August 2023History

HistoryActive Minds: BuddhismThursday, Aug. 10, 1-2 p.m., Sam GaryJoin Active Minds for an examination of Buddhism’s origins, teachings, beliefs, and practices. We will discuss the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and the various types of Buddhism, including Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and others.The Ski Troops of World War IIThursday, Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m., Eugene FieldRetired Colonel Tom Duhs, coauthor of Sempre Avanti: Always Forward, will discuss the U.S. military’s 10th Mountain Division. These specialized ski troops trained for weeks at a time near Pando, Colorado at altitudes up to 14,000 feet, often under brutal weather conditions.Haunted DenverThursday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m., Eugene FieldDid you know that Denver is home to many haunted places? Join Treasure Box Tours for a look at the creepiest parts of Denver. It’s guaranteed to be a gruesomely good time! Active Minds: PlasticsThursday, Aug. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ONLINEJoin Active Minds as we tell the story of plastics, including our current relationship (positive and negative) with this ubiquitous material as well as ongoing research into materials that may one day replace plastics.August CoverBack to School RecommendationsBack to SchoolSummer of Adventure 2023Children - Back to SchoolTeen - Back to SchoolStorytime35 Years of Read AloudLibrary's Role in EducationGetting My Diploma: A Life's JourneyTeach Yourself TechnologySeveral Denver Public Library Locations Are Now Open Additional HoursDenver DaysSave the Date - 2023 Latino Community Service AwardsLibrary Lightning RoundJasmine GuilloryAuthor Visits and WritingMovies and MusicMore StuffBooklovers Ball 2023 - Fly Me to the MoonBook ClubsDIYHistoryTechnologyOlder Adults (50+)Never Stop LearningDPL Locations