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COVID-19 InformationYour Garfield County Libraries care deeply about the health and safety of our community and we are actively monitoring information in relation to COVID-19. Learn about what the libraries are doing in response to the virus as well as find links to reliable... READ MORE |
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Exciting Changes in Store for 2020 As we look ahead to a brand new year, it’s easy to see there are exciting things in store for our libraries. The passage of our ballot measure last year will allow us to bring back open hours and enhance library services throughout our area. Here are some of the things you can expect in the near... READ MORE |
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Voters Pass Library Funding Measure The election results are a big win for Garfield County Libraries. Our community has chosen to continue to invest in our local libraries. Ballot measure 6A will help restore hours, retain qualified staff, and help ensure that children, seniors, and families have access to great local... READ MORE |
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Explore Our Outdoors Your Garfield County Libraries is always looking for ways to best provide access to information, connect with the community, and encourage lifelong learning. We now have an events series geared to accomplish these goals by featuring outdoors and adventure topics. Check with your local... READ MORE |
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Libraries are Key to Education In a recent poll, eighty-seven percent of local residents said that libraries are "critical safe places and learning environments for our children." We couldn't agree more. Our libraries provide engaging books and storytimes to captivate the youngest of children. We help develop pre-... READ MORE |
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Big Learning for Small Hands Recently, your Garfield County Libraries leveraged money from State Grants for Libraries to purchase a collection of Launchpads to make available at all six libraries. Launchpads are kid-friendly tablets pre-loaded with high-quality, ad-free learning apps, games, videos, and books. These... READ MORE |
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Lifelong Learning at Your Library Last year, your Garfield County Libraries adopted a new strategic plan, and one of the four priorities identified in the plan is to "encourage lifelong learning" through the libraries. We are taking this priority... READ MORE |
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A Message from Our New Executive Director Greetings, everyone! I am so pleased to be the new Executive Director of Garfield County Libraries. Although I’m just completing my first month on the job, I’m already tremendously impressed with the services we provide in our libraries and the knowledge, dedication, and warmth of our... READ MORE |
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Planning an Amazing Trip Starts with Your Library Going on vacation, weekend excursions, or even business trips can be some of the most memorable times of your life. These trips are a chance to explore new parts of the world and see breathtaking sights. That could mean viewing the original Declaration of Independence at the National Archives in... READ MORE |
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Garfield County Libraries Celebrate 80 Years of Service Eighty years is a long time. It’s a monumental milestone for any institution or business, and we at the Garfield County Libraries are thrilled to be able to celebrate our 80th anniversary this year. We have grown with our communities during that time in efforts to bring books, knowledge, and... READ MORE |
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Win a Kindle during Library Card Sign-... This September for Library Card Sign-Up Month, your Garfield County Libraries are giving away three Kindles to library card holders! We'll have a drawing for adults 18+, a drawing for teens... READ MORE |
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Most Popular Items Want to know what are the most popular books, movies, etc. with your friends and neighbors? Check out these lists! ... READ MORE |
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Easier Online Access to Magazines Borrowing digital materials from the libraries just got easier! What was once done through multiple apps can be done all in one place with the Libby App powered by OverDrive. Here... READ MORE |
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Garfield County Libraries Go Fine Free... As we ring in the New Year, your Garfield County Libraries will ring in a new age of library access for the community. The Library Board recently decided to eliminate charges for overdue materials... READ MORE |