bounces, and engaging songs. Perfect for little ones and their caregivers, this is a wonderful opportunity to bond, explore, and set the stage for building early literacy skills! Open to children 0-2 years old with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome, however, songs and activities are geared for babies.

Come hang out and have fun with your friends!  We will have art projects, music, games, and more geared for teens in middle and high school.

Join your Garfield County Libraries and the Garfield County Public Health Department for a series of open conversations about different mental health issues. The conversations will alternate each month between the Glenwood Springs and Rifle Branch Libraries, and will also be streamed through Zoom. 

For more info call Garfield County Public Health at 970-665-6370.

English and Spanish language learners are invited to drop in for a casual conversation at the library. Practice your conversation skills, build your vocabulary, and help each other learn in a warm and supportive environment!

Clases de Yoga en espanol 

Disfruta de una practica relajante de Yoga para ayudar a reducir el estres y promover el bienestar fisico y mental. Estas practicas incluyen tecnocas sencillas de respiracion y meditacion que puedes aprender para tu uso diario. No se requiere experiencia, solo ganas de aprender y cuidarse a si mismo. 
Puedes tomar las clases desde la comodidad de tu casa o desde nuestras Bibliotecas en Glenwood Springs y Rifle. 

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Yoga Classes in Spanish

Enjoy a relaxing yoga practice to help reduce stress and promote physical and mental well-being. These practices include simple breathing and meditation techniques that you can learn for daily use. No experience is required; just a desire to learn and take care of yourself.
You can take classes from the comfort of your home or from our libraries in Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to the library every week for stories, activities, and music with friends!

Are you curious about how your child’s brain develops? Do you want to connect with other parents, share your experiences, and learn strategies to support your child’s healthy growth? As a parent, you have incredible power to shape your child’s brain through positive interactions, nurturing environments, and intentional engagement. Join us for an engaging and supportive discussion where you can share your successes and challenges as a parent. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about healthy brain development while your children participate in a fun, interactive activity!

What to Expect:
A welcoming space for open conversations with fellow parents
Expert insights on neurological development and parenting strategies
A fun and engaging activity for children while parents connect
Practical tips to help foster healthy brain development in your child
Complimentary coffee and snacks for parents to enjoy

This event is free and open to all parents!

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¿Tienes curiosidad sobre cómo se desarrolla el cerebro de tu hijo? ¿Quieres conectar con otros padres, compartir tus experiencias y aprender estrategias para apoyar el crecimiento saludable de tu hijo? Como padre, tienes un poder increíble para moldear el cerebro de tu hijo mediante interacciones positivas, entornos enriquecedores y una participación activa. Únete a nosotros en una charla interesante y de apoyo donde podrás compartir tus éxitos y desafíos como padre. Tendrás la oportunidad de hacer preguntas sobre el desarrollo cerebral saludable mientras tus hijos participan en una actividad divertida e interactiva.

Qué esperar:
Un espacio acogedor para conversaciones abiertas con otros padres
Perspectivas de expertos sobre desarrollo neurológico y estrategias de crianza
Una actividad divertida y atractiva para niños mientras los padres conectan
Consejos prácticos para ayudar a fomentar el desarrollo cerebral saludable de tu hijo
Café y refrigerios gratuitos para que los padres disfruten

¡Este evento es gratuito y abierto a todos los padres!

The Southwest Ramblers are a high-energy duo who bring fresh life to traditional Irish music.  With roots in Ireland and the U.S., they fuse deep tradition with a modern spark, making their performances both timeless and electrifying.

School-age kids are invited to join your friends at the Rifle Branch Library to SPARK your imagination by building, creating, exploring, and inventing together!
1st Friday: LEGO Club
2nd Friday: Librarian's Choice
3rd Friday: 3D Art
4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Padres y/o Cuidadores de Niños(as) e hijos de 0-5 años de edad, acompáñenos para disfrutar de cuentos y actividades en español. Los participantes pueden formar parte del programa “Bolsitas Rojas” de Raising A Reader, y llevar prestada una bolsa con libros cada semana.

Are you interested in learning strategic games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh? Tweens ages 10-14 are invited to join us as we battle dragons and conquer beasts. Feel free to bring cards or borrow from our selection. For more information about this free club call the library at 970-625-3471.
 

Adults are invited to spice up each month with a special take home craft kit from the Rifle Branch Library! 

Every month will feature a new craft, and the kits will be available to pick up starting on the first Monday of each month. Anyone 18 and older can participate in this free series, but you must sign up in advance to be on the list to get a kit.

Sign up at the front desk or call 970-625-3471.

Come hang out and have fun with your friends!  We will have art projects, music, games, and more geared for teens in middle and high school.

This bilingual class is designed for beginners or those who need a refresher in computer basics. Laptops will be provided. Free. Register or get more information by calling 970-625-3471.

Bilingual Sensory Storytime Join us for a bilingual sensory storytime specially designed for individuals that are neurodiverse or with sensory integration challenges.

