Programs For All Ages

From storytime and educational workshops to book clubs and tech tutorials, we offer events for all ages. Dive into adventures, discover new skills, and join the community fun!

Upcoming Events

collaborative makerspace

Our collaborative Makerspace offers a range of maker equipment for children, adults, and entrepreneurs to utilize free of charge. Bring your ideas to life and walk away with a finished project!

Library of Things

This unique collection of more than 130 non-traditional library materials embraces the sharing economy, reducing waste with shared items. Try before you buy, save money, and discover new favorites!

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announcement

The Johnstown location will be closed Saturday, August 24 for asphalt milling to improve the public parking lot. The Milliken location WILL BE OPEN Saturday, August 24 from 9am - 1pm.

what's happening at the library

Tween Time

Thu, Nov 21 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wobble & Gobble at the library!

Turkey Bingo

Thu, Nov 21 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get a jump on your Turkey Day fixings with a rowdy game of Bingo.

Stay & Play

Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 23

Drop-in anytime for open-ended Grocery Store play and educational activities.

Coffee & Crafts in Milliken: Calico Corn

Fri, Nov 22 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Calico Corn Craft.

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Nov 25 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Messy Art

Wed, Nov 27 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Handprint Turkeys

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 2 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Dec 3 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Educational based animal storytime geared towards younger kids with a focus on early literacy skills.

Messy Art

Wed, Dec 4 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Get ready to get messy creating a melting snowman craft.

Coffee & Crafts in Milliken

Wed, Dec 4 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Celebrate winter by making a crystal blue snowflake rhinestone keychain or decoration.

Coffee & Crafts in Milliken

Wed, Dec 4 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Celebrate winter by making a crystal blue snowflake rhinestone keychain or decoration.

Dementia Together

Thu, Dec 5 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Learn how to cultivate joy while building stronger connections for those living with dementia and their care partners.

Stay & Play

Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 7

Drop-in anytime for open-ended Arctic Winter play and educational activities.

Paint ‘n Sip

Fri, Dec 6 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Start your holidays right with classic holiday music and a festive guided painting!

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 9 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

An active, music-centered story time full of fun for little ones and caregivers.

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Dec 10 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Educational based animal storytime geared towards younger kids with a focus on early literacy skills.

Messy Art

Wed, Dec 11 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

We hope that you'll be sMITTEN with Messy Art this week! The kids will be creating mouse mittens.

Mini Maker’s & Friends

Thu, Dec 12 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Personalized holiday ornaments.

Strategic Plan 2024-2029

This plan was created in 2024 with the help of staff, board members, and our communities. A Strategic Plan helps the library set goals to help improve and sustain our services to the community.

Strategic Plan 2024

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johnstown location

400 South Parish Avenue
Johnstown, CO 80534

(970) 587-2459

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Today's Hours:

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday Closed

milliken location

1109 Broad Street
Milliken, CO 80543

(970) 660-5039

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Today's Hours:

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday Closed