Past events

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December 13, 2019 - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Enjoy watching multiple model trains as they travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. This is a special display made entirely of LEGO. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, which is the only model railroad club exclusively for and by the kids.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 13, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Explore early literacy by using the many different stations to interact with your little one. Participants will gather together at the end for a story. Caregivers with children through age 4 are welcome. No registration required.

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Class
Age: 
Children
December 12, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

High art and extreme competitive eating collide in this tasty challenge. Participants will be given a short amount of time to create an original work of art inspired by a mystery pie flavor. There are no spectators in this contest. Students in grades 6 to 12 welcome. Space is limited; registration is recommended. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Age: 
Teen
December 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pixel art on windows

In this 3-part series, you’ll learn how to build game assets by exploring concepts like frame-by-frame animation, pixel-art design, platform design, and basic UI design.  Appropriate for those with little to no experience with Adobe Photoshop. Space is limited; registration preferred. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
The Studio
December 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Stressed out? Learn the zen art of knitting. Teens of all skill levels are welcome as we learn to cast-on, knit and purl. Basic supplies are provided, but bring your own if you have a specific project in mind. No registration required. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
December 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Explore a variety of activities involving science, technology, engineering, art and math. Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids and their caregivers. 

  • Dec. 2 – Remarkable Reptiles with Denver Zoo
  • Dec. 12 – Sensational Plants with Denver Botanic Gardens
  • Dec. 16 – Brainteasers with Colorado Ballet
Age: 
Children
December 12, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Explore a vast palette of colors with different textures, tones, and mediums with five workshops this fall. All ages are welcome. 

Color Stories, Part IV: Chains for Change Thursday, Dec. 12, 4-5 pm 

Let’s start a chain reaction…right in the lobby of the library! Begin to co-create a colorful installation that will be exhibited and contributed to throughout the Winter. 

Color Stories, Part V: Chains for Change, II Monday, Dec. 16, 4-5 pm 

Let’s start a chain reaction…right in the lobby of the library! Finish up the co-creation of a colorful installation that will be exhibited and contributed to throughout the Winter.

Age: 
Children, Teen
December 12, 2019 - 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Join us for open Studio drop-in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you're working on or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 12, 2019 - 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Through Snapology’s interactive Brick Art & Design class, children will learn about da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Wright’s Falling Water, and many more. Appropriate for kids ages 7-14. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Children, Tween
December 12, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
December 12, 2019 - 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 12, 2019 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Enjoy watching multiple model trains as they travel through a wintery display of town and country settings. This is a special display made entirely of LEGO. Members of the Youth in Model Railroading Club will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their club, which is the only model railroad club exclusively for and by the kids.

Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 12, 2019 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Drop in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more.  Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you’ve started, or simply learn something new.  The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.

 

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 12, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Using the internal components of a pinball machine to demonstrate its electromechanics, a local pinball enthusiast will reveal the complexities of this classic game. Ages 16 and up are welcome.  Space is limited; please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Teen, Tween
December 11, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Have you always wanted to learn how to spin and scratch? Now’s your chance! Join us as we learn the basics of DJing and what it takes to become a professional DJ from DJ Staxx of the Denver DJ School. Best for upper elementary kids, tweens and teens. Space is limited; registration is requested.

 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen, Tween
December 11, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Put your game face on and join us for a friendly multiplayer competition with Rolling Video Games, parked at the library. Choose from a collection of video game titles for Xbox and Nintendo consoles. Available games are best suited for ages 8 and up. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
December 11, 2019 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Get creative every week with arts and crafts projects you can play with or give away as gifts. Appropriate for students in grades K-5.  No registration required, but supplies are limited. 

Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Hang out, play games with your friends, and enjoy lunch provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. There will be gaming consoles, computer games, movies, various gaming clubs, and board games available. We will also be hosting a gaming tournament on Wednesday the 18th. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12.

Age: 
Teen
December 11, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Are you a gamer looking to geek out with other fellow gamers? Well join the club...literally! From Yu-Gi-Oh! to Dungeons and Dragons, we provide the tables and you provide the fun. Appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Age: 
Adult, Teen
December 11, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us in this new series geared especially for homeschool families. This month we’ll explore energy powered by nature with materials from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Adults are encouraged to network and share best practices, while the kids work on their 21st century and STEM skills. 

Event Type: 
Class
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Family
December 11, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather for song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-2 years old.

Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Sing, discover, play and explore with new friends. This program is appropriate for ages 2-6 unless otherwise noted. No registration required, but space is limited for some programs.

  • Dec. 4 – Bug Safari with the Butterfly Pavilion
  • Dec. 11 – Molar Expedition with the Children’s Museum of Denver
  • Dec. 18 – Messy Play (clothes for messy play recommended)
Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
December 11, 2019 - 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Share time with your little one at your local Anythink with songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-23 months. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
December 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.

Age: 
Adult
December 10, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Join local printmaker Ashley Quick in this beginner's block printing workshop. Learn to design, carve, apply ink, and print your own wrapping paper for the holidays. Appropriate for tweens and teens ages 11-18. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
December 10, 2019 - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science comes to the library with this hands-on game of geographic discovery and real-world ingenuity. Teams will be challenged to power cities across Colorado while balancing energy needs with environmental impacts and cost. Colorado’s future is in your hands! Best for elementary school aged kids and tweens. 

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Class
Age: 
Tween
December 10, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Close up of vinyl record

Local artist Adelina Gonzales, also known as That5280Lady, will guide participants in creating pop culture-based art on recycled vinyl records. Explore all of your favorite icons through color. Feel free to bring a photo or reference of your favorite musician, comic book character, brand or movie. All materials needed will be provided. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
The Studio

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