This is the corrected version of the October Children's Newsletter. Please refer to the highlighted portions of this email as well as the updated calendar link.

The Pitkin County Library and all other County buildings will be closed on Monday, October 6 in honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini Day.

Fall Programming

After School Wednesdays

Wednesday, October 1 | 3:00-4:30pm

Crafting: Mask Making

Wednesday, October 8 | 3:00-4:30pm

Aspen Science Center

Wednesday, October 22 | 3:00-4:30pm

Spooky Snacks!

Wednesday, October 29 | 3:00-4:30pm

Kid's Choice

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.

Girls Who Code

Wednesday, October 1 | 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, October 8 | 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, October 15 | 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, October 22 | 4:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, October 29 | 4:00-6:00pm

Come and engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in an environment that fosters problem solving, teamwork, and personal skill development! Each of the eight sessions in this Fall 2025 club will include instruction as well as hands-on project work.

No coding experience is necessary! For students in grades 3-5.

Lego Nights at the Library

Friday, October 3 | 4:00-5:00pm

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.

Snacks will be included.

Homework Hangout

Thursday, October 9 | 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday, October 23 | 4:00-6:00pm

Join us every other Thursday for some after school homework support and focus sessions. Peer lead homework help is encouraged, though there are quiet spaces and solo options available. Music and snacks are always aplenty! All ages 18 and under welcome. This event will take place in the

Hotpick Meeting Room.

Though staff will always be present, there will be no professional tutors available unless otherwise stated.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, October 11 | 3:30-5:30pm

Saturday, October 25 | 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+.

Children's Genre Book Club Kickoff!

Friday, October 17 | 4:00-5:00pm

Join us on the third Friday of each month for hearty book discussion with friends, food, and fun activities to pair with our reading!

At October's meeting, pick up November's book, I Survived the Black Death, 1348 by Lauren Tarshis and meet your fellow book club members.

Day of the Dead Arts & Crafts with the Anderson Ranch Arts Center

Saturday, November 1 | 11:00am-1:00pm

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with hands-on arts and crafts. Participants of all ages are invited to create traditional altars and decorative skulls while learning about this special holiday’s cultural significance and customs.

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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