Denver Rocks! Let's do cool things!
Laugh with beloved Comedy Works regular, host of Film on the Rocks, and Denver Comedy Champion Nathan Lund in our underground, after hours comedy club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Eighteen and over only due to adult content. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/park-hill-underground-comedy-club-nathan-lund
Gain insight to better understand the impact of gentrification on Denver’s neighborhoods. What societal structures support gentrification? Discuss possible actions we can take to create and retain diversity in our community. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/let%27s-talk-about-gentrification
National Juggling Champion and movement artist Peter Davison presents juggling, unicycling, balancing, acrobatics and more, while teaching the science behind the artistry. Peter mixes awesome circus skills with dance and physical theater in a unique presentation that captivates all ages. Human and machine locomotion, Newton's Laws of Motion, center of gravity, gyroscopic action, centrifugal and.... Read More
The time is now, to connect with our Irish roots and the ancient wisdom within us, to receive the guidance needed to traverse through these challenging and opportunistic times, to be guided by our teachers: the herbs, the Earth, the moon and the elements based on the ancient Irish calendar. Experience a Winter Solstice ritual.... Read More
In The Newcomers: Finding Refuge, Friendship, and Hope in an American Classroom, readers learn about the families of the students, and the remarkable, harrowing journeys that have brought them to South High School in Denver: war, resettlements overseas, the process of seeking asylum, how badly the students and their families want to “be American.” Together,.... Read More
The Great Divide raises public understanding and appreciation of Colorado’s water heritage while inspiring personal responsibility and informed discussion concerning the vital challenge confronting the state and region with increasing urgency — forging collaborative solutions for managing this most precious resource for a prosperous and sustainable future. Stay for the discussion following the film. More.... Read More
Have you ever wanted to play hide-and-seek in a government building? Join us after the library closes for pizza and hide-and-seek (with glowsticks)! Wear your Halloween costume if you wish. Ideal for grades 6-12. *Registration and a permission slip are required, contact the Park Hill library for details. More info: After Hours Hide-and-Seek
Chris Englert has hiked all of Denver’s major trails and has led urban hikes in all 78 Denver neighborhoods. When all you want to do is lace up your shoes and get on a trail, these routes are Denver’s best urban hikes, taking you through 30 local nature areas - many just a few minutes’.... Read More
Vellamo is the performing and songwriting team of Pia Leinonen and Joni Tiala. Their music is reminiscent of 1960's folk revival groups such as Judy Collins, Richard and Mimi Farina; Peter, Paul, and Mary and Pentangle - but with a Scandinavian twist. Enjoy an entertaining musical performance and get an introduction to the Finnish language.... Read More
In this interactive talk, Kathleen Hynes, Ph.D., Volunteer Speaker for the ACLU of Colorado will review the work of the ACLU through some of its major local and national cases. The cases will cover topics such as, juvenile justice, free speech, LGBT rights, immigrant rights, privacy rights and voting rights. More info: ACLU 101
