Saturday, July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bob Ragland
Harness the power of Colorado’s natural resources! In this game, you’ll power cities across Colorado while balancing energy needs with environmental impacts and cost. Colorado’s future is in your hands. Brought to you by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Ideal for ages 9-13.
Play based learning every week. For more details, visit denlib.org/learninglab
AT ROSS-BROADWAY BRANCH
Let’s Make Jewelry with Pasta Beads
Saturday, July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Colorado Ballet Workshop
Saturday July 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Planting Succulents
Saturday, July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
AT DAILEY PARK, 1 S. CHEROKEE ST.
Yoga in the Park with Ms. Natalie
Saturday, July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hammer Time Ice Age in the Park
Saturday, July 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 1, 2-3 p.m., Ross-Barnum
Create your own recycled robot with upcycled materials, glue guns, paint and leftover craft materials! Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Saturday, July 1, 2-3 p.m., John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr.
Dig into Colorado’s past using the scientific processes of paleontologists and geologists. Analyze evidence and iconic discoveries and create simulations of Colorado’s lost worlds where dinosaurs once roamed. Kit courtesy of the Museum of Nature and Science. Ideal for ages 7-12.
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
Friday, July 7, 21, 3-5:30 p.m., Hampden
Ideal for ages 10-17
Wednesday, July 5, 3-4 p.m., Park Hill
The Bboy Factory Dance Studio will be leading this introduction to hip hop dance including agility, rhythm, and coordination. Ideal for ages 5 and up with an adult.
Thursday, July 6, 2-3 p.m., Green Valley Ranch
Leroy Leonard is a one man theatrical hoot when he plays all the parts in this cowboy play. Join him for a one person play filled with cowboy poetry, guacamole, and (gulp) rattlesnakes. Bring your dancin’ spurs. Ideal for ages birth-12.
Thursday, July 6, 20, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Express yourself through any type of art! Ideal for ages birth-17.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Decker
Learn new skills and get creative. We’ll provide open ended art and science exploration materials. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Join us as we read to dogs. You do not want to miss this opPAWtunity. Waiver required. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Thursday, July 6, 4-5 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Saturday, July 15, 2-3 p.m., Hampden
Friday, July 7, 10:30-11 a.m., Decker
This musical storytime brings the story to life as a quintet of musicians performs along with a narrator. The narrator reads and shares the story and engages children with movement based activities. Children will receive complimentary copies of the bilingual storybook. Ideal for ages birth-7.
Enjoy art with your child and help them develop fine motor skills and curiosity using a wide variety of materials. Prepare to get messy with art. Ideal for ages 6 months to 5 years with an adult.
Friday, July 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Woodbury
Tuesday, July 18, 10:30-11 a.m., Smiley
Tuesday, July 25, 10:30-11 a.m., Hampden
Saturday, July 8, 2-2:45 p.m., Hampden
Enjoy a unique show of juggling, balancing, unicycling, and clowning with education on the basic physics involved. Ideal for ages 5-12.
At Virginia Village branch, visit these big wheels in our parking lot during this special all ages storytime series! Ideal for ages birth-8 with an adult.
RTD Bus
Tuesday, July 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fire Truck
Thursday, July 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Garbage Truck
Friday, July 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pauline Robinson
This class allows students to explore rock art and collage by creating a painting with a whimsical cat theme. Ideal for ages 6-11.
Tuesday, July 11, 2-3 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Build gliders and experiment with wing structures inspired by insects, birds, and bats. Imaginations will soar as you learn about flight through this hands-on design challenge created by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Tuesday, July 11, 2-3 p.m., Schlessman Family
As children develop, their need for movement exceeds that of adults. 4EverFit4KIDZ! provides children the opportunity to perform some necessary movements for skill development in a fun and playful manner. Ideal for ages 5-12 with an adult.
