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Join us for a thrilling, short-term Dungeons & Dragons adventure! Over four consecutive weeks, players will dive into a self-contained "One-Shot" mini-campaign. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you are brand new to the game or a seasoned veteran! Our story will wrap up completely by the final session. Snacks will be available! Space is limited to 12 participants. Commitment to all four sessions is highly encouraged so your party can finish the quest together! Ideal for ages 13-18.
You have been chosen to represent your district in the 25th Hunger Games. This isn t just some competition for honor and glory; it s a fight to the death with only one survivor. As the countdown begins, you reach into the pocket of your district uniform and find a folded bit of paper. If you want to live, follow the instructions to break out of the arena. Compete against other teens in a timed escape room challenge for a chance to win film tickets for the newest Hunger Games film: Sunrise on the Reaping . All participants will win a prize. Teens will compete in teams of 5. All team members must register separately. Teens will be matched up with teammates if needed. Several locations, dates, and times of this event are available. See all times listed here . Participants may only register once for this event.
Celebrate Denver Arts Week by discovering the joy of expressing with movement in this welcoming workshop. We will explore movement, learn various dance styles, and collaborate to create unique dances together in a fun and playful environment. Ideal for ages 3-8. Limited to 30 child participants.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 years and their grown ups.
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!
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.
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.
Join us in the Teen Library for an immersive workshop exploring the history and lasting impact of the Sand Creek Massacre, hosted by Dr. Aldora "Dodie" White Eagle. Learn directly alongside Cheyenne and Arapaho youth as we explore the rich culture, history, and enduring resilience of their nations through shared conversation, historical reflection, and hands-on learning. As part of the experience, teen participants will construct a miniature scale-model tipi to take home as a symbol of remembrance, traditional architecture, and cultural strength. Ideal for ages 13-19. Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month
Build, make, and create with friends using art and building materials. Try new ideas and share your creations in a fun, friendly space.
Your move! Beginners and pros alike can level up, make friends, and dive into exciting chess challenges. Explore new ideas, create cool projects, and have fun with friends in library clubs.
Young children and their caregivers will immerse themselves in creative experiences. Programs include process art, creative play, and other sensory experiences. Activities change weekly. Please be on time and dress for mess (just in case!)
Veterans enjoy free admission! In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military personnel receive…
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.
Join us for an All-Ages Oral Storytime with Steven LaPointe. Steven is from the Owl Bonnet Clan of the Sicangu Lakota of South Dakota. He will share oral stories and songs accompanied by his drum. Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month
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.
Kids explore cool ideas, try new things, and share what they discover with friends in a fun space. In this special Kids Explore, kid will build their own wood sculptures out of wood scraps.
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.
Celebrate Denver Arts Week at the library by turning ordinary words into a bold street art masterpiece! Join this hands-on workshop to learn the classic graffiti bubble letter style in simple steps. Wrap letters in smooth curves, add drop shadows, blend vibrant color schemes, and add cool accents to make your art uniquely yours. You will create a custom graffiti name on cardstock--perfect for room or locker decor! No art experience needed; this is all about playing with letters and having fun! All materials will be provided. Just bring your creativity! Please note: this program will take place in the Central Teen Library and is limited to 25 youth participants. Youth ages 9 and up are welcome.
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
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!
Join Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Denver for a fun afternoon of books and music! We'll have a storytime, live music, book giveaways and a photobooth. Perfect for 0-5 year olds and their caregivers.
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.
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: Celebrate dinosaurs with us! We will do different fun activities and explore paleontology! All activities are suitable for children from birth through preschool with their caregivers.
A monthly book celebration for everyone! Come celebrate stories, reading, and words with activities for the whole family! Share favorite books and connect with fellow readers over characters, series, and authors. We will explore plots, themes, and ways reading can be fun and wonderful. All ages and abilities are welcome. Read and listen to books at home on your own, then join us to participate in fun activities together.
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.
Join Daring Girls for a conversation with Denver-based Dr. Mathangi Subramanian, an award winning author releasing her new book, Our Periods, Ourselves: An Empowered Teen s Guide. Subramanian will be joined by Hyasintha Ntuyeko Fitzpatrick, Vice President of the Daring Girls Board of Directors and a Tanzanian menstrual health entrepreneur whose voice and work are featured prominently in the book. Enjoy a discussion, audience Q&A, and a chance to get your book signed. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP at DaringGirls.org/booktalk to hold your spot and reserve a copy of the book to pick up on site.
Join us for a hands-on musical adventure for ages 0 5 and their grown-ups! Explore rhythm and creative movement through singing and play. From violins and ukuleles to drums and chimes, children will discover real instruments while building community. Let s make some noise, find the beat, and grow together!
