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Children's Newsletter February 2026 |
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All County buildings, including the Library, will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. |
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Lego Nights at the Library Children's Room | Friday, February 6 | 4:00pm-5:30pm
Join us on the first Friday of the month for Lego building fun! Each month we will work as a team to complete a large Lego project. There will be solo build options available. All Lego will be provided by the Library. |
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Dungeons & Dragons
Library Lab Classroom | Saturday, February 14 | 3:30-5:30pm
Saturday, February 28 | 3:30-5:30pm
Become the hero of your own adventure! Join us on a magical journey where we'll rely on our wits, imagination, and teamwork to play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary!
Campaigns are run by Library staff members. Recommended for players ages 12+. |
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Cooking Club Children's Room | Thursday, February 26 | 4:00-5:30pm
Join us for a club in which we learn cooking basics and safety together. We will focus on simple cooking practices such as chopping, taking temperatures of foods to ensure they're done, learning about cooking science, and most importantly, eating yummy food!
This month we will focus on making pizzas from crust to sauce and how to make the perfect side salad!
Permission slips signed by a parent or guardian are required before attending. |
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Manga Book Club Dunaway Community Room |
Friday, February 27 | 4:00-5:30pm
Manga Book Club meets every other month to enjoy discussion, activities, and snacks inspired by manga! Recommended for readers 11+.
This month's book is Kamudo by Akira Himekawa. |
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Mystery Book Club Returns! Children's Room | Friday, March 27 | 4:00-5:30pm
Mystery Book Club meets every other month to enjoy discussion, activities, and snacks inspired by mystery novels!
March's book is The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash.
Please email Sierra Fransen at sierra.fransen@pitkincounty.com to reserve your copy and sign up for the book club!
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
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Start healthy, early literacy habits by helping your child read 1,000 books before they start kindergarten! Sign up in person to receive an activity book and receive prizes for every 100 books read together. Find out more... |
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Check out our StoryWalk on the Hunter Creek Extension Trail! |
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Early Literacy Storytimes and Activities | Join us for special early literacy storytimes, recommended for ages 0-2, in the Children's Room.
Tuesday, February 3 | 10:30am-11:00am Early Literacy Storytime Tuesday, February 3 | 11:00am-11:30am Early Literacy Steam
Tuesday, February 10 | 10:30am-11:00am Early Literacy Storytime Tuesday, February 10 | 11:00am-11:30am Story Art with the Aspen Art Museum
Tuesday, February 17 | 10:30am-11:00am Early Literacy Storytime
Tuesday, February 17 | 11:00am-11:30am Adventures in Bookland
Tuesday, February 24 | 10:30am-11:00am Early Literacy Storytime Tuesday, February 24 | 11:00am-11:30am Story Art with the Aspen Art Museum |
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All-AgesChildren's Storytime | Join us in the Children's Room at the Library for stories, songs, and more!
Wednesday, February 4 | 10:30am-11:00am Thursday, February 5 | 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday, February 11 | 10:30am-11:00am Thursday, February 12 | 10:30am-11:00am* *Special ACES Storytime with Denali Barron
Wednesday, February 18 | 10:30am-11:00am Thursday, February 19 | 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday, February 25 | 10:30am-11:00am Thursday, February 26 | 10:30am-11:00am |
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