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Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups. Doors open at 10 a.m. Space is limited.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! Elements presented in Spanish, English, and Arabic. All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their grown ups.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Unstructured play and social time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Make new friends, and learn through play! Juego no estructurado y tiempo social para beb s, ni os peque os y sus cuidadores. Haz nuevos amigos y aprende jugando!
Free play & socialization time for children and families after Little University.
Get help with homework from teen mentors and build confidence in a friendly, supportive space. You ve got this!
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 3-5 and their grown ups. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Space is limited.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0 18 months and their grown ups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 and their grown ups.
Free play & socialization time for children and families after storytime.
Join us after Baby Storytime each week for 30 minutes of play and socializing. This learning lab focuses on sensory exploration and motor skills. Ages 0-18 months
Cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversi n para ni os de todas las edades, y sus padres o sus cuidadores.
Cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversi n para ni os de todas las edades, y sus padres o sus cuidadores. Este programa se ofrece en espa ol. Se invita a las familias a quedarse despu s del tiempo del cuento y jugar. Todas las familias son bienvenidas.
Claim the teen area for a special hangout! Meet other tweens and make new friends in a fun, welcoming space.
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Dive into art projects, games, and activities. It's the perfect place to play, create, and make new friends.
Join us for special 3-week series of Kids Create! Each week we'll make something new to get excited about DCPA Presents: Shakespeare in Acoma Plaza , two outdoor performances to celebrate drama with the entire family. Help us decorate the Shakespeare-themed window display in the Children's Library. Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Let the games begin! Explore games of all kinds with friends, families, and neighbors. Come play board games, video games, cards, and classics. Enjoy trying something new, meeting someone new, and connecting with library folks through the fun of games. Intended for kids aged 7-12 and their parents or caretakers.
Using three earth based animals and a little world building, teens will create and draw creatures from a brand new ecosystem of their own making. Ages 13 - 18
Build, stack, and create awesome things with the library s LEGO bricks! Explore new ideas, create cool projects, and have fun with friends in library clubs. Space is limited to 30 participants.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children from 0-5 years old and their grownups at the Washington Park Recreation Center.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their grown ups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 and their grown ups. Play and social time immediately following storytime.
Young children and their caregivers will immerse themselves in creative experiences. Programs include process art, creative play, and other sensory experiences. Activities change weekly. This learning lab is for children ages 3-5 Please be on time and dress for mess (just in case!) Limit 20 children. No registration required.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! Weekly experiential programming focusing on art, STEM, movement, fun and more. This week: Children and their caregivers will engage with oversized gears and giant connecting pipes to discover the principles of motion and construction. This hands-on activity encourages problem-solving, fine motor coordination, and understanding cause and effect through collaborative creation. All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Free play & socialization time for children and families after storytime.
Come for the games and stay for the community. We provide a safe and fun after-school environment for teens to play computer, video, VR (where available) or tabletop games. Team up with friends or fly solo. All are welcome to try out the Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, or Oculus VR, or challenge friends to ping-pong, billiards, foosball, or a board game.
Join us for a high-energy, imagination-filled experience that encourages kids to express themselves while building coordination, listening skills, and having fun! Geared toward ages 3-8, but siblings, friends, and caregivers of all ages are welcome to join the fun.
Kids explore cool ideas, try new things, and share what they discover with friends in a fun space
Dive into art projects, games, and activities. It's the perfect place to play, create, and make new friends.
Este programa se ofrece en espa ol e ingl s. Construye, crea y dise a con amigos usando materiales de arte y construcci n. Prueba nuevas ideas y comparte tus creaciones en un espacio divertido y amigable. Acomp anos a trabajar en lbumes de recortes / diarios reciclados Trae el tuyo o empieza uno nuevo con nosotros! Se proporcionan todos los materiales. Se admiten personas de todas las edades bajo supervisi n de un adulto. ---- This program is offered in Spanish and English. Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. Join us to work on scrapbooks/junk journals. Bring your own or start a new one with us! All materials are provided. All ages welcome with adult supervision.
