Gordon Cooper Branch

Storytime will be held off site while the library is closed in preparation for our move to our new building. But, not to fear, children and parents/caregivers can still enjoy fun books, songs, and arts and crafts with Jeannine. The only difference will be the location! This special nature-themed storytime will include guest performances by forest rangers and a chance to explore natural objects and will be held at the Forest Service office in Carbondale at 620 Main Street.

Participate in the Summer Reading Program and receive an invitation to a Special Library Preview of the New Carbondale Branch Library facility on Thursday, July 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm..

This is an invitation only event for participants of the Summer Reading Program. We will host a tour of the new facilities, and attendees will have the opportunity to browse our brand new collection and check out new materials. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

 "The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." - Winston Churchill

 Teens! Feeling creative? Please join us for the Creative Element at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library. We will make hardware jewelry and duct tape crafts!

The Creative Element takes place on Wednesday, June 12 at 4:00 pm. Registration required, please call (970) 963-2889.

 Come to the Gordon Cooper Branch Library on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00 to 5:00 pm for PAWS to READ! Children in grades K-5 can sign up to read to the dogs for approximately 15 minutes. Featuring dogs and handlers/literacy specialists from Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley.

Stories, songs, and fingerplays for children. For children ages 1-5. Led by Alejandra Rico, Assistant Youth Services Librarian.

Cuentos, canciones y juegos con los dedos. Para niños de uno a cinco años. Alejandra Rico contará los cuentos y guiará las actividades manuales.

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües takes place at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 am.

There will be no Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües on June 26.

 Led by an instructor from the Aspen Art Museum, Story Art combines learning to read with art-making and activities that build visual literacy. This popular program introduces children to the basic foundations of art through engaging storybooks, looking activities, and hands-on art projects. Story Art programs are held at the Gordon Cooper Branch Library on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:45 pm and are for children in grades K-5.

Join us for the GRAND OPENING of the new Carbondale Branch Library.  Festivities begin at 10:00 am.

The Gordon Cooper Branch Library will close on June 23rd, 2013.

The new Carbondale Branch Library will open on July 20th, 2013.

Gordon Cooper Branch Library events will take place at the Carbondale Town Hall at 511 Colorado Avenue.

 Michael Stanwood's Exploring the World Through Music includes lessons in geography, social studies, languages, even clothing- all through the back door of the wondrous musical instruments that Michael has collected in his travels. A Khaen, a Didgeridu, Angklungs; he plays them all and wants you to play them as well in this unique, interactive, and often hilarious program.

Michael Stanwood's Exploring the World Through Music will take place at the Carbondale Branch Library on Tuesday, July 30, at 10:30 am.