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Special Notes from the Library
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All Pitkin County buildings, including the Library,
will be closed on Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. |
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What's Happening at the Library?
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Let's Chat in Spanish!
Tuesdays | 1:00pm-2:00pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
Speakers of all levels are invited to practice conversational Spanish in a relaxed, friendly environment, led by a native Spanish language speaker. This program provides an opportunity to enhance language skills. |
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Sewing with Jennifer
Tuesday, Sept. 1 & 15 | 4:00pm-6:00pm Library Lab | Adults
Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun space to create and learn with guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided. |
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CMC Open Hours
Thursday, Sept. 3 | 12:30pm-1:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
An academic advisor from Colorado Mountain College (CMC) will be available to answer questions and provide resources for English as a Second Language (ESL) and the General Educational Development (GED). |
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Science Shelf
Thursday, Sept. 3 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
The Science Shelf is a space where visiting scientists from the Aspen Center for Physics open up about the books that have shaped their lives and careers. |
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This month, we will hear from Professor Ryan Foley. He is an Associate Professor at UC Santa Cruz and an astronomer who uses telescopes on Earth and in space to study the cosmos, focusing on stellar explosions, black holes, dark energy, and gravitational waves.
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"The Test" Documentary Screening
Friday, September 4 | 3:30pm-4:30pm Dunaway Community Room | All Ages
A documentary exploring the journey to becoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process. Following the film, participate in a community discussion, try a sample U.S. citizenship test, and learn about local resources that support English language learning and civic engagement. |
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Paint Like Bob Ross
Tuesday, September 8 | 4:00pm-6:00pm Dunaway Community Room | All Ages
Join us for an evening of painting! We will watch a Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting video and follow along. All brushes, paints, canvases, and required supplies are provided, along with snacks and tea. |
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Literature Out Loud
Wednesday, Sept. 15 | 3:00pm-5:00pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
Literature Out Loud will be bringing you two fine stories highlighting fire and firefighters this month by authors Sebastian Junger and Rick Bass. Great literature, great readers, plus tea and cookies. Join us - you’ll be glad you did! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. |
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Educación financiera. Taller / Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
This series of bilingual interactive workshops empowers participants to take control of their financial well-being. The topic is how to protect your family and your assets in the United States. |
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Chronicles of Yarnia
Tuesday, September 22 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room | Adults
Gather with fellow makers for a relaxed, drop-in fiber arts meet-up. This is a space for camaraderie, where all skill levels are welcome. Bring your current project—knitting, crochet, needlepoint, felting, cross-stitch, embroidery—and enjoy creating in good company. |
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Lunch n' Learn
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 12:00pm-1:30pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
This program offers assistance with technology support, like a phone or tablet, as well as navigating the internet, email, or social networks like Facebook. Lunch is provided - bring your questions and device. |
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PCL at Pitkin County Senior Services
Friday, September 25 | 12:00pm-2:00pm Pitkin County Senior Services | Adults 275 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, Colorado 81611
Library staff are available to provide personalized assistance for seniors seeking help with library materials, accounts, and digital resources. |
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Aspen Literary Festival: Local's Night!
Thursday, September 24 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Library Main Floor | Adults
In partnership with the Pitkin County Library, Aspen Literary Festival presents: Locals Night! Join us at the Pitkin County Library as a “pre-game” to the 2026 Aspen Literary Festival. Enjoy mingling with local authors, gaining early access to Literary Festival registration and merchandise, listening to live local music, and an opportunity to enter a raffle. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. |
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Aspen Literary Festival
Friday - Sunday, September 25 - 27 Dunaway Community Room | All ages
The Pitkin County Library is excited to host the following free author events:
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Ready and Resilient
Monday, September 28 | 5:00pm-6:45pm Dunaway Community Room | Adults
What would you do in an emergency when things change? Join the City of Aspen to learn how to become better prepared in an emergency scenario. Learn what your household needs for 72 hours. Have a plan for communication and making decisions. Learn how to help yourself, your family, and your community. |
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| Books + Brews Wednesday,
September 2 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room |
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| Nonfiction
Monday, September 14 5:30pm-6:30pm
Dunaway Community Room |
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Train Dreams
Thursday, September 17 5:30pm-6:30pm
Dunaway Community Room |
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| Fantasy Wednesday,
September 23 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Room |
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PCL at the Redstone Inn
Front Desk Staffed Daily | 8:00am-6:00pm 82 Redstone Castle Dr, Redstone, CO 81623
Through the historic Redstone Inn, patrons can place holds using the Library’s online catalog and select Redstone as their pickup location. Materials are securely managed through the Inn’s front desk staff during business hours, offering convenient local access to the full Pitkin County Library collection, as well as library materials available throughout Colorado.
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The Redstone Inn Library Book Room provides a welcoming space to browse the Library's honor collection, discover new titles, and connect with Library resources in a setting rooted in Redstone’s rich history.
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Storytime
Fridays | 10:30am-11:00am Redstone Inn Library Book Room
Join us for a community-centered storytime designed for young children and their caregivers. Enjoy engaging picture books, songs, movement, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination. |
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Library Resource Help
Fridays | 11:00am-2:00pm Redstone Inn Library Book Room
Stop by the Redstone Inn Library Book Room, and Library staff will be available to answer questions, demonstrate digital tools, and help navigate Libby, Hoopla, research databases, and more. |
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Redstone Open Mic
Friday, September 25 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Joy & Wylde 173 Redstone Blvd., Redstone, CO
Redstone Open Mic welcomes musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers of all experience levels to share original work or favorite pieces in a supportive, easygoing setting. |
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Redstone Sewing with Jen
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 4:30pm-6:30pm Redstone Inn
Whether you’re brand new to sewing or looking to sharpen your skills, this program offers a fun space to create and learn with guidance from Jennifer. Bring your own project or get inspired by a variety of projects provided. |
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Redstone Book Club
Monday, October 5 | 6:00pm-7:00pm Redstone Inn Book Room | Adults
The Redstone Book Club brings readers of the Crystal River Valley together for meaningful conversation and shared exploration of literature. The group meets bi-monthly in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, connection, and lively discussion. |
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PCL at Snowmass Village Town Hall
Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm 130 Kearns Rd, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
The Snowmass Village Town Hall Library Book Room offers a welcoming space to browse the Library’s honor collection, discover new titles, access Library resources, and use public computers and printing services. |
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PCL at Snowmass Recreation Center
Front Desk Staffed During Open Hours 2835 Brush Creek Rd, Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Through the Recreation Center, patrons can place holds through the Library’s online catalog and select Snowmass Village as their pickup location. Materials are securely managed through the Rec Center’s outdoor dropbox and by front desk staff during open business hours, offering
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convenient local access to the full Pitkin County Library collection, as well as library materials available throughout Colorado.
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Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30am-11:00am The Collective | Children
49 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Join us for a community-centered storytime designed for young children and their caregivers. Enjoy engaging picture books, songs, movement, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination. |
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Library Resource Help
Thursdays | 11:00am-2:00pm Town Hall Library Book Room | All Ages
Stop by the Snowmas Village Library Book Room, and Library staff will be available to answer questions, demonstrate digital tools, and help navigate Libby, Hoopla, research databases, and more. |
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Snowmass Village Book Club
Thursday, September 10 | 5:00pm-6:00pm 49 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO, 81615
Sign up for the Snowmass Village Book Club, a reading group for our Snowmass Village adult patrons that dives into popular reads across genres, from buzzy bestsellers to conversation-starting nonfiction. |
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What's New at the Library? |
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| Until next time, happy reading! |
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