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South Branch Library Reopens January 20

The South Branch in Breckenridge is operating with limited services as we undergo a comprehensive carpet replacement project. The library will reopen with fresh floors on January 20. Call 970-453-3544 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for more information. Or learn more here: www.summitcountylibraries.org/carpetproject

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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!

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.

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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!

Mortal and Pestle with herbs and tincture bottle surrounding it

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. 

Image of islands and a sunset

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!

Junior Librarian Committee

Junior Librarian Committee

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Branch Library Young Adult Room at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)

The Junior Librarian Committee will earn community service hours by meeting monthly to review and recommend books for their peers, create decorations and displays for the library, and complete projects for the librarians and our patrons.

Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: South Branch Library Young Adult Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Junior Librarian Committee will earn community service hours by meeting monthly to review and recommend books for their peers, create decorations and displays for the library, and complete projects for the librarians and our patrons.

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. 

Baby gorilla in Uganda

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. 

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Learn Beginner Guitar at the Main Library!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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. 

Valentine's Crafting

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Understory at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone

With hearts full of love and admiration, craft some endearing creations! The Understory will be especially stocked today to suit your card-crafting needs, with extra holiday crafts for all ages.

Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

With hearts full of love and admiration, craft some endearing creations! The Understory will be especially stocked today to suit your card-crafting needs, with extra holiday crafts for all ages.

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. 

Banner with board and card games at the top of the square. Underneath the banner reads "Teen Game Nights @ North Branch Library" with icons of playing cards and dice. At the bottom of the image reads "In partnership with Hidden table Games"

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.

Herbs inside a mortal and pestle with tincture bottle and lavender on side

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.

Open
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. 

Sarah Hulsey in Sahara desert

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. 

Image of an book with the text "The Librarians" in large capital letters

Movie Screening: The Librarians

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site Programs
Program Type:
Community Event, Movie, Other
Age Group:
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults

Summit County Libraries presents an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of "The Librarians". Admission to the film is free.

This film follows librarians across the US as they grapple with how book review policies are shaping their communities.

Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Movie, Other
Event Details:

Summit County Libraries presents an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of "The Librarians". Admission to the film is free.

This film follows librarians across the US as they grapple with how book review policies are shaping their communities.

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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. 

Image of islands and a sunset

Life is Good Club at the Main Library: March 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!

Banner with board and card games at the top of the square. Underneath the banner reads "Teen Game Nights @ North Branch Library" with icons of playing cards and dice. At the bottom of the image reads "In partnership with Hidden table Games"

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. 

Mortal and pestle with herbs inside and tincture bottle on side with lavender on sides

Winter Herbal Workshop: Sugar & Salt Scrubs

Tuesday, March 24, 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

Wintery weather can dry our skin out, leaving us needing a little extra moisturization. Natural sugar and salt scrubs are the perfect remedy for these concerns, helping to increase skin hydration via exfoliation.

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:

Wintery weather can dry our skin out, leaving us needing a little extra moisturization. Natural sugar and salt scrubs are the perfect remedy for these concerns, helping to increase skin hydration via exfoliation.

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. 

Memorial 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, May 25th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, May 26th.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your account ple...

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, May 25th. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, May 26th.

Juneteenth 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 Friday, June 19th. We will reopen at 9am on Saturday, June 20thIf you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your account p...

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 Friday, June 19th. We will reopen at 9am on Saturday, June 20th

Independence 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 Friday, July 3rd. We will reopen at 9am on Saturday, July 4th.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your account pl...

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 Friday, July 3rd. We will reopen at 9am on Saturday, July 4th.

Labor 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, September 7. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, September 8.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your accou...

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, September 7. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, September 8.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

All Day
All Summit County Libraries

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 12. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, October 13.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your account...

Closing
Branches:
All Summit County Libraries
Description:

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 12. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, October 13.

Election Day Closure

All Day
All Summit County Libraries

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3. We will reopen at 9am on Wednesday, November 4.If you need to renew items, place items on hold or check your acco...

Closing
Branches:
All Summit County Libraries
Description:

All Summit County Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3. We will reopen at 9am on Wednesday, November 4.