
March 2021
Online Storytime
Welcome to Online Storytime, taking place live on our Facebook Page! We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. We will have a special bilingual storytime on March 25, presented in English and Spanish.
Find out more »Take & Create: Embroidery
Have you ever wanted to try embroidery, but didn't know where to start? We're here to help. Use vibrant colors to bring stunning needlework to life with these embroidery kits! You can use the provided template, or follow your heart's creative desires. Everything you need to get started is included in the kit, available on a first-come, first-served basis. While supplies last.
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Grab and Go Activities
Come pick up a different craft or activity every week! Perfect for kids and teens looking for a hands-on project, these activities can be scaled up or down depending on your crafter's grade level. Pick up a Grab & Go Activity kit on Wednesdays from 12 - 6 PM at the library's main entrance, while supplies last. Instructions for each activity are posted on our library blog weekly in both English and Spanish: basaltlibrary.org/blog
Find out more »Online Storytime
Welcome to Online Storytime, taking place live on our Facebook Page! We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. We will have a special bilingual storytime on March 25, presented in English and Spanish.
Find out more »CORE Community Meeting 2021: Plugging into Climate Action with Zach Pierce
CORE presents “Community Meeting 2021: Plugging into Climate Action with Zach Pierce,” a virtual town hall with Zach Pierce, Special Advisor on Energy and Climate to Colorado Governor Polis. Pierce will start off this action-oriented program talking with CORE executive director Mona Newton about the roadmap to reducing greenhouse gases and how Colorado will achieve carbon free by 2050. The conversation will be followed with a lightning round with local climate heroes, who will have one minute each to share…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Grab and Go Activities
Come pick up a different craft or activity every week! Perfect for kids and teens looking for a hands-on project, these activities can be scaled up or down depending on your crafter's grade level. Pick up a Grab & Go Activity kit on Wednesdays from 12 - 6 PM at the library's main entrance, while supplies last. Instructions for each activity are posted on our library blog weekly in both English and Spanish: basaltlibrary.org/blog
Find out more »Virtual Movie Night: “Tread”
Use your new found knowledge of zoom to join us for a virtual movie night featuring the film "Tread". This documentary outlines the horrifying events that happened in Granby, Colorado, when one man felt the town wronged him. After creating a fortified bulldozer, nicknamed the Killdozer, he went on a rampage to seek revenge. This event will be hosted over zoom.
Find out more »Virtual Game Night: Among Us
Are you sus? Or is your best friend yellow sus? Join us virtually to play Among Us, a game where your best friend could stab you in the back. Can you solve the mystery before you are killed? Or maybe... you're the one doing the killing? The library will have an online voice chat set up so players can communicate. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH More info at basaltlibrary.org
Find out more »Grow with Google: Reach Customers Online
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. In this workshop you will learn how to improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices, maximize SEO strategies that are most important in 2021, attract new prospects with low-cost advertising, and more. Registration required.
Find out more »Online Storytime
Welcome to Online Storytime, taking place live on our Facebook Page! We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. We will have a special bilingual storytime on March 25, presented in English and Spanish.
Find out more »Music at the Library: Bach Bash
Bach’s Köthen period (1717-23) was a unique secular tenure marked by the expansive production of chamber music. His sole responsibility was to conduct the court orchestra and provide any other music demanded by the court. This provided him opportunity to expand his compositional output for orchestra, various combinations of chamber ensembles, and solo repertoire for various instruments. Our “Bach Bash” will include solo repertoire from this period performed by Brittni Brown, violin; Sarah Graf, cello; and Susan Nicholson, piano. The…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Grab and Go Activities
Come pick up a different craft or activity every week! Perfect for kids and teens looking for a hands-on project, these activities can be scaled up or down depending on your crafter's grade level. Pick up a Grab & Go Activity kit on Wednesdays from 12 - 6 PM at the library's main entrance, while supplies last. Instructions for each activity are posted on our library blog weekly in both English and Spanish: basaltlibrary.org/blog
Find out more »Teen Music Lab with Carbondale Arts
In this two part program, teens will learn how to experiment and create their own music using Chrome Music Lab and Chrome Music Lab Song Maker. Taught by Brett Haynes of Carbondale Arts, this program will meet virtually via video chat on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 4 PM. This program is generously provided by Carbondale Arts. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SUNDAY, MARCH 21st. More info at basaltlibrary.org
Find out more »Online Storytime
Welcome to Online Storytime, taking place live on our Facebook Page! We are excited to invite families to our early literacy storytimes. Designed for 3-5 year olds, we will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. We will have a special bilingual storytime on March 25, presented in English and Spanish.
Find out more »Potato Week: Compostable Potato Head
Create your very own compostable Mr. Potato Head! Stop by to pick up a kit full of all the supplies you need. Instructions can be found on our blog: www.basaltlibrary.org/blog
Find out more »Take & Create: Potato Printing
A special Potato Week Take & Create! Cut, peal, and shape your way to art. The best part? This medium is compostable! Potato printing lets you turn a house hold dinner side into a work of art. This kit will have everything you will need to make a beautiful card, a colorful masterpiece or fun wrapping paper. While supplies last.
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Grab and Go Activities
Come pick up a different craft or activity every week! Perfect for kids and teens looking for a hands-on project, these activities can be scaled up or down depending on your crafter's grade level. Pick up a Grab & Go Activity kit on Wednesdays from 12 - 6 PM at the library's main entrance, while supplies last. Instructions for each activity are posted on our library blog weekly in both English and Spanish: basaltlibrary.org/blog
Find out more »April 2021
Potato Week: Virtual Book Club
Potato lovers unite! Join our fun potato themed book club. Please stop by the library Monday, Mar. 29 to pick up your book and a yummy potato snack. Then join us on Thursday, April 1st for a virtual book discussion over zoom. Please register for this event by emailing Caroline Cares a ccares@baslatlibrary.org
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »May 2021
Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
Find out more »Free Grab & Go Lunch for Kids and Teens
Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons for a free grab-and go-lunch! These shelf-stable snack lunches are for kids and teens 18 years old and younger but may also be picked up by a parent or caregiver. Take them home for later, or enjoy your lunch while responsibly socially distanced in the park behind the library - just make sure to pick up after yourself. Lunches will be distributed from the eastern side entrance of the library. Facemasks and social…
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