Thursday, November 13

Second Annual Taste of Gilpin: A culinary showdown and fundraiser. Gilpin’s top restaurants compete for best bite and best sip. A silent auction features fine art, hospitality packages, and culinary experiences. Held at the Historic Teller House. See gilpinarts.org for more information and to purchase tickets. This is a 21 and older event. 6 to 9 p.m., 120 Eureka Street, Central City.

Bingo Night: Join us for Bingo in our Gilpin tap room. Casey, our host, will make this event a blast with lots of prizes! Kaleidoscope Kitchen food truck will be serving up goodies. Join us for food, fun, and brews! 6 to 8 p.m. at Very Nice Gilpin located at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15

Friends of the Library Bake Sale: Throughout the holiday season, the Friends of the Library will be conducting several bake sales to help raise funds to support various programs such as the Summer Reading Program. Visit the library for a variety of homemade baked goods for sale. 10 a.m. to noon at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Friday, November 14

Beaded Corn Keychain: In some traditions, corn is believed to have protective qualities. Many cultures have revered it as a symbol of longevity, prosperity and protection. Craft your own corn keychain with us. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Family Movie Matinee: Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film in the meeting room. This week’s movie is Elio. The movie starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Gilpin County Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Sunday, November 16

Nederland Community Thanksgiving Potluck: Join your community in a Thanksgiving potluck feast while enjoying live music and art! Want to figure out how to get involved? Go to nedthanksgiving.wixsite.com/community/volunteer-1?fbclid or email teamturkeyned@gmail.com. 12 to 3 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center located at 750 Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland. 

Tuesday, November 18

Philosophy Club: This week’s book is Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari. Email nederlandlibraryphilosophyclub@gmail for more information on the readings and access to digital content. Third Tuesday of every month from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72, Nederland. 

Wednesday, November 19

Lunch Hour Book Discussion: November’s book is What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad. Copies will be available at the Circulation desk. Please contact Jen Matthews at jmatthews@gilpincounty.org with any questions about this book club. The reading begins at 12 p.m. at Gilpin County Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Intro To Ukulele Part Two: Intro to Ukulele workshop for tweens and teens, ages 12 through 18. Sign up today for this two-part workshop and learn the basics of this super fun instrument! The uke is small, easy to learn, and the coolest way to play your favorite songs. Master a simple strumming pattern that’ll have you feeling like a pro. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72, Nederland.

Children’s Storytime: Join Children's Librarian Deb Benitez every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for our storytime for children ages 0 through 5. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. A themed craft will follow every story. Previous week's crafts are available until supplies run out. Starts at 10 a.m. located at Gilpin County Library, at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk. 

Saturday, November 22

Thanksgiving Farmers Market: Get ready for your Thanksgiving feast with the freshest local food around! Free produce available for anyone in need this holiday season. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ned General Store, located at 112 East 2nd Street, Nederland.  

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