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 es para niñ@s de 5 a 11 años de edad. Nos reuniremos en la sección infantil de la biblioteca para participar en una variedad de actividades, incluyendo juegos, arte y manualidades, construcción con 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. Adolescentes cursando las escuelas media y media superior pueden venir a jugar con el Switch, crear arte, tomar bocadillos, beber un café o hacer sus tareas escolares. Siéntete en la libertad de quedarte por un rato o de entrar y salir cuando gustes. Debes cursar del 5º grado en adelante para poder entrar al Teen Café.

After-school classes are a fun and welcoming space where elementary students can explore their creativity and imagination. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning basic art skills through hands-on projects and playful exploration. Emphasis is placed on creativity, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection, helping young artists build confidence and enjoy the process of making art. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will make new friends, try new materials, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.

Please email holly@theartbase.org with any questions.

Be the author of your last chapter! Regardless of your age, health, or lifestyle, creating a practical plan of action for the end of life will bring you peace of mind and be an invaluable gift to your loved ones. In this course, we will bring light to the legal and financial tasks and compassion to the physical and emotional challenges that we all face. In Session 1, you will be given a folder containing essential paperwork. In Session 3, we will offer assistance to complete it. Registration is required.

May 13th: Session 1 | Why and How We Must Plan Legal and Financial Guidance Patty Fox and Teresa Hall | Ken Ransford PC, Estate Planner
May 20th: Session 2 | Choices for End of Life Care Steve Ayers, DO, Pitkin County Coroner, Retired Shane Lieberman, MD, Palliative Care Physician, Valley View Hospital
May 27th: Session 3 | Hands-On Workshop Matthew Trinidad, Alpine Legal Services and Volunteers
¡Sé la persona que redactará tu último capítulo! Independientemente de tu edad, estado de salud o estilo de vida, crear un plan de acción práctico para el fin de tu vida te otorgará paz mental y será un regalo invaluable para tus seres queridos. En este curso ilustraremos las tareas legales y financieras necesarias, en un ambiente compasivo y de respaldo ante los desafíos físicos y emocionales que todos enfrentamos. En la sesión 1 recibirás un folder con documentos esenciales. En la sesión 3 te ofreceremos asistencia para poder completarlos. Se requiere una inscripción previa para participar.

Mayo 13: Sesión 1 | Cómo y por qué es necesario planear. Guía legal y financiera ofrecida por Patty Fox y Teresa Hall | Ken Ransford PC, Planificador de bienes raíces.
Mayo 20: Sesión 2 | Opciones para los cuidados al final de la vida. Steve Ayers, DO (doctor en medicina osteopática), Pitkin County Coroner (médico forense); Shane Lieberman, MD (doctor en medicina general), Palliative Care Physician (doctor de cuidados paliativos), Valley View Hospital.
Mayo 27: Sesión 3 | Taller práctico ofrecido por Matthew Trinidad, Alpine Legal Services y voluntarios.

Material Haiku MMXXVI by Gaby Oshiro turns her divergent exploration on the evocative power of materials, techniques, and the balance between; subtraction-addition, destruction-creation, chaos-order. A painting is an aesthetic object with its own expressive power that acquires ontological status.
Kindred Spirits is a two-person exhibition by ceramic artist Christine Anderson and abstract painter Benjamin Strawn who share a forty-plus year friendship centered on the exploration and interplay of artistic ideas. Their work embodies their shared creative vision, their love and care for each other, and their emotive depth.

The opening reception will be Friday, April 17 from 5-7pm with an artist talk beginning at 5:30pm. Both shows are on display through May 21.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education and support, including Narcan and fentanyl test strips, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY Thursday in the Aspen Health and Human Services Parking Lot from 12 PM - 2 PM

Unleash your creativity in a fun, engaging, and inspiring senior art class where the only limit is your imagination!

Each session focuses on playful and easy-to-learn techniques, including watercolor painting, acrylics, pastels and more! Classes are perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a stress-free artistic outlet designed to nurture your creativity while having fun.

No registration necessary. Just arrive day of ready to create!

Do you love to read nonfiction? The Carbondale Library invites you to read a nonfiction book of your choice around a monthly theme and then join us as we discuss and socialize around the books we read. The theme for May is any nonfiction book of your choice about National Parks. For more information call the Carbondale Library 970-963-2889.

Meet us in the Children's library for a special story time where books come to life through American Sign Language! Children will enjoy a read-aloud that is also signed, helping them see how stories can be told with both voice and hands. After the story, kids will learn a few beginner ASL signs in a fun, simple mini-lesson perfect for little learners. This program encourages curiosity, communication, and inclusivity—everyone is welcome! For children ages 3 years to 7 years old.

Acompáñanos en la biblioteca infantil para una hora de cuentos especial, en la cual los libros cobrarán vida ¡a través del lenguaje por señas! Todas las personitas que asistan disfrutarán de una lectura en voz alta que además será expresada en lenguaje por señas, lo que les permitirá ver cómo las historias pueden ser contadas tanto con la voz como con las manos. Después del cuento, estas personitas aprenderán algunas señas básicas en una mini-lección perfecta para principiantes. Este programa fomenta la curiosidad, comunicación e inclusión, y ¡todas las personas son bienvenidas! Creado para peques entre los 3 y los 7 años de edad.

High Rockies Harm Reduction provides free overdose prevention materials, education and support, including Narcan and fentanyl test strips, syringe disposal, hygiene and wound care supplies, peer support and more EVERY Thursday at Brush Creek Park N Ride from 4 PM - 6 PM