Carbondale Branch Library

Join us at the Third Street Center in Carbondale the morning of Friday November 1st. We will provide dough and loafs of bread at the public bake oven to start our Day of the Dead day just right! Come try your hand at baking while you learn about the rich history of the celebration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acompañenos en el Third Street Center en Carbondale la mañana del viernes 1 de noviembre. ¡Proporcionaremos masa y hogazas de pan en el horno público para comenzar bien nuestro Día de Muertos! Ven a probar la repostería mientras aprendes sobre la rica historia de la celebración.

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

Adults who wish to explore, observe, and creatively document nature are invited to join a group of novice and experienced sketch book writers and artists. Some sessions will have an instructor (Romana Davies) who will explore different topics, techniques, and mediums. If the instructor is not available at a meeting we will have an assignment, encouragement and tips from peers, and drawing time in a supportive environment. Bring your own supplies.

The library is staying open late to celebrate Day of the Dead! Stop in before Carbondale's parade for crafts and face painting, and warm up with Mexican hot chocolate and pan de muerto. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡La biblioteca permanecerá abierta hasta tarde para celebrar el Día de los Muertos! Pasen antes del desfile de Carbondale para hacer manualidades y pintarte la cara, y disfruten de una bebida caliente de chocolate mexicano y pan de muerto.

Recommended for children ages 3 and older and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and crafts in Spanish and English.

Join us for a community-building event each month filled with meaningful conversations among strangers. Push your comfort zone and follow thought-provoking questions that allow you to connect deeply with whomever is sitting next to you. We'll meet and chat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 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.

Join us for a knitting and crocheting group to hang out, chat, share tips, and to meet other folks who fancy the craft needles! Bring whatever project(s) you are working on - all ability levels are welcome. We will share our knowledge and experience. Feel free to bring any yarn, patterns, or supplies you would like to donate so we can share amongst the group.

This drop-in style class meets in-person weekly with the support of volunteer tutors to offer informal English conversation practice opportunities. English In Action provides resources, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions and ideas for practice. For learners, the class is free and there is no need to pre-register. Interested volunteers, please contact Angela Hanley at angela@englishinaction.org to schedule a brief training before you begin. Call English In Action at 970-963-9200 for more information. Mondays 6:30 pm LIBRARY: Carbondale Branch Library

This special storytime for newborns to 1 year will introduce babies and caregivers to practices designed to give them a head start on early literacy. We will read, learn baby sign language, sing, and infant tummy time flash cards,

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

Practice reading in a fun, supportive environment with a four-legged friend! Therapy dogs from Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley will be at the library to listen, encourage, and enhance each young reader’s experience. There will be 15-minute time slots for readers (1st-8th grade), and advance registration is required. The library will have books kids can read, but it is preferred for readers to bring their own book to meet their reading level. For the well being of the dogs, only the readers will be allowed in the room with the dogs and specialists.

Join friends at the library to SPARK your imagination. We’ll build, create, explore, concoct, and invent together!

Do you have creative writing ideas stirring in your imagination? Do you like to read and write poems, plays, stories, songs, and more? Come to The Creative Writing Club for Middle Schoolers at the Carbondale Branch Library! Create and respond to fun writing prompts, learn writing style strategies, play wordplay games, empower your voice during our open mic sessions, receive prizes, and write, write, write your masterpieces. You’ll receive your very own copy of “The Teen Poet & Writer” too. Bring water, a snack, a journal, your favorite writing utensil, (and optional ~ art supplies). Teacher ~ Jessica Amber Barnum. For grades 5 through 9.

Join the ASC once a month at your local library for an exciting FREE program! Designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), this program offers an enriching experience for children aged 5 to 13 and their families. STEM Exploration Hour offers a diverse range of captivating, hands-on activities to bring STEM to the forefront. Each month we delve into a unique area of study, including engineering, snow science, neuroscience, and more! Our emphasis is on hands-on learning with our interactive science activities. Whether it’s building structures, conducting experiments, or unraveling mysteries, everyone can look forward to a fun-filled, immersive experience that sparks scientific curiosity. This program is designed to be inclusive, welcoming the entire family! Parents, guardians, and siblings are encouraged to participate in the exploration and discovery. It is a fantastic opportunity for families to bond while fostering a shared interest in STEM. Join us to be inspired and challenged!

Stop by to meet with a Colorado Mountain College instructor to learn more about available resources for completing your GED or learning English. Colorado Mountain College offers High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, Adult High School Diploma courses, and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, often at reduced rates or for free. The CMC instructor can provide information about applying and registering for ESL, HSE, and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. This open office hours session is free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.

Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bring your grown-up to the library! We’ll burn some energy with active play and work on large motor skills! Balancing • Jumping • Running • Crawling • Dancing • Throwing Free

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

Do you love to write? Adults are invited to join us to engage in writing prompts that ignite the imagination, learn new craft strategies and styles, and be inspired by other poets and writers in the group. Bring your muses, a journal, as well as water and a snack if you wish.

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.

Join us for a knitting and crocheting group to hang out, chat, share tips, and to meet other folks who fancy the craft needles! Bring whatever project(s) you are working on - all ability levels are welcome. We will share our knowledge and experience. Feel free to bring any yarn, patterns, or supplies you would like to donate so we can share amongst the group.

