Looking for a good read?
It’s true. Many mountain folks wouldrather crack open a book than flipthrough hundreds of channels.To serve bibliophiles, Summit Countyhas three libraries. The main one boastsof cozy chairs facing an expansivemountain view. All have internetaccess, available by appointment. Thelibraries also lend DVDs, but if you’relooking for music CDs, you’ll have to trythe Vail Valley or Front Range libraries.To get a library card, you must havelived in Summit County for at least30 days and present proof – a driver’slicense, rent receipt, lease or utility billwith your name on it will do the trick.
Main branch near Friscoat 0037 County Road 1005: (970) 668-5555Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday throughThursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. SundaySouth branch in Breckenridgeat 504 Airport Road: (970) 453-6098Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throughThursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 1-5 p.m.Saturday; closed SundayNorth branch in Silverthorneat 651 Center Circle; (970) 468-5887Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throughThursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday; closed Saturdayand Sunday
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