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Love to write? Join Denver Writes every second and fourth Wednesday of each month to meet other writers, create, and share your stories. Drop in any time or attend each week! Ideal for ages 13-18.
A free 8-week program where kids from kindergarten through 3rd grade build foundational reading skills through personalized 1:1 tutoring, joyful group activities, and stories that invite a lifelong love of reading. Reading opens doors and every child deserves access to that power. Reading Skill Builders pairs group literacy activities with dedicated one-on-one tutoring, so each child gets support that meets them where they are. Each week, kids work with a trained volunteer tutor on foundational reading skills: phonics, fluency, comprehension, and confidence. Space is limited to 15 participants. Register today to secure your child's spot!
Have you ever thought about writing and publishing a book? OR being the one to help authors get their books published? Learn more about the publishing process from start to finish, develop a pitch for your own book, and talk with a published author and professional literary agent. Ideal for ages 13-19. Presenters: Nancy Banks writes paranormal fiction about badass girls and the monsters they battle. She used to live in France, where an encounter with a ghostly set of boot-prints in an empty Paris street one morning gave her the idea for a vampire novel. When she s not writing, she s on the lookout for signs of the uncanny in everyday life. She lives in Denver with her husband and dog. The Uninvited is her debut novel. Elizabeth Copps launched her publishing career in New York City at a boutique literary agency, where she honed her eye for bold, distinctive voices. A decade later, she founded Copps Literary Services in Englewood, Colorado, and in 2026 helped lead its evolution into Confluence Literary Agency through a merger with The Bond Agency. With 16 years of experience and an award-winning client list, Elizabeth brings both expertise and vision, guided by a commitment to buildi
Play games your way. Tweens pick the fun in this relaxed, no-pressure hangout!
We are open late on Wednesdays, so let's get together for storytime! Bring your pajamas, stuffies, and add something new to your bedtime routine. Join us at NIGHT for stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children, 0-5 years old. and their grownups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0 18 months and their grown ups. Stay to play and socialize afterwards!
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Space is limited.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 years and their grown ups.
Cuentos, canciones, rimas y diversi n para adultos mayores, ni os de todas las edades, y sus padres o sus cuidadores.
Young children will engage in play-based, exploratory art experiences that encourage creativity. We ll share a book and talk about simple art concepts before we create. This class is ideal for ages 2 - 5. Please dress for mess! Limit 30 children. No registration required.
Ni os y sus familias explorar n nuevos materiales y crear n juntos. Ideal para edades desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 a os.
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Relax and play games with friends at your own pace in a fun, kid-friendly space.
Catch us every Thursday after school as we dim the lights and turn up the Lo-Fi for a teens-only space at Ford-Warren. Whether you re looking for somewhere to hang out (or you just need to get some homework done), the Lo-fi Lounge is the perfect place to meet others, chill, and collaborate. We provide all the games, craft supplies, and low-key atmosphere you could ask for. And of COURSE we have snacks, too.
Come to the ideaLAB to learn about the basics of Dye Sublimation! You ll learn to transfer vibrant designs onto a sublimation tumbler using our sublimation printer and tumbler heat press. Supplies available for up to 12 participants, first-come, first-served. No registration required. Ideal for ages 8+
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who meet weekly on Thursdays to give librarians guidance about better serving teens and creating library program ideas for our community. Each meeting is different depending on the goals of the TAB. There are usually snacks! Ideal for ages 13-18.
p Join our party of adventurers in this fantasy roleplaying game! Together, we will roll dice and fight monsters to save the day. Explore new ideas, make cool creations, and share fun adventures with friends in library clubs. /p
Relax and play video games and board games with friends at your own pace in a fun, youth-friendly space.
Join us every Thursday from 4-6 PM in the Teen Library at Central to connect with StandUp for Kids: Denver . This free and confidential service helps connect youth to food, clothing, and hygiene resources and housing information. If you're moving between places, staying somewhere that feels unsafe, or worried about your next step in life, StandUp for Kids can help!
