The Clear Creek County Library District empowers our community through literacy, human connection, and equal access to resources. Connect with a librarian today to learn more. Library programs are always free!

SPECIAL EVENTS

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month

Do you have a Clear Creek County Library card? Creating your library account is FREE and easy! Visit www.cccld.org to sign up for your card online, or connect with a friendly librarian by phone or at your Clear Creek County Library branch.

Use your library card to win special prizes this month! Each time you check out library materials, be sure to fill out an entry form for our weekly prize drawings— you could win a gift card to a local coffee shop.

Mountain Jams Summer Concert Series

This program is a collaboration of the Friends of the Georgetown Library, the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program, and the Georgetown Business Promotions Commission along with their partners, Sweet Easy, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, and Two Rivers Real Estate. Special thanks to Buckskin Trading Post, Evergreen National Bank, Historic Georgetown, Inc., and the Georgetown Library Association.

Enjoy live music on Saturday afternoons through Sept. 9! Just head over to Library Park Stage, located in downtown Georgetown on the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Rose Street (next to the John Tomay Memorial Library). Most performances run from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

T(w)een Night at the library – Glow Party

5-7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Idaho Springs Public Library

Get your glow on after hours at the Idaho Springs Public Library! Blacklight and glow-in-the-dark games and crafts promise a dazzling evening for tweens and teens. Space is limited, and registration is required. To reserve your spot, please contact chris@cccld.org by Monday, Sept. 25. Be sure to include your T-shirt size for the craft!

FIND US IN THE COMMUNITY

Touch-a-truck: Presented by the Cotary Club of Clear Creek 2000

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.10  across the street from Walstrum Quarry at the bottom of Floyd Hill

Find CCCLD’s booth at Touch-a-Truck to play a game and learn about library resources.

Parkerpalooza

Noon – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Rocky Mountain Village, 2644 Alvarado Road, Empire

Join us for a craft in the Kid Zone at Parkerpalooza!

PROGRAMS

Storytimes

11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Idaho Springs Public Library

11:15 a.m. Thursdays at John Tomay Memorial Library

Weekly story times begin in September! Share stories, play games and get creative with us. Storytimes are a great opportunity to connect with other Clear Creek County families with young children and make new friends. 

Library Friyays

Calling Clear Creek kids: put the YAY into your Fridays at Library FriYAYS! Join us for FREE, scheduled activities at Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library, plus a range of activities kids can independently pursue at their own pace throughout the day (puzzles, games, computer time, quiet reading, etc).Children under the age of eight will need adult supervision.

Guided activities will last about one hour, except for movie matinees, which will last the movie runtime. 

Schedule:

10 a.m. Sept.  8

Idaho Springs Public Library - Marshmallow Challenge

John Tomay Memorial Library - Drama Workshop

10 a.m. Sept.  15

Idaho Springs Public Library - Drama Workshop

John Tomay Memorial Library - Fairy Gardens

10 a.m. Sept.  22

Idaho Springs Public Library - Fairy Gardens

John Tomay Memorial Library - Chalk Art

10 a.m. Sept. 29

Idaho Springs Public Library - Matinee: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”(runtime: 1 hour, 32 minute)

John Tomay Memorial Library - Games

Friday Virtual Reality Sessions

Explore new worlds at our virtual reality sessions for tweens and teens (ages 12 years and older). Registration is required. Please email heather@cccld.org to learn more and save your spot.

Schedule:

2-4 p.m. Sept 8 at Idaho Springs Public Library

2-4 p.m. Sept. 22 at John Tomay Memorial Library

Book Groups

Connect with other Clear Creek County readers at our book groups. Light refreshments and enjoyable conversations served. Email libby@cccld.org for information.

Schedule:

4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Idaho Springs Book Group

“Horse” by Geraldine Brooks

3 p.m. Sept. 21 at John Tomay Memorial Library Book Group

“The Dictionary of Lost Words” by Pip Williams

Adult Crafts

Craft a triple wrap, beaded boho bracelet at our September jewelry workshops! Supplies will be provided, but space is limited. To register for the workshop, please contact chris@cccld.org.

