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Summer Reading: Salida Circus

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch

Program Type:

Performance, Summer Reading, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

Don't miss the mini "circus with a purpose," followed by a circus skills workshop. Space is limited. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes before program at the Youth Services Desk.

book cover of Formidable: American Women

Paths to Power: Lessons from American Women in History

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 19+)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with activist/author/historian Elisabeth Griffith, whose new book, Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920-2020, is an “engaging, relevant, sweeping chronicle,” according to the New York Time

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Alta Summer Club - Kite Program

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Alta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required

Summer D&D Adventure Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Mystralune! 

 

A continent filled with chaos, adventure, action, and stories. Come play with us, learn new skills, build your community - or just slay some dragons!

Open to Middle and High Schoolers

Teen Cosplay Program

3:30pm–6:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your cosplay a reality! Whether it is from a popular anime, manga, tv show, video game, or an original character!

 

Alta Summer Club - Teen Game Day

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Alta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required

Summer Teen Art & Writing Contest

All Day 7/21–8/1
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Passive, Summer Reading, Teen, Writing
Event Details:
Teen Summer Art & Writing Contest entries accepted MON, JULY 21 - FRI AUG 1 for tweens/teens in 2 age groups: grades 6-8 and 9-12.

THEME: Color Our World

Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories:

Summer D&D Adventure Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Mystralune! 

 

A continent filled with chaos, adventure, action, and stories. Come play with us, learn new skills, build your community - or just slay some dragons!

Open to Middle and High Schoolers

Tween/Teen Take-Home Craft: Mason Jar Lanterns

12:30pm–1:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop
Event Details:

Illuminate your space in style! Grab a kit to make a custom one-of-a-kind lamp out of LED motion sensors and a mason jar. 

Nature & Novels - Teen Program w/ Elk Refuge

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Library Yard
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Afterschool, Teen

Alta Summer Club - Teen Game Day

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Alta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required

Summer D&D Adventure Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Mystralune! 

 

A continent filled with chaos, adventure, action, and stories. Come play with us, learn new skills, build your community - or just slay some dragons!

Open to Middle and High Schoolers

Stargazing Teen Night w/ Wyoming Stargazing

9:30pm–10:00pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Library Yard
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Nature Presentation, Summer Reading, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for this after hours tween/teen event! 

 

With our friends from Wyoming Stargazing, we plan to have a blast with activities, spectacular views, snacks and crafts!

 

Alta Summer Club - Teen Game Day

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Alta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required

Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Veterans Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Day after Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment

Christmas Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Alta Branch, Jackson Branch, WonderLab Equipment