New events to learn and celebrate comics are coming up in the next few weeks at the Garfield County libraries. 

The Silt Library is having Narcan training with Maggie Seldeen from High Rockies Harm Reduction. Learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and the basics on how opioids interact with our bodies, as well as the risks for overdose and tools and resources to prevent and reverse opioid overdose. This is a free event at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. For more information, call the Silt Library at 970-876-5500. 

The Rifle branch library is having Brain Development Workshops to shape your child’s brain through positive interactions, nurturing environments and intentional engagement. Join for engaging and supportive discussions where successes and challenges as a parent can be shared. This is an opportunity to ask questions about health brain development while your children participate in fun and interactive activities. This is a free and bilingual event presented by Focused Kids and the Garfield County libraries. Join the Rifle Library at 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24 and Thursday, May 1, and for more information, call 970-625-3471. 

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The Carbondale Library has two events coming up: first, Geri-Fit: Strength Training for Older Adults is coming up at 12:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from April 24 through June 19, except June 5. Most of the bodybuilding exercises will be performed seated or in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. There won’t be any dancing, aerobics or choreography and participants won’t have to get on the floor. Enrollment is open for adults 60 years and older and all fitness levels are welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Call Debby Sutherland at 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register. 

Another event coming to the Carbondale Library is Books in Bars, where community members are invited to join local librarians at La Raza to discuss the book, “Erasure” by Percival Everett at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. The event is free and small appetizers will be provided by the library. All other food and drinks are the responsibility of the attendees. Copies of the book are available for checkout and for more information, call 970-963-2889. 

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Celebrate the Day of the Young Child, Dia del Nino, through a virtual celebration. Tune in through Zoom from 2-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, for presentations, stories, music, entertainment and more. Anyone can pick up a laptop and a wifi hotspot at their local library if needed, but remember quantities are limited. This is a free event and for more information, call the Rifle branch library at 970-625-3471. 

The Glenwood Springs Library is celebrating the Fourth Annual Comics Festival for Free Comic Book Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Celebrate fandoms of all kinds and play games, make crafts, look at tech, do cosplay, visit with the Star Wars 501st Legion and more. This is a free event. Visit gcpld.org/comics-festival for more information and a full schedule. 

Monday

Parachute:
SPARK at 11:30 a.m. 

Rifle:

Madness Mondays at 4:30 p.m. 

The Power of Prevention: Tools for Safer Communities at 5 p.m. 

Silt:
Club de Bolsitas Rojas a las 10 a.m. 

Storytime at 3:30 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:

Monday Mommy Meet-Up at 11 a.m. 

Carbondale:
In Stitches Knitting Club at 1:30 p.m. 

English in Action: Open Hours at 6:30 p.m. 

Tuesday

Rifle:
Basic Computer Classes for Adults at 9 a.m. 

Silt:
Narcan Training at 6 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Bookworm Babies at 10:30 a.m. 

Preschool Storytime at 11:30 a.m. 

Mah Jongg at 1:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:
Baby Storytime at 9:30 a.m. 

Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 

Coding Club with the Aspen Science Center at 3:45 p.m. 

Wednesday

Parachute:
Storytime at 2:30 p.m. 

Rifle:
English/Spanish Conversation Circle at 6:45 p.m. 

Silt:
Tai Chi for Seniors at 1 p.m. 

New Castle:
Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Club de Bolsitas Rojas a las 10:30 a.m.

SPARK: PAWS to Read at 2:30 p.m. 

Tai Chi at the Library at 5:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:
SPARK at 2 p.m. 

CMC Open Office Hours at 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday

Parachute:
Little Red Bag Club at 10:30 a.m. 

Club de Bolsitas Rojas a las 12 p.m. 

Rifle:
Clases de Yoga en Español a las 10 a.m. 

Storytime at 11 a.m. 

Curious Minds Club: Brain Development Workshop at 2:30 p.m. 

New Castle:
Circle of Friends at 10 a.m. 

Glenwood Springs:

Yoga en Español a las 10 a.m. 

Get the Wiggles Out at 10:30 a.m. 

SENSEational Stories and Squiggles at 11:30 a.m. 

Writing Workshops at 5 p.m. 

Opening the Toolbox: A Housing Solutions Symposium at 5:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:
Get the Wiggles Out at 10:30 a.m. 

GeriFit at 12:15 p.m. 

Books in Bars at 7 p.m., offsite at La Raza, 580 Main St., Suite 100 in Carbondale.

Friday

Parachute:
Lights, Camera, Library at 6 p.m. 

Rifle:

SPARK at 11:30 a.m. 

Club de Bolsitas Rojas a las 12 p.m. 

Silt:
Shake Your Sillies Out at 10 a.m. 

Meal Monkey at 11:30 a.m. 

SPARK: STEM Hora de Exploración con Aspen Science Center a las 11:30 a.m.  

New Castle:
Club de Bolsitas Rojas a las 10 a.m. 

SPARK at noon. 

Carbondale:
Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 

Saturday

Online: 

Virtual Dia del Niño Celebration a las 2 p.m., at us02web.zoom.us/j/89413611396. 

Silt:
Pioneering for the Modern Day at 1 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Tai Chi at the Library at 9:30 a.m. 

Sunday

Parachute:
Escaping Reality Book Club at 11 a.m., offsite at Funky Bear Bistro, 73 Sipprelle Dr. Suite A, Parachute

Rifle:
Rifle’s Adventure Guild at 1 p.m.