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cardboard box

Box City! at the North Branch Library

All Day 7/19
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, S.T.E.A.M
Event Details:

Color Our World with Box City at the North Branch Library.  Think outside the box! Design, build and color a city, and more, using cardboard boxes, recycled materials, and plenty of imagination!  

Reader's Theatre, castle, planet, spaceship, pirates, trees

Reader's Theatre

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Today's theme: Box City 

What are you doing with that box? -- "This is not a box!" What will your box be? 

Star Sign Embroidery Workshop

Star Sign Embroidery Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Understory at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
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:

Bring a friend and learn to embroider a simple yet beautiful mountain scene with a starry sky featuring your star (zodiac) sign.  All instruction and materials provided. Ages 12-18 only.  Maximum of 12 attendees.

Rocky Mountain Brass logo over a river of music notes

Music on the Deck: Rocky Mountain Brass

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Music
Event Details:

Bring your dancing shoes to the South Branch Breck for an evening of music and community! 

student with handmade balloon contraption

Tinker Lab: Invent, Design, Create

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lodge Meeting Room at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
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:

July 21st we will have a guest electrical engineer who will demonstrate his CNC, 3D, and laser printer and will CNC your name on something fun. So register early! 

Santa wears sandals and a hawaiian shirt under text saying Christmas in July

Christmas in July

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room at South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games, Other
Event Details:

Have a holly jolly July 25th by coming by the Christmas in July party at the South Branch!

Crafts, Snacks, and Festive activities will be provided - including ornament making, a toy drive, and more!

 

Randall McKinnon playing guitar

Beats on the Blue: Randall McKinnon

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
North Branch Library Children's Deck at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Library Children's Deck
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Music, Performance
Event Details:

Free live music at the North Branch Library!  All ages are invited for an evening with Randall McKinnon.  Bring a picnic dinner, blanket or chairs, and take in the sounds and sights along the Blue River. No registration required.

person with pencil and paper writing

Saturday Writers' Group

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Frisco
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Saturday Writers' Group is a welcoming workshop for Summit County writers. This group is for the published and the amateur, the good and the bad.  This group meets monthly: Saturdays during even months and Tuesdays during odd months.

Ann Lincoln Foam on the Range party

End of Summer Celebration Foam Party at North

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Branch Library Children's Deck at North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Library Children's Deck
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Games, Outdoor, Performance
Event Details:

Enjoy the last rays of summer with a foam party! Prepare to get wet as we cool down with some water games and foam fun. 

Special information and instructions included in the attached document.  

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Life is Good Club at the Main Library

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th)
Full
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:

The Life is Good Club at Main Library

Star Sign Embroidery Workshop

2:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Bring a friend and learn to embroider a simple yet beautiful mountain scene with a starry sky featuring your star (zodiac) sign.  All instruction and materials provided. Ages 12-18 only.  Maximum of 12 attendees.

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' Color Our Community Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
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)
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summit County Libraries are partnering with Smartbellies! Come decorate bags with inspiring messages for them to use when distributing meals. This event will be occurring at North Branch Library in The Den. No additional waivers are required.

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 scenic walk on the Blue River Rec Path with Ranger Rita of the Dillon Ranger District and discover the fascinating wildlife and native plants of the area.

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

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:

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. 

Teen Book Club - North Branch

5:00pm–6:00pm
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)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

North Branch Library’s Teen book club is back!

Teens' Color Quest Hike and 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, Health & Wellness, Other, Outdoor
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a sack lunch & go for a hike with a librarian and your friends! Along the way we will take note of nature’s many vibrant colors and create ephemeral (temporary) art using the items found along the way.

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. 

Summer Needle Felting Series

5:30pm–7:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Full
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 transform raw wool roving into cute animals using special barbed needles.  All instruction and materials provided.  It's best to attend all events in order to complete a project and build your skills.

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' Color Quest Hike and Workshop

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

Bring a sack lunch & go for a hike with a librarian and your friends! Along the way we will take note of nature’s many vibrant colors and create ephemeral (temporary) art using the items found along the way.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teens' Color Our Community Day

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: Community Event, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summit County Libraries are partnering with Smart Bellies! Come to the teen room at the Main Library in Frisco and decorate grocery bags with positive messages and artwork for the families who will receive bags of groceries over the summer.

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. 

Teens' Break and Make 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:

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. 

Teens' Break and Make 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:

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)

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

Teens' Color Quest Hike and Workshop

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

Bring a sack lunch & go for a hike with a librarian and your friends! Along the way we will take note of nature’s many vibrant colors and create ephemeral (temporary) art using the items found along the way.

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. 

Teens' Make Your Own Color 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:

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. 

Summer Needle Felting Series

5:30pm–7:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Full
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 transform raw wool roving into cute animals using special barbed needles.  All instruction and materials provided.  It's best to attend all events in order to complete a project and build your skills.

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. 

Summer Needle Felting Series

5:30pm–7:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
Full
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 transform raw wool roving into cute animals using special barbed needles.  All instruction and materials provided.  It's best to attend all events in order to complete a project and build your skills.

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. 

Back to School Papermaking Workshop for Teens

12:00pm–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:

Teens will learn to make beautiful recycled paper in this instructor-led class.  All materials and snacks are provided!  Limited to 10 spots so sign up today.  Please bring a towel with you to transport your project home.

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. 

Labor Day 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 Monday, September 1. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, September 2.