Schedule:

5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Idaho Springs Public Library

5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at John Tomay Memorial Library

SEPTEMBER STAFF BOOK PICK

TEAM MEMBER: Holly

RECOMMENDATION: “And Then There Were None” (e-audiobook version)

AUTHOR: Agatha Christie

GENRE: Mystery 

HOLLY SAYS: Do you have the Libby app for your smart device? Browse through and borrow from a huge selection of e-books, e-magazines, and e-audiobooks – all FREE with your Clear Creek County Library Card! I especially love Libby’s selection of HarperAudio Agatha Christie mysteries; And Then There Were None ranks among the best. Summoned by a mysterious host, ten strangers arrive on an isolated island off the coast of England. One by one, they begin to meet with violent ends. An ominous nursery rhyme, a closed circle of suspects, and an ingenious puzzle make this a classic Christie mystery!

To access the Libby app, start at https://cccld.org/library-resources/, or connect with a Clear Creek County librarian.

LIBRARY SERVICES

COVID Supplies

FREE masks and take-home COVID tests are available for pickup at your Clear Creek County Library branches. 

Collection

Check out books, movies, laptops, hotspots, tablets and more. Our Library of Things includes nontraditional items like cookware, kids’ science kits, a therapy lamp, and even an Oculus Quest!

• Explore our book and movie collection at www.cccld.org

• View our Library of Things at https://cccld.org/library-of-things/

• Or, call your Clear Creek County library to learn more and request items.

Do you have the Libby App? Download the Libby App by Overdrive to your smart device to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks, available for checkout with your library card. Visit https://cccld.org/library-resources/ and click on the Overdrive/Libby icon to get started.

Clear Creek School District students can borrow e-books and audiobooks from CCCLD and the school via the Sora app. Learn more here: https://cccld.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sora-Help.pdf

Online Resources

Many library resources are available online, 24/7. Access young learner resources, academic research databases, digitized history archives, and more with your library card.

• Academic Search Premier EBSCO features more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles.

• BookFlix builds a love of reading through thematically-paired fiction and nonfiction titles, plus animated storybook classics.

• Brainfuse provides online homework help through the HelpNow service. Take advantage of services like live online tutoring, the writing lab, collaborative study sessions, and more.

• Access digitized local newspapers from 1867 to 1926. Search your family name or topics of interest for a quick exploration of the county’s history.

• Our Local History Archives’ digital repository includes over 500 historical images (as well as oral histories and local music) of Clear Creek County for you to find and explore.

Find our full catalog of online resources at https://cccld.org/library-resources/. Need help getting started? Connect with your friendly Clear Creek County librarian — we are here to help you! 

Home delivery

Do you need library materials, but are unable to leave your home? Let us bring the library to you! Call us for details. Home delivery services are intended for homebound persons and patrons experiencing illness, and availability is determined by weather and staffing.

Idaho Springs Public Library: 303-567-2020

John Tomay Memorial Library: 303-569-2620

Local History Archives: 303-569-2403

Tech access and study spaces

Enjoy access to computers, WiFi, and study spaces at your Clear Creek County Library. 

Book our conference room at Idaho Springs Public Library for a quiet space to meet or work. Please call 303-567-2020 to make your reservation.

Technical assistance

Did you know that you can book a librarian for technical assistance? Our library staff can assist you with a variety of tasks –– using a tablet or smartphone, navigating the internet, setting up an email account, posting a resume online, accessing information, and more. Contact your Clear Creek County Library branch or email heather@cccld.org for more information.

Prints, copies, faxes

Email printcccld@gmail.com or call your Clear Creek County Library branch to request prints, copies, and faxes — or, just come in and use our equipment during our hours of operation

Notary services

Notary services are FREE! Please contact your Clear Creek County Library branch to book your appointment.

Little Free Libraries

Help yourself to free, gently-loved books from our Little Free Libraries at these Clear Creek County locations:

Idaho Springs: Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, Edelweiss Pastry Shop

Georgetown: Georgetown Market

St. Mary’s Glacier: Alice Schoolhouse

DONATIONS

Are you seeking a new home for your gently-used books? Please consider donating them to Clear Creek County Library District for use in our programs, book sales, and Little Free Libraries. Email kate@cccld.org or call 303-567-2020 for more information. Please do not drop off book donations without pre-approval.

VISITING AND CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS

Idaho Springs Public Library Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

John Tomay Memorial Library Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Local History Archives (in the Georgetown Heritage Center) — visitors are welcome with appointment. 

Curbside pickup services — available by appointment; please contact your library branch to schedule your pickup.

Contact the library at hello@cccld.org or visit www.cccld.org.