Garfield County libraries are rolling out new summer programming this month with events focused on internet safety, life after age 70 and hands-on STEM challenges for kids.

Kyle McElroy, chief investigator for the 9th Judicial District, will lead a bilingual internet safety workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the Rifle Branch Library. The session will cover how to prevent online abuse, recognize warning signs, report concerns and find support when safety is at risk for you or someone you know. The event is free. For more information, call the Rifle library at 970-625-3471.

A new community program called “Life After 70” offers space for older adults to explore aging in an open, supportive environment. Participants are invited to share experiences, discuss challenges and suggest guest speakers for future sessions. There is no set curriculum—just meaningful conversation on topics that matter. The first event is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Carbondale Branch Library and will continue on the second Saturday of each month. Call 970-963-2889 for more details.

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While the Summer Reading Challenge is already underway, kids can also take part in Challenge Island, a team-based STEM experience. Participants will design and build a bridge using only the supplies provided in a “treasure chest,” working together like real engineers.

Challenge Island events take place at the following times and locations:

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• 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Glenwood Springs Branch Library
• 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Carbondale Branch Library
• 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the New Castle Branch Library
• 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Silt Branch Library
• 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Parachute Branch Library
• 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Rifle Branch Library

For more information, visit gcpld.org/summer-reading.

Monday

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

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

Internet and Safety Workshop at 6 p.m./Taller Sobre Internet y Seguridad a las 6 p.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

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:
Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 1 p.m. 

Mah Jongg 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. 

Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 4 p.m. 

Wednesday

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

Rifle:
Friends of the Library Book Club at 1 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:

Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 2 p.m. 

New Castle:
Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 11 a.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Wonderful Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. 

Tai Chi at the Library at 5:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:
CMC Open Office Hours at 4 p.m. 

Thursday

Parachute:

Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 11 a.m.

Rifle:
Storytime at 11 a.m. 

Challenge Island Presents: The Bridge to Sharktooth Island at 2 p.m. 

Silt:
Golden Years Social at 1 p.m. 

Summer Fun at the Library at 2 p.m. 

Loteria at the Library at 4:30 p.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
Water Wiggles at 11 a.m.

Writing Workshops at 5 p.m. 

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

GeriFit at 12:15 p.m. 

Nonfiction Book Club at 2 p.m. 

Club de Lectura en Español a las 6 p.m. 

Books in Bars at 7 p.m. 

Friday

Parachute:
Park Tales at 9:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Park, 100 La Plata Circle in Parachute. 

Rifle:
Sensory STEM Club at 9:30 a.m. 

SPARK at 11:30 a.m. 

STEM Exploration Hour with the Aspen Science Center 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. 

STEM Exploration Hour with the Aspen Science Center at 11:30 a.m. 

Game On at 2 p.m. 

New Castle:
Intro 101 to Sewing at noon. 

SPARK at noon. 

Glenwood Springs:
Read with Red at 10 a.m. at Sayre Park, 1702 Grand Ave. in Glenwood Springs.

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

Saturday

Parachute:
GCPLD Hiking Club at 8 a.m. at Rifle Falls State Park Trails, 5775 Hwy 325.

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

Slimy Saturdays at noon. 

Carbondale:
Life After 70 at 10:30 a.m. 

Sunday
Rifle:
Lynx Lab with Cook Inclusive at 2 p.m.