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Get access to Colorado State Parks through the library The Rifle Branch Library recently launched the Check-Out Colorado State Parks Program, as one of eight pilot locations in Colorado. The program stems from a collaboration between the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado... READ MORE |
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New selection of DVDs at your local library Soon the DVD collection at your local Garfield County Library will look fresher than ever. What!? The Library has DVDs, you say? Yes! And now the collection will look fresh every time you visit. ... READ MORE |
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11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your LibrariesYes, we get pumped about books. No, we don't read all day long.The Garfield County Libraries are participating in a week-long celebration (September 13-19) of all the amazing things taking place in libraries all over the world. Celebrate with us by learning a little more about... READ MORE |
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It's time to get 'Outside the Lines' When’s the last time you visited your local library? For some in the community, the answer is “too long ago.” The Garfield County Libraries want to reintroduce people to the library, spark conversations about your last great read, hear about your family’s summer reading experiences, and... READ MORE |
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and it’s the perfect time to realize that a library card is the smartest card you can own. With a library card from the Garfield County Libraries, you can access a wealth of materials — books, eBooks, CDs, DVDs, magazines and more — as well as... READ MORE |
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Books on the Go By Colleen O'Neil- coneil@postindependent.com The Glenwood Springs Branch Library has its very own book bike. In a partnership with Pedal Positive, a small, Denver-based bicycle builder, the library has its first mobile lending station. The “book bike,” as it’s called, is a... READ MORE |
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Shop Local
Shop Local was started by the Garfield County Libraries with the intent of raising awareness of the benefits of shopping locally. It has grown into a partnership between all the towns / cities, Chambers of Commerce, Garfield County, nonprofits, as well as businesses. This joint... READ MORE |
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Library helps kids, plants grow together By Kelli Rollin - krollin@postindependent.com Kids went to work Wednesday, with sounds of patting hands and running water all around. The Glenwood Springs Branch Library planted small gardens in the front plaza and involved children age 6 and younger in the process. ... READ MORE |
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Get a new library card The Garfield County Libraries wanted to get new library cards in conjunction with the adoption of a new tagline: Find Your Story. So after creating several possibilities, we conducted a public survey to determine which new library card designs to offer. We had an overwhelming response, and... READ MORE |
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Ride Garfield County: a week of bikes and buses Join the Garfield County Libraries in getting outside and riding your bike for fun and transportation during the Ride Garfield County Team Challenge. Sign up to track the miles you've traveled and join the library's team on the National Bike Challenge website. Share your bike selfies and stories... READ MORE |
