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The Cortez Public Library has so much to offer with your library card: ebooks, audio books, real books, storytime, & more! Come and join us for all of our community events that happen throughout the year. Social Media Disclaimer

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To celebrate the recent release of her book, 52 Writing Prompts, Author Suzanne Roberts is doing a multi-city book tour ...
10/21/2026

To celebrate the recent release of her book, 52 Writing Prompts, Author Suzanne Roberts is doing a multi-city book tour around the four corners! One of those stops will be right here in Cortez at the Cortez Public Library!
Join her creative writing workshop tomorrow, Thursday October 22nd, at 4 PM to learn about her book and how to write using your lived experience.
We hope to see you there!

Curious about 3D Printing? Come to the Cortez Public Library tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20th) at 4:30 PM to learn about ...
10/19/2026

Curious about 3D Printing? Come to the Cortez Public Library tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20th) at 4:30 PM to learn about how 3D printing and design works. Design your own print and have it printed for free!

The Cortez Public Library has free events open to the community every week! Stop by and check out what's going on in you...
10/19/2026

The Cortez Public Library has free events open to the community every week! Stop by and check out what's going on in your community.

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 20th, Preschool Storytime starts at 10:30 AM.
Afterschool (4:15 PM) kids & teens meet up at TCG Club to play and learn trading card games like Pokรฉmon and Magic the Gathering.
We also have our second Adult 3D printing workshop at 4:30 PM.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21st, we have our afterschool program running from 4 - 5 PM with lots of snacks and activities happening.

On Thursday, Oct. 22nd be sure to bring your pens for a Creative Writing Workshop with author Suzanne Roberts from 4 to 6 PM.

Friday, Oct. 23rd, has two frighteningly fun events.
At 1 PM come make your own magic spellbooks with us. Please bring your own notebook if you can, to help supplies last.
Afterhours from 5 to 7 PM join us for snacks and a special seasonal watch party of an award-winning animated mini-series (Rated: TV-PG, Runtime: ~ 1h 50m).

As a reminder, if you would like to compete in our Halloween Jigsaw Race on October 30th at 4:30 PM, don't forget to sign up and register your team to compete! There are a few slots left to fill.

For more info on any of these programs or more check out our event calendar at www.cortezco.gov/Library

Stop by the Cortez Public Library next Thursday (October 22nd) at 4 PM for a Creative Writing Workshop! Learn about usin...
10/17/2026

Stop by the Cortez Public Library next Thursday (October 22nd) at 4 PM for a Creative Writing Workshop! Learn about using your experiences to help enhance your writing with help from with Author Suzanne Roberts.

Happening Tonight (October 16th)! Stop by the Cortez Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for an Info session on homeowne...
10/16/2026

Happening Tonight (October 16th)! Stop by the Cortez Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for an Info session on homeownership resources with HomesFund

HomesFund will be at the Cortez Public Library this Friday the 16th at 5:30 pm for a community information session.

Please join us to learn about how HomesFund can help you on your homeownership journey.

Still a few slots Left!Our paranormal puzzling program is coming up soon on Friday, October 30th from 4:30 to 6 PM at th...
10/15/2026

Still a few slots Left!
Our paranormal puzzling program is coming up soon on Friday, October 30th from 4:30 to 6 PM at the Cortez Public Library!
Teams of up to 4 people will compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle to see who can finish first! The puzzles are the same for each team. Open to adults, teens, and families with tweens.
Call or register in person. Individuals may be assigned to a team. Limited to 5 teams of 4 (20 people total). Small snacks provided.
The top team will win a small prize and bragging rights, but there will be fun and friendly competition for all.
Costumes are encouraged.

Journey into the Unknown at the Cortez Public Library on Friday, October 23rd from 5~7 PM, with a showing of an award-wi...
10/14/2026

Journey into the Unknown at the Cortez Public Library on Friday, October 23rd from 5~7 PM, with a showing of an award-winning, animated mini-series (Rated TV-PG, Runtime: ~1h 50m)!
Watch brothers Greg and Wirt travel through a mysterious realm with a talking bird and singing frog on their journey home.
Featuring vocal performances from Elijah Wood, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, and more this seasonal series is a yearly watch for many of its fans.
All ages welcome. Snacks will be provided.
For more info visit: www.cortezco.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7805&month=10&year=2026&day=25&calType=0

Coming up sooooon!๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽƒ Friends of the Library Spooktacular Book Sale! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ“šJoin us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale a...
10/14/2026

Coming up sooooon!
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽƒ Friends of the Library Spooktacular Book Sale! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ“š
Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the end of October and stock up on great reads at frightfully good prices!
๐Ÿ‘ป Thursday, Oct. 29 | 10:30 AM โ€“ 4:30 PM
๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Friday, Oct. 30 & Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10:30 AM โ€“ 4 PM
๐Ÿ“šBooks are only $1 each
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Fill a grocery-size bag full of books for just $5
Donโ€™t miss this spooktacular boooook saleโ€”youโ€™re sure to find some real treats (no tricks)!

Local Author Lowell Volk is making a stop at the Cortez Public Library this week on Friday, October 16th at 2 PM.Don't m...
10/13/2026

Local Author Lowell Volk is making a stop at the Cortez Public Library this week on Friday, October 16th at 2 PM.
Don't miss your chance to hear about his latest book on the Early Days of Silverton.

Homeowners stop by the Cortez Public Library this Friday, October 16th at 5:30 PM for a special afterhours info session ...
10/13/2026

Homeowners stop by the Cortez Public Library this Friday, October 16th at 5:30 PM for a special afterhours info session from Colorado HomesFund on resources for homeowners in our area.

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202 N Park Street
Cortez, CO
81321

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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