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Reader's Theatre

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
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Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a story to life by reading aloud straight from a grade-level children's book. Participants will rehearse, pick props, and share a "performance" for family and friends at the end of the program.  

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Beats on the Blue: The Old Fashioned String Band

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
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Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Music, Performance
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Free live music at the North Branch Library!  Join us for an evening with The Old Fashioned String Band.  Hot beverages, along with quiet games and puzzles, available for a relaxing evening with a chill vibe.

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Tinker Lab: Invent, Design, Create

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
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Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Literacy, S.T.E.A.M
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become an inventor at Tinker Lab! In this hands on program for 3rd-5th graders, children will have the opportunity to build an object of their own design.

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BookBends

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Off-Site Programs
Register Now
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18+ on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:15pm. May will be at the Community and Senior Center in Frisco.

Upcoming Reads:

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Life is Good Club at the Main Library

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Teen Room at Main Library - Frisco
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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 teens in Frisco! Get ready to embrace positivity and community at the Main Library's brand new "Life is Good Club," designed specifically for ages 13 to 18.

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Lunar Library Nite in Frisco

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:30pm - 9:30pm
County Commons Front Lawn at Main Library - Frisco
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Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: County Commons Front Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series, Other, Outdoor, Technology, Workshop
Event Details:

Lunar Library Nite will Feature local Astronomer Astro Mark!

Come view the moon and other celestial objects through a high powered Telescope! Enjoy hot coco & S’mores while you explore the night sky!

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Reader's Theatre

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
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Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a story to life by reading aloud straight from a grade-level children's book. Participants will rehearse, pick props, and share a "performance" for family and friends at the end of the program.  

student with handmade balloon contraption

Tinker Lab: Invent, Design, Create

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Register Now
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Literacy, S.T.E.A.M
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become an inventor at Tinker Lab! In this hands on program for 3rd-5th graders, children will have the opportunity to build an object of their own design.

bookbends mindfulness and movement book club

BookBends

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Frisco
Register Now
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness, Outdoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 18+ on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:15pm. June, July, August and September will be on the lawn outside of the Main Library in Frisco. If weather is bad we will move inside the building to the Mount Royal Room.

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Memorial Day Closure

9:00am - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Frisco, North Branch Library - Silverthorne, South Branch Library - Breckenridge, All Summit County Libraries
Description:

Summit County Librairieswill be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.

Life is Good Club at the Main Library

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
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 teens in Frisco! Get ready to embrace positivity and community at the Main Library's brand new "Life is Good Club," designed specifically for ages 13 to 18.

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. 

North Branch Teen Volunteer Orientation

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to earn volunteer hours this summer in a relaxed and creative environment? The North Branch Library is accepting teen volunteers to assist with the Summer Reading Program and weekly events from June - August!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teens' Make Your Own Color Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy scrapbooking, personalizing your notebooks, or anything else requiring copious amounts of stickers? Join us in creating your own!

Nature Walk with Ranger Rita

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Library Children's Deck
Age Group: Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Outdoor
Event Details:

Take a stroll down the Blue River Rec Path with Ranger Rita of the Dillon Ranger District and discover the unique plants and animals that call this area home. Along the way, learn how to protect them using Leave No Trace principles.

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. 

Teens' Break and Make Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with a 3-D art workshop like no other! Crush, smash and break through a variety of materials, and then use them to build artistic creations! 

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. 

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

Youth Advisory Council - North Branch

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch 'The Den' Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun and inviting after-school club that earns you volunteer hours while giving you a say in the programs and collections at your local library? Join Summit County Library’s YAC program today!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teens' Growing Color Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Other, Outdoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Summit County Libraries oversee a garden plot at the Community Garden 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. 

Teens' Growing Color Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Summit County Libraries oversee a garden plot at the Community Garden in Breckenridge?

Teens' Make Your Own Color Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy scrapbooking, personalizing your notebooks, or anything else requiring copious amounts of stickers? Join us in creating your own!

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. 

Teens' Devoid of Color Mario Kart Competition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is a world WITHOUT color? Ready your racecars for a Mario Kart tournament like no other! Participants will compete in pairs to complete this video game challenge with the fastest time of all. The catch? Your racer must be blindfolded!

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. 

Juneteenth Closure

All Day
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 Thursday, June 19th for Juneteenth. We will reopen at 9am on Friday, June 20th. 
 

Card Making

10:00am - 11:30am
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make unique and beautiful Happy Birthday cards from crafter extraordinaire Janet Good. 

Please register due to supplies.

Questions, contact Jane at jane.vanbaren@summitcountyco.gov

Teens' Devoid of Color Mario Kart Competition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is a world WITHOUT color? Ready your racecars for a Mario Kart tournament like no other! Participants will compete in pairs to complete this video game challenge with the fastest time of all. The catch? Your racer must be blindfolded!

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. 

Teens' Growing Color Workshop

3:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is your chance to try your hand at gardening during the beautiful Summit County summer planting your own seeds and fun plant-related crafts!

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. 

Teens' Patch em' Up Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get creative with this punk-themed embroidery workshop! Learn how to add patches to your favorite bags, clothing and accessories while celebrating punk culture and everything it has stood for over the years.

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. 

Craft Swap

10:00am - 1:00pm
Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come check out our craft swap! You'll find tables of arts and crafts supplies for all ages for the taking, donated by fellow crafters. Take home some free, new-to-you supplies to get you started on a new project.

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. 

July 4th Closure

All Day
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 4th. We will reopen at 9am on Saturday, July 5th.

Teens' Patch em' Up Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get creative with this punk-themed embroidery workshop! Learn how to add patches to your favorite bags, clothing and accessories while celebrating punk culture and everything it has stood for over the years.

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. 

Teens' Devoid of Color Mario Kart Competition

3:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is a world WITHOUT color? Ready your racecars for a Mario Kart tournament like no other! Participants will compete in pairs to complete this video game challenge with the fastest time of all. The catch? Your racer must be blindfolded!

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. 

Youth Advisory Council - North Branch

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch 'The Den' Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a fun and inviting after-school club that earns you volunteer hours while giving you a say in the programs and collections at your local library? Join Summit County Library’s YAC program today!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teens' Sensing Color Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

What colors does this song bring to mind? What about colors arising from the taste of chips or the texture of grass? Let your imagination run wild in this one-of-a-kind drawing workshop all about synesthesia!

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. 

Tour and Create at the ArtSpot

11:00am - 12:30pm
Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Preschool, Children (K-5th), Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

Take a tour with Mallory of the ArtSpot and discover this vibrant all-ages makerspace. After the tour, stick around to paint on their expression wall! All supplies are generously provided by the ArtSpot.

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. 

Teens' Sensing Color Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

What colors does this song bring to mind? What about colors arising from the taste of chips or the texture of grass? Let your imagination run wild in this one-of-a-kind drawing workshop all about synesthesia!

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.