Event List

South Branch Library Carpet Replacement Project continues through January ; Limited Services Available

The South Branch is operating with limited services during January we undergo a comprehensive carpet replacement project. Call 970-453-3544 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for more information. Or learn more here: https://summitcountylibraries.org/news_detail_T8_R49.php 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Event, Literacy, Other, Virtual
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

All ages can participate in our annual Winter Reading challenge!

Earn virtual badges in the Beanstack app/website by reading or listening to different genres. Complete 5 to earn a special prize!

Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Literacy, Other, Virtual
Event Details:

All ages can participate in our annual Winter Reading challenge!

Earn virtual badges in the Beanstack app/website by reading or listening to different genres. Complete 5 to earn a special prize!

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lovers & Lore Romantasy Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Understory at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults

Lovers and Lore is a new monthly book club for the dreamers, schemers, and lovers. If this is you, join the new Romantasy book club at the South Branch Library! 

Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Lovers and Lore is a new monthly book club for the dreamers, schemers, and lovers. If this is you, join the new Romantasy book club at the South Branch Library! 

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2026 Travel Series: From Asia to Aotearoa: Our Four-Month, Seven-Country, Plan-As-You-Go Adventure

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Community Event, Lecture Series
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

You may recognize Megan Quirk from her 4 years working at the South Branch Library in Breckenridge!

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series
Event Details:

You may recognize Megan Quirk from her 4 years working at the South Branch Library in Breckenridge!

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Learn Beginner Guitar at the Main Library!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Frisco
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

If you are between the ages of 12 - 19 and wanted to learn basic guitar for free, this class is for you! After this beginner class you will learn the scale, what the different strings are and basic chords.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 - 19 and wanted to learn basic guitar for free, this class is for you! After this beginner class you will learn the scale, what the different strings are and basic chords.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Teen Game Night

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Living Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: Community Living Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month. 

South Branch Library Closed

All Day
South Branch Library - Breckenridge

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays from December 20, 2025 until January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project.During the week Monday- Friday they will be open for Ho...

Closing
Branches:
South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Description:

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays from December 20, 2025 until January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project.

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club at North Branch Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults

Join us for our January Cookbook Club! This month, we’re cooking from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Extra Good Things and gathering to share a delicious potluck-style meal.

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for our January Cookbook Club! This month, we’re cooking from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Extra Good Things and gathering to share a delicious potluck-style meal.

Disclaimer(s)

There will be a waiver to sign at the event for participation. 

South Branch Library Closed

All Day
South Branch Library - Breckenridge

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays through January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project. Monday- Friday they will be open for Hold pickup only.No library, comp...

Closing
Branches:
South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Description:

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays through January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project.

 Monday- Friday they will be open for Hold pickup only.

No library, computers or study room access. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closure

All Day
Main Library - Frisco, North Branch Library - Silverthorne, South Branch Library - Breckenridge, All Summit County Libraries

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 20th.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your acc...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Frisco, North Branch Library - Silverthorne, South Branch Library - Breckenridge, All Summit County Libraries
Description:

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 20th.

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Silent book club:

Join the North Branch Library Silent Book Club, it's as simple as bringing or checking out a book, enjoying the company of reading with other book lovers, having a warm drink from ...

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Join the North Branch Library Silent Book Club, it's as simple as bringing or checking out a book, enjoying the company of reading with other book lovers, having a warm drink from the hot tea bar, and leaving with recommendations. Conversation not required. This book club is all about reading in solidarity and having the designated time to read.

Silent Book Club is about community. Adults and Teens are welcome, and anyone can join.
There are over 500 Silent Book Club chapters in the world.

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club Kit Pick-Up

All Day 1/21 - 1/24
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults

This month’s featured spice is Ras el Hanout which is a fragrant, warming blend from Morocco. With its rich mix of spices like coriander, cumin, and cardamom, it brings cozy depth and warmth to your winter cooking.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month’s featured spice is Ras el Hanout which is a fragrant, warming blend from Morocco. With its rich mix of spices like coriander, cumin, and cardamom, it brings cozy depth and warmth to your winter cooking.

