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July
20jul3:30 pm4:30 pmJuly Caregiver ConversationsGunnison Library
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Join us on Sunday, July 20 at 3 pm at the Gunnison Library for the return of Caregiver Conversations! Caregiver Convos are monthly book discussions about raising children, facilitated by
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Join us on Sunday, July 20 at 3 pm at the Gunnison Library for the return of Caregiver Conversations! Caregiver Convos are monthly book discussions about raising children, facilitated by Louise Perry, MSW.
Read & discuss:
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
About the facilitator:
Louise Perry has worked with new families for more than 13 years in the Gunnison Valley, providing support as a birth doula, birth educator, support group facilitator, and currently as a licensed social worker providing psychotherapy to new mothers in partnership with The Family Birth Center at Gunnison Valley Health. As the Caregiver Conversations facilitator, Louise hopes to provide a supportive space to engage in deeply important and lively discussions about guiding and nurturing our children in modern society.
About the book:
When Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff becomes a mother, she examines the studies behind modern parenting guidance and finds the evidence frustratingly limited and often ineffective. Curious to learn about more effective parenting approaches, she visits a Maya village in the Yucatán Peninsula. There she encounters moms and dads who parent in a totally different way than we do—and raise extraordinarily kind, generous, and helpful children without yelling, nagging, or issuing timeouts. What else, Doucleff wonders, are Western parents missing out on?
In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. She sees that these cultures don’t have the same problems with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a relationship with young children that is vastly different from the one many Western parents develop—it’s built on cooperation instead of control, trust instead of fear, and personalized needs instead of standardized development milestones.
Maya parents are masters at raising cooperative children. Without resorting to bribes, threats, or chore charts, Maya parents rear loyal helpers by including kids in household tasks from the time they can walk. Inuit parents have developed a remarkably effective approach for teaching children emotional intelligence. When kids cry, hit, or act out, Inuit parents respond with a calm, gentle demeanor that teaches children how to settle themselves down and think before acting. Hadzabe parents are experts on raising confident, self-driven kids with a simple tool that protects children from stress and anxiety, so common now among American kids.
Not only does Doucleff live with families and observe their methods firsthand, she also applies them with her own daughter, with striking results. She learns to discipline without yelling. She talks to psychologists, neuroscientists, anthropologists, and sociologists and explains how these strategies can impact children’s mental health and development. Filled with practical takeaways that parents can implement immediately, Hunt, Gather, Parent helps us rethink the ways we relate to our children, and reveals a universal parenting paradigm adapted for American families.
More about the event:
Snacks and refreshments provided at each gathering. RVSP to ellen@gunnisoncountylibraries.org. Free copies of the month’s book selection are available to check out at the Gunnison Library. Participants are encouraged to attend even if they are unable to read the whole book. Conversations are centered around exploring ideas, learning new approaches to caregiving, and connecting with others. Free and open to all.
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Time
July 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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21jul3:00 pm4:30 pmSummer Read-In
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Please join us at the Crested Butte Library for a new offering, Summer Read-In! Summer Read-In will take place every Monday at 3pm. Come enjoy cozy vibes in the library
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Please join us at the Crested Butte Library for a new offering, Summer Read-In! Summer Read-In will take place every Monday at 3pm. Come enjoy cozy vibes in the library with quiet music, drawing, board games, and, of course, reading!
Time
July 21, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Crested Butte Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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21jul10:00 am10:45 amMonday StorytimeGunnison Library
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Join us every Monday from 10:00-10:45 am at the Gunnison Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
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Join us every Monday from 10:00-10:45 am at the Gunnison Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
Time
July 21, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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22jul3:00 pm4:30 pmBlock PartyCrested Butte Library
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Please join us at the Crested Butte Library for a new offering for youngin’s, Block Party! Block Party will take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at
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Please join us at the Crested Butte Library for a new offering for youngin’s, Block Party! Block Party will take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 3pm. Let’s get to work with creative building challenges using Lego and other construction toys.
Time
July 22, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Crested Butte Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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22jul10:00 am10:45 amTuesday StorytimeCrested Butte Library
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Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays from 10-10:45 am at the Crested Butte Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
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Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays from 10-10:45 am at the Crested Butte Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
Time
July 22, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Crested Butte Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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23jul5:00 pm6:30 pmGraffiti Art NightGunnison Library
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, July 23 at 5pm for a fun graffiti night! Learn the art of graffiti and bring home your own canvas. All ages
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, July 23 at 5pm for a fun graffiti night! Learn the art of graffiti and bring home your own canvas. All ages welcome, but under 10 y/o must be accompanied by an adult to help with the project. Email Keelin at keelin@gunnisoncountylibraries.org or contact the library to register by July 17th for accurate supply count.
Free & open to the public.
Time
July 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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23jul11:00 am11:30 amWednesday CB South StorytimeSummer 2024
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Story Time comes to CB South Red Mountain Park on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 am! Meet on the park side of Sunset Hall for an outdoor stories, games and
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Story Time comes to CB South Red Mountain Park on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 am! Meet on the park side of Sunset Hall for an outdoor stories, games and fun for all ages.
Time
July 23, 2025 11:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Crested Butte Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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23jul2:30 pm4:00 pmSummer Craft Club!Summer Craft Club
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We hope you’ll join us for Summer Craft Club on Wednesdays at both libraries from from 2:30-4 pm. This event is free and all materials are provided. It runs concurrently at
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We hope you’ll join us for Summer Craft Club on Wednesdays at both libraries from from 2:30-4 pm.
