Events in October 2025
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- Halloween Craft Competition Begins, Halloween Costume Swap: Drop off begins
Halloween Craft Competition Begins Halloween Craft Competition Begins
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October 1, 2025Get into the Halloween spirit starting October 1st! Swing by the library to grab a paper bag and some fun decorating supplies. Take it home, let your creativity shine, and transform it into a spooky haunted house masterpiece! Don’t forget to return it by Friday, the 24th. We’ll be voting during the week of Halloween, and we can’t wait to announce the winners on Halloween itself. Happy decorating!
Halloween Costume Swap: Drop off begins Halloween Costume Swap: Drop off begins
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October 1, 2025Starting October 1st, the library invites you to drop off your used Halloween costumes for our Costume Swap! We’re accepting costumes of all sizes. Then on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., you can come by and choose a costume—no need to donate one to take part.
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- Silly Science
Silly Science Silly Science
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October 2, 2025Our Silly Science Experiment this month will be ghost rockets!
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- Advanced Rocketry Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 3, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Repair Cafe, Observe the Moon Night
Repair Cafe Repair Cafe
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October 4, 2025A neighborhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Bring your broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers!
Observe the Moon Night Observe the Moon Night
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October 4, 2025We’ll have telescopes for stargazing, engaging displays, fun activities, thrilling rocket launches, and food and beverages to enjoy. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars for 7 PM at Shoshone Park! Be part of this unforgettable experience!
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- Storytime, Electronics Hour
Storytime Storytime
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October 7, 2025Enhance your child's vocabulary and social skills while enjoying quality time together at Storytime! Coffee | Donuts | Stories | Crafts | Friends
Electronics Hour Electronics Hour
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October 7, 2025Dive into the thrilling realm of circuits, robots, and computers with our dynamic electronics projects at the Idea Lab! Unleash your creativity and innovation as you bring your ideas to life in a hands-on, engaging environment. Join us and discover the endless possibilities that await!
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- Creating photos you’d like to frame!
Creating photos you’d like to frame! Creating photos you’d like to frame!
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October 9, 2025We're excited to help you get started with some beginner tips for taking even better pictures! Feel free to bring along your camera or phone; we're here to try to answer any questions you might have.
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- Virtual Reality: Beat Saber, Advanced Rocketry Class
Virtual Reality: Beat Saber Virtual Reality: Beat Saber
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October 10, 2025Come and play Beat Saber with Liz! Up to four players can come and play this fun VR game with music and light sabers! This program is designed for adults. Teens 13 and up may play with adult permission and a signed waiver.
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 10, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Advanced Rocketry Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 11, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Storytime, Electronics Hour
Storytime Storytime
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October 14, 2025Enhance your child's vocabulary and social skills while enjoying quality time together at Storytime! Coffee | Donuts | Stories | Crafts | Friends
Electronics Hour Electronics Hour
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October 14, 2025Dive into the thrilling realm of circuits, robots, and computers with our dynamic electronics projects at the Idea Lab! Unleash your creativity and innovation as you bring your ideas to life in a hands-on, engaging environment. Join us and discover the endless possibilities that await!
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- Glowforge Wood Engraving and Cutting
Glowforge Wood Engraving and Cutting Glowforge Wood Engraving and Cutting
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October 15, 2025Join us for a creative session exploring wood engraving and cutting with the Glowforge HD Pro, a fantastic tool available at the library! You can attend a one-hour session starting at the following times: 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. Get ready to get crafty!
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- Advanced Rocketry Class, DIY Magical Fairy Lights with Wine Bottles Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 17, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
DIY Magical Fairy Lights with Wine Bottles Class DIY Magical Fairy Lights with Wine Bottles Class
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October 17, 2025Join us for a fun holiday project! We'll fill wine bottles with fairy lights and provide different painting and decorating ideas for the outside. All supplies will be provided, so come get creative with us!
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- Advanced Rocketry Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 18, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Storytime, Free Legal Clinic, Make Your Own: Candy Apples, Electronics Hour
Storytime Storytime
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October 21, 2025Enhance your child's vocabulary and social skills while enjoying quality time together at Storytime! Coffee | Donuts | Stories | Crafts | Friends
Free Legal Clinic Free Legal Clinic
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October 21, 2025Sign up today because spots are limited! (970)563-9287 Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for civil (non-criminal) legal issues. The volunteer attorneys do not represent you just because they help you at this clinic. This clinic is information only and is no substitute for legal representation. You have the right to retain an attorney of your choice at any time and are advised to do so.
Make Your Own: Candy Apples Make Your Own: Candy Apples
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October 21, 2025Come to the library to learn how to make your own candy apples. Everyone will be able to make a candy apple with a caramel dip and tons of different toppings.
Electronics Hour Electronics Hour
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October 21, 2025Dive into the thrilling realm of circuits, robots, and computers with our dynamic electronics projects at the Idea Lab! Unleash your creativity and innovation as you bring your ideas to life in a hands-on, engaging environment. Join us and discover the endless possibilities that await!
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- Halloween Costume Swap: Pick up day!
Halloween Costume Swap: Pick up day! Halloween Costume Swap: Pick up day!
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October 22, 2025From 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., you can come by and choose a costume—no need to donate one to take part- from our community donated costumes!
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- Halloween Craft Competition Last Day, Advanced Rocketry Class
Halloween Craft Competition Last Day Halloween Craft Competition Last Day
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October 24, 2025Get into the Halloween spirit starting October 1st! Swing by the library to grab a paper bag and some fun decorating supplies. Take it home, let your creativity shine, and transform it into a spooky haunted house masterpiece! Don’t forget to return it by Friday, the 24th. We’ll be voting during the week of Halloween, and we can’t wait to announce the winners on Halloween itself. Happy decorating!
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 24, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Advanced Rocketry Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 25, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.
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- Mystery Luncheon
Mystery Luncheon Mystery Luncheon
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October 26, 2025You’re invited to our thrilling annual live-action mystery party! Can you navigate the twists and turns of the story to solve the crime? Join us and discover if you have what it takes to survive the wild excitement of Sin City!
Looking for a more immersive experience? Then sign up as an actor to become one of the intriguing suspects in this captivating live-action game! For more information, please call us at (970) 563-9287 or visit the ICL Service Desk. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the adventure! -
- Storytime, VR Travel: Brazil, Electronics Hour
Storytime Storytime
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October 28, 2025Enhance your child's vocabulary and social skills while enjoying quality time together at Storytime! Coffee | Donuts | Stories | Crafts | Friends
VR Travel: Brazil VR Travel: Brazil
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October 28, 2025Join us for a tasty Brazilian meal and explore Brazil with our Quest Pro headsets! Our friendly team will assist anyone who needs help, so all adults are welcome to join in the fun! *This program is for adults. Teens 13 and older may participate with a parent and a signed waiver.*
Electronics Hour Electronics Hour
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October 28, 2025Dive into the thrilling realm of circuits, robots, and computers with our dynamic electronics projects at the Idea Lab! Unleash your creativity and innovation as you bring your ideas to life in a hands-on, engaging environment. Join us and discover the endless possibilities that await!
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- Advanced Rocketry Class
Advanced Rocketry Class Advanced Rocketry Class
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October 31, 2025Every Friday and Saturday this month, join us to learn and experiment with Advanced Rocketry! As always, the IDEA LAB is also available for other projects and learning on a drop-in and appointment basis.