Gunnison County Libraries
Gunnison County has a seven-decade history of library service to Gunnison and Crested Butte residents and visitors. Our libraries include Crested Butte Library and Gunnison Library, and the Center for Adult and Family Education. The first library was established in 1939 in the basement of Webster Hall in Gunnison by the American Association of University Women with a grand total of 2,000 volumes. Finally, in 1965, Gunnison County designated this library the Gunnison County Public Library. In 1975 the library moved to its present Gunnison location and a small addition was completed in 1983. Much of this was made possible through the vision and support of local philanthropist Ann Zugelder for whom the library building is named.
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Join us at the 11
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Join us at the 11 AM on Wednesdays at the Crested Butte Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime (ages birth to 3 years) with Storytime Sue!
This is an interactive session for the wee ones where we focus on the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read: read, write, talk, sing, and play.
After story time, let the little ones play while you socialize, swap stories, share techniques or just chat with other caregivers at the Library.
This event meets all year long!
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
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Join us for Storytime on
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Join us for Storytime on Fridays at 10 AM at the Crested Butte Library. So, stop on by the Library and join us as we read, romp and have some fun with new books and old classics.
This event meets all year long!
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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A FREE after-school program, for ages 5-12, at the Crested Butte Library. Every Monday, we'll get messy with do-it-yourself projects and explorations, that focus on science, art, and building.
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A FREE after-school program, for ages 5-12, at the Crested Butte Library.
Every Monday, we’ll get messy with do-it-yourself projects and explorations, that focus on science, art, and building.
Time
(Monday) 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm MST
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Drop in every Monday between 3:45-5pm pm this fall for games, crafts, lego challenges, etc.
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Drop in every Monday between 3:45-5pm pm this fall for games, crafts, lego challenges, etc.
Time
(Monday) 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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Are you looking to obtain
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Are you looking to obtain your high-school equivalency diploma?
The Gunnison Public Library’s GED program offers classes, one-on-one tutoring, and GED testing to help you reach your educational goals.
$20 per semester / Must be 17 years or older
PRE-REGISTRATION required. Call 970.641.7684 or email Dana at dana@gunnisoncountylibraries.org.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Gunnison Community School
1099 N. 11th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
CAFEDana Hersch Don
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The Center for Adult and
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The Center for Adult and Family Education (C.A.F.E.) presents weekly classes for those seeking to learn English.
English literacy for adults and children’s programs.
$20 for new students | $10 for returning students | Children are free
For more information and/or to register call Dana at 970-641-7684. Se habla español.
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El Centro de Educación para Adultos y Familias (el programa CAFE) ofrece clases semanales para todos los que quieran aprender inglés.
Clases para los adultos y cuidado de niños.
$20 estudiantes nuevos / $10 estudiantes recurrentes / gratis para los niños
Para más información llame al (970) 641-7684. Se habla español.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Community School
1099 N. 11th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
CAFEDana Hersch Don
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The Center for Adult and
more
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The Center for Adult and Family Education (C.A.F.E.) presents weekly classes for those seeking to learn English.
English literacy for adults and children’s programs.
$20 for new students | $10 for returning students | Children are free
For more information and/or to register call Dana at 970-641-7684. Se habla español.
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El Centro de Educación para Adultos y Familias (el programa CAFE) ofrece clases semanales para todos los que quieran aprender inglés.
Clases para los adultos y cuidado de niños.
$20 estudiantes nuevos / $10 estudiantes recurrentes / gratis para los niños
Para más información llame al (970) 641-7684. Se habla español.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
CAFEDana Hersch Don
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Join us for engaging conversation and coffee! No advanced preparation is required.
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Join us for engaging conversation and coffee!
No advanced preparation is required.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am MST
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
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Join us every Tuesday from 10-10:30 am as we read, sing, rhyme and dance! Group playtime immediately follows.
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Join us every Tuesday from 10-10:30 am as we read, sing, rhyme and dance! Group playtime immediately follows.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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Join us as we welcome
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Join us as we welcome local author to the Crested Butte Library on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 pm.
Richard Besecker is a sheriff and author of adventure thriller, The Devil’s Pin Cushion. He will be reading from the book, sharing his writing and research process and answering questions during this event, which is free and open to the public.
