Children's Newsletter January 2026

All County buildings, including the Library, will be closed on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year's Day and Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Library will be closed for a staff training day on
Thursday, January 15.

Spring Programming

Lego Nights at the Library

Friday, January 2 | 4:00pm-5:00pm

Join us on the first Friday of the month for Lego building fun in the Children's Room! 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.

Snacks will be included.

After School Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 7 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

Painting and Color Wheels

Wednesday, January 14 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

Aspen Science Center

Wednesday, January 21 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

Tai Chi

Wednesday, January 28 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

Kids' Choice Cooking

Welcome to After School Wednesdays, a time to create and relax with a new activity every week. Crafts, science fun, and other projects for school-aged children every Wednesday, 3:00-4:30pm in the Children's Room.

Bolsitas Rojas / Little Red Bag Club

Friday, January 9 | 10:30am-11:30am

Friday, January 16 | 10:30am-11:30am

Friday, January 23 | 10:30am-11:30am

Friday, January 30 | 10:30am-11:30am

Pitkin County Library hosts Raising A Reader's Little Red Bag Club, Bolsitas Rojas, for caregivers and their 0 to 5-year-old children who are not enrolled in school. This event takes place in the Dunaway Community Room.

To ensure enough supplies, please register with Yaritza Lepe at yaritza@rar4kids.org.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10 | 3:30-5:30pm

Saturday, January 24 | 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 in the Library Lab Classroom. Recommended for players ages 12+.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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.

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