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Posted 1/22/25

Friday, January 24

Children’s Storytime: Stories! Song! Movement! Music! Play! Every Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. we hold storytimes for ages 0 to 4 years old. From 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., we read books, sing songs, learn some ASL, and...

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Friday, January 24

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

Saturday, January 25

Oscar Movie Preview “Conclave”: Join us for popcorn and a movie as we watch “Conclave.” Rated PG, 2 hours. Starts at 5 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15135 Highway 119 in Black Hawk.

Monday, January 27

The Story of Ghost Town Caribou Book Release: Help us celebrate the re-release of John and Doris Buchanan’s book Caribou Ghost Town and learn all about the Nederland Area Historical Society’s recent archive digitization project. Book sales will benefit the Nederland Area Historical Society. Please register at https://nederland.libcal.com/event/13741720. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72. 

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 mindfulness meditation practice and discussion group for experienced meditators meeting at the Gilpin County Public Library every Monday at 6 p.m. If you are interested in attending the group, please schedule a brief introductory phone call before your first meeting by contacting Alisa Witt at wittalisa@gmail.com, or call 847-890-5262 to provide a good time to schedule the introductory call. If you have never meditated before or would like instruction and direct support to develop your practice, Alisa can put you on a waiting list and when a minimum of five people have joined the list, she will announce the free class will begin in 2-3 weeks. 

Beginning Tuesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30

STEAM Club: Build imagination, creative thinking, and have fun! Kids are invited to join the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Club at the Nederland Community Library. There will be a shuttle directly from the elementary school to the library. Pickup is promptly at 5 p.m. We will meet in the community room. This is a no-cost program, but donations for snacks or healthy, individual snack donations are always appreciated to help cover some of our costs. Third grade through fifth grade meets every Tuesday till March 11 and kindergarten through second grade meets every Thursday till March 13. 

Wednesday, January 29

Lunch Hour Book Discussion: January's book is Abraham Verghese's The Covenant of Water.  Copies will be available at the circulation desk. Please contact Jen Matthews at jmatthews@gilpincounty.org with any questions about this book club. 12 to 1 p.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located 15135 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Children’s Storytime: Join us every Wednesday morning for our Children’s Storytime. Most of our children range from 0 to 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. 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15135 Highway 119, Black Hawk. Email davis.eric.alan@gmail.com with any questions.

Sunday, February 2

Big Springs Threatened Forest Hike: Easy 1.5-mile winter hike through forest threatened by impending logging – including old growth! Adjacent to Nederland’s Big Springs neighborhood in Boulder County Open Space and Roosevelt National Forest. See for yourself the damage already done to our public forests from controversial “fuel reduction” logging and how more of the same can increase the wildfire threat to our neighborhood, while learning about the latest studies from award-winning science writer (and Big Springs resident) Josh Schlossberg. RSVP to eia@eco-integrityalliance.org for location. Meet at 11 a.m.

Monday, February 3

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

Wednesday, February 5

Blind Date with a Book: Nederland Librarians host a ladies’ night event with chocolate fondue, food and drink specials as well as romance novel recommendations. 5 p.m. at Busey Brews, located at 70 East 1st Street in Nederland. 

Saturday, February 8

Raise the Roof Winter Gala: Help raise money to build a roof on the library’s outdoor stage with an enchanting evening of books, wine, and music from Mountain ReVerb. Buy tickets at https://nederland-community-library-foundation.square.site/product/raise-the-roof-winter-gala/254. 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72.

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