Teens

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 5, at all branches.

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Friday, April 12th, for a staff training day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th, at all branches.

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed on Sunday, March 31st, in observance of Easter. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1st, at all branches.

 All Garfield County Libraries will be closed onTuesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year's Day. Regular hours resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2nd, at all branches.

 Teens currently part of TAG, as well as anyone in grades 7-12, are invited to join us for the chance to help plan programs, purchase books, movies, and music for teens.  TAG meets at the New Castle Branch Library on the third Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

 Help us decorate and fill a time capsule! Teens are invited to fill out a “me” questionnaire, create an original piece, or bring in something (that you will not have need for in the next year) to put in a time capsule. We will decorate and hide the Time Capsule in the basement to be opened January 2014. Be sure to bring something with your name and good phone number or email so we can invite you to the opening next January!

We'll meet at the New Castle Branch Library on Saturday, January 19th at 2:00 p.m.

 “Mines of Coal Basin” is a book which recounts tales of adventure, courage, determination and innovation in Redstone Colorado. The author, John A. Reeves resides in Glenwood Springs and is the featured speaker in the first installment of the Winter Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Frontier Historical Society and the Friends of the Glenwood Springs Library.

 Join the Friends of the Library and their invited guest Dr. Gerhard Rill. Dr Rill will share his passion...healthy feet. If you have ever had hurting toes you know how important this can be. Gerhard guarantees to entertain and inform!

Gerhard Rill is a graduate of the Munich School of Orthopedics. He completed his residency in the United States then practiced in Germany for several years before relocating to Colorado.

 Join us at the New Castle Branch Library  at 2:00 p.m. on January 12th for an afternoon of Wii games!

Felicia Trevor will be teaching her five week series ” Introduction to Yoga” to teens beginning Wednesday, January 9th from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library. The class will include postures for toning and energizing, use and benefits of aromatherapy, breathing exercises for relaxing, meditation for well being, and color theory for increased awareness. Come join us, bring a friend, and wear comfortable clothes. The class will be held on the lower level of the library. It is free of charge and open to teens.