Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Have your own garden without going outside. Paint some egg cartons to make your very own upcycled flowers. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3-4 p.m., Park Hill
Learn what makes Colorado’s habitats such a great place for some of our feathered, scaly, and slimy neighbors. Ideal for ages 5 and up with an adult.
Thursday, Aug. 3, 10:30-11 a.m., Virginia Village
Dance, move, and sing with your little ones. Ideal for ages 6 months-2 years with an adult.
Learn new skills and get creative. We’ll provide open ended art and science exploration materials for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Decker
Thursdays, Aug. 19, 24, 4-5:30 p.m., Smiley
Saturday, Aug. 12, 2-3 p.m., Hampden
Join us as we read to dogs. You do not want to miss this opPAWtunity. Waiver required. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Join us at Ross-Broadway Branch for play based learning every week. For more details, visit denlib.org/learninglab
The Butterfly Pavilion
Saturday, Aug. 5, 10:30-11 a.m.
Fish Hands on a Stick
Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:30-11 a.m.
Inside the Orchestra
Saturday, Aug. 26, 10:30-11 a.m.,
Stained Glass Craft
Saturday, Aug. 19, 10:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-3:30 p.m., Hampden
Calling all trainers to build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu, uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Arrive early for a seat! Ideal for ages 5-12.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1-2 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
The Queen Bee (aka Erica Sodos) emerges from the depths of her hive to share her magic and secrets! She will enchant and inspire you with her astonishing magic show, full of magical tales and abundant audience participation.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Make beautiful butterflies to celebrate the summer with clothespins and fabric. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1-1:30 p.m., Ford-Warren
Join us for some beloved stories and live animal encounters. Children and families will come to appreciate various invertebrates as they take on a whole new dimension as literary characters. Ideal for ages birth-8 with an adult.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2-2:30 p.m., John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr.
Check out all the musical instruments we have at the library. Create your own instrument and explore music’s important role in brain development. Supplies are limited. Ideal for ages birth-6 with an adult.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Park Hill
Ann Lincoln will turn the library lawn into a giant dance party and bubble bath playground. Ideal for ages 5-12 with an adult.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 4-5 p.m., Ford-Warren
Let’s get creative! Join us for a free form arts and craft session. We will create and explore different materials with a new theme every month. Ideal for ages 5 and up with an adult.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Pop! Come make your own piñata popper to celebrate any occasion. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Thursday, Aug. 10, 4-5 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Create building projects with LEGO®s! We provide the building bricks and you provide the creativity. Ideal for ages 5-12 with an adult.
Friday, Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Woodbury
Join us on an artist led painting adventure as we enjoy milk and cookies! Limited to the first 25 participants. Ideal for ages 5-12 with an adult.
Saturday, Aug. 12, 10:30-11 a.m., Paco Sánchez Park, 1290 Knox Ct., 80204
Join us at the park to celebrate summer with an outdoor storytime! Books, rhymes, songs, games, and more. We’ll meet between the playground and the skatepark. Ideal for ages birth-5.
Friday, Aug. 18, 4-5:30 p.m., Montbello
Learn about space through hands on activities. You’ll have the chance to build and launch paper rockets and more! Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Join us to play a wide variety of board, card, and oversized games, as well as Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Tasty snacks included.
Wednesdays, 3-5:30 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Ideal for ages 5-12
Fridays, Aug. 4, 18, 3-5:30 p.m., Hampden
Ideal for ages 10-17
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2-3 p.m., Ross-Barnum
Enjoy a book club with your family! We’ll read beginner books in English and Spanish and create crafts. Ideal for ages 5-8.
Saturday, Aug. 26, 10-11:30 a.m., Sam Gary
Create in an environment that is quieter and less overwhelming than typical lab hours. Materials and instructions to create fidget spinners will be available. Space is limited to the first 10 individuals to keep noise and motion down. Registration required. Ideal for ages 5-17.
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Woodbury
Use library LEGO®s to make your own creation based on a theme and enter a drawing to win a LEGO® prize! All creations will be on display in the library for the month. Ideal for ages 5-17 with an adult.
Thursday, Aug. 31, 10:30-11 a.m., Mamie D. Eisenhower Park, 4300 E. Dartmouth Ave., 80222
Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on. We’ll meet near the picnic tables off of E. Dartmouth Ave. and S. Birch St. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. Ideal for ages birth-12 with an adult.