Garfield County Libraries has a busy week ahead, with events ranging from a new recovery support series to a grand reopening celebration.

Beginning Thursday, June 19, the Glenwood Springs branch library will host a new weekly event series for members of 12-step recovery programs. Those looking to deepen their 11th-step practice of prayer and meditation are invited to explore centering prayer with others on a similar journey. Meetings will be at 9 a.m. starting this Thursday, June 19 at the Glenwood Springs branch library. For more information, call the library at 970-945-5958. 

The Parachute branch library will be having a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Stay for music by Oran Mor, grab snacks and refreshments and get involved in the crafts, games and more throughout the day. For more information, call the Parachute library at 970-285-9870.

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The Rifle branch library is holding a Homebuyer Workshop at 9 a.m. on Saturday as well by NEWSED. This workshop will help patrons navigate the path to homeownership and earn a CHFA certification that will be valid for a year. This course will be offered in both English and Spanish. For more information, call NEWSED at 303-534-8342, ext. 100 or the Rifle library at 970-625-3471. 

Adults are invited to make tie-dye shirts at the Silt branch library at noon on Saturday, June 21. Dye, gloves and supplies will be provided to create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. No experience is needed and this is a bilingual event. For more information, call the Silt branch library at 970-876-5500. 

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Monday

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

Silt:
Summer Fun at the Library – Legos at 2 p.m. 

Storytime at 3:30 p.m. 

New Castle:

Alpine Legal Service Law Week at 1 p.m./Semana de Derecha a las 1 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. 

Bilingual Sensory Storytime at 9 a.m. 

Rifle Library Visits Meal Monkey at the Park at 11 a.m. 

Alpine Legal Service Law Week at 5 p.m./Semana de Derecha a las 5 p.m. 

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:
Drum Safari 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. 

Drum Safari at 4 p.m. 

Wednesday

Parachute:
Nature’s Nook at 9:30 a.m. at Cottonwood Park, 100 La Plata Circle, Parachute.

Alpine Legal Service Law Week at 5 p.m./Semana de Derecha a las 5 p.m. 

Rifle:

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:

Drum Safari at 2 p.m. 

Book Club at 6:30 p.m. 

New Castle:

Drum Safari at 11 a.m. 

Glenwood Springs:
SPARK at 2:30 p.m. 

Tai Chi at the Library at 5:30 p.m. 

Carbondale:
Special Storytime: Where Do Bugs Live? at 10:30 a.m. 

CMC Open Office Hours at 4 p.m.

Thursday

Parachute:

Drum Safari at 11 a.m. 

Rifle:
Storytime at 11 a.m. 

Drum Safari 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. 

Chess Club at 4 p.m. 

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

GeriFit at 12:15 p.m. 

Third Thursday Book Club at 2 p.m. 

Alpine Legal Service Law Week at 4:30 p.m./Semana de Derecha a las 4:30 p.m. 

Friday

Rifle:
Breastfeeding Support at 11 a.m. 

SPARK at 11:30 a.m. 

The Dragon Lair: RPG & CCG Club for Tweens at 1 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 at 11:30 a.m. 

New Castle:
Intro 101 to Sewing at noon. 

SPARK at noon. 

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

Your Story, Your Life at 10 a.m. 

Alpine Legal Service Law Week at 5 p.m./Semana de Derecha a las 5 p.m. 

Game Night at 5:30 p.m. 

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

Saturday

Parachute:
Grand Reopening of the Parachute Library at 10 a.m./Gran Reapertura de la Biblioteca de Parachute a las 10 a.m. 

Rifle:
In-Person Homebuyer Workshop at 9 a.m. 

Silt:
Twist, Tie & Dye at noon. 

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

Slimy Saturdays at noon. 

Dungeons and Dragons: Adventures in Candlekeep at 2 p.m. 

Sunday

Parachute:
Escaping Reality Book Club at 11 a.m. Rifle:
Rifle’s Adventure Guild at 1 p.m.