Tuesday, July 11, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Make your very own puffy paint that expands in the microwave. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Tuesday, July 11, 2-3:30 p.m., John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr.
Add a little music to your life! Bring your ukulele or use one of ours. Learn some simple chords and songs. Kids and families are welcome. Registration required. Ideal for ages 7 and up with an adult.
Wednesday, July 12, 12-1 p.m., Decker
Safari Sally will bring animals and insects with her to introduce and teach us about them. Ideal for ages 3 and up.
Wednesday, July 12, 3-4 p.m., Sam Gary
Create an origami corner bookmark, a button with book characters/images, or stitch together your own small book. No registration is required but space and materials are limited. All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, July 12, 4-5 p.m., Virginia Village
Register online, then pick up a free copy of the book at Virginia Village. After you read it, join us for a casual discussion and fun activities. Limited to 12 participants. Ideal for ages 9-11.
Thursday, July 13, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Level up your LEGO® engineering skills in this arcade inspired experience. Play-Well instructors will help make your favorite video game adventures a reality. Using LEGO®s, we’ll build go karts to race Mario. All the fun of an arcade adventure with no screen necessary! Ideal for ages 5-17.
Friday, July 14, 1-3 p.m., Hampden
Join Hampden staff for a card swap in the community room. Then, we’ll walk to a nearby park. Open to all levels of experience. Ideal for ages 5 and up.
Saturday, July 15, 12-1:30 p.m., Hampden
Come to the ideaLAB to paint your own Pokémon. Choose from five premade characters. No registration required, but space is limited to 20 participants. Ideal for ages 5-17.
Saturday, July 15, 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.
Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Enjoy the craft making process by drawing and painting a paper cockatiel with wings that simulate flight. Ideal for ages 6-11.
Tuesday, July 18, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Explore 3D painting with salt art! Ideal for ages 5-17.
Wednesday, July 19, 4-5 p.m., Schlessman Family
Packed with participation, Katherine engages audiences with movement, story songs, sign language, singalongs, percussion, zany props and more, for a uniquely entertaining and educational experience. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Ideal for ages 2-12.
Thursday, July 20, 4-5 p.m., Park Hill
This month we will explore fairy tales! Read your favorite fairy tale related books at home, then come enjoy some activities. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Saturday, July 22, 1-4 p.m., Hampden
Play badminton, croquet, bocce ball, or cornhole in our backyard! We’ll also have water activities for littles and a face painter for all to enjoy. Ideal for ages 5-17.
Tuesday, July 25, 1-3 p.m., Ford-Warren
Join renowned local artist and teacher, Tsogo Mijid, to learn about Asian art and decorate your very own Mongolian mask. Limited to 10 participants. Registration required. Ideal for ages 8-12.
Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Check out all the musical instruments we have at the library, create your own, and explore how music has an important role in brain development. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Tuesday, July 25, 2:30-3:45 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Join us for an afternoon of science experiments using cornstarch, water, ice, and liquid nitrogen. Ideal for ages 6-11.
Wednesday, July 26, 3-4 p.m., Sam Gary
Make a friendship bracelet. We provide the materials, you bring the ideas. Supplies are limited. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Thursday, July 27, 2-3 p.m., Athmar Park
Learn how to cook your own meals with Sticky Fingers. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Friday, July 28, 2-3 p.m., Schlessman Family
Come see the Denver Fire Department! Meet some local firemen and view their fire truck parked in front of the library. Ask questions and learn about all the interesting parts of their job. Ideal for ages birth-17.
Saturday, July 29, 12-1:30 p.m., Hampden
Join us in the ideaLAB to use mason jars and tissue paper to create your own lantern! Ideal for ages 8-17.
Saturday, July 29, 2-3 p.m., John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr.
Build a model to learn about the scientific processes behind the building and sailing of the Titanic, how the Titanic was discovered 12,460 feet down, and discuss what should be done with the wreckage of the Titanic today. Ideal for ages 7-12.