This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2026 Travel Series: Havasupai Falls Arizona - The Garden of Eden

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Community Event, Lecture Series
Age Group:
Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

Our annual travel series presented by Coloradans continues in 2026!

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series
Event Details:

Our annual travel series presented by Coloradans continues in 2026!

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Teen Book Club - North Branch

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
North Branch 'The Den' Teen Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

North Branch Library’s Teen book club is back!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch 'The Den' Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

North Branch Library’s Teen book club is back!

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Herbal Workshop: Natural Deodorant

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Royal Meeting Room at Main Library - Frisco
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults

Come join us in making natural deodorant using simple and effective ingredients. You will learn some tips and tricks during this interactive workshop to making your own deodorant.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Mt. Royal Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us in making natural deodorant using simple and effective ingredients. You will learn some tips and tricks during this interactive workshop to making your own deodorant.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Life is Good Club at the Main Library

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Teen Room at Main Library - Frisco
Program Type:
Community Event, Other
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

Calling all Frisco teens!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Frisco teens!

This event is in the "Children (K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2026 Travel Series: Into Africa - Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Community Event, Lecture Series, Other
Age Group:
Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

Come hear from local Betty and Mike Koenig all about their trip in April & May of 2025 to Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania! They stayed in multiple “camps” in each country.

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series, Other
Event Details:

Come hear from local Betty and Mike Koenig all about their trip in April & May of 2025 to Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania! They stayed in multiple “camps” in each country.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Learn Beginner Guitar at the Main Library!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Frisco
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

If you are between the ages of 12 - 19 and wanted to learn basic guitar for free, this class is for you! After this beginner class you will learn the scale, what the different strings are and basic chords.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 - 19 and wanted to learn basic guitar for free, this class is for you! After this beginner class you will learn the scale, what the different strings are and basic chords.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

South Branch Library Closed

All Day
South Branch Library - Breckenridge

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays through January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project. Monday- Friday they will be open for Hold pickup only.No library, comp...

Closing
Branches:
South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Description:

The South Branch Library will be closed on Saturdays through January 17th, 2026 due to a carpet project.

 Monday- Friday they will be open for Hold pickup only.

No library, computers or study room access. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Teen Game Night

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Living Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: Community Living Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month. 

Presidents' Day Closure

All Day
Main Library - Frisco, North Branch Library - Silverthorne, South Branch Library - Breckenridge, All Summit County Libraries

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, February 17th.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your a...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Frisco, North Branch Library - Silverthorne, South Branch Library - Breckenridge, All Summit County Libraries
Description:

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, February 17th.

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Herbal Workshop: Facial Toner, Oil & Cleanser

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Royal Meeting Room at Main Library - Frisco
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults

Our skin takes a lot of abuse especially during those blustery winter days when we still want to play in the snow! Come join us in pampering your skin, by making a facial toner, oil and cleanser.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Mt. Royal Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our skin takes a lot of abuse especially during those blustery winter days when we still want to play in the snow! Come join us in pampering your skin, by making a facial toner, oil and cleanser.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2026 Travel Series: You are going to Morocco ... Alone?!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

From November 1 - 13, 2025 library staff member Sarah Hulsey took an almost 2 week trip around Morocco.

Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

From November 1 - 13, 2025 library staff member Sarah Hulsey took an almost 2 week trip around Morocco.

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Children (K-5th)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2026 Travel Series: A Magical Wizarding Tour of the United Kingdom: Our Harry Potter-Themed Family Trip

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Community Event, Lecture Series, Literacy
Age Group:
Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

The 2026 travel series continues with some literary inspiration - perfect for travel talks at the library! 

Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series, Literacy
Event Details:

The 2026 travel series continues with some literary inspiration - perfect for travel talks at the library! 

Disclaimer(s)

Summit County Library staff may photograph, film, or record programs and events for library publicity and promotional purposes. Staff will make every effort to notify members of the public when photography, videography, and recording is taking place, and signs will be posted. Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the wishes of patrons who do not want to be photographed, filmed, or recorded. 

This event is in the "Tweens (6th-8th)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th-12th)" group

Teen Game Night

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Living Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: Community Living Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Friday night, after-hours, teen TAKEOVERS of North Branch Library! Come hang out with friends, eat snacks and try out a new board game or card game together on the second Friday each month.