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

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.

Teen Jewelry Class

Wed, Dec 11 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Learn how to make beautiful jewelry.

Makerspace Jewelry Class

Thu, Dec 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jewelry Making Class.

Mini Maker’s & Friends

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

Personalized holiday ornaments.

Stay & Play

Fri, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 14

Drop-in anytime for open-ended Ice Skating play and educational activities.

Cookie Decorating and Ornament Making

Fri, Dec 13 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cookie Decorating and Ornament Making.

Beginner Candle Making

Sat, Dec 14 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Learn how to make scented candles, no experience required!

Beginner Candle Making

Sat, Dec 14 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to make scented candles, no experience required!

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 16 | 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 17 | 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 18 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Get ready to get messy by creating your own artistic winter hat.

White Elephant Gift and Cookie Exchange

Wed, Dec 18 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

White Elephant Gift and Cookie Exchange.

Tween Time

Thu, Dec 19 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Makerspace Holiday Craft.

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Thu, Dec 19 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Music & Movement Storytime

Mon, Dec 23 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

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