Thursday, October 17

Friends of the Library Meeting: Come join us in the meeting room at 6:30 p.m. to learn about ways you can contribute to the library. This month we will be discussing upcoming fundraising opportunities during the holiday season. All proceeds from book and bake sales help to pay for programs at the library. Meet at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119. 

Friday, October 18

Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and get the wiggles out! From 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. we have free play, bring out the toys and bubbles and get to know other kids, parents and caregivers. Meet in the Community Room at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. 

Saturday, October 19

CCCIA Oktoberfest: Join the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association for a celebration of Oktoberfest. Dinner includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pickles and strudel. Hot dogs for kids. $12 for members, $18 for non-members and $8 for kids. 5 to 7 p.m. at the CCCIA hall located at 31528 Highway 72. 

Gilpin Football Club: All are welcome to join us Saturdays and Sundays during the football season. Don's Gilpin Football Club will be showing all Colorado Football College games as well as particularly popular games on Saturdays with Bronco Football parties on Sundays and any football game available upon request. Come One, Come All to the Elks Lodge in Central City! Saturday 12 p.m. - close, Sunday 1 p.m. - close. Located at 1600 Colorado Boulevard in Idaho Springs.

Monday, October 21

Nederland Writers: Bring something you are working on to share and get feedback on or join the group to listen in and hone your skills. Area writers gather at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72 every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit https://nederland.libcal.com.

The Mountain Meditation Circle: A free and open group that has been meeting every Monday evening at 6 p.m. for the last four years at Gilpin County Public Library. New participants are always welcome. New members will need to provide their contact information prior to attending their first meeting. Please email Alisa at wittalisa@gmail.com or call her at 847-890-5262.

Meditation and Mindfulness: Practice meditation, explore readings and join discussions in this free program at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72 every Monday at 5:30 p.m. No meditation experience necessary! Please email Eric at davis.eric.alan@gmail.com with any questions.

Tuesday, October 22

Wild Bear Story Time: We will read books, sing songs, play, and move together, all while fostering early ecological literacy. Join us for fun, friends and community! 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland. 

STEAM Club: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math activities hosted for kids grades 1-4 at the Nederland Community Library. Club meets every Tuesday through the end of October. There will be a shuttle running directly from Nederland Elementary to the Library after school and the meeting ends at 5 p.m. Register at https://nederland.libcal.com. 

Philosophy Club: Love studying the inner workings of reality? Love waxing philosophically? Love classical thinkers? This is the club for you! Best for ages 18 and up. Meet at the Nederland Community Library from 5 - 7 p.m.

Senator Janice Marchman: Take the opportunity to ask one of our State Senators questions and hear what they have to say. Marchman will be at the Town Hall in Nederland from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

Children’s Story Time: Join us every Wednesday morning for our Children's story time. Most of our children range from 0-5 years of age but all children are welcome. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. A themed craft will follow every storytime. The previous week's crafts are available while supplies last. Starts at 10 a.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119. 

Thursday, October 24

Sci Fi Book Club presents “The Fly”: Come support Library programs and the Backdoor Theater by participating in a raffle! “The Fly” will be showing for free. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Backdoor Theater located at 750 Peak to Peak Highway.

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