Rifle Branch

Photo Exhibit: Grit--Coloradans and the Dust Bowl

The Rifle Public Library is hosting a photo exhibit called "Grit: Coloradans and the Dust Bowl" in April. This exhibit is a collection of 20 Colorado photographs taken during the crippling dust storms of the 1930s. Most of the photos in this exhibit were taken by the U.S. Farm Security Administration photographers documenting life on the Great Plains during the Great Depression. The pictures come from collections at the Colorado History Museum and the Denver Public Library's Western History Collection. This exhibit is on loan from the Louisville Public Library.

Spring Break Art Reception

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for kids ages 5-13 on March 28-30th from 12-3pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

Tie-Dye Poster Painting @ Spring Break Art Camp

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for middle schoolers on March 28-30th from 12-3pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

Spray Paint @ Spring Break Art Camp

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for middle schoolers on March 28-30th from 12-3pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

String Painting @ Spring Break Art Camp

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for middle schoolers on March 28-30th from 12-3pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

Tie-Dye Poster Painting @ Spring Break Art Camp

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for 1st through 3rd graders on March 28-30th from 10am-12pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

Mosiacs @ Spring Break

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for 1st through 3rd graders on March 28-30th from 10am-12pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

String Painting @ Spring Break Art Camp

The Rifle Branch Library is hosting a Spring Break Art Camp for 1st through 3rd graders on March 28-30th from 10am-12pm. Students will learn new art techniques, and a scholarship for the "Art from the Heart" art school in Rifle will be awarded for the most creative piece.

On Wednesday, March 28, Tara Charlesworth will be teaching string painting from 10am-12pm. String painting is a creative art form that involves an assortment of tempera paint colors and a few long pieces of yarn.

Basic Troubleshooting Workshop for Mac Users

Go2Workshops@YourLibrary features a Basic Troubleshooting Workshop for Mac Users. This workshop will teach users what to do when things go wrong. Bring your Mac and your questions! This workshop will be taught by ByteMarks owner, Donna Dalton.

This workshop will be offered at the following locations:

Gordon Cooper Branch Library, Wednesday, June 20 from 6:00-7:30pm

Silt Branch Library, Thursday, June 21 from 6:00-7:30pm

Rifle Branch Library, Sunday, June 24 from 2:00-3:30pm

Computers for Beginners, Level 1

Go2Workshops@YourLibrary is offering a Computers for Beginners, Level 1 workshop! This workshop is for true beginners – no computer experience necessary. This class introduces computer vocabulary including both hardware and software terms. Learn to use the mouse and keyboard. Learn basic computer tasks in a Windows environment, and learn the differences between a document and a program. There are classes offered for both English and English Learning participants. All you need is the willingness to learn! Sign up in advance by calling or visiting your local branch.