This year's theme for summer reading is "All Together Now." We're excited to present activities, programs, and resources focused on summer learning.
This year we will be offering in-person programs and activities each week. We have collaborations with many different and fun presenters and organizations throughout the community to bring you a variety of learning opportunities.
Registration*
REGISTER OR LOG IN THROUGH BEANSTACK.
*If you already created a Beanstack account, simply log in and the new Summer Reading challenges should appear. If you did not create a Beanstack account, fill out the registration information and then view the challenges.
For any issues with Beanstack contact Shannon Foster, 970-429-1943 or Sierra Fransen, 970-429-1923.
Events (June)
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
Thursday, June 8 | 4pm-6pm
Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts, food, and fun! Register and/or learn more about the 2023 Summer Reading program.
This event will take place outside the Library on the Galena Street Plaza.
READ IN AT THE LIBRARY
STEVE WEEKS MUSIC
Tuesday, June 13 | 11am-12pm
Join us for a special musical event hosted by Steve Weeks Music. There will be a family-friendly concert at the library. Come ready to sing, dance, and laugh with us!
This activity is lead by Steve Weeks in the Dunaway Community Room.
Wednesday, June 14 | 11am-1pm
We invite friends and family to come to the library to read or listen to your own books in a comfortable shared space. Refreshments are included.
This event is held in the Dunaway Community Room.
YOGA & MINDFULNESS
Wednesday, June 14 | 1pm-2pm
Through mindfulness activities, a short yoga practice, and journaling, we'll explore our minds to learn how to stay centered in an ever-changing world. Bring your own yoga mat and journal or borrow a mat and some pens and paper.
This activity is lead by Diana Laughlin in the Dunaway Community Room.
ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER: STEM EXPLORATION
Tuesday, June 20 | 11am-12pm
We will be visited for a STEM Exploration Hour by the Aspen Science Center! Come ready to learn and have fun with STEM-based activities for children.
This activity is in the Dunaway Community Room.
YOGA & MINDFULNESS
Wednesday, June 21 | 11am-12pm
Through mindfulness activities, a short yoga practice, and journaling, we'll explore our minds to learn how to stay centered in an ever-changing world. Bring your own yoga mat and journal or borrow a mat and some pens and paper.
This activity is lead by Diana Laughlin in the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, June 26 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
READ IN AT THE LIBRARY FOLLOWED BY BILLIE THE DOG
Tuesday, June 27 | 11am-2pm
We invite friends and family to come to the library to read or listen to your own books in a comfortable shared space. Refreshments are included.
Starting at 1pm, you can read with Billie the Dog! Sign-up for 15 minute time slots to read to Billie at the start of the Read In.
Both events are held in the Dunaway Community Room.
Events (July)
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, July 3 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
TUNES & TALES
Thursday, July 6 | 10:30am-11:30am
Tunes & Tales returns with special musical storytimes in conjunction with the Aspen Music School! Come ready to sing and learn about different types of instruments.
This activity is in the at the Dunaway Community Room.
ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER: STEM EXPLORATION
Friday, July 7 | 11am-12pm
We will be visited for a STEM Exploration Hour by the Aspen Science Center! Come ready to learn and have fun with STEM-based activities for children.
This activity is in the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, July 10 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
READ IN AT THE LIBRARY FOLLOWED BY BILLIE THE DOG
Tuesday, July 11 | 11am-2pm
We invite friends and family to come to the library to read or listen to your own books in a comfortable shared space. Refreshments are included.
Starting at 1pm, you can read with Billie the Dog! Sign-up for 15 minute time slots to read to Billie at the start of the Read In.
Both events are held in the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, July 17 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
BOOKISH CRAFTS AT THE LIBARY
Tuesday, July 18 | 11am-12pm
Make your own bookmarks and other bookish crafts at the library!
This activity is lead by Sierra Fransen in the Library Lab.
TUNES & TALES
Thursday, July 20 | 10:30am-11:30am
Tunes & Tales returns with special musical storytimes in conjunction with the Aspen Music School! Come ready to sing and learn about different types of instruments.
This activity is in the at the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, July 24 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
SCREEN PRINTING AT THE LIBARY
Tuesday, July 25 | 11am-12pm
Learn how to screen print at the library!
This activity is in the Library Lab.
MR KNEEL: COMIC BOOK BASH
Friday, July 28 | 11am-1pm
Mr Kneel will host a comic book bash at the Library! Mr. Kneel is Neil McIntyre, an award winning Hip Hop musician and educator, with over twenty years experience on stage and in the classroom.
This event will be in the Library Lab.
MR KNEEL: HIP HOP & BEAT BOXING
Saturday, July 29 | 11am-1pm
Mr Kneel is Neil McIntyre, an award winning Hip Hop musician and educator, with over twenty years experience on stage and in the classroom. With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr Kneel can make magic and emotion. Mr Kneel has inspired thousands of kids with his uplifting message of character and self-respect.
This event is held in the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, July 31 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
Events (August)
ANN LINCOLN: FOAM PARTY
Monday, August 1 | 10:30am-11am
Get ready to get lost in mounds of foam at our annual foam party! Come dressed in bathing suits or clothes you feel comfortable getting wet in and wear non-slip shoes.
This event will take place outside the Library on the Galena Street Plaza.
READ IN AT THE LIBRARY
Wednesday, August 2 | 11am-1pm
We invite friends and family to come to the library to read or listen to your own books in a comfortable shared space. Refreshments are included.
This event is held in the Dunaway Community Room.
TUNES & TALES
Thursday, August 3 | 10:30am-11:30am
Tunes & Tales returns with special musical storytimes in conjunction with the Aspen Music School! Come ready to sing and learn about different types of instruments.
This activity is in the at the Dunaway Community Room.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, August 7 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.
SUMMER READING CLOSING FOAM PARTY
Tuesday, August 8 | 11am
Join us for our 2023 Summer Reading closing party! We will have a giant foam machine to help us celebrate another successful year of summer reading fun and activities.
This event will take place outside the Library on the Galena Street Plaza.
THEATRE ASPEN STORYTIME
Monday, August 14 | 10:30am-11am
Take a fieldtrip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime!
This activity is lead by Theatre Aspen in the at the Theatre Aspen tent.