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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 |
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Not Just For Kids: Local Libraries Target Summer Reading For Adults Too By Christine Benedetti, Aspen Daily News Time Out Staff Writer Summer reading programs aren’t new. They’re a pillar of library programming targeted at kids in an effort to bridge that learning-loss gap between... READ MORE |
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Super Summer Reading begins soon This year’s Summer Reading Program at the Garfield County Libraries is sure to be epic. We will offer events, activities, prizes, and more for superheroes of all sizes throughout the summer. Sign up beginning May 30 to receive a reading log bookmark to track your reading sessions. This... READ MORE |
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Chromebooks now available at the libraries For many years now, the Garfield County Libraries have been a popular destination for those who need to use a computer to get online, fill out job applications, work on documents, and play. Last year alone the computers in the libraries were used for over 5,600 hours,... READ MORE |
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Which do you prefer: zombies, beaches or lightsabers? In conjunction with our newly adopted new mission, vision and values we want you to Find Your Story. And we know that everyone’s story is different. Everyone enjoys different hobbies, genres and tastes. We are currently hosting a survey to help decide which new library... READ MORE |
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Carpet Replacement at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library The carpet at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library will be replaced beginning Tuesday, April 21. The library will be open regular hours throughout the project, but some services will be limited. Available services... READ MORE |
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Liz Masterson to close out library's Winter Lecture Series
To close out the Frontier Historical Society and Glenwood Springs Branch Library Winter Lecture Series, musician and poet Liz Masterson will take attendees back to the old West with her cowboy poetry and songs.... 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 |