Exercise your freedom to read and pick up a free book by joining our book club featuring banned and challenged books.
This month we will be reading Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout. This bestselling memoir in verse is a companion to Speak, Anderson's award winning novel about a teenager who struggles to find her voice after being sexually assaulted. Shout has received both multiple starred reviews and multiple challenges since it's publication in 2019.
Registration required. For high school students and adults.
Featuring The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
For students in grades 4,5 and 6 with an adult companion (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor, mentor). Enjoy making new friends, discussing the book, and engaging in hands on activities. A light dinner will be provided.
Registration is limited and starts March 1. Each registered pair will receive a free copy of the book. Registrants will be notified when their books is available for pickup at the Council Tree Library.
Explore nature, breath, and life through dance with students from Colorado State University's dance program. No registration needed, but we will adhere to room capacity limit maximum of 85 people.
This event is interactive and includes a dance performance, craft-making,
and creative movement activities.
Registration opens today for the June 20 event: Free to Read. This staff lead program for high school students and adults features recently published and banned or challenged books. May's discussion will be about Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. This award winning thriller tells the story of two private school students targeted by an anonymous bully. Once registered, you will be notified when your complimentary book is available for pick up at Council Tree Library. For more information and to register, visit the program listing for June 20, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we'll me making mini lightsabers that light up, in celebration of May the Fourth.
You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.
Do you have some knitting or crochet projects
you are working on, or a cross-stitch sampler? Are you embroidering, sewing,
beading, or creating friendship bracelets? Are you stuck on a new skill and
want to ask if anyone else knows how to do Japanese short rows? If you want to
work on your project and enjoy the company of other crafters while you are at
it, come join us at Council Tree Library!
This event is drop-in and BYOP
(bring-your-own-project), though we will have a basic craft available too. An experienced knitter is on hand for questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
Spend the afternoon designing your own graphic t-shirt! We will have computers and cutting machines on hand for you to create and cut out your designs. T-shirts will also be provided. Please select the size you need when registering.
Registration required. For adults and teens in grades 6-12.
Spend the afternoon designing your own graphic t-shirt! We will have computers and cutting machines on hand for you to create and cut out your designs. T-shirts will also be provided. Please select the size you need when registering.
Registration required. For adults and teens in grades 6-12.
This program is presented in
Swedish and Swedish Sign Language by J-F and Erica Wright, natives of Sweden.
Explore the rich tapestry
of languages from around the world at Global Tales, planned and presented by
various community members! Each session features stories and activities in a
different language. All are welcome, but this program is best for families with
children ages birth to 8.
Utforska språk från hela
världen genom, Global Tales, planerat
och presenterat av medlemmar från vårt närsamhälle! Varje träff innehåller
berättelser och aktiviteter på ett annat språk. Alla är välkomna, men det här
programmet är bäst för familjer med barn upp till 8 års ålder.
May is Mental Health Month - come try some art styles that help your brain.
Neurographic art engages both emotional and aesthetic intelligence in a
creative process that encourages our brains to make new neural connections. If
you can draw a squiggly line and color you can make neurographic art!
The library has gone to the dogs (and cats and other story-loving critters)! Drop in to read to friendly animals and find your new book buddy!
Presented by Larimer Animal People Partnership. For children in grades K-5. Furry (and not-so-furry) friends will be ready to read for 40-60 minutes, so stop by early.
Drop in for a snack and try a new activity or craft, every Wednesday. This week we'll be making stress balls, bath bombs, and other handy crafts for destressing during finals,
You are welcome to arrive at any time during the program. For students in middle and high school.
