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Our mission is:
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To raise funds to enhance library programs and services
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To encourage broad-based public support, use and enjoyment of Grand County,
Colorado libraries.
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To foster literacy and learning
Upcoming Events
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Aug. 4 thru 6 Kremmling Used Book Sale
Middle Park Fair and Rodeo.
Aug. 4th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Aug. 5th Noon to 6:00 pm
Aug. 6th Noon to 6:00 pm
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Aug. 19 thru 21 Grand Lake Used Book Sale
Grand Lake Community House
10:00 am to 4:00 pm everyday
In 2021 Friends funds to Grand County Library supported:
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Helped fund the 2021 Summer Learning Program “Tails and Tales” which
established goals (minutes read) for pre-school through teens and included
outdoor learning activities with an animal focus. The program had more than 800
registrants.
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Funded the purchase of 35 Launchpad reading tablets, which help children master
verbal, reading and writing skills. Tablet content is geared to pre-K through
3rd grade and the tablets were distributed to all library branches.
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555 Summer Reading Program Participants keeping kids engaged with learning over
the summer.
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Distributed more than 2,000 Take & Make kits to support creativity in the
community during the shutdown.
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Purchased 70 Read Along books that entice readers of all levels.
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Storytime crafts.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten helping to prepare our youngest community
members for school.
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Supported family time together with DIY Movie Nights.
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