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May 1 - 28: Junior Take-and-Make Craft: Wood Cookie Tic-Tac-Toe
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
Make your own game for at home or travel with this month’s take home kit! This kit will have the supplies to turn a wood cookie slice into a game of tic-tac-toe with pebbles! Mea... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
May 1 - 28 Take and Make Craft for Adults: Upcycled Book Flower Press
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
It might be a little early for flower collecting in the Rockies, but get excited for summer with this month’s take and make. We are turning recycled books into homemade flower pr... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
May 1 - 28: Teen Take and Make - Sock Donuts
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
Make a plush donut out of a sock, pillow stuffing, and felt! Great as a stress ball, dog toy, pin cushion, or to just look cute on your desk. Email your local branch to request you... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
May 1 - 28 : Tinker Tots Preschooler Take Home Kits
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies, STEAM
Tinker Tots is a new STEAM program for you and your little ones. Each month you will be able to reserve a take home kit from your library branch exploring something new. In the kit... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
Recycling and Composting at Your Business
Location: Virtual
Type: Community Event, Workshop
What are the recycling and composting options for businesses in Summit County? What are the benefits? And what are the best practices if you’re just getting started? Discover ans... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Recycling Drop-off 101: Zero Waste Ambassador Training
Location: Virtual
Type: Community Event, Workshop
Summit County Library and HC3 invite you to Zero Waste Training on Tuesday, May 18th from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. Learn what’s accepted at Summit County’s three drop-off Recycling Ce... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Map Exploration with Summit Historical Society
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Special Event
Do you love looking at old maps? Celebrate Map Month with Summit Historical Society. A staff member will be available to show and tell 1866 and 1867 maps of Colorado, Summit County... View Event
- Ages:
- All Ages
Map Exploration with Summit Historical Society
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Special Event
Do you love looking at old maps? Celebrate Map Month with Summit Historical Society. A staff member will be available to show and tell 1866 and 1867 maps of Colorado, Summit County... View Event
- Ages:
- All Ages
South Branch Library Plant Swap
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
The Summit County Seed Library is starting back up at the South Branch Library in Breckenridge and we are welcoming plant lovers from near and far to come celebrate! The goal of th... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Map Exploration with Summit Historical Society
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Special Event
Do you love looking at old maps? Celebrate Map Month with Summit Historical Society. A staff member will be available to show and tell 1866 and 1867 maps of Colorado, Summit County... View Event
- Ages:
- All Ages
Library Board Meeting
Location: Virtual
Type: Board/Friends/Foundation
The Library Board meets at 5pm, the 4th Thursday of the month, to discuss the policies and management of the library. April 2021 they will meet the 5th Thursday of the month. It is... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
All libraries CLOSED for Memorial Day
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Library Closings
All three library locations will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.... View Event
- Ages:
- All Ages
June 1-30: Drop-in Activity for Teens: Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt
Location: North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
We invite 6-12th graders to join at the North Branch in Silverthorne or South Branch in Breckenridge all month for a library scavenger hunt! Find 10 Fantastic Beasts movie characte... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
June 1 - August 1: Pets Caught Reading Photo Contest
Location: Virtual
Type: Community Event, Other, Virtual
Our Summer Reading theme this summer is Tails and Tales! Do you have a cute pet who likes books? Snap a picture and send it to us at summitcountylibraries@gmail.com! We will post ... View Event
- Ages:
- All Ages
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Continues
Location: Virtual
Type: Community Event, Other
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat bo... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
June 1 - 30: Take and Make for Teens: Animal Shrinky Dinks
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
Celebrate the kickoff of our 2021 Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program with this adorable animal craft! Email your local branch to reserve your craft kit.... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
June 1 - 30: Teen Tails and Tales Haiku Contest
Location: Virtual
Type: Virtual
Submit a haiku about an animal, or written from the perspective of an animal, for a chance to win a prize! Entries accepted June 1-30. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be annou... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
Summer Reading 2021 for all ages starts!
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge, Virtual
Type: Community Event, Special Event
Pre-Registration begins June 1. Use the Beanstack website or download Beanstack Tracker mobile app (Google Play or iTunes/App Store). New users: Parents can sign up for the whole f... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Teens
- Adults
- All Ages
Adult Summer Reading Program starts!
