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Check out state parks with library backpacks The hugely successful "Check Out State Parks" Program is back for 2017. You can check out a backpack — which includes binoculars, guidebooks, and a seven-day free pass to all 42 state parks — at your local branch of the Garfield County Libraries. Last year, our backpacks were checked out 162... READ MORE |
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Free Books for 4-Year-Olds Each year, One Book 4 Colorado gives away over 75,000 copies of the same book to 4-year-olds in Colorado. These books - available in both English and Spanish – are distributed through public libraries, including the Garfield County Libraries. Every year a new book is selected. After... READ MORE |
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Meet your new Glenwood Springs library manager By John Stroud for the Post Independent - jstroud@postindependent.com After honing her librarian skills in one of the most highly regarded public library systems in the country, Laurin Arnold is busy applying her knowledge as the new Glenwood Springs Branch Library manager. ... READ MORE |
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Calaway Makes Generous Donation to Libraries The Garfield County Libraries are thrilled to announce Jim Calaway has recently donated $100,000 to the Libraries’ Foundation. Calaway, a resident of Carbondale, is no stranger to philanthropy or contributing to the local community. “Jim Calaway's generosity has done so much to make... READ MORE |
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We want your feedback! Share your thoughts about the Garfield County Libraries. We'd like to hear how we're doing and what we could do to best fulfill our mission of connecting our communities to a world of possibilities. We appreciate you taking the time to share your opinions with us! Follow the links below to... READ MORE |
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2017 Budget & Finances Over the last ten years, the Garfield County Public Library District has worked hard to honor the promises made when we became a special district in 2006. We are supported through a quarter cent of Garfield County sales tax and also one mill of property tax, scheduled to sunset in 2027. We... READ MORE |
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Help us understand how you enjoy the outdoors Dear Garfield County Residents, LiveWell Garfield County is collecting information about the activities that kids in our community like to do outdoors.This summer, the Garfield County Libraries hosted visioning workshops with youth to brainstorm all... READ MORE |
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Libraries give ways to explore the Colorado State Parks by Emily Hisel, Brand Manager Last fall, the Rifle Branch Library was one of eight pilot locations in Colorado to participate in the Check-Out Colorado State Parks Program. The program stemmed from a collaboration between the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado State... READ MORE |
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Calaway Commits Legacy Gift to Library Local resident and avid philanthropist, Jim Calaway has recently committed to leave a legacy gift to the Carbondale Branch of the Garfield County Libraries. This magnanimous gesture will support library services to the local population. “Jim Calaway has always been generous to the library... READ MORE |
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Teens try tech in pop-up Makerspace by Alycin Bektesh, Reporter at Aspen Public Radio The Makerspace in Garfield Public Libraries’ Carbondale branch provides children use of iPads, laptops and a 3D printer. About 30 children — mostly middle school aged — are engrossed in their laptops and have headphones on.... READ MORE |