Most regular Carbondale Library users know there is outdoor WiFi reception on the south side of the building and some know there is WiFi in the front. But, what if […]
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Library controversy: A youth’s perspective
On Thursday, Sept. 10, I had the opportunity to attend a local library board meeting. I was very excited to do so for three key reasons: 1) I got out […]
Pornography panic at GCPLD board meeting
The crowd that gathered at the Carbondale Library on Thursday, Sept. 7 was too big for the Calaway Room, and spilled out into the hall. Word was out that Rifle […]
Youth Services, Pitkin County Library
Senior Librarian Shannon Foster will discuss the library’s role and the community’s responsibilities in providing materials and resources to support a variety of issues and ideas, including controversial ones.
Passwords coming to local libraries March 28
Change is coming to Garfield County Libraries on March 28. The change: Library card holders will be assigned a password to facilitate using their cards in some cases. Why does […]
Jamie LaRue brings fresh expertise to GCPLD
For the better part of a year, the Garfield County Public Libraries District (GCPLD) was without a formal executive director. The district’s previous executive director resigned in August 2021, preceded […]
Scuttlebutt / Calendar – March 18, 2021
Cowboy Up Cowboy Up Carbondale is accepting applications for this year’s event beneficiary. Applicants must be a 501c3 and be able to provide volunteers that support their organization. The deadline […]