Upcoming Events

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 

Featured Events

The words "Noon Year's Eve" with a green block border on the top and bottom and a yellow sun in the background. There is a yellow star that says "Minecraft Edition"

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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), Tweens (6th-8th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games, S.T.E.A.M, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come build up to 2026 with our "Noon" Year's Eve celebration at North Branch Library! This Minecraft-themed party is for 4th - 8th grades and will feature pizza, crafts and building challenges both inside and outside of the game.

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Life is Good Club at the Main Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Teen Room at Main Library - Frisco
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!

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Tuesday Writers Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Frisco
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy, Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Tuesday 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: Tuesdays during odd months and Saturdays during even months.

historical fiction book club

Tome Travelers: Historical Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off-Site Programs
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Historical
Event Details:

Join us to discuss historical fiction books at Vine Street Social in Frisco! We will meet the first Wednesday of each month. Ages 21 and up. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Meg quirk in Vietnam

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
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!

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Reader's Theatre

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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:

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.  

bookbends mindfulness and movement book club

BookBends: A Mindfulness and Movement Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Mt. Royal Meeting Room at Main Library - Frisco
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Mt. Royal Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Special Sound Bath!

For ages 18+ on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:15pm.. January will be in the Mount Royal Room at the Main Library in Frisco for a Sound Bath! Bring anything you want to be comfy - blankets, pillows, etc. 

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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
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!

Poetic License writing poetry

Poetic License: A Book Club and Poetry Workshop

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Pine Meeting Room at Main Library - Frisco
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Pine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Workshop, Writing Group
Event Details:

Part Book Club|Part Workshop

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Tinker Lab: Invent, Design, Create

Monday, January 26, 2026 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: 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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Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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 Bird Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

The suggested age range for baby storytime is infant through 2.5 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, rhymes, finger-plays, scarves and instruments. Baby story times are designed to help support pre-literacy skills and to develop a love of reading! No registration is required.

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. 

Lego Club at North Branch

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: LEGO

Children aged K-5 are welcome to come and make awesome LEGO creations! No registration required. 

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. 

Wine and True Crime Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you constantly wondering what might be on Ed Gein's Pinterest? Do you carry a tiny red flag? Do you F* politeness on a daily basis? Are you in a cult? Have you called your dad yet? This group is for you. 

Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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. 

Summit Scaries

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Ghouls, Ghosts, and lovers of both are invited to join a book club focused on horror books! Summit Scaries will meet on the Third Thursday of the month at Saved by the Wine in Dillon. Readings will be focused on different genres of horror. 21+ only - beverages will be for sale. Please check content warnings of books. RSVP or send questions to christina.chambers@summitcountyco.gov

Disclaimer(s)

Concessions will be available to purchase. 

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. 

Reader's Theatre

10:30am–11:30am
Children (K-5th)
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.  

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. 

Saturday Story Hour

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and caregivers, join us for Saturday Story Hour at the North Branch Library!  Reading, crafts and games appropriate for ages 3-8 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. 

Tinker Lab: Invent, Design, Create

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: The Lodge Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: 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.

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 Bird Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

The suggested age range for baby storytime is infant through 2.5 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, rhymes, finger-plays, scarves and instruments. Baby story times are designed to help support pre-literacy skills and to develop a love of reading! No registration is required.

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. 

Lego Club at North Branch

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: LEGO

Children aged K-5 are welcome to come and make awesome LEGO creations! No registration required. 

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. 

Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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. 

Summit County Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board/Friends/Foundation, Community Event

The Library Board meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month on Zoom.The BOT makes recommendations on policy and budget to the local governmental entity and acts as liaison between the library, local government, and the community. 

 Meetings are open to the public.  Please email Board President Erin if you would like to join or share comments or concerns.

Baby Bird Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

The suggested age range for baby storytime is infant through 2.5 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, rhymes, finger-plays, scarves and instruments. Baby story times are designed to help support pre-literacy skills and to develop a love of reading! No registration is required.

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. 

Lego Club at North Branch

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: LEGO

Children aged K-5 are welcome to come and make awesome LEGO creations! No registration required. 

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. 

Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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 Bird Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

The suggested age range for baby storytime is infant through 2.5 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, rhymes, finger-plays, scarves and instruments. Baby story times are designed to help support pre-literacy skills and to develop a love of reading! No registration is required.

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. 

Lego Club at North Branch

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: LEGO

Children aged K-5 are welcome to come and make awesome LEGO creations! No registration required. 

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. 

Tome Travelers Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Off-Site Programs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Historical
Event Details:

Join us to discuss historical fiction books at Vine Street Social in Frisco! We will meet the first Wednesday of each month. Ages 21 and up. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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 Bird Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

The suggested age range for baby storytime is infant through 2.5 years of age. We will have fun books along with songs, rhymes, finger-plays, scarves and instruments. Baby story times are designed to help support pre-literacy skills and to develop a love of reading! No registration is required.

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. 

Little Owl Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Stories, songs and action rhymes at family storytimes are appropriate for ages 6 and under.

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. 

Reader's Theatre

10:30am–11:30am
Children (K-5th)
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.  

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. 

Saturday Story Hour

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: North Branch Library - Silverthorne
Room: North Branch Owl's Nest Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and caregivers, join us for Saturday Story Hour at the North Branch Library!  Reading, crafts and games appropriate for ages 3-8 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.