Events and Activities in the Children's Room

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library


Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the flagship program of the Dollywood Foundation. It reaches more children than any other early childhood book gifting program and mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth until age five, no matter their family’s income.

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Wonderkits Are Now Available!


A Wonderkit includes a Wonderbook and a toy or activity related to the Wonderbook. Wonderbooks are print books that contain a ready-to-play audiobook, making it easy for kids to follow along.


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Theatre Aspen Storytime

Monday, July 10 | 10:30-11:00am


Head over to the Hurst Community Theatre for a special storytime with Theatre Aspen.



Read-In at the Library followed by Billie the Dog

Wednesday, July 11| 11:00-2:00pm


We invite friends and family to come to the library to read or listen to your own books in a comfortable shared space. Refreshments are included.


Starting at 1pm, you can read with Billie the Dog! Sign-up for 15 minute time slots to read to Billie at the start of the Read In. 


Both events are held in the Dunaway Community Room.


Theatre Aspen Storytime

Monday, July 17 | 10:30-11:00am


Head over to the Hurst Community Theatre for a special storytime with Theatre Aspen.


Bookish Crafts at the Library

Wednesday, July 18 | 11:00am-12:00pm


Craft in the library lab for raffle tickets! We will have totes and book sleeves available for decorating to help get your stacks of library books home safely.

Tunes & Tales

Thursday, July 20 | 10:30-11:00am


Tunes & Tales returns with special musical storytimes in conjunction with the Aspen Music School! Come ready to sing and learn about different types of instruments. 


Theatre Aspen Storytime

Monday, July 24 | 10:30-11:00am


Head over to the Hurst Community Theatre for a special storytime with Theatre Aspen.


Screen Printing at the Library

Tuesday, July 25 | 11:00am-12:00pm


Learn how to screen print at the library! This activity is in the Library Lab.


Mr. Kneel Comic Book Bash!

Friday, July 28 | 11:00am-12:00pm


Mr. Kneel will host a comic book bash at the Library! Mr. Kneel is Neil McIntyre, an award winning Hip Hop musician and educator, with over twenty years experience on stage and in the classroom.  


Mr. Kneel Hip Hop and Beat Boxing

Saturday, July 29 | 11:00am-1:00pm


Mr. Kneel is Neil McIntyre, an award winning Hip Hop musician and educator, with over twenty years experience on stage and in the classroom.  With beatbox and vocal percussion, Mr. Kneel can make magic and emotion. Mr. Kneel has inspired thousands of kids with his uplifting message of character and self-respect.


Theatre Aspen Storytime

Monday, July 31 | 10:30-11:00am


Head over to the Hurst Community Theatre for a special storytime with Theatre Aspen.

Weekly Storytimes

Theatre Aspen Storytime @ the Hurst Community Theatre

Monday, July 10 | 10:30-11:00am

Monday, July 17 | 10:30-11:00am

Monday, July 24 | 10:30-11:00am

Monday, July 31 | 10:30-11:00am

Take a field trip over to the Theatre Aspen tent for a special Monday storytime! 


Located at 470 Rio Grand Place, children ages 6-11 are invited to participate in theatre-based story activities from 10:30-11:00am every Monday this summer starting June 26 (ending August 14).

Baby Storytime

Join us once a week for a special baby storytime, for ages 0-2.


Tuesday, July 11 | 10:30-11:00am

Tuesday, July 18 | 10:30-11:00am

Tuesday, July 25 | 10:30-11:00am

Children's Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and more!



Wednesday, July 12 | 10:30am

Thursday, July 13 | 10:30am


Wednesday, July 19| 10:30am

Thursday, July 20| 10:30am

*Tunes and Tales


Wednesday, July 26| 10:30am

Thursday, July 27| 10:30am

Snowmass Village Storytime


All-ages storytime every Thursday seasonally at The Collective, located in Snowmass Base Village. Whether you're a local or a visitor, join us for stories, songs, stretches, and more!

 

This storytime is available July 6 - August 31.


Thursday, July 13 | 10:30-11:00am

Thursday, July 20 | 10:30-11:00am

Thursday, July 27 | 10:30-11:00am

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