Lots of Horribly Spooktacular Events!

It is that time of the year again. The leaves are falling and autumn is calling! The library has lots of programming planned for you this month. Come by for movie nights, games, crafts, parties, and more!

Fall Events at the Library

"There's More to The Story" Art Show Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 4 | 4pm-7pm

Aspen Chapel Gallery presents "There's More to the Story" in partnership with the Pitkin County Library. Join us on for the opening reception at the Aspen Chapel Gallery. A portion of the art sales will benefit the Pitkin County Library's free art and crafting classes, workshops, and resources.

The exhibition runs through November 11. The gallery is open daily from 10am-5pm.

The curator of the show is Sam Louras and show coordinators are Tom Ward and Michael Bonds. Aspen Chapel Gallery season sponsors are Susan and Larry Marx and the TKC Foundation and show sponsors are the Gordman Family Trust and Anonymous Donors. Learn more.

Sign-Up for Sewing 101

Sewing 101: Understanding the Machine

Thursday, October 5 | 4pm-6pm

Learn the basics of sewing with expert Jennifer Hanson in our Sewing 101 Workshops! In Fabrics, Needles, and Tools, learn about fabrics, needles and additional tools to help complete your sewing projects. Learn more.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, October 7 | 3pm-5pm

Saturday, October 21 | 3pm-5pm

Come with us on a magical adventure to test your problem solving and imagination in a fantasy setting as we learn to play Dungeons and Dragons! Learn more.

Sign-Up for Bookbinding

Bookbinding

Saturday, October 7 | 3:30pm-5:30pm

Make your own single signature journal and learn beginner bookbinding skills. No prior experience necessary. Future events will build on skills learned in this session. Learn more.

Creativity Workshop

Monday, October 9 | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Monday, October 16 | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Monday, October 30 | 4:30pm-5:30pm

These creativity workshops provide an opportunity to bring together tweens and teens to share new and innovative ideas in an open and supportive environment. Join us in the Library for crafting and art workshops. No art or crafting skills are necessary. Learn more.

Sign-Up for T.A.B.

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

Tuesday, October 10 | 5pm-7pm

Thursday, October 26 | 5pm-6:30pm

A group of teens who help decide which books, movies, and games will be added to the library and what programs will be offered. It is open to students in grades 6-12. Learn more.

Rollout Pizza Party with Aspen Kids Guide

Friday, October 20 | 4:30pm-6pm

Aspen Family Connections and Kids First would like to invite you to join us in celebrating our new parent resource hub AspenKidsGuide.org. Located in the library's Dunaway Community Room.

RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, October 18.

Sign-Up for Banned Books Book Club

Banned Books Book Club: Goosebumps

Tuesday, October 24 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

Goosebumps is a series of horror novels written by American author R. L. Stine. The protagonists in these stories are tweens or young teens who find themselves in frightening circumstances, often involving the supernatural, the paranormal, or the occult. Learn more.

Make-You-Own-Mask in the Library

Wednesday, October 25 | 4:30pm-6pm

Make your own mask out of paper mache for Halloween! Join us in the Library Lab and come dressed to get messy. Learn more.

Sewing Halloween Ghost Decorations

Thursday, October 26 | 4pm-6pm

Join us in the Library Lab for a special Halloween sewing workshop! Learn to make your very own ghost decorations.

For kids, teens, and adult. Learn More.

Teen Decorating Party and Movie Marathon

Friday, October 27 | 7pm-9pm

Decorating, snacking, and movie-watching all in the spirit of Halloween! Teens are invited for an array of activities. Food will be provided and the night will be rounded out with screenings of Halloween movies chosen by the Teen Advisory Board. Learn more.

What to expect at the Teen Decorating Party and Movie Marathon.

Halloween at the Library

Saturday, October 28 | 9am-1pm

Join us for our annual costume contest, crafts, snacks, and trick-or-treating in the Library! Learn more.

New Dreadfully Wicked Young Adult Books

Check out these new young adult spooky books and murder mysteries! Learn more.

New Fiction Books Available to Check Out

You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron

Into the Sublime by Kate A. Boorman

This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham

Saint Junipers Folly by Alex Crespo

The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan

The Black Queen by Jumata Emill

Those We Drown by Amy Goldsmith

All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley

Biamca Torre is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans

She is Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban

Their Vicous Games by Joelle Wellington

Read Wider

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Learn more.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Learn more.

D.I.Y. Halloween Costumes

Get ready for the library's costume contest!

During the month of October, the library lab will have a variety of recycled materials for you to make your own costume for Halloween. We cannot wait to see what you can come up with! Bring your friends and family and make the library a destination for all things Halloween.

TeenTober

What will you discover at the library?

TeenTober™ is a new, nationwide celebration from the American Library Association and the Young Adult Library Services Association. During October, libraries aim to celebrate teens and promote year-round teen services. Learn more.

Banned Books Week

Let Freedom Read!

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries.

The 2023 Banned Books Week will take place on October 1-7. Learn more.