Garfield County Libraries are hosting a variety of youth events this week, including the return of a fan favorite.

Mr. Tap is back, bringing the rhythm and history of tap dancing to each library branch Tuesday through Thursday, with two visits per day. For exact times, visit gcpld.org/summer-reading.

In Carbondale, teens can head to the library at 4:15 p.m. Thursday to make personal pizzas. The event is open to ages 10 and older as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Call 970-963-2889 for details.

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The Rifle library will host a tie-dye party from 2-4 p.m. Friday for ages 9 to 17. Participants can tie-dye provided backpacks or bring their own items. Registration is required. Call 970-625-3471.

Teens ages 12 to 17 are invited to Digital Domination at the Parachute branch from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, June 27. The event includes a Mario Kart competition, additional console games, beginner coding on CodeCombat, and snacks. Future sessions are scheduled for July 25 and Aug. 29. Call 970-285-9870.

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Carbondale’s library will host a Sound Immersion experience with Ildi Ingraham at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Guests are encouraged to bring a mat, blanket and pillow to relax during the crystal bowl, gong and chime performance. Repeat events are planned for Aug. 9 and Sept. 20.

At 6 p.m. Monday, June 30, the Rifle branch will welcome a representative from the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation to discuss birds of prey, predator-proofing coops and coexisting with wildlife. The event is free.

The BikeThere event takes place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at all branches, with Parachute’s session held at the Grand Valley Recreation Center. Visit garfieldcleanenergy.org/bikethere for details.

Monday

Parachute:
Historias Bajos el Árbol a las 9:30 a.m. 

Rifle:

Baby & Me Bilingual Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 

Silt:
Summer Fun at the Library – Legos at 2 p.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:
Rifle Library Visits Meal Monkey at the Parks at 11:30 a.m., Cottonwood Park, 27653 Hwy 6 and 24 in Rifle.

Silt:
Tai Chi for Seniors at 9 a.m. 

Summer Fun at the Library – Arts and Crafts at 2 p.m. 

New Castle:
Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 1 p.m. 

Mah Johngg at 1:30 p.m. 

Club de Abuelitos a las 4 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. 

Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 4 p.m. 

Wednesday

Parachute:
Nature’s Nook at 9:30 a.m. 

BikeThere at 3:30 p.m., at Grand Valley Recreation Center, 398 Arroyo Dr., Battlement Mesa

Rifle:
BikeThere at 3:30 p.m. 

Bilingual Citizenship Exam Prep at 6 p.m./Preparación del Examen de Ciudadanía a las 6 p.m. 

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

Silt:
Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 2 p.m. 

BikeThere at 3:30 p.m. 

New Castle:

Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 11 a.m. 

BikeThere at 3:30 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
STEM Hora de Exploración con Aspen Science Center a las 2:30 p.m. 

BikeThere at 3:30 p.m. 

Tai Chi at the Library at 5:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:

BikeThere at 3:30 p.m. 

CMC Open Office Hours at 4 p.m. 

Thursday

Parachute:

Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 11 a.m. 

Rifle:
Storytime at 11 a.m. 

Aspen Dance Connection Presents: A Day with Mr. Tap at 2 p.m. 

Silt:
Golden Years Social at 1 p.m. 

Summer Fun at the Library at 2 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Meditation for Members of 12 Step Recovery Programs at 9 a.m. 

Water Wiggles at 11 a.m. 

Writing Workshops at 5 p.m. 

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

Make Your Own Pizza at 4:15 p.m. 

Friday

Parachute:
Digital Domination at 2 p.m./Dominación Digital a las 2 p.m. 

Lights, Camera, Library at 6 p.m. 

Rifle:

SPARK at 11:30 a.m. 

Teen and Tween Tie-Dye Party at 2 p.m. 

Silt:
Tai Chi for Seniors at 9 a.m. 

Shake Your Sillies Out at 10 a.m. 

Meal Monkey at 11:30 a.m. 

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

Game On at 2 p.m. 

New Castle:
SPARK at noon. 

Glenwood Springs:
Read with Red at 10 a.m. 

The Librarian Has Left the Building at 2 p.m. 

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

Saturday

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

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

Slimy Saturdays at 1 p.m. 

Carbondale:
Sound Immersion at 4 p.m.