Every Monday, 10:30-1:30 a.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Unstructured play and social time for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Make new friends, and learn through play!
Every Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m., Ross-University Hills
Enjoy a book and a simple craft/experiment with a variety of materials in open ended art experiences. Dress for a mess! Limit 30 children.
Every Wednesday, 3:30-4 p.m., Central Library, L1 - Children’s Library
Enjoy a high energy, imagination filled experience while building coordination, listening skills, and having fun! Ideal for ages 3-8, all ages are welcome.
Get immersed in art experiences that encourage creativity. Dress for a mess. Limit 20 children. No registration required.
Every Wednesday, 10-10:45 a.m., Green Valley Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5 years.
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Park Hill
Ideal for ages 6 months to 5 years.
Every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Ford-Warren
Free play and socialization time for children and families after storytime.
Every Saturday, 10:30-11 a.m., Ross-Broadway
Learn fun topics and explore different crafts and activities. Register for Summer of Adventure and earn a prize pin. Learn more at denlib.org/learninglab.
July 5: Go Fish!
July 12: Making Music with Water feat. Wes Watkins
July 19: Dinosaurs on Ice
July 26: Music with Cowboy Hersh
Explore open ended art, craft, and building materials. Kids collaborate, problem solve, and spark imagination in a supportive setting.
Every Sunday and Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m., Central Library, L1 - Children’s Library
Sunday, July 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Sam Gary
Saturday, July 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Hadley
Join us for a fun Family Storytelling event: with storytelling, story based games and interactive storytelling. All ages welcome, ideal for ages 4-12 years old.
Dance to explore the importance and fun of movement.
Monday, July 7, 10:30-11 a.m., Eugene Field
Thursday, July 10, 2-3 p.m., Central Library, L1 - Children’s Library
Wednesday, July 9, 4-5 p.m., Ford-Warren
Collaborate, develop problem solving skills, and spark imagination by exploring arts, craft, and building materials. Ideal for ages 5-12, teens also welcome.
Thursday, July 10, 1-2 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun then go outside to meet the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Unit and their hardworking horses.
Thursday, July 10, 4-6 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Blend gentle Tai Chi with a creative art activity to build focus, balance, and peace through movement and expression.
Explore early learning activities beyond traditional storytimes!
Fridays, July 11, 18, and 25, 10:30-11 a.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Wednesdays, July 2, 16, and 30, 10:30-11 a.m., Montbello
Every Monday, 10:30-11 a.m., Bear Valley
Saturdays, July 12 and 26, 10:30-11 a.m., Hadley
Play and connect with your baby using basic items like scarves and shakers.
Monday, July 14, 10:30-11 a.m., Virginia Village
Ideal for babies not yet walking.
Thursday, July 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Central Library, L1 - Children’s Library
Ideal for established walkers.
Wednesday, July 16, 10-10:45 a.m., Green Valley Ranch
Learn the FUNdamentals of art. Ideal for ages 3-5. Limit 20 children.
Wednesday, July 16, 10:30-11 a.m., Ross-University Hills
Stories, songs, rhymes, fun and a discussion on early childhood development with University of Denver professionals. Ideal for ages 0–18 months.
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-7 p.m., Hampden
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun…at NIGHT! Bring your pajamas, stuffies, and add something new to your bedtime routine.
Thursday, July 17, 4-5 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Create colorful, mixed media hanging jellyfishes and learn about jellyfish, underwater ecosystems and conservation with Imagine Arts Academy of Denver. Ideal for ages 8+.
Sunday, July 20, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Central Library, L2 - Room #243
Enjoy books highlighting LGBTQ+ families and experiences, along with songs, rhymes and movement activities. Ideal for ages 0-8.
Friday, July 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ross-Cherry Creek
Explore how music has an important role in brain development with our musical instruments or create your own.
Tuesday, July 29, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Decker
Give your infant(s) an opportunity to experience art, build relationships, and learn together. Ideal for ages 0-14 months.
Tuesday, July 29, 2-2:30 p.m., Green Valley Ranch
Learn about dinosaurs with WOW! Children’s Museum and hold Spike, the baby stegosaurus! Limit 20 children. Ideal for ages 3-5 years.
Thursday, July 31, 4-5 p.m., Pauline Robinson
Make gooey slime, experiment with different reactions, and learn to use the same tools as chemists. Ideal for ages 8+.