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

Stay & Play

Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 28

Drop-in anytime for open-ended space themed pretend play and educational activities.

UFO Shadowboxes

Sat, Sep 28 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Paint and assemble UFO shadowboxes cut on the Glowforge Laser.

UFO Shadowboxes

Sat, Sep 28 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Paint and assemble UFO shadowboxes cut on the Glowforge Laser.

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Sep 30 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Oct 1 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Messy Art

Wed, Oct 2 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fly high with a kite-themed art project!

Stay & Play

Fri, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 5

Drop-in anytime for open-ended firefighter themed pretend play and educational activities.

Adult Halloween Bash

Fri, Oct 4 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us, if you dare, for a ghoulishly good Halloween costume party!

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Oct 7 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Oct 8 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Ukulele Jam

Tue, Oct 8 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We'll strum and sing The Addams Family theme song. This catchy tune is beginner-friendly.

Messy Art

Wed, Oct 9 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

What does your imagination look like? Drop-in to get messy and reveal what your creativity looks like.

Haunted Birdhouses

Wed, Oct 9 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Using pre-made birdhouses and your creativity, create the perfect home for birds and ghosts alike.

Mini Maker’s & Friends

Thu, Oct 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Magnets have always been so attractive! Join us for Mini Maker's & Friends to make custom fridge magnets.

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Oct 14 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Storytime in Milliken

Tue, Oct 15 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Halloween Bingo

Tue, Oct 15 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join the fun and win ghouslishly good prizes, perfect to make your Halloween Holiday a smash!

Messy Art

Wed, Oct 16 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Be ready to get messy and make a water color pumpkin this week at Messy Art!

Unmasking Lizzie Borden

Wed, Oct 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An evening with local author, Rebecca Pittman, as she unmasks the mystery of Lizzie Borden.

Coffee & Crafts in Milliken

Thu, Oct 17 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Hand paint a reversible Scarecrow and Snowman to use as a centerpiece or gift for the holidays.

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