Rifle Branch Library

Preschool Playgroup at the Library

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children between birth and 5 years old. Our Playgroup is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your kids play with one another.

Rifle Branch Library

English / Spanish Conversation Circle

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!

Rifle Branch Library

Storytime

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

Rifle Branch Library

Geri-Fit

Experience effective workouts that target all muscle groups and focus on functional movements for everyday life. Improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility with exercises that will enhance your daily activities. Suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for a challenging and exciting fitness journey!

Rifle Branch Library

SPARK

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: Puzzles Day     4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Rifle Branch Library

Club de Bolsitas Rojas

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Anime Club

If you love anime, manga, or just partaking in weeb activities with the boys (and girls) then come check out the Anime Club! Join us in watching the latest shows and playing the most popular video games!

Rifle Branch Library

Sensory Playgroup Time!

Sensory playgroup time! Join us for a sensory playgroup time! This playgroup time is designed for special needs children (neurodiverse) or individuals with sensory needs.

Rifle Branch Library

Madness Mondays

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Great Expectations Circle of Parents

Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share support, tips, advice or just to talk! This is a safe place to vent, cry, laugh, and find out how other parents are navigating this new world. Circle of Parents provides a supportive community led by parents and other caregivers where parents are the experts! Children are welcome and activities will be provided in a separate room so that you can focus on your own self care. Drop ins are welcome!

Rifle Branch Library

Preschool Playgroup at the Library

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children between birth and 5 years old. Our Playgroup is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your kids play with one another.

Rifle Branch Library

Friends of the Library Book Club

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.

Rifle Branch Library

English / Spanish Conversation Circle

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!

Rifle Branch Library

Storytime

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

Rifle Branch Library

Homeschool Parent Advisory Group

Each month we’ll get together to talk about current challenges and opportunities within the homeschooling space. We’ll also discuss how the library can help provide educational opportunities and curriculum for homeschool kids in elementary, middle, and high school. English and Spanish speakers are all welcome to join this group.

Rifle Branch Library

Geri-Fit

Experience effective workouts that target all muscle groups and focus on functional movements for everyday life. Improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility with exercises that will enhance your daily activities. Suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for a challenging and exciting fitness journey!

Rifle Branch Library

Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell

Join your GCPLD libraries and enjoy a unique concert experience featuring Sean Gaskell and the African Kora harp. Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. He studied under the extensiveinstruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and also Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire. Gaskell has presented adult, youth and family programs at over 400 libraries and a multitude of k-12 schools, colleges, universities and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Rifle Branch Library

SPARK

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: Puzzles Day     4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Rifle Branch Library

Club de Bolsitas Rojas

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Stem Exploration Hour with Aspen Science Center

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Anime Club

If you love anime, manga, or just partaking in weeb activities with the boys (and girls) then come check out the Anime Club! Join us in watching the latest shows and playing the most popular video games!

Rifle Branch Library

Madness Mondays

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Great Expectations Circle of Parents

Join other parents and caregivers in our community to share support, tips, advice or just to talk! This is a safe place to vent, cry, laugh, and find out how other parents are navigating this new world. Circle of Parents provides a supportive community led by parents and other caregivers where parents are the experts! Children are welcome and activities will be provided in a separate room so that you can focus on your own self care. Drop ins are welcome!

Rifle Branch Library

Preschool Playgroup at the Library

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children between birth and 5 years old. Our Playgroup is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your kids play with one another.

Rifle Branch Library

English / Spanish Conversation Circle

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!

Rifle Branch Library

Storytime

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

Rifle Branch Library

Seniors Game Day

​​Calling all gaming lovers! Visit the library to win prizes, meet new people, and share a quality time! ¡Llamando a todos los amantes de los juegos! ¡Visite la biblioteca para ganar premios, conocer nuevas personas, y compartirun tiempo agradable!

Rifle Branch Library

Geri-Fit

Experience effective workouts that target all muscle groups and focus on functional movements for everyday life. Improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility with exercises that will enhance your daily activities. Suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for a challenging and exciting fitness journey!

Rifle Branch Library

SPARK

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: Puzzles Day     4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Rifle Branch Library

Club de Bolsitas Rojas

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Anime Club

If you love anime, manga, or just partaking in weeb activities with the boys (and girls) then come check out the Anime Club! Join us in watching the latest shows and playing the most popular video games!