Location:
Type: Special Event
We invite all adults to join in the Summit County Library Adult Summer Reading Program! Why should kids have all the fun? Adults can read books, write reviews, complete activities ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Kickoff: Magic with ANN LINCOLN!
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
We are continuing an amazing summer of story-themed programs with a Summit County favorite - Ann Lincoln! Your kids will be amazed by Ann's incredible magic tricks, comedy, and jug... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Little Zoologists: Summer Storytime
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Storytime
Join your local branch Tuesdays during Summer Reading for a hands-on, outdoor Pre-K program! Please wear your masks, distance yourself from other families, and feel free to bring a... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
Read to a Dog - South Branch Library
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
Do your kids love dogs? Children are invited to practice their reading skills with our gentle therapy dogs. This is a no-judgement zone! Call 970-453-3544 to register for a 15 rea... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
Read to a Dog - North Branch Library
Location: North Branch - Silverthorne
Type: Special Event
Patrons are invited to sign up at the North Branch Library in Silverthorne circulation desk for a 15 minute time slot for their child (or 2 to 3 children) to practice their reading... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
Little Readers - Baby Storytime at the North Branch Library
Location: North Branch - Silverthorne
Type: Storytime
Little Readers storytime is on Wednesday mornings! The suggested age range for Little Readers is infant through 2 and a 1/2 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, ... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
Junior Summer Reading Programs
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: STEAM
The theme for Summer Reading Program is Tails and Tales! We invite 1st-5th grade to join your local branch every Wednesday during Summer Reading for STEAM animal activities outside... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
Read to a Dog - South Branch Library
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
Do your kids love dogs? Children are invited to practice their reading skills with our gentle therapy dogs. This is a no-judgement zone! Call 970-453-3544 to register for a 15 rea... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
Read to a Dog - North Branch Library
Location: North Branch - Silverthorne
Type: Special Event
Patrons are invited to sign up at the North Branch Library in Silverthorne circulation desk for a 15 minute time slot for their child (or 2 to 3 children) to practice their reading... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
Music on the Deck with the Brass Quintet
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Music, Special Event
We are excited to kickoff our Summer Reading with some music on the deck with local band 'The Brass Quintet'! Join us on the outside reading deck at the South Branch Library. Weath... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
- All Ages
Saturday Morning Programs for Adults
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge, Other - See Description
Type: Community Event, Crafts and Hobbies, Special Event
The theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we have some great animal themed programs for adults 18+! Join on Saturday mornings on the South Branch Reading deck. Registration is r... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program: "Working Dogs" with the Summit County Animal Shelter
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
The theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we bet you love dogs! But did you know that that many dogs have jobs just like humans? Join us to learn all about working dogs and see ... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Thursday Night Lecture Series
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Guest Speaker
Our theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we invite you to join us for a series of fascinating lectures focused on a range of animal topics. No registration is required. Events ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program: Downtown Aquarium Denver – Sensational Sharks
Location: Virtual
Type: Special Event, Virtual
Shark! Have we got your attention? This live virtual class features sharks, sharks and more sharks. There are over 500 species, after all! We will discuss the special features an... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Library Board Meeting
Location: Virtual
Type: Board/Friends/Foundation
The Library Board meets at 5pm, the 4th Thursday of the month, to discuss the policies and management of the library. April 2021 they will meet the 5th Thursday of the month. It is... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Saturday Morning Programs for Adults
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge, Other - See Description
Type: Community Event, Crafts and Hobbies, Special Event
The theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we have some great animal themed programs for adults 18+! Join on Saturday mornings on the South Branch Reading deck. Registration is r... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program: Our Big Backyard with Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Guest Speaker, Special Event
Explore some of the animals that make their home in the forest around Summit County! We will examine animal furs, tracks, and scats, while learning about some cool adaptations that... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Community Yoga with Building Hope
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness
Yoga helps clear the mind, offers calm and healing, and helps unite communities. Join Leslie Glenn for a yoga class designed to create an open, safe place for those who want to str... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