This event is free and all materials are provided. It runs concurrently at the Gunnison & Crested Butte Libraries.
Time
July 23, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library & Crested Butte Library
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24jul5:00 pm6:30 pmFamily Break Dance NightGunnison Library
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, July 24 at 5pm for an interactive presentation on the culture, history, and joy of break dance! All ages welcome to enjoy
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, July 24 at 5pm for an interactive presentation on the culture, history, and joy of break dance! All ages welcome to enjoy demonstrations and learn some moves with Coach Ian & Coach Cuba from the Bboy Factory in Denver.
Free & open to the public.
Time
July 24, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
24jul10:00 am10:45 amThursday StorytimeGunnison Library
Event Details
Join us every Thursday from 10:00-10:45 am at the Gunnison Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
Event Details
Join us every Thursday from 10:00-10:45 am at the Gunnison Library as we practice school readiness skills through stories, games, and songs.
Time
July 24, 2025 10:00 am - 10:45 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
24jul5:00 pm6:00 pmSilent Book ClubGunnison Library
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Please join us at 5 pm at the Gunnison Library for Silent Book Club. Enjoy reading a book of your choice in companionable silence near our cozy fireplace at the
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Please join us at 5 pm at the Gunnison Library for Silent Book Club. Enjoy reading a book of your choice in companionable silence near our cozy fireplace at the Gunnison Library. Meeting monthly on every fourth Thursday. No assigned reading – everyone is welcome. Snacks are provided. At the end of Silent Book Club, attendees can socialize – or not!
Time
July 24, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
25jul10:30 am11:30 amPlayDough PlayDateGunnison Library
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a new offering in the children’s area, PlayDough PlayDate! PlayDough PlayDate will take place every second and fourth Friday of the month
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library for a new offering in the children’s area, PlayDough PlayDate! PlayDough PlayDate will take place every second and fourth Friday of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. The library will provide playdough, tools and interactive play mats. Come create with us!
Time
July 25, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
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26jul10:30 am11:15 amKids Bilingual Adventure YogaGunnison Library
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Join us from 10:30-11:15 am at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, July 26 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga! Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure in
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Join us from 10:30-11:15 am at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, July 26 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga!
Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure in English and Spanish. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. Recommended for ages 4 – 10; all ages and families are welcome.
Free & Open to the Public
Acompáñenos de 10:30 a 11:15 h en la Biblioteca de Gunnison el sábado 26 de julio para la Aventura de Yoga Bilingüe para Niños.
Practica yoga, mindfulness, respiración, cuentos y canciones para niños en una aventura de yoga en inglés y español. Traiga su propio mat de yoga o pida prestado uno. Recomendado para niños de 4 a 10 años; todas las edades y familias son bienvenidas.
Gratis y abierto al público.
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Time
July 26, 2025 10:30 am - 11:15 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
27jul3:00 pm4:00 pmPre-Teen Book SceneGunnison Library
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 27 at 3 pm for an ALL NEW book club for grades 6-8: Pre-Teen Book Scene! We will meet and discuss the
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, July 27 at 3 pm for an ALL NEW book club for grades 6-8: Pre-Teen Book Scene!
We will meet and discuss the book A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.
Time
July 27, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
27jul1:30 pm2:15 pmKids Bilingual Adventure Yoga in CBCrested Butte Library
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Join us from 1:30-2:15 pm at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, July 27 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga! Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure
Event Details
Join us from 1:30-2:15 pm at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, July 27 for Kids Bilingual Adventure Yoga!
Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs on a yoga adventure in English and Spanish. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. Recommended for ages 4 – 10; all ages and families are welcome.
Acompáñenos de 1:30 p. m. a 2:15 p. m. en la Biblioteca de Crested Butte el domingo 27 de julio para la Aventura de Yoga Bilingüe para Niños.
Practica yoga, mindfulness, respiración, cuentos y canciones para niños en una aventura de yoga en inglés y español. Traiga su propio tapete de yoga o pida prestado uno. Recomendado para niños de 4 a 10 años; todas las edades y familias son bienvenidas.
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Time
July 27, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm(GMT-11:00)
Location
Crested Butte Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
28jul6:00 pm7:00 pmFamily Night: African Drums w/ Fara TolnoGunnison Library
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Monday, July 28 at 6pm for a fun family night of African drumming with Fara Tolno! All ages and abilities are welcome. Come
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Join us at the Gunnison Library on Monday, July 28 at 6pm for a fun family night of African drumming with Fara Tolno! All ages and abilities are welcome. Come drum, dance, engage in cultural Q&A and see some amazing performances from visiting African artist Fara Tolno.
Free & open to the public.
Time
July 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
28jul9:00 am10:00 amYoga @ Gunnison LibraryGunnison Library
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Join us monthly at the Gunnison Library at 9 AM for free yoga classes! Rotating instructors will lead participants in a gentle, all-levels flow. Mats provided, please bring your own
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Join us monthly at the Gunnison Library at 9 AM for free yoga classes! Rotating instructors will lead participants in a gentle, all-levels flow. Mats provided, please bring your own props and water.
Free and open to all.
Time
July 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am(GMT-11:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Organizer
31jul5:00 pm6:00 pmArt as Resistance: Illustration Workshop w/ Ellie FortuneGunnison Library
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for ‘Art as Resistance’ an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower
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Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for ‘Art as Resistance’ an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower the self, and connect through art making. Includes drawing tips and techniques. Materials provided. Open to all skill levels — teens & adults welcome!
You can learn more about Ellie here.
This event is free & open to the public.
Time
July 31, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Gunnison Library
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230