Comics and More with Raúl the Third

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Award-winning children’s illustrator Raúl the Third will talk about his books and lead a BIC pen comic books workshop for kids. Books will be on hand to buy and have signed by the author courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/comics-and-more-raul-gonzalez

Colorado Symphony’s Petite Musique: The Ugly Duckling

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

The 16-piece Petite Musique orchestra and narrator will perform an interactive program featuring storytelling, singing, and movement with music. Their rendition of The Ugly Duckling will delight young children, teachers and caregivers. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/colorado-symphony%27s-petite-musique-ugly-duckling

Listen Up: Behind the Scenes in the Audiobook Studio

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Award-winning narrator and director Cassandra Campbell and Dan Zitt, vice president of content production for the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, will take listeners behind the scenes in the recording studio, revealing what it takes to record your favorite audiobooks, how producers find just the right voice for each book, how producers and narrators.... Read More

Meet and Make with Children’s Authors

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

During this free day-long celebration, award-winning children’s authors will share their bookmaking experiences and lead art and writing activities for kids. Books will be on hand to buy and have signed by the authors courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store. 10:30am - Picture book author Jillian Tamaki 12:30pm - Chapter book author Jewell Parker Rhodes.... Read More

Active Minds: Nobel Prize

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prize in his will in 1895. For over a century the prize has stood for extraordinary accomplishment in a variety of fields throughout the world. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the Nobel Prize, highlighting notable laureates, notable omissions, and a.... Read More

Kol Nashim: Jewish Melodies From Around the World

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Colorado Hebrew Chorale presents their women's ensemble for a rich sampling of traditional and popular Jewish music. More info: Kol Nashim: Jewish Melodies From Around the World

Energy Efficiency and Solar Possibilities for Your Home

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Join Denver’s Environmental Health Department to learn about energy efficiency improvements for your home, solar energy options, and how best to find resources in Denver when starting a project. More info: Energy Efficiency and Solar Possibilities for Your Home

Sun Catchers and Poetry with the Clyfford Still Museum

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Join the Clyfford Still Museum at the library to make Clyfford Still-inspired sun catchers and write poetry with words from Still's writings and quotes. More info: Sun Catchers and Poetry with the Clyfford Still Museum

Turkey

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Emerging from World War I as a shrunken version of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey plays a pivotal role in the world. It was a strong U.S. ally during the Cold War and is now one of the world's largest Muslim democracies. We’ll explore Turkey's past and current challenges, including its struggles with its Kurdish minority.... Read More

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Central Library 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO, United States

Since 2002, the American Association of Paranormal Investigators (AAPI) has been a non-profit assembly devoted to research and documentation of paranormal phenomena and assisting individuals who are unable to deem or understand what lies outside our existing sight. Representatives from the Denver-based research group will discuss the technology and scientific methods used in paranormal investigations,.... Read More