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Paved trail between Aspen and Glenwood Springs except for 2-mile, compacted gravel stretch outside of Aspen. Open year-round except section between Rock Bottom Ranch and Catherine Bridge, which is closed to all use from Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. to April 30 at 5 p.m. and closed to dogs year-round. Dogs must be leashed on all other sections of Rio Grande Trail. Trail closed to dogs from Nov. 15 through April 30 in a roughly one-mile stretch of lower Snowmass Canyon (dog closure area marked with signs). Trail groomed for cross-country skiing from Aspen to Pitkin County border near Emma.

Need a helping hand with Medicaid, food assistance, or child care?

Staff from Pitkin County Economic Assistance are available to answer questions and assist you with applying for benefit programs. 

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-5:00pm in the Hotpicks Meeting Room. No appointment needed.

¿Necesita ayuda con la papelería de Medicaid, asistencia alimenticia, or cuidado infantil?

Personal de Pitkin County Economic Assistance están cada 2do miércoles del mes, 3:30-5:00 en la biblioteca. Se le ayudará con solicitudes de beneficios e información del programas. No se requiere cita. 

On Tuesday, December 19th you will have the chance to relax from the holiday frenzy and listen to some beautiful words read for you by great readers. Jeannie Walla will bring you the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley in which a young Jewish girl triumphs in a Christmas play. Graham Northrup will voice the words of O. Henry in “The Gift of the Magi” which illustrate the sweetness of meaningful gifts. Janice Estey will read “Christmas Day in the Morning” by Pearl S. Buck, a tale of a gift given in love. Tea, cookies, good company and great literature.

This event takes place in the Dunaway Community Room. Find more Literature Out Loud events.

Literature Out Loud is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Contact: Janice Etsey, janice.estey@pitkincounty.com

Saturday, December 23, 2023 11am to 4pm

Drop in (or drop off if you need to wrap presents) for Frozen-themed crafts while we watch both films and sing-along together! Films will be screened one after the other and crafts are while supplies last. 

Sierra Fransen

sierra.fransen@pitkincounty.com 

Join Adam Lazaro, US Marines/OEF Veteran, on the fourth Tuesday of the month for coffee and doughnuts. This event is an opportunity for our local veterans to meet, share stories, and receive information on resources and benefits available to them. Pitkin County Veterans Coffee and Doughnuts events are open to all veterans.

Adam Lazaro

adam.lazaro@pitkincounty.com

Please join us in one of the small meeting rooms for a unique meditation experience. It's a simple, yet powerful way to tap into your own higher self and deepen your journey. We offer a series of specially designed and guided meditations that use ancient wisdom, technology, and practices to prepare your system for enlightened consciousness. They leave you energized and calmer than when you started.

Co-led by John Hatanaka (in-person) and Niki Kapoor (via Zoom).

This program is available in-person as well as Zoom.

Meeting ID: 8308 3380 107

Password: love

RSVP and find more information at 970-920-5432.

Thursday, December 28, 2023 10:30am to Wednesday, December 27, 2023 11am

Join us every Wednesday morning  for lap-sit story time, featuring songs and movements to share with your child.