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!
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Library programs are ALWAYS free!
Storytimes
Share stories, play games and get creative with us! Our in-person storytimes will resume in March.
In-person Storytimes
Idaho Springs Public Library
11:15 a.m. Tuesdays
John Tomay Memorial Library
11:15 a.m. Thursdays
Goodnight Storytime
7 p.m. Thursdays
Join us online for live, interactive stories with Miss Honeybun! Please email holly@cccld.org for more information and the link.
Virtual Storytime with Miss Honeybun
Find storytime videos on demand 24/7 on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/clearcreeklibrarydistrict
VIRTUAL BOOK GROUPS
Connect with other Clear Creek County readers at our virtual book groups.
Idaho Springs Book Group
4 p.m. March 14
American Dirt
Email libby@cccld.org for information.
Georgetown Book Group
3 p.m. March 17
An American Marriage
Email libby@cccld.org for information.
CRAFTS
Adult Craft
Idaho Springs Public Library
5:30 p.m. March 22
John Tomay Memorial Library
5:30 p.m. March 24
Create beautiful beaded necklaces with Kate and Chris! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Please email chris@cccld.org to learn more and reserve your spot.
Kids’ Crafternoon
Idaho Springs Public Library
3:30 p.m. March 28
John Tomay Memorial Library
3:45 p.m. March 31
Craft plushy penguins with us after school! Email holly@cccld.org to register.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
American Sign Language Classes
Idaho Springs Public Library
3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 1 – 29
Learn sign language with us! No experience is necessary. These classes are for children in grades two through six. Please email holly@cccld.org to register.
MARCH STAFF BOOK PICK
Team Member: Joe
RECOMMENDATION: “Song for a Whale” by Lynne Kelly
GENRE: juvenile fiction
JOE SAYS: Twelve-year-old Iris learns about Blue 55, a special whale who sings at a frequency that other whales cannot hear. As a Deaf person attending an all-hearing school, Iris feels a deep connection to this whale swimming in an ocean where no one understands him. Determined to let Blue 55 know that someone hears him, Iris embarks on an extraordinary journey.
As a former American Sign Language interpreter, I absolutely adored this story! It was incredibly refreshing to read a narrative that accurately portrayed the rich culture of the Deaf community, as well as some of the frustrations of navigating a hearing society. One of my favorite parts of the story was the inclusion of ASL poetry. American Sign Language has an incredible way of involving space and shape to portray meaning, and ASL poetry is one of the greatest examples of that. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of age!
LIBRARY SERVICES
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.
Visiting and curbside pickup hours
The library branches are open, and we are excited to see you in person!
Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library — appointments are not necessary at this time.
Idaho Springs Public Library March 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. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
John Tomay Memorial Library March 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. – 4 p.m.
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.
Idaho Springs Public Library: 303-567-2020
John Tomay Memorial Library: 303-569-2620
Local History Archives: 303-569-2403
Home delivery
Snowy weather = snowy roads! Do you need library materials, but are unable to leave your home? Let us bring the library to you! Call us for details.
TECH ACCESS & 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
Scraps-to-Soil Community Garden
Georgetown
Georgetown Market
Georgetown Visitors Center
Loveland Ski Area
Loveland Valley Base Lodge
Loveland Basin Base Lodge
Ptarmigan Roost Cafe
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.
Idaho Springs Public Library
303-567-2020
John Tomay Memorial Library (Georgetown)
303-569-2620
hello@cccld.org
Visit us at www.cccld.org