Community Calendar

This afterschool program is for kids ages 5 to 11 years old. Meet on the Children's side of the library to participate in a variety of activities such as games, crafts, art, Legos and more!

Este programa extracurricular está diseñado para peques entre los 5 y los 11 años de edad. Nos reuniremos en la sección infantil de la biblioteca para participar en una variedad de actividades: juegos, manualidades, arte, Legos, ¡y más! El programa será facilitado en inglés.

Come hang out at the Teen Café on early release Wednesdays. Middle and high schoolers can play the switch, create art, eat snacks, enjoy coffee, or work on homework. Feel free to hang out for a while or come and go as you please. Must be in Grades 5+ to enter the Teen Café.

Ven a pasar un buen rato en el Teen Café los miércoles de salida temprana. L@s chic@s cursando las escuelas media (middle school) y media superior (high school) pueden jugar con el Switch, crear arte, disfrutar de refrigerios y bebidas, o trabajar en sus tareas escolares. Siéntete en la libertad de quedarte un buen rato o por el tiempo que desees. Debes cursar el 5º grado como mínimo para poder entrar al Teen Café.

Do you have creative writing ideas stirring in your imagination? Do you like to read and write poems, plays, stories, songs, and more? Come to The Creative Writing Club for Teens at the Basalt Regional Library! Create and respond to fun writing prompts, learn writing style strategies, play wordplay games, empower your voice during our open mic sessions, receive prizes, and write, write, write your masterpieces. Bring water, a snack, and a journal. Registration is strongly encouraged to get an accurate count of participants. Led by Jessica Amber Barnum and Brittany Crooke.

¿Tienes ideas creativas agitándose en tu imaginación? ¿Te gusta leer y escribir poemas, obras de teatro, historias, canciones y más? ¡Únete al Club de Escritura Creativa para Adolescentes en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt! Redacta y responde a entretenidas sugerencias de escritura, diviértete con juegos de palabras, empodera tu voz durante nuestras sesiones de micrófono abierto, recibe premios y escribe, escribe, escribe tus obras maestras. Trae agua para beber, un refrigerio y un diario. Recomendamos ampliamente una inscripción previa para poder determinar el número de participantes. Dirigido por Jessica Amber Barnum y Brittany Crooke.

Do you have creative writing ideas stirring in your imagination? Do you like to read and write poems, plays, stories, songs, and more? Come to The Creative Writing Club for Teens at the Basalt Regional Library! Create and respond to fun writing prompts, learn writing style strategies, play wordplay games, empower your voice during our open mic sessions, receive prizes, and write, write, write your masterpieces. Bring water, a snack, and a journal. Registration is strongly encouraged to get an accurate count of participants. Led by Jessica Amber Barnum.

¿Tienes ideas creativas agitándose en tu imaginación? ¿Te gusta leer y escribir poemas, obras de teatro, historias, canciones y más? ¡Únete al Club de Escritura Creativa para Adolescentes en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt! Redacta y responde a entretenidas sugerencias de escritura, diviértete con juegos de palabras, empodera tu voz durante nuestras sesiones de micrófono abierto, recibe premios y escribe, escribe, escribe tus obras maestras. Trae agua para beber, un refrigerio y un diario. Recomendamos ampliamente una inscripción previa para poder determinar el número de participantes. Dirigido por Jessica Amber Barnum.

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. Kids' classes incorporate a mixture of technique and relevant games. As they progress, they will have the opportunity to test for colored belts.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education, resources and support, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, condoms, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY Wednesday at Cook Inclusive's Queer Resource Space in New Castle from 4 PM - 6 PM

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. Kids' classes incorporate a mixture of technique and relevant games. As they progress, they will have the opportunity to test for colored belts.

It’s time to put on your favorite boots, practice your loudest “yips” and “yeehaws,” and learn some line dances! We will learn basic moves and terminology in country (and pop!) dancing and then put them to work in choreography. You don’t need any experience to join these classes! All ages, genders, and abilities are welcome – after all, dancing is for everyone. All you need to bring is your willingness to learn, a big smile, and your shining presence!

Class is from 5:30pm-6:30pm and $10/person. Any questions or wish to get on the email list: rfvlinedance@gmail.com

Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art focused on re-directing conflict into harmony. Benefits include confidence, discipline, stress-relief, resilience, community-building and fitness. All levels practice together. We are affiliated with the United States Aikido Federation.

Appointment required before first class. Please contact us for information.

Slip behind the curtain and join us for an underground conversation where books are brave, voices are loud, and censorship meets resistance. In a time when shelves are being stripped and stories silenced, this intimate speakeasy-style gathering invites you to explore what’s really at stake in the battle over banned books in public libraries.

Featuring library leaders in the valley, Jamie LaRue, Amy Shipley, and Shannon Foster.

Come for the conversation, stay for the fire. No password required, just a passion for truth, books, and the right to think freely.

Deslízate detrás de la cortina y acompáñanos a una conversación clandestina donde los libros son audaces, las voces se elevan y la censura se enfrenta con la resistencia. En un momento en el que los estantes están siendo despojados y se pretende que las historias se vean silenciadas, esta íntima reunión estilo speakeasy te invita a explorar lo que realmente está en juego en la lucha por los libros prohibidos en las bibliotecas públicas.

Presentado a los líderes de nuestras bibliotecas locales: Jamie LaRue, Amy Shipley y Shannon Foster.

Únete a la conversación y quédate a disfrutar del fuego que se enciende. No se requiere de una contraseña, solo la pasión por la verdad, los libros y el derecho a pensar libremente.