Join us for a sereis of talks with Mountain School counselor Claire Eastham focused on adolescent development. You can come to one, two, or all three. These talks are free and open to all! November 10 at 9:00 am: Middle School Matters: Understanding the changes. Supporting growth. What’s really going on during the middle school years? Explore the social, emotional, and academic changes that shape early adolescence, and learn how parents can support growing independence, navigate challenges, and help kids build the skills they need to thrive. We'll have a coffee and donut social from 8:30 - 9:00. You can meet Claire, other caregivers, and just enjoy some free caffeine and sugar! January 12th at 5:30 pm topic TBD March 9th time and topic TBD Claire Eastham is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing emotional support to kids in schools since 2013. She focuses on adolescent mental health and development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of emotional intelligence and resilience.
Looking for a fun and enriching way to spend your afternoons? Join us Tuesdays for I Heart Art, designed especially for kids aged 5-12! ¿Buscas una manera divertida de pasar tus tardes? ¡Unete a nuestro programa extracurricular, diseñado especialmente para niños de 5 a 12 años!
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no doomscrolling—beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about, and many you’ve never considered: Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism? With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary. Register today to be a part of the discussion! About the Authors: Zach Weinersmith is best known as the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He also co-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his wife, and worked with the artist Boulet to create a children's retelling of the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf. Dr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University, and is currently President of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the American Society of Parasitologists. Her research on animal behavior and parasites has been featured in The Atlantic, National Geographic, BBC World, Science, Nature, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin Everything and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?. In 2024, she and her co-author/husband Zach received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A City on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe.
Looking to enjoy an afternoon of friendly games of mah-jongg for independent players? Join us at the Library every Wednesday from 1-3pm. Bring your 2026 card if you have one, although we have plenty of loaners if you don’t! We’ll have tables, cloths, chairs, and sets. NOTE: This is not a mah-jongg lesson. A general knowledge of the game is necessary to join. Please register in advance if you'd like to join so we can make sure we have enough tables set up for everyone!
Join us for Dudes Who Read, led by our very own library bookworms, Dennis and Oliver. This month, the dudes will be discussing All Quiet on the Western Front in honor of Veteran's Day. This month's meeting will be at The Patio (138 E Colorado Ave). Light snacks will be provided. Seats are limited, so make sure to sign up to secure your spot. I am young, I am twenty years old; yet I know nothing of life but despair, death, fear, and fatuous superficiality cast over an abyss of sorrow. . . . This is the testament of Paul Bäumer, who enlists with his classmates in the German army during World War I. They become soldiers with youthful enthusiasm. But the world of duty, culture, and progress they had been taught breaks in pieces under the first bombardment in the trenches. Through years of vivid horror, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against the principle of hate that meaninglessly pits young men of the same generation but different uniforms against one another . . . if only he can come out of the war alive.
Space is limited to 10 teams of two, so make sure to sign up today! NEW, PLEASE NOTE: Only one team member needs to sign up for their team of two. Dive into the ultimate puzzle challenge at Wilkinson Public Library's Puzzle Competition! Join us on Monday, November 16th, from 5 to 7pm for an evening of brain-teasing fun. Gather your partner and prepare to piece together a 500-piece puzzle against the clock. It's a race to the finish as teams compete head-to-head to claim the title of puzzle champions! All participants will work on the same puzzle, ensuring a level playing field for everyone. This event isn't just about speed—it's about camaraderie and community. Puzzle enthusiasts of all ages are invited to showcase their skills and enjoy an evening of friendly competition. Prizes await the top 3 teams, with local gift cards up for grabs to reward your puzzle-solving prowess (donated by Friends of the Library). Make sure to take part in our puzzle exchange as well! Swap out your completed puzzles with new (to you) puzzles to tackle at home! Whether you're a seasoned solver or a first-time participant, the Puzzle Competition promises an evening of laughter, teamwork, and delightful challenges.
Looking for a fun and enriching way to spend your afternoons? Join us Tuesdays for I Heart Art, designed especially for kids aged 5-12! ¿Buscas una manera divertida de pasar tus tardes? ¡Unete a nuestro programa extracurricular, diseñado especialmente para niños de 5 a 12 años!
The Telluride Institute’s Talking Gourds Poetry Program is hosting a live Stories & Poems series at the Wilkinson Public Library magazine room on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:15 pm. Following the featured poet's or story teller's reading we will hold a Talking Gourds sharing circle going around the room to let everyone speak. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own work or someone else’s that they like to share. For more information, visit the Telluride Institute Talking Gourds website: tellurideinstitute.org/talking-gourds Jan. 20 / Tanya Ishikawa of Montrose Feb. 17 / Karen Bellerose of Lawson Mar. 17 / Mary Hearding of Rico Apr 21 / Joan Shapiro of Ridgway May 19 / Danny Rosen of Fruita June 16 / Paulo Munguia of Montrose July 21 / Peter Waldor of Trout Lake Aug. 18 / Art Goodtimes of Wrights Mesa and Scott A. Nicolay of Santa Fe Sept. 15 / Ruth Duffy & Mike Olschewsky of Nucla Oct. 20 / Rob Schultheis of Lason Hill and Ellen Metrick of Norwood Nov. 17 / Daiva Česonis and Craig Childs of Wrights Mesa Dec. 15 / Becca Myers and Dan Rosenberg of Fruita
Join us every Wednesday for a fun and tasty adventure in the kitchen! Learn how to make delicious and creative snacks using safe cooking tools alongside other young chefs. Free and open to kids ages 5-12. Ünete a nosotros todos los miércoles para una divertida y sabrosa aventura en la cocina. Aprende a hacer bocadillos deliciosos y creativos usando herramientas de cocina seguras junto a otros jóvenes chefs. Gratis y abierto para niños de 5 a 12 años.
Looking to enjoy an afternoon of friendly games of mah-jongg for independent players? Join us at the Library every Wednesday from 1-3pm. Bring your 2026 card if you have one, although we have plenty of loaners if you don’t! We’ll have tables, cloths, chairs, and sets. NOTE: This is not a mah-jongg lesson. A general knowledge of the game is necessary to join. Please register in advance if you'd like to join so we can make sure we have enough tables set up for everyone!
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