About the book:
The mountains of Colorado hold many secrets. Jason Devereux just wanted to be left alone. The secretive modern day mountain man didn’t expect that a fiery explosion in the frozen Rocky Mountain wilds would change his world forever. Jay is thrown into a series of terrifying and, at times, poignant events involving a beautiful woman, savage predators, murderous criminals, and an endearing, yet tough local sheriff. From forgotten places in the Colorado Rockies to the grimy underbelly of Texas, edge-of-your-seat events come to a fateful head in the Devil’s Pin Cushion. The author and real-life sheriff, Richard D. Besecker, brings a unique perspective to this intriguing adventure thriller.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm MST
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
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The Center for Adult and
more
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The Center for Adult and Family Education (C.A.F.E.) presents weekly classes for those seeking to learn English.
English literacy for adults and children’s programs.
$20 for new students | $10 for returning students | Children are free
For more information and/or to register call Dana at 970-641-7684. Se habla español.
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El Centro de Educación para Adultos y Familias (el programa CAFE) ofrece clases semanales para todos los que quieran aprender inglés.
Clases para los adultos y cuidado de niños.
$20 estudiantes nuevos / $10 estudiantes recurrentes / gratis para los niños
Para más información llame al (970) 641-7684. Se habla español.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Community School
1099 N. 11th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
CAFEDana Hersch Don
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Join us as we welcome
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Join us as we welcome local author, Zia Wesley, to the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, September 18th at 7 pm.
About Zia:
Zia Wesley (Wesley-Hosford) is the best-selling author of six hard cover books of nonfiction in the genre of health and beauty, three e books in the same genre and two historical novels published as The Veil and the Crown series, The Stolen Girl and The French Sultana, all currently available on amazon.com. Zia’s latest book, Notes From A Broad: my uncensored year in Italy, a racy memoir that chronicles the year she spent abroad as a single woman of uncertain age, is now available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, kobo.com and all on line sites.
As America’s first cosmetic’s consumer advocate and visionary pioneer of the natural cosmetics industry, Ms. Wesley founded Zia Cosmetics, Inc, and was heralded as “the inspiration of her generation,” for teaching women how to turn back the clock on aging. She also danced and sang leading roles in three Broadway shows, practices and teaches Yoga and Pilates, is a master organic gardener, an admired chef, and the grandmother of three young adults.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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The Center for Adult and
more
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The Center for Adult and Family Education (C.A.F.E.) presents weekly classes for those seeking to learn English.
English literacy for adults and children’s programs.
$20 for new students | $10 for returning students | Children are free
For more information and/or to register call Dana at 970-641-7684. Se habla español.
________________________________________________________________________________
El Centro de Educación para Adultos y Familias (el programa CAFE) ofrece clases semanales para todos los que quieran aprender inglés.
Clases para los adultos y cuidado de niños.
$20 estudiantes nuevos / $10 estudiantes recurrentes / gratis para los niños
Para más información llame al (970) 641-7684. Se habla español.
Time
(Thursday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
CAFEDana Hersch Don
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Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11 as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games and songs. This storytime also involves craft time!
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Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11 as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games and songs. This storytime also involves craft time!
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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Join us for afternoon tea
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Join us for afternoon tea and a book discussion on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 pm in the Crested Butte Library. Titles are announced at least 4 weeks prior to meeting times and several copies of the book are available to check out for free in advance of meeting.
Upcoming reads:
- August 15: Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
- September 19: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.
- October 17: Less by Andrew Sean Greer.
- November 21: The Optimistic Decade by Heather Abel.
- December 19: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones.
Meetings are free and open to all.
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm MST
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
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Join a welcoming
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Join a welcoming and supportive community of writers at the Gunnison Library’s monthly 3rd Thursday Writing Group from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring in your short story, poem or other written work and receive constructive peer critiques. Writing prompts and exercises are also offered to help get the creative juices flowing. All abilities or interest levels are welcome.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:13 pm
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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Join us as we welcome
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Join us as we welcome local author to the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm.
Richard Besecker is a sheriff and author of adventure thriller, The Devil’s Pin Cushion. He will be reading from the book, sharing his writing and research process and answering questions during this event, which is free and open to the public.
About the book:
The mountains of Colorado hold many secrets. Jason Devereux just wanted to be left alone. The secretive modern day mountain man didn’t expect that a fiery explosion in the frozen Rocky Mountain wilds would change his world forever. Jay is thrown into a series of terrifying and, at times, poignant events involving a beautiful woman, savage predators, murderous criminals, and an endearing, yet tough local sheriff. From forgotten places in the Colorado Rockies to the grimy underbelly of Texas, edge-of-your-seat events come to a fateful head in the Devil’s Pin Cushion. The author and real-life sheriff, Richard D. Besecker, brings a unique perspective to this intriguing adventure thriller.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485