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.
Relax and play games with friends at your own pace in a fun, kid-friendly space.
Join fellow like-minded youth in a safe & casual environment, and create your own (incredibly useful) masterpiece. Ideal for ages 13-18. This month's craft is inspired by Decora, Ita Bags, and K-Pop photocard culture - you'll never lose your library card again if it's THIS cute. 🎀 Cover your keychain in gems, or make it into a monster with googly eyes - Andy will bring out plenty of supplies to make your creative vision come true, whatever it may be! One keychain per attendant, drop-ins welcome. Feel free to print out card-sized pictures of your favorite character in advance, or bring a photocard of your bias!
Help us give back to the community and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft…
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.
استمتع بالكتب والأغاني والرقص أثناء التعرف على الحيوانات والالوان باللغة العربية رائع لكل من الناطقين باللغة العربية وغير الناطقين بها للأطفال مع شخص بالغ Enjoy books & songs! Learn about animals and colors in Arabic. Great for both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers. For kids, with an adult.
Grupo Huitzilopochtli and Azteca Arts Colorado will present a special Native American Heritage Month program exploring Mexica history and the living Indigenous traditions of Mexico through danza, music, storytelling, and cultural teachings. Grupo Huitzilopochtli was founded by Raul Chavez, who brought the traditional danza of his ancestors from Mexico to Colorado. The group has maintained an open-door tradition of welcoming youth, adults, and elders to learn ceremonial dance, music, and teachings while promoting cultural understanding, compassion, stewardship, and community responsibility. The program will introduce audiences to the Indigenous foundations of Mexica culture, including the broader connections between Nahuatl-speaking peoples, the Uto-Aztecan language family, Mexico, and the American Southwest. It will also explore how Indigenous traditions continued and changed following Spanish colonization and migration into the Southwest. Most importantly, the presentation demonstrates that these traditions are not simply part of the historical past. Through Grupo Huitzilopochtli and Azteca Arts Colorado, danza remains a living cultural practice in Colorado performed, taught, shar
Explore open ended art, crafts, and building materials with the whole family. Team up, get creative, and tackle challenges with friends, family members, and neighbors. It s the perfect space to express yourself, hang out, and be creative!
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0 18 months and their grown ups.
Do you love ramen noodles and horror? Join us in the Teen Library and sample ramen from all around the world, as well as discover new horror manga, anime, and graphic novels.
At Four Mile Historic Park. Check the venue for prices and tickets.
Children from birth to age 8 (with a favorite adult(s)) enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families and experiences, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities building literacy, social-emotional awareness and community in an identity-supporting environment. This program will be held in the Gates Meeting Room on the 5th floor of the Central Library. The door is to the right when coming off the elevators.
This program is offered only in Amharic / ይህ ፕሮግራም የሚቀርበው በአማርኛ ብቻ ነው። የዴንቨር የሕዝብ ቤተ መጻሕፍት በየወሩ በአማርኛ ቋንቋ የትረካ ክፍለ ጊዜ፡ የኢትዮጵያ ባህሎችን እና ፊደሎችን ለማስተዋወቅ፣ ተረቶች፣ ትረካዎች፣ ዘፈኖች እና ጨዋታዎችን ለልጆች እና ቤተሰቦች ዝግጅት እንዲሳተፉ ተጋበዘዋል፡፡ በሁሉም ዕድሜ ክልል ያሉ ልጆች ተጋብዘዋል!
Join us in the Central Teen Library on the third Sunday of the month from 2:30-4:30 for Dungeons and Dragons! Each month will feature a new adventure. Bring your own character or use a provided character sheet. All skill levels welcome! Registration is required.
Play Dungeons and Dragons with friends! Perfect for beginners or experienced players. Pre-generated characters provided. Registration required for all participants, ages 9-13.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for kids ages 0-5 years and their grown ups.
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!
Free play & socialization time for children and families after Little University.
Kids explore cool ideas, try new things, and share what they discover with friends in a fun space. In this special Kids Explore, kids will work together to make Snickerdoodle Pancakes + Warm Vanilla Sauce + Snickerdoodle Smoothies. This program is limited to 14 participants.
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.
Denver is the Mile High City, with the Rockies rising at the end of every east-west street. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Denver Zoo and the Children's Museum of Denver are the big three; Red Rocks is twenty minutes west and the Botanic Gardens are in the middle of town. Denver Public Library's central branch was designed by Michael Graves.
Holiday events for kids in Denver, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
89 children’s events are on in Denver in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Denver Public Library (35 branches, 649 upcoming programmes), plus Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum and Four Mile Historic Park. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
37 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Denver’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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