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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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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.

Feeling crafty? Join us at the Cortez Public Library on October 23rd at 1 PM for a bit of witch-crafting! We'll be makin...
10/12/2026

Feeling crafty? Join us at the Cortez Public Library on October 23rd at 1 PM for a bit of witch-crafting! We'll be making spellbooks using tissue paper, mod podge, and some spooky trinkets to add a little magic to your notebooks.
If you can please bring your own notebook to help supplies last.

It's that time of the year! If you're a current Cortez Friends of the Library member at the Cortez Public Library don't ...
10/12/2026

It's that time of the year! If you're a current Cortez Friends of the Library member at the Cortez Public Library don't forget to renew your membership for next year.
If you're a former, or potentially future, Friend of the Library now is a great time to join and help support your local library.

Parents & Guardians let your kids dance their hearts out with us at the Cortez Public Library this Halloween! Wear your ...
10/12/2026

Parents & Guardians let your kids dance their hearts out with us at the Cortez Public Library this Halloween!
Wear your costumes to our family-friendly, Halloween dance party on October 31st at 2 PM. Kids get treats, snacks, and fun with their friends.
A photo station will be available to capture their special outfits and smiles.

Lots to do at your local library this week. Stop by the Cortez Public Library to check out what's going on.Tomorrow, Tue...
10/12/2026

Lots to do at your local library this week. Stop by the Cortez Public Library to check out what's going on.

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 13th, Preschool Story Time will start at 10:30 AM as usual and later in the afternoon our kids & teens TCG Club is meeting at 4:15 PM.

On Wednesday, Oct. 14th, we have our afterschool program from 4 - 5 PM with lots of snacks and activities available. League of Women Voters - Montezuma County will be having their Ballot Issues Forum starting at 4:30 PM

Friday, Oct. 16th, Starting at 10 AM Coffee, Crafts, & Conversation returns with a musical painting workshop. At 2 PM local author Lowell Volk will be talking about his newest book "The Early Days of Silverton" and to close out the day Colorado HomesFund will have an afterhours Info Session from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Looking to learn more about creative writing? Stop by the Cortez Public Library on Thursday, October 22nd at 4 PM for a ...
10/08/2026

Looking to learn more about creative writing? Stop by the Cortez Public Library on Thursday, October 22nd at 4 PM for a Creative Writing Workshop. Author Suzanne Roberts will help guide you through writing out your stories.

For all the parents and caregivers looking for Friday activities! Tomorrow (Friday October 9th) at 1 PM, Mesa Verde Park...
10/08/2026

For all the parents and caregivers looking for Friday activities! Tomorrow (Friday October 9th) at 1 PM, Mesa Verde Park Rangers are stopping by the Cortez Public Library to talk about Nocturnal Animals. Kids who attend will get to learn all about creatures of the night and play fun games with the Park Rangers.
Stop by for a free, fun, and educational activity for kids.

Next Friday, October 16th, at 10 AM Crafting, Coffee, & Conversation returns with a new musical painting workshop! Come ...
10/08/2026

Next Friday, October 16th, at 10 AM Crafting, Coffee, & Conversation returns with a new musical painting workshop! Come by the Cortez Public Library to use our supplies and let your music influence what you paint.

Happy first full week of October! We've got plenty going on this month, including several fantastic programs this week. ...
10/06/2026

Happy first full week of October! We've got plenty going on this month, including several fantastic programs this week. Stop by the Cortez Public Library to check them out.

Today, Tuesday the 6th, we have our usual kids & teens TCG Club meeting at 4:15 PM. We also have a presentation from the League of Women Voters - Montezuma County on the upcoming Lodger's Tax Ballot Measure at 5 PM.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7th, we have our afterschool program from 4 - 5 PM. This week our afterschool activity will be a special blind Oreo taste test! Featuring a variety of unusual cookies.

Thursday, Oct. 8th, we'll be showing a fun Halloween movie (rated PG) about the return of 3 sisters to modern day Salem. Freshly popped movie theater popcorn will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 9th, we have two programs. Park Rangers from Mesa Verde National Park will be teaching kids about nocturnal creatures with fun activities at 1 PM and at 2 PM is our monthly Teen Games program with free snacks and fun games.

Stop by on Saturday, October 10th at 10:15 AM to chat with the League of Women Voters - Montezuma County and Chris deGruy Kennedy about the case for a Graduated Income Tax.

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202 N Park Street
Cortez, CO
81321

Opening Hours

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

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+19705658117

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