Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons.
Appropriate for ages 6 and under. 
There is a different theme every week!  

Nature’s Educators, Colorado’s traveling wildlife program, will be here with animals to show us 
how they hide their colors in nature!  

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. 

Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned, drawing supplies and paper are recommended.

There will be two sessions on this date, one in Spanish and one English.

Select your preferred language below to register:

Register for the English session

Register for the Spanish session

Join us for a musical “safari” during this high-energy, interactive performance. Each child can try out instruments and join the jungle jam!  

Bravo! Vail seeks to cultivate and inspire the musician inside every child. Little Listeners @ the Library, presented by Alpine Bank, introduces music and instruments in an approachable, accessible way. Kids can learn and interact with the Festival musicians, participating in games to capture a few musical insights along the way.

This is a free event, but registration is required. 

 Please Register Through Bravo! Vail

Jammin’ Jazz Kids offers an engaging and fun learning experience through interactive, hands-on activities that teach the fundamentals of jazz and the art of improvisation.
Ideal for children up to age eight, but everyone is welcome! 
Learn More at  vailjazz.org or by calling  970.479.6146

Join us to learn how to etch on glass!
Create a personalized drinking glass to take home.
This is a family-friendly activity for children 5 and over.
No experience necessary.  

Join us for a visit to our StoryWalk® at Bighorn Park ! 
Enjoy the book and activities to accompany it!
Meet us at the Vail Public Library at 3:30 to ride a chartered bus with us (returning by 5:00) or meet us at Bighorn Park at 3:45 (wrapping up at 4:45).  

We’re having a Foam Party! Join us on our back lawn for a foamtastic time. Play and dance in a giant pile of cool, clean, foam. The foam master will spray attendees with endless bubbles from a foam machine. Fun for the whole family!
This is a water activity, so please bring a towel, swimsuit, and a change of clothes.  

Goggles are recommended. 

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. 

Looking for a unique, colorful way to get creative this summer?

Pop Artist Michael Albert is bringing his famous Cereal Box Collage Workshop to Vail Public Library! 

Join us at the library for a hands-on collage workshop where participants will have a chance to create and take home their own masterpieces using Albert’s materials of choice, recycled cereal boxes & other colorful cardboard packages including cookie boxes, cracker boxes, soda cartons & more.

All participants will receive a free signed poster of one of Albert’s creations as a special gift for joining him in this creative art making session!

Get creative with a 3-D Printer, Virtual Reality, Green Screen, Laser Cutter, Cricut Machine, Sewing/Embroidery Machine, Button Maker, Wood Burning Pen, Dremel, and Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes.

We can’t wait to see all your fun creations! 

For more info, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

Join us to Gather & Game!
We'll have cards, checkers, chess, mahjong, and a selection of board games.
You're also welcome to bring your own. 

Part of Vail Après Community Series

Located in the “Back Yard” of the Library.
Bring your blankets, snacks and friends and enjoy a movie in the mountains! We’ll supply the popcorn.