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Special Notes from the Library
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All Pitkin County buildings, including the Library, will close on
Tuesday, March 31, in honor of César Chávez Day. |
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What's Happening at the Library?
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Let's Chat in Spanish!
Tuesdays in March | 1:00pm-2:00pm canceled on March 17 & 31 Hotpick Meeting Room
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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Aspen Public Radio at the Library: A Live Broadcast for Rural Voices Day
Wednesday March 4 | 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Outside the East Entrance
Join Aspen Public Radio for a live broadcast to celebrate the first-ever Rural Voices Day. Aspen Public Radio is joining public radio stations across the country to highlight the role public radio plays in connecting and informing rural communities, as well as our collective resilience in the wake of federal funding cuts.
Stop by to meet the APR team and support the station during this special live event! |
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Crafting at the Library
Make Your Own Magnets Saturday, March 7 | 3:00pm-5:00pm Library Lab
Each workshop brings a new craft to explore—drop in, experiment with new materials, practice new techniques, and connect through crafting. Supplies are provided, just bring yourself and your creativity! |
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This month, join us to make different types of unique magnets! Cut out and decorate a magnetic sheet, make a magnetic picture frame, fabric strips, and buttons, to name a few options.
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Paint Like Bob Ross
Wednesday, March 10 | 4:00pm-6:00pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of painting! We will watch a Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting video and follow along. All brushes, paints, canvas and required supplies are provided, as well as snacks and tea. |
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Cycling Across Continents
with Pat Callahan Thursday, March 12 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Dunaway Community Meeting Room
This travel program chronicles Pat Callahan's ongoing journey cycling around the world. Over two months and 4,000 miles, the journey picks up in Southern Africa, traversing eight countries from South Africa to Kenya.
Pat’s travels bring not just physical challenges—from the sweeping savannas to lush highlands and bustling cities—but also meaningful human connections. Encounters with people along the road, both uplifting and challenging, shape the narrative and provide unique insights into the region’s spirit and culture. |
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Literature Out Loud
Tuesday, March 17 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room
This St. Patrick’s Day, Literature Out Loud will be presenting two fine stories by two Irish authors, Frank O’Connor and Kevin Barry. Your Irish eyes will be smiling, as will your hearts.
Wear green if you wish and join us for tea, cookies and great readers. |
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Lunch n' Learn
Wednesday, March 18 | 12:00pm-1:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room
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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Educación financiera: Taller
Wednesday, March 18 | 5:30pm-6:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room
Join Viviane Ribeiro for an informative workshop on building financial stability in the United States from scratch. This session will explore common financial challenges faced by immigrants like establishing credit and navigating unfamiliar financial systems, as well as provide practical strategies to overcome them. |
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Bookish Crafts
Blizzard Binding Saturday, March 21 | 3:00pm-5:00pm Library Lab
Books meet crafts at Bookish Crafts! Join us for a rotating lineup of literary-inspired projects. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and love of books. |
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This month, join us to make your own journal or photo album with a blizzard binding, a binding style that uses origami for the spine. This relaxed drop-in workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to add personality or flair to their bookshelves.
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Chronicles of Yarnia
Tuesday, March 24 | 5:00pm-6:30pm Hotpick Meeting Room
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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PCL at Pitkin County Senior Services
Friday, March 27 | 12:00pm-2:00pm Pitkin County Senior Services, 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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| Books + Brews Wednesday, March 4
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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| Nonfiction Monday, March 9
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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| Train Dreams
Thursday, March 19 5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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| Banned Books Tuesday, March 24
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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| Fantasy Wednesday, March 25
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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| The Lit Lounge Wednesday, April 15
5:30pm-6:30pm Dunaway Community Meeting Room |
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PCL at the Redstone Inn
Front Desk Staffed Daily | 8:00am-6:00pm 82 Redstone Castle Dr, Redstone Historic District, 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 in March | 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 in March | 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 Winter Open Mic Night
Friday, March 20 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Joy & Wylde, 173 Redstone Blvd, Redstone Historic District, CO, 81623
Step up to the mic for an evening of live, local talent. Redstone Winter Open Mic Night 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 Book Club
Friday, April 3 | 6:00pm-7:00pm Redstone Inn Book Room
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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Materials are securely managed through the Rec Center’s outdoor dropbox and by front desk staff during open 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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Storytime
Thursdays in March | 10:30am-11:00am The Collective, 42 Wood Rd Snowmass Village, Colorado 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
Thurdays in March | 11:00am-2:00pm SMV Town Hall Library Book Room
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
Friday, March 2 | 6:00pm-7:00pm Slope & Hatch, 42 Wood Rd Snowmass Village, Colorado 81615
The Snowmass Village Book Club brings readers of the Brush Creek 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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| Until next time, happy reading! |
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