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 "Big Kid
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Join us for “Big Kid Storytime” (ages 3-7) on Fridays at 11 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) 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Join us for coffee and
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Join us for coffee and Socratic Conversation. No advance preparation is necessary and new members are always welcome.
June 19 topic: How do your sleeping dreams influence your waking hours?
July 17 topic: Is there efficacy to prayer?
August 21 topic: Is the future feminine?
September 18 topic: Is there really such a thing as “clean” energy?
October 16 topic: Do you believe in ghosts?
December 18 topic: What is joy?
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Join the Crested
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Join the Crested Butte Friends of the Library (CBFOL) and sommelier, Aaron Tomcak, for a fun and educational evening and do good too! Tonight’s theme is “World Cup of Wine Tasting” featuring Italian wines.
This event is a fundraising event sponsored by the CBFOL to help raise funds for the Crested Butte Library’s programs, services and materials.
This is a ticketed event, please contact the Library for ticket information.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
15aug7:00 pm- 8:00 pmDEEP BLUE SEA: Gunnison to Sapinero7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST Gunnison Library
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"Deep Blue Sea" is the
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“Deep Blue Sea” is the 5th film from Russy Baby Productions about the Gunnison railroad operations. Join Russ Lallier as he takes us on a journey west from Gunnison, Colorado, to the four towns now hidden below Colorado’s largest body of water, Blue Mesa Reservoir.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
16aug6:00 pm- 7:00 pmDine & Discuss with an Officer6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MST Gunnison Library
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Join Gunnison County Sherrif's Department,
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Join Gunnison County Sherrif’s Department, Gunnison Police Department, Gunnison County Libraries, Hispanic Affairs Project, and Gunnison County Multicultural Resource Services for a Question & Answer session with trusted local law enforcement representatives.
Dinner and drinks will be provided. Just bring your family, friends, and neighbors — all are welcome!
Cena y Charla con la Policia!
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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A hands-on learning club for the smaller ones, ages 3-7. Come engage your "Little Minds" in literacy and STEAM-based activities including writing, illustrating, tinkering, building and more.
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A hands-on learning club for the smaller ones, ages 3-7.
Come engage your “Little Minds” in literacy and STEAM-based activities including writing, illustrating, tinkering, building and more.
Time
(Friday) 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
17aug5:00 pm- 6:00 pmSummer Reading Celebration!5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST Crested Butte Library
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Lawn games, snacks, prizes, water balloons, music and more! Prize drawing at 5:30pm!
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Lawn games, snacks, prizes, water balloons, music and more!
Prize drawing at 5:30pm!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
18aug5:00 pm- 6:30 pmArcheology on W Mountain with Dr. Stiger5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MST Gunnison Library
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Join Dr. Mark Stiger as he discusses archeology on W Mountain!
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Join Dr. Mark Stiger as he discusses archeology on W Mountain!
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MST
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
Gunnison Library970-641-3485
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A FREE summer kids program,
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A FREE summer kids 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.
Special Programs
Monday, July 9: Nature’s Educators will present a free family friendly event that will give us a bird’s eye view into the lives of our favorite birds of prey!
Monday, August 6: Magician Anne Lincoln will wow you with her mysterious magical talents!
And Gardening with Mary on June 18, July 16 & August 13.
Time
(Monday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Join us for this interactive Marimaba performance highlighting world music. This is a free family friendly event.
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Join us for this interactive Marimaba performance highlighting world music. This is a free family friendly event.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Gunnison Library
307 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230
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This month's Movie that Matters
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This month’s Movie that Matters is Minding the Gap (2018, NR, 93 min).
“Three young men bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust-Belt hometown. As they face adult responsibilities, unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship.” ~From IMDB
Winner of the Special Jury Prize Documentary at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. As well as, The Sun Valley Film Festival “One in a Million Award” that celebrates the heart of independent film, and films made with a budget of less than a million dollars.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
22aug7:00 pm- 8:00 pmGender Violence and Women's Equality7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MST Gunnison Library
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Join Project Hope in learning more about how sexual assault and intimate partner violence affect the members of our community.
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Join Project Hope in learning more about how sexual assault and intimate partner violence affect the members of our community.
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 Novel Tea
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The Novel Tea Book Club will meet on Thursday, August 23 at 2 pm to discuss Dust Bowl Girls by Colorado author Lydia Reeder.
Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring True Story of the Team that Barnstormed Its way to Basketball Glory tells the amazing story of Coach Babb and his inspiring team of women who won two national championships during the Great Depression. They broke down barriers in women’s sports and inspired a nation!
Books are available at the Library to borrow and for sale at Townie Books.
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
23aug5:00 pm- 6:00 pmHistoric Pub Crawl at Old Rock5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST Crested Butte Library
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Nan Lumb will be speaking about the history of the "Old Rock" building as part of the Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl. Tickets are available through the Crested Butte History Museum!
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Nan Lumb will be speaking about the history of the “Old Rock” building as part of the Crested Butte Historic Pub Crawl.
Tickets are available through the Crested Butte History Museum!
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MST
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Organizer
Crested Butte Library970-349-6535
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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
Location
Crested Butte
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
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Join us for the Crested
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Join us for the Crested Butte Library’s, “Coffee with the Community.” Our guest in August is Mark Reaman, Editor of the Crested Butte News.
Coffee with the Community is a monthly program that gives the public and local officials an opportunity to discuss community issues, learn more about local government, and build relationships. There are no formal presentations, just smooth coffee and candid talk. So, grab a cuppa, bring your questions and come get to know more about your local community.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Crested Butte Library
504 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, CO 81224
