The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings in Colorado libraries, and includes news from the Colorado State Library. Let’s open the Friday Grab Bag!
Library Events & Programs
Totally Turkey
Estes Valley Library wants to help you make Thanksgiving more festive with a Turkey Book Table Topper. At their class on November 27 you’ll create this unique centerpiece using upcycled books and fall-themed accessories.
La Veta Public Library invites you to bring your pillows and blankets to a Cozy Showing of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” on November 27 at 10:30 am.
Lone Cone Library is hosting Neighbor 2 Neighbor Turkey Bingo on November 23 at 4:00 pm. Join them for an unforgettable evening of fun and camaraderie in support of a community charity.
Fun Times
Aurora Public Library invites you to dive into the hilarious, unpredictable world of improvisational theater with Yes, And! – An Intro to Improv. Adults of all experience levels are welcome to attend one, some, or all four of the sessions, including November 22 at Central Library.
Love the “I Spy” books? Fort Morgan Public Library is holding a class on November 23 for participants to make an “I Spy”-themed sensory bottle.
High Plains Library District is holding a Grilled Cheese Cookoff for young chefs ages 13-18 years old. This test of toasted tastiness will take place on November 25 at LINC.
Summit County Libraries invites you to compete in the Jigsaw Showdown on November 26 at South Branch Library. Teams of 3-5 players will race against the clock to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle and win a prize.
Poudre Libraries is hosting a Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Swap on November 30 at Old Town Library. Bring your puzzle group and tackle a 1,000 piece puzzle in 5 hours or less. All attendees are welcome to participate in the puzzle swap.
Join Denver Public Library for An Evening with Cynthia Swanson, Author of Anyone But Her, at Sam Gary Branch Library on December 4, 6:00 pm. Swanson is the Denver-based author of award-winning psychological suspense novels. The evening will include a book signing.
Accessibility Corner
News, tips, and resources to support technology accessibility
What’s New from the Colorado State Library
Book Club Resource
Learning Opportunities
All events are online except where a location is noted.
- Summer Drop in Chats
- December 3, 11:00 am
- December 17, 11:00 am
- Book Madness: Engaging Schools, Teachers, and the Community
- December 2, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- One Small Step from StoryCorps: Opportunity for Libraries
- December 9, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Bridging the Divide: A Panel Discussion on Library Workers Loneliness
- December 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
- Find even more learning opportunities by browsing the Libraries Learn Calendar from Colorado State Library or the Continuing Education Calendar from Maine State Library (note: all MSL events are listed in Eastern time).
Library Jobline
Are you considering a job change this year? Check out Library Jobline for hot new library employment opportunities, like this selection from around Colorado.
- Patron Experience Associate – Arvada Library – Jefferson County Public Library
- Database Maintenance Receiving & Processing Collections Assistant – Jefferson County Public Library
- Library Clerk – Aurora Public Library
- Librarian II: Circulation Manager – Lafayette Public Library
- Accountant – Estes Valley Library
This post is part of the Spotlight on Sharing initiative, which aims to increase the visibility of Colorado library programs and resource sharing. Do you have a story from your library to share? Email Amy Hitchner, hitchner_a@cde.state.co.us.
All images are from the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, a service of Colorado State Library.
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