Join us to learn and practice with valuable tools for building a healthy relationship based on quality research and university studies.

English and Spanish language learners are invited to drop in for a casual conversation at the library. Practice your conversation skills, build your vocabulary, and help each other learn in a warm and supportive environment!

Clases de Yoga en espanol 

Disfruta de una practica relajante de Yoga para ayudar a reducir el estres y promover el bienestar fisico y mental. Estas practicas incluyen tecnocas sencillas de respiracion y meditacion que puedes aprender para tu uso diario. No se requiere experiencia, solo ganas de aprender y cuidarse a si mismo. 
Puedes tomar las clases desde la comodidad de tu casa o desde nuestras Bibliotecas en Glenwood Springs y Rifle. 

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Yoga Classes in Spanish

Enjoy a relaxing yoga practice to help reduce stress and promote physical and mental well-being. These practices include simple breathing and meditation techniques that you can learn for daily use. No experience is required; just a desire to learn and take care of yourself.
You can take classes from the comfort of your home or from our libraries in Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to the library every week for stories, activities, and music with friends!

Save others by donating your blood! 
You can make such a huge impact by giving others your blood. Blood donations is an opportunity to contribute to someone else's good health. 
No Matter what type of blood you, have have, a patient somewhere need it.  

¡Salva a otros donando tu sangre! 
Puedes lograr un impacto tan grande donando tu sangre a otros. La donación de sangre es una oportunidad para contribuir a la buena salud de otra persona. 
No importa qué tipo de sangre tengas, un paciente en algún lugar la necesita.

Homeschooling families are invited to join us each week for fun and educational activities including STEM, art, health and nutrition, and much more. Snacks will be provided!
Younger children are also allowed with parental supervision.

Join us for a dynamic and interactive experience designed for kids with sensory processing difficulties, autism, and other developmental differences. This monthly program caters to the unique needs of children aged 2 to 6 years old with varying abilities and their caregivers who are interested in participating in hands-on STEM activities.

Get ready for wagging tails, sweet smiles, and a few additions surprises along the way! It's your chance to connect with our lovable pets and maybe even meet your perfect match. This is more than just an event- it's an opportunity to make a life-changing difference for both of you and them.  Every second Friday of every other month.

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¡Prepárate para el meneo de colas, dulces sonrisas y algunas sorpresas de adopción en el camino!  Es tu oportunidad de conectarte con nuestras adorables mascotas y tal vez incluso conocer a tu pareja perfecta.  Esto es más que un simple evento:  es una oportunidad para marcar una diferencia que cambiará sus vidas y las de ellos.

School-age kids are invited to join your friends at the Rifle Branch Library to SPARK your imagination by building, creating, exploring, and inventing together!
1st Friday: LEGO Club
2nd Friday: Librarian's Choice
3rd Friday: 3D Art
4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Padres y/o Cuidadores de Niños(as) e hijos de 0-5 años de edad, acompáñenos para disfrutar de cuentos y actividades en español. Los participantes pueden formar parte del programa “Bolsitas Rojas” de Raising A Reader, y llevar prestada una bolsa con libros cada semana.

The Aspen Science Center provides quality, fun, hands-on STEM programming during these one hour sessions for families and all ages of youth looking for an exciting science experience.

Join our 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons group for adults, set in the immersive homebrew world of Monea. We’ll meet from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays each month at the Rifle Branch Library to explore mysterious realms, uncover ancient secrets, and shape our destiny in a rich and evolving story. New and experienced players are welcome!

The Campaign:

Welcome to the world of Monea, a land shaped by the remnants of a war between the gods and the primordial forces that once threatened the cosmos. Over eons, Monea has flourished, but ancient magic and old rivalries still linger beneath the surface. In this homebrew world, the players will traverse diverse landscapes—from the high mountain city of Balentio, situated on the edge of a bottomless caldera, to the peaceful groves of Willowshade and the floating cities of Aeolus Vale. As they dive deeper, they'll discover the true extent of the conflict that shaped Monea, unraveling forgotten lore that may hold the key to preventing an even greater catastrophe.

Join us for a storytime filled with delightful stories, playful bounces, and engaging songs. Perfect for little ones and their caregivers, this is a wonderful opportunity to bond, explore, and set the stage for building early literacy skills! Open to children 0-2 years old with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome, however, songs and activities are geared for babies.

Adults are invited to spice up the month of May with a special IN PERSON craft event! 

This month we will be using recycled books to create beautiful flowers in honor of Mother's Day.  Free!

Sign up at the front desk or call 970-625-3471

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Invitamos a los adultos a animar el mes de mayo con un evento especial de manualidaded EN PERSONA!

Este mes usaremos libros reciclados para crear herosas flores en honor al Día de la Madre.  ¡Gratis!

Regístrese en la recepción o llame a la biblioteca al 970-625-3470.

Come hang out and have fun with your friends!  We will have art projects, music, games, and more geared for teens in middle and high school.