Rifle Branch Library

Art in the stacks

Trish O'Grady - Artist Eclectic Works An exhibition of fine art/ photo composite works All work is for sale. The exhibition will hang up from May 1st, 2024- June 30th, 2024. We will have an in-person reception on May 18th, 2024 at 2:00pm.

Rifle Branch Library

Sensory playgroup time! Hora de Juegos Sensorial

Sensory playgroup time! Join us for a sensory playgroup time! This playgroup time is designed for special needs children (neurodiverse) or individuals with sensory needs. ¡Hora de Juegos Sensorial! Acompáñanos a la hora de juego sensorial! Nuestro grupo esta diseñado para niños con necesidades especiales (neurodiverso) o que tengan deficiencia sensorial. First, and third Monday of each month Rifle Branch Library

Rifle Branch Library

Madness Mondays

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Sensory playgroup time! Hora de Juegos Sensorial

Sensory playgroup time! Join us for a sensory playgroup time! This playgroup time is designed for special needs children (neurodiverse) or individuals with sensory needs. ¡Hora de Juegos Sensorial! Acompáñanos a la hora de juego sensorial! Nuestro grupo esta diseñado para niños con necesidades especiales (neurodiverso) o que tengan deficiencia sensorial. First, and third Monday of each month Rifle Branch Library

Rifle Branch Library

Preschool Playgroup at the Library

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children between birth and 5 years old. Our Playgroup is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your kids play with one another.

Rifle Branch Library

English / Spanish Conversation Circle

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!

Rifle Branch Library

Storytime

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

Rifle Branch Library

Geri-Fit

Experience effective workouts that target all muscle groups and focus on functional movements for everyday life. Improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility with exercises that will enhance your daily activities. Suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for a challenging and exciting fitness journey!

Rifle Branch Library

SPARK

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: Puzzles Day     4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Rifle Branch Library

Club de Bolsitas Rojas

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Anime Club

If you love anime, manga, or just partaking in weeb activities with the boys (and girls) then come check out the Anime Club! Join us in watching the latest shows and playing the most popular video games!

Rifle Branch Library

A Day in Tahiti with Aspen Polynesia

Join us at your Garfield County Libraries as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Day in Tahiti! Enjoy the music and rhythm with Aspen Polynesia at one of six events. Saturday, May 11 10 am in Silt • 2 pm in New Castle Saturday, May 18 2 pm in Carbondale • 6 pm in Glenwood Springs Saturday, May 25 2 pm in Rifle • 6 pm in Parachute

Rifle Branch Library

Preschool Playgroup at the Library

Playing is learning! With a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities provided, this drop-in playtime is designed for children between birth and 5 years old. Our Playgroup is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your kids play with one another.

Rifle Branch Library

Parent Futuring Alliance and Book Club

Join a discussion group with parents and adolescents about the best strategies to raise families and grow in a healthy relationship. We’ll discuss screen time, social media, and other habits that make a big part of lives of young people today. We’ll also choose books to read and discuss together.

Rifle Branch Library

English / Spanish Conversation Circle

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!

Rifle Branch Library

Storytime

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

Rifle Branch Library

Geri-Fit

Experience effective workouts that target all muscle groups and focus on functional movements for everyday life. Improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility with exercises that will enhance your daily activities. Suitable for all fitness levels. Join us for a challenging and exciting fitness journey!

Rifle Branch Library

Breaking the Silence: Beyond Yes or No

Join Trauma Recovery Coach Holly Miller for this series of free events at the library which will educate our community on various sexual abuse topics. Class 1: March 28 Unveiling the Signs: Recognizing Potential Indicators of Sexual Abuse Class 2: April 18 Home is Where Safety Begins: Empowering Families and Sexual Abuse Prevention Class 3: May 30 Beyond Yes or No: Demystifying the Ins and Outs of True Consent 7pm Rifle Branch Library

Rifle Branch Library

SPARK

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: Puzzles Day     4th Friday: Painting with the Library

Rifle Branch Library

Club de Bolsitas Rojas

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.

Rifle Branch Library

Anime Club

If you love anime, manga, or just partaking in weeb activities with the boys (and girls) then come check out the Anime Club! Join us in watching the latest shows and playing the most popular video games!

Rifle Branch Library