AT THE LIBRARY: Come On Outside! 

Springtime Is Here; Let The Library Visit You  

By Leslie Williams | Pauline Robinson Branch Librarian

We’re coming upon our favorite season, when we get to meet our neighbors outside of the library. We get to be in the community and talk about our services, give away books and sign you up for a library card.  

During this school year, we’ve been at Hallett Academy every other Tuesday after school checking out books for the students. On March 28, we will be at the 25th Annual Health Expo sponsored by the Center for African American Health. The free event will be at the DoubleTree Hotel on Quebec and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come by and say hi! 

We would love to come to your next outreach event. Contact our outreach services department at denverlibrary.org/mobile-services to schedule a visit. The website has a lot of information about outreach, our bookmobiles and our home delivery program. 

All Denver public libraries come out to events if we have the staffing and capacity. Summer and fall events are very popular, so connect with us early. Whether it’s outside or inside the library, hope to see you soon!

March Library Programs

Note: All Denver libraries are closed on March 30 to observe Cesar Chavez Day.

Park Hill Branch

Baby Storytime | Thursdays beginning March 12, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. 

Toddler Storytime | Fridays beginning March 13, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes, and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. 

Aligned Decision Making: Life, Illness, Death Saturday | March 7, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., AGES 18+

How do you make decisions based on your values? Practice critical thinking skills through varied scenarios in a supportive environment.

Death Café | Monday, March 9, 2 – 3:30 p.m., AGES 18+

Death Café is an international movement that invites people to gather, normalize conversations around death — to make the most of LIFE. Respect for all views is a priority.

Laughter Yoga | Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy playful laughter exercises interspersed with gentle breathing and stretching. Strengthen the immune system, increase tolerance to pain and combat the negative effects of stress. Accessible to people of all fitness levels.

Family Book Celebration | Thursday, March 19, 4 – 5 p.m.

A monthly book celebration for kids in K-5. This month, read books about artist Vincent Van Gogh, then come to the library to celebrate him with activities.

No-Strings-Attached Book Chat | Saturday, March 21, 11-12:30 p.m.

Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can. Share a recent read, an old favorite, or anything in between.

Discover Walk | Wednesday, March 25, 11-noon

Discover the labyrinth outside Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church as we do a grief-focused meditation walk based on the writings of Francis Weller. We will meet on the front porch of the Park Hill Branch Library and cross the street together.

Special Storytime with Rocky Mountain Aardvarks | Friday, March 27, 10:15 – 10:45 

Music for Aardvarks is based around original songs, rhythms and chants ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years.

End-of-life choices: Decision-making for Death | April 4, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Explore concepts and options available to you including death doulas and end-of-life options.

Pauline Robinson Branch

Toddler Storytime | Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups. *no storytime on March 31

Drop In Tech Help | Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

Need help navigating the internet, email, or social networks like Facebook? Have questions about your phone or tablet? Want to know how to access eBooks on any device? Drop by to get your questions answered.

Kids Create/Art Works | Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m.-noon; 

Tuesdays March 10, 17, 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Explore open-ended art, craft, and building materials. Grown-ups are encouraged to join younger participants or kids needing extra support for a fun, inclusive experience. Ideal for early learners.

Tween Hangout: Game On | Wednesdays, March, 4, 11, 18, and 25 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Play games your way. Tweens pick the fun in this relaxed, no-pressure hangout. Meet other tweens and make new friends in a fun, welcoming space. Ideal for ages 9-13.

Snowy City Scene | Thursday, March 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Learn to draw a snowy city painting with a starry night sky and colorful buildings using wet-on-dry painting technique. Ideal for ages 7-12. 

Intro to Artificial Intelligence | Thursday, March 12, 1:30-3 p.m.

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping the world around us? Join us for an engaging, beginner-friendly session.

Build and Paint a Birdhouse | Thursday, March 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Spring by building and painting wooden birdhouses. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Powwow Crafts | Thursday, March 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Celebrate indigenous culture and the Denver March Powwow. Weave on a mini loom or decorate a paper jingle dress. Ideal for ages 7-12. 

Giant Paper Snowflakes | Thursday, March 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

These large decorative snowflakes are easy to make and will look really impressive hanging in your room. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday, March 28, noon to 1:30 p.m.

All are welcome. Please call the branch at 720-865-0290 for this month’s book title.

Greater Park Hill has two public libraries: The Park Hill branch library is at 4705 Montview Blvd. and the Pauline Robinson branch library is at 5575 E. 33rd Ave.