Dive into art projects, games, and activities. It's the perfect place to play, create, and make new friends. Ideal for ages 5-12. Grown-ups are encouraged to join their younger participants or kids needing extra support for a fun, inclusive experience.
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children from 0-18 months old and their grownups.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! Join us for Learning Lab at the Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzalez branch every Friday. This week: Explore rhythm and creative movement through singing and play with real instruments. Let's make some noise! All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children from 0-5 years old and their grownups. .
Families have the opportunity to play and visit with their little ones.
Children and their grownups dance for 30 minutes to explore the importance and fun of movement.
This program is offered in Spanish and English. Relax and play games with friends at your own pace in a fun, kid-friendly space. Rel jate y juega con tus amigos a tu propio ritmo en un espacio divertido y amigable para los ni os.
Join us for Fun Friday every Friday at Hadley - for kids of all ages! It s the perfect space to express yourself, hang out and be creative! Explore open-ended art, craft, and building materials. Kids collaborate, develop problem-solving skills, and spark imagination in a fun, supportive setting. Grown-ups are encouraged to join their younger participants or kids needing extra support for a fun, inclusive experience.
Ven a nuestro club de lectura en espa ol para adolescentes! Juntos leeremos el primer cap tulo de "Uno siempre cambia al amor de su vida, por otro amor o por otra vida" de Amalia Andrade y, al final del evento, podr s llevar a casa tu propia copia. Seremos un grupo peque o e ntimo para discutir y revisarlo con el grupo. Se ofrecer n bocadillos ligeros. Este club de lectura se llevar a cabo en ingl s y en espa ol; el libro ser en espa ol, pero tu comentario puede ser en cualquier idioma. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripci n. Ideal para edades de 13 a 19 a os. Come to our new Spanish book club for teens! Together, we will read the first chapter of "Uno siempre cambia al amor de su vida, por otro amor o por otra vida" by Amalia Andrade. At the end, you get to keep your own copy of the book. We will be a small and intimate group. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This book club will be hosted in English and Spanish, but the book itself will be in Spanish. Space is limited; registration required. Ideal for ages 13-19.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 years and their grown ups. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Space is limited.
Join dancer and musician, Elisa Garcia, for this bilingual Music & Creative Movement program. Kids will get creative exploring rhythm, melody, and dance while enjoying some live music and playing with scarves, shakers, and more. Ideal for ages 2 - 6 and their families. Plan to arrive early, space is limited! Acompa a a la bailarina y cantante, Elisa Garcia, para este programa biling e de M sica y Movimiento Creativo. Los ni os van a explorar ritmo, melod a, y danza mientras escuchan m sica en vivo y juegan con pa uelos, instrumentos de percusi n y m s. Ideal para ni os de 2 - 6 a os y sus familias. Llegue terprano: el espacio es limitado.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0 18 months and their grown ups.
Discover Reading Dragons, the library's collectible card game! Learn how to play, how to earn new cards by reading, and take home a tracker plus the brand new 2026 starter cards. We'll have dragon games and crafts, too. Great for kids who are starting to read on their own, kids who could use a little extra reading motivation, and kids who love to read and want to celebrate it.
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space. Please dress for mess. No registration required. Space is limited.
Drop in and read to friendly therapy dogs! This paw-some activity helps developing readers practice skills in a relaxed space. Books will be available, or bring your favorite one from home! A waiver is required.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 years and their grown ups.
Join us for special 3-week series of Kids Create! Each week we'll make something new to get excited about DCPA Presents: Shakespeare in Acoma Plaza , two outdoor performances to celebrate drama with the entire family. Help us decorate the Shakespeare-themed window display in the Children's Library. Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown ups. Doors open at 10 a.m. Space is limited.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! Elements presented in Spanish, English, and Arabic. All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their grown ups.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes! All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
Unstructured play and social time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Make new friends, and learn through play! Juego no estructurado y tiempo social para beb s, ni os peque os y sus cuidadores. Haz nuevos amigos y aprende jugando!