Parachute Branch
Hot Summer Reads for Grades 5-8
Keep reading this summer! Come and hear about the latest and best books that will fill your whole summer. Award winners and staff favorites will be highlighted. Be sure to bring your library card!
Make a Dream Catcher Workshop
Come to the library and learn to make a dream catcher!
Dream Big in Art Glass
Be prepared to be amazed as the art work of Shannon Muse unfolds before your eyes. Shannon is the owner of paradise Art Glass and will be presenting a slide show of her stained glass art pieces. Join us for this not-to-be missed evening!
Read a Classic - Deadline to Sign Up
Headed to college? Need to kick your reading level up a notch? Don't think you can read a book at the "classic" level? Select a book from the College Bound Reading List and be paired with an adult that will coach you through the book. Sign up by Monday, June 4th. Celebrate on Thursday, July 26th.
Read a Classic Celebration Dinner
Headed to college? Need to kick your reading level up a notch? Don't think you can read a book at the "classic" level? Select a book from the College Bound Reading List and be paired with an adult that will coach you through the book. Sign up by Monday, June 4th. Celebrate on Thursday, July 26th.
Math Multiplied
Foundational to all math success are those pesky math facts. Join us on Mondays as we make learning those multiplication math facts fun! Kids will love these hands-on learning sessions. Parents strongly encouraged to attend.
The Common Read for the College Bound
Join us in a discussion of How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else by Michael Gates Gill. Light dinner will be served.
Call the library at (970) 285-9870 to reserve a copy of the book.
College Bound?
You've got questions? We've got answers!
Which school is right for me?
How much does it cost?
What does it take to get in?
When do I need to make decisions?
Join us for a night of questions and answers as Colorado Mesa University counselors will be here to help you start to dream big! Parents and teens encouraged to attend.
90 Books in 90 Minutes
Need something to read this summer? We've selected some of the best young adult and adult titles brought to you in this fast-paced, book-a-minute presentation. Arm yourself- you will leave with a pile of books! Teens and and adults welcome. Event will take place in the community room.
PAWS to Read
Practice reading to a friendly dog! This pressure-free audience gives children the opportunity to practice their reading-aloud skills. Children are invited to sign up for 15 minutes of one-on-one time with a dog who loves to listen to stories. Advance registration and parental permission are required. Paws to Read is held at the Parachute Branch Library every Friday at 11 a.m. To register or get more information, please visit the library or call 285-9870.