July 1 - 31: Teen Take and Make: Melted Crayon Bear Wall Art
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Crafts and Hobbies
Get crafty with our 2021 Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program with this adorable animal craft! ... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
July 1 - 31: Teen July drop-in activity: Choose Your Own Adventure
Location: North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
Have you ever read a Choose Your Own Adventure book? All month long in July, teens 6-12th grade can stop by the North Branch in Silverthorne or South Branch in Breckenridge to part... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
July 1 - 31: Teen Art + Photography Contest
Location: Virtual
Type: Crafts and Hobbies, Special Event, Virtual
Calling all teens ages 13-18! Participate in our Art and Photography contest by submitting your own unique work of art. Entries accepted July 1-31. One entry per teen. All works wi... View Event
- Ages:
- Teens
Thursday Night Lecture Series
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Guest Speaker
Our theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we invite you to join us for a series of fascinating lectures focused on a range of animal topics. No registration is required. Events ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program: Yoga with Dari
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Health and Wellness, Special Event
Dari will also lead you through some yoga poses to get in touch with your own “inner animal”. We will be outside, so please bring a yoga matt if you have one. Don't forget to l... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
- Junior
- Family
Saturday Morning Programs for Adults
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge, Other - See Description
Type: Community Event, Crafts and Hobbies, Special Event
The theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we have some great animal themed programs for adults 18+! Join on Saturday mornings on the South Branch Reading deck. Registration is r... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Virtual ZOOMobile
Location: Virtual
Type: Special Event, Virtual
Bringing the zoo to you! Meet animal ambassadors from around the world. Become a champion for wildlife and wild places. Chat live with a zookeeper. This virtual program will be... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
2021 Summer Reading Program: National Repertory Orchestra for Kids
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Music, Special Event
Summer Reading Program continues with performances by the National Repertory Orchestra just for kids! The National Repertory Orchestra is a summer symphony orchestra and academy th... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
Location: Virtual
Type: Board/Friends/Foundation
The Friends of the Library meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm via Zoom. We discuss fundraising events, programs and various opportunities to support our library. Ev... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Thursday Night Lecture Series
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Guest Speaker
Our theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we invite you to join us for a series of fascinating lectures focused on a range of animal topics. No registration is required. Events ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Little Zoologists: Summer Storytime
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Storytime
Join your local branch Tuesdays during Summer Reading for a hands-on, outdoor Pre-K program! Please wear your masks, distance yourself from other families, and feel free to bring a... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
Saturday Morning Programs for Adults
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge, Other - See Description
Type: Community Event, Crafts and Hobbies, Special Event
The theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we have some great animal themed programs for adults 18+! Join on Saturday mornings on the South Branch Reading deck. Registration is r... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
2021 Summer Reading Program Finale: Nature's Educators
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Special Event
Colorado is a special place that has its own pride and identity. From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains - it's our beautiful home tha... View Event
- Ages:
- Junior
- Family
Little Zoologists: Summer Storytime
Location: Main Library - Frisco, North Branch - Silverthorne, South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Storytime
Join your local branch Tuesdays during Summer Reading for a hands-on, outdoor Pre-K program! Please wear your masks, distance yourself from other families, and feel free to bring a... View Event
- Ages:
- Preschool
Thursday Night Lecture Series
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Guest Speaker
Our theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we invite you to join us for a series of fascinating lectures focused on a range of animal topics. No registration is required. Events ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Thursday Night Lecture Series
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Guest Speaker
Our theme this summer is Tails and Tales and we invite you to join us for a series of fascinating lectures focused on a range of animal topics. No registration is required. Events ... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Adult Summer Reading Program Ends
Location: Virtual
Type: Other
We hope you had fun this summer on our first virtual summer reading program through Beanstack! We enourage all adults get all their books, activities or programs logged by today to... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
Community Yoga with Building Hope
Location: South Branch - Breckenridge
Type: Community Event, Health and Wellness
Yoga helps clear the mind, offers calm and healing, and helps unite communities. Join Leslie Glenn for a yoga class designed to create an open, safe place for those who want to str... View Event
- Ages:
- Adults
