August 2024School Age (Ages 5-12)

school age (age 5-12)Game ClubEvery Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” GonzalesPlay a wide variety of board, card, and oversized games, as well as Xbox and Nintendo Switch! Snacks provided.Drop In Maker TimeGet creative with self directed art and science exploration materials.Every Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m., SmileyTuesdays, Aug. 13 & 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ross-BroadwayFlutterbyThursday, Aug. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Eugene FieldStudents explore the differences between butterflies and moths and uncover the secrets behind how they grow!Pajama PartyFriday, Aug. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., DeckerCome dressed up in your pj’s and watch To The Arctic on Kanopy! Pizza and animal crafts provided. Earn a Make prize.Kids Explore: Lost Worlds of ColoradoDig into Colorado’s past using the scientific process as paleontologists and geologists do and create simulations of lost worlds where dinosaurs once roamed. Earn an EXPLORE prize!Monday, Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m., WoodburyTuesday, Aug. 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m., HampdenBuilt to FlyMonday, Aug. 5, 3-4 p.m., Virginia VillageExplore the secrets of nature’s best fliers and build gliders to experiment with wing structures inspired by insects, birds, and bats. Earn an EXPLORE prize.Sensory Exploration Drop in HourWednesday, Aug. 7, 4-5 p.m., Ford-WarrenJoin us for a drop in sensory exploration in our Youth Space. This is an open play, creative time to decompress after school.Tween HangoutFriday, Aug. 9, 3-4 p.m., Eugene FieldJoin us for a fun, low key hangout with snacks, games, a friendship bracelet craft, and get to know your neighborhood library branch.Kids Book ClubSaturday, Aug. 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Ford-WarrenThis month’s book is The Underdog 2: Fake it Till They Make It by Kate and Jol Temple. We will play a game, craft, and celebrate the book.Kids Maker ClubWednesday, Aug. 14, 4-5 p.m., Ford-WarrenJoin us and we’ll provide open ended art and science exploration materials.Book CelebrationThursday, Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m., Park HillThis month we will be playing bingo for book prizes!Read with a Therapy DogSaturday, Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m., HampdenDrop in and join us in reading to therapy dogs! You do not want to miss this op-PAW-tunity. Waiver required.Ice Cream and Popsicle SocialThursday, Aug. 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Blair-CaldwellJoin us for a sweet treat to beat the heat.August CoverHistory and GenealogyGardeningLearningExpress Library™Grow Your Passion for LearningLifelong Learning Made Easy2024 Latino Community AwardsWellnessBook Clubs and WritingMovies, Music and MoreLibrary Lightning RoundDIY and TechnologyideaLab - Learn New Crafts and Skills2024 Booklovers BallOlder Adults (50+)Hone Your Business and Leadership SkillsDenver DaysSummer of Adventure - Last DayFamilies (All Ages)Back to SchoolEarly Learning (Age 0-5, with an Adult)Start getting your baby or toddler ready for school!StorytimeSchool Age (Ages 5-12)Teen (Age 13-18)Engage SurveyDPL Locations