Upcoming Events

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

Featured Events

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. 

havasupai Falls

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.

Pink background with book outlines, overlayed with a white box with the title "Teen Book Club." a graphic of cartoon books and an image of the cover of The School for Good and Evil

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
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!

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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
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!

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
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.

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Learn Beginner Guitar at the Main Library!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Frisco
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.

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Saturday Writers Group

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Frisco
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy, 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: Tuesdays during odd months and Saturdays during even months.

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

Reader's Theatre

Saturday, February 21, 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.  

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Thursday Tech Help @ South Branch

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Puzzler Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Register for a private, 30-minute slot to go over some basic technology questions with a library staff member. Please bring your device as well as any passwords you may need. If you need to cancel your appointment, you can through the email confirmation or give us a call.

We can assist with:

  • ebooks/eReaders
  • Basic computer navigation
  • Basic app use
  • Basic cellphone use
  • Basic tablet use
  • General internet instruction
  • Research beyond Google
  • Using library electronic resources

We cannot assist with:

  • Designing or formatting documents, flyers, etc.
  • Fixing/Restoring/Repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account
  • Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
  • Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
  • Cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions

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. 

2026 Travel Series: The Good, The Van, The Ugly: 3 years of Life on the Road

6:00pm–7:15pm
Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (9th-12th), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Event, Lecture Series
Event Details:

Most travel slideshows capture a single adventure. This one captures a lifestyle.  Anna and Dustin Farrenkopf converted a Transit van and lived on the road for nearly three 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. 

Poetic License: Book Club & Poetry Workshop

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
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

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. 

Baby Bookworms Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library 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.

Read with Churro 1

10:30am–10:45am
Children (K-5th)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do your kids love dogs? Children are invited to practice their reading skills with the gentle giant, Churro.

Churro loves when you read to him, and he won't judge when you make a mistake.

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. 

Tuesday Tech Help @ Main

2:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Pine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Register for a private, 30-minute slot to go over some basic technology questions with a library staff member. Please bring your device as well as any passwords you may need. If you need to cancel your appointment, you can through the email confirmation or give us a call.

We can assist with:

  • ebooks/eReaders
  • Basic computer navigation
  • Basic app use
  • Basic cellphone use
  • Basic tablet use
  • General internet instruction
  • Research beyond Google
  • Using library electronic resources

We cannot assist with:

  • Designing or formatting documents, flyers, etc.
  • Fixing/Restoring/Repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account
  • Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
  • Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
  • Cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions

Tuesday Tech Help @ Main

2:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Pine Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Register for a private, 30-minute slot to go over some basic technology questions with a library staff member. Please bring your device as well as any passwords you may need. If you need to cancel your appointment, you can through the email confirmation or give us a call.

We can assist with:

  • ebooks/eReaders
  • Basic computer navigation
  • Basic app use
  • Basic cellphone use
  • Basic tablet use
  • General internet instruction
  • Research beyond Google
  • Using library electronic resources

We cannot assist with:

  • Designing or formatting documents, flyers, etc.
  • Fixing/Restoring/Repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account
  • Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
  • Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
  • Cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions

Winter Herbal Workshop: Sugar & Salt Scrubs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (6th-8th), Teens (9th-12th), Adults
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. 

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library 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.

Lego Club @ Main Library

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, LEGO, S.T.E.A.M
Event Details:

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. 

Lego Club @ South Branch

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (K-5th)
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Hopefull/Discovery Meeting Room
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. 

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. 

Silent Group Meditation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: The Understory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Experienced meditators sit for two 25 minute silent unguided sessions, with optional sharing of experience after each session.  “In Silence” cards provided for those choosing to remain silent for the evening.

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. 

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. 

Thursday Tech Help @ South

11:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Puzzler Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Register for a private, 30-minute slot to go over some basic technology questions with a library staff member. Please bring your device as well as any passwords you may need. If you need to cancel your appointment, you can through the email confirmation or give us a call.

We can assist with:

  • ebooks/eReaders
  • Basic computer navigation
  • Basic app use
  • Basic cellphone use
  • Basic tablet use
  • General internet instruction
  • Research beyond Google
  • Using library electronic resources

We cannot assist with:

  • Designing or formatting documents, flyers, etc.
  • Fixing/Restoring/Repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account
  • Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
  • Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
  • Cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions

Thursday Tech Help @ South Branch

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Room: Puzzler Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required

Register for a private, 30-minute slot to go over some basic technology questions with a library staff member. Please bring your device as well as any passwords you may need. If you need to cancel your appointment, you can through the email confirmation or give us a call.

We can assist with:

  • ebooks/eReaders
  • Basic computer navigation
  • Basic app use
  • Basic cellphone use
  • Basic tablet use
  • General internet instruction
  • Research beyond Google
  • Using library electronic resources

We cannot assist with:

  • Designing or formatting documents, flyers, etc.
  • Fixing/Restoring/Repairing a broken or infected device, app, or email account
  • Entering sensitive information for you (e.g. credit card information, social security number, online banking, etc.)
  • Keyboarding, typing, or proofreading documents
  • Cannot provide medical, legal, and business advice or opinions

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 Bookworms Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Library - Frisco
Room: Main Library 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.

Read with Churro 1

10:30am–10:45am
Children (K-5th)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Branch Library - Breckenridge
Age Group: Children (K-5th)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do your kids love dogs? Children are invited to practice their reading skills with the gentle giant, Churro.

Churro loves when you read to him, and he won't judge when you make a mistake.

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.