This drop-in style class meets in-person weekly with the support of volunteer tutors to offer informal English conversation practice opportunities. English In Action provides resources, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions and ideas for practice. For learners, the class is free and there is no need to pre-register. Interested volunteers, please contact Angela Hanley at angela@englishinaction.org to schedule a brief training before you begin. Call English In Action at 970-963-9200 for more information. Mondays 6:30 pm LIBRARY: Carbondale Branch Library

This special storytime for newborns to 1 year will introduce babies and caregivers to practices designed to give them a head start on early literacy. We will read, learn baby sign language, sing, and infant tummy time flash cards,

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

Join friends at the library to SPARK your imagination. We’ll build, create, explore, concoct, and invent together!

Stop by to meet with a Colorado Mountain College instructor to learn more about available resources for completing your GED or learning English. Colorado Mountain College offers High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, Adult High School Diploma courses, and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, often at reduced rates or for free. The CMC instructor can provide information about applying and registering for ESL, HSE, and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. This open office hours session is free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.

Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bring your grown-up to the library! We’ll burn some energy with active play and work on large motor skills! Balancing • Jumping • Running • Crawling • Dancing • Throwing Free

Do you love to read nonfiction? Join us at the Carbondale Branch Library for a Nonfiction Book Club. Each participant will present a brief synopsis of a nonfiction book of choice around a monthly theme. Call the Carbondale Library at 970-963-2889 for the monthly theme. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 starting in September.

Learn python (the most useful coding language) in a fun, engaging, and casual environment. You will be amazed at how fast you learn and how much you can create. Perfect for 8th-10th grade and any experience level. Presented in partnership with the Aspen Science Center.

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

Recommended for children ages 3 and older and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and crafts in Spanish and English.

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.

Join us for a knitting and crocheting group to hang out, chat, share tips, and to meet other folks who fancy the craft needles! Bring whatever project(s) you are working on - all ability levels are welcome. We will share our knowledge and experience. Feel free to bring any yarn, patterns, or supplies you would like to donate so we can share amongst the group.

This drop-in style class meets in-person weekly with the support of volunteer tutors to offer informal English conversation practice opportunities. English In Action provides resources, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions and ideas for practice. For learners, the class is free and there is no need to pre-register. Interested volunteers, please contact Angela Hanley at angela@englishinaction.org to schedule a brief training before you begin. Call English In Action at 970-963-9200 for more information. Mondays 6:30 pm LIBRARY: Carbondale Branch Library

This special storytime for newborns to 1 year will introduce babies and caregivers to practices designed to give them a head start on early literacy. We will read, learn baby sign language, sing, and infant tummy time flash cards,

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

Practice reading in a fun, supportive environment with a four-legged friend! Therapy dogs from Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley will be at the library to listen, encourage, and enhance each young reader’s experience. There will be 15-minute time slots for readers (1st-8th grade), and advance registration is required. The library will have books kids can read, but it is preferred for readers to bring their own book to meet their reading level. For the well being of the dogs, only the readers will be allowed in the room with the dogs and specialists.

Join friends at the library to SPARK your imagination. We’ll build, create, explore, concoct, and invent together!

Do you have creative writing ideas stirring in your imagination? Do you like to read and write poems, plays, stories, songs, and more? Come to The Creative Writing Club for Middle Schoolers at the Carbondale Branch Library! Create and respond to fun writing prompts, learn writing style strategies, play wordplay games, empower your voice during our open mic sessions, receive prizes, and write, write, write your masterpieces. You’ll receive your very own copy of “The Teen Poet & Writer” too. Bring water, a snack, a journal, your favorite writing utensil, (and optional ~ art supplies). Teacher ~ Jessica Amber Barnum. For grades 5 through 9.

Stop by to meet with a Colorado Mountain College instructor to learn more about available resources for completing your GED or learning English. Colorado Mountain College offers High School Equivalency/GED prep classes, Adult High School Diploma courses, and ESL (English as a Second Language) classes, often at reduced rates or for free. The CMC instructor can provide information about applying and registering for ESL, HSE, and credit courses at CMC, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions or requests for resources. This open office hours session is free and there is no need to pre-register. Call Thae Dunn at 970-236-0451 for more information.

Ready to elevate your public speaking game? Join Sonya Meyer and unlock the secrets to harnessing your nerves and exuding confidence. Dive into techniques for connecting authentically with your audience, telling captivating stories, and leaving a lasting impact. Never dread the spotlight again! Registration is recommended, but walk-ins accepted. Sonya Meyer is a professional actor, director, and speech & presence coach. Her workshops help participants unleash their authentic voice and create dynamic, confident presentations.

Toddlers and Preschoolers: Bring your grown-up to the library! We’ll burn some energy with active play and work on large motor skills! Balancing • Jumping • Running • Crawling • Dancing • Throwing Free

Hey book lovers of Carbondale! Join us to explore a mix of fiction and non-fiction, covering a broad range of genres and topics. Materials chosen will be available in various formats at the libraries.

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

Join us for a knitting and crocheting group to hang out, chat, share tips, and to meet other folks who fancy the craft needles! Bring whatever project(s) you are working on - all ability levels are welcome. We will share our knowledge and experience. Feel free to bring any yarn, patterns, or supplies you would like to donate so we can share amongst the group.

This drop-in style class meets in-person weekly with the support of volunteer tutors to offer informal English conversation practice opportunities. English In Action provides resources, and participants are also encouraged to come with questions and ideas for practice. For learners, the class is free and there is no need to pre-register. Interested volunteers, please contact Angela Hanley at angela@englishinaction.org to schedule a brief training before you begin. Call English In Action at 970-963-9200 for more information. Mondays 6:30 pm LIBRARY: Carbondale Branch Library

Join us for a community-building event each month filled with meaningful conversations among strangers. Push your comfort zone and follow thought-provoking questions that allow you to connect deeply with whomever is sitting next to you. We'll meet and chat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library.