Enjoy good books around great people! Prepare each month by reading any book that falls into the given theme. We’ll share titles that caught our attention, experiences while reading, and opinions about the books. It’s a great way to hear about different books and take some new book recommendations home with you.

English and Spanish language learners are invited to drop in for a casual conversation at the library. Practice your conversation skills, build your vocabulary, and help each other learn in a warm and supportive environment!

Clases de Yoga en espanol 

Disfruta de una practica relajante de Yoga para ayudar a reducir el estres y promover el bienestar fisico y mental. Estas practicas incluyen tecnocas sencillas de respiracion y meditacion que puedes aprender para tu uso diario. No se requiere experiencia, solo ganas de aprender y cuidarse a si mismo. 
Puedes tomar las clases desde la comodidad de tu casa o desde nuestras Bibliotecas en Glenwood Springs y Rifle. 

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Yoga Classes in Spanish

Enjoy a relaxing yoga practice to help reduce stress and promote physical and mental well-being. These practices include simple breathing and meditation techniques that you can learn for daily use. No experience is required; just a desire to learn and take care of yourself.
You can take classes from the comfort of your home or from our libraries in Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to the library every week for stories, activities, and music with friends!

Homeschooling families are invited to join us each week for fun and educational activities including STEM, art, health and nutrition, and much more. Snacks will be provided!
Younger children are also allowed with parental supervision.

Are you a new mom looking for guidance, support, and a community to help you thrive in your breastfeeding experience? 

Visit the Rifle Branch Library on the third Friday each month to chat with professionals and fellow moms who understand exactly what you’re going through. Participants can get ongoing education and learning for every stage of the journey, expert guidance from professionals, connection to other moms, and help from bilingual staff from the Roaring Fork Breastfeeding Coalition so you get the resources you need in your language. 

School-age kids are invited to join your friends at the Rifle Branch Library to SPARK your imagination by building, creating, exploring, and inventing together!
1st Friday: LEGO Club
2nd Friday: Librarian's Choice
3rd Friday: 3D Art
4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Padres y/o Cuidadores de Niños(as) e hijos de 0-5 años de edad, acompáñenos para disfrutar de cuentos y actividades en español. Los participantes pueden formar parte del programa “Bolsitas Rojas” de Raising A Reader, y llevar prestada una bolsa con libros cada semana.

Are you interested in learning strategic games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh? Tweens ages 10-14 are invited join us as we battle dragons and conquer beasts. Feel free to bring cards or borrow from our selection. For more information about this free club call the library at 970-625-3471.
 

Experience a differenct life perspective through conversation.  Participants will get to sit with three of six unique individuals and "read" them through conversation as if they were books.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Free!

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Experimente una perspectiva de vida diferente a través de la conersación.  Los participantes podrán sentarse con tres de las seis personas únicas y leerlas a través de una conversación como si fueran libraos.  El espacio es limitado y es necesario registrarse.  ¡Gratis!

Come hang out and have fun with your friends!  We will have art projects, music, games, and more geared for teens in middle and high school.

Join the Garfield Country Libraries' Executive Director, Jamie LaRue, and other members of the community to discuss the current challenges libraries in America are facing. Participants will learn why there has been a recent increase in book challenges, scrutiny facing public libraries, governmental interference, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Come to listen, learn and share! 
 

This bilingual class is designed for beginners or those who need a refresher in computer basics. Laptops will be provided. Free. Register or get more information by calling 970-625-3471.

Bilingual Sensory Storytime Join us for a bilingual sensory storytime specially designed for individuals that are neurodiverse or with sensory integration challenges.

English and Spanish language learners are invited to drop in for a casual conversation at the library. Practice your conversation skills, build your vocabulary, and help each other learn in a warm and supportive environment!

Clases de Yoga en espanol 

Disfruta de una practica relajante de Yoga para ayudar a reducir el estres y promover el bienestar fisico y mental. Estas practicas incluyen tecnocas sencillas de respiracion y meditacion que puedes aprender para tu uso diario. No se requiere experiencia, solo ganas de aprender y cuidarse a si mismo. 
Puedes tomar las clases desde la comodidad de tu casa o desde nuestras Bibliotecas en Glenwood Springs y Rifle. 

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Yoga Classes in Spanish

Enjoy a relaxing yoga practice to help reduce stress and promote physical and mental well-being. These practices include simple breathing and meditation techniques that you can learn for daily use. No experience is required; just a desire to learn and take care of yourself.
You can take classes from the comfort of your home or from our libraries in Glenwood Springs and Rifle.

Young children and their accompanying adults are invited to the library every week for stories, activities, and music with friends!

Homeschooling families are invited to join us each week for fun and educational activities including STEM, art, health and nutrition, and much more. Snacks will be provided!
Younger children are also allowed with parental supervision.

School-age kids are invited to join your friends at the Rifle Branch Library to SPARK your imagination by building, creating, exploring, and inventing together!
1st Friday: LEGO Club
2nd Friday: Librarian's Choice
3rd Friday: 3D Art
4th Friday: Painting with the Library