At the Library: Our Growing Library
Exterior Construction Complete At Pauline Robinson; Interior Renovations Are Now Underway
By Leslie Williams
Pauline Robinson Branch Library
In case you haven’t been near the library lately, exterior construction on the new addition is complete.
The addition, on the east side of the building, will be our new community room where we host our programs and be available for the community to use. It seats over 25 people.
The library is currently getting an entire interior renovation as well — complete with new spaces for kids, teens, and adults. There will be two new study rooms.
As written on the bond project’s website, denverlibrary.org/elevate, “the branch will also receive cosmetic refreshes such as new interior furniture, carpeting, and paint. There will also be improvements to the building’s infrastructure including the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, Information Technology systems, and more.”
We miss our neighbors and community very much. We will continue to keep you posted on the renovation and our anticipated re-opening. Please continue to visit the wonderful Park Hill Branch and our other library locations until then. See you soon!
August Programs
Pauline Robinson Branch
The Pauline Robinson Branch library is currently closed for renovations. While construction is underway, limited library services are being offered at Hiawatha Davis, Jr. Recreation Center at 3334 Holly St. Services are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Chromebooks are available for public use, as well as printing and copying.
• A cart of free fiction books for all ages and DVDs is available for browsing.
• Bookmobile is on Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Community Resource Navigators are available Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. by appointment. Call 720-335-2847 to schedule an appointment.
Park Hill Branch
All programs are in-person.
Baby Storytimes | Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers.
Toddler Storytimes | Fridays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers.
Teen Advisory Board | Tuesdays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Anyone 6th-12th grade is welcome to join and help with library programming and resources geared towards teens.
Writing Circle 2.0 | Thursdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, 1:30-3 p.m.
Join our supportive community of writers to hone your skills, feel inspired, and motivate yourself and others. All levels and styles of writers are welcome at this informal workshop. Refreshments provided. No registration required.
Puzzle and Board Game Swap | Saturday, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Same old games and puzzles got you down? Bring a puzzle or game, take a puzzle or game. Please bring complete puzzles and board games only; no one likes missing pieces.
Cancer Café | Monday, Aug. 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
This peer group is for anyone post-diagnosis, whether in treatment or in remission. Family members and caregivers are welcome. These gatherings are a safe place to express your concerns and insights, and to listen to others on the journey. Compassion and confidentiality, please. Medical advice and treatment options are not the focus. Join us for open-minded listening and soft-hearted sharing.
Teen No Strings Attached Book Club | Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Read whatever you want, share what you like (or didn’t), and add to your Summer of Adventure goals.
Kids Book Celebration | Thursday, Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m.
A monthly book celebration for kids in kindergarten* though 5th grade, meeting the third Thursday of every month. This month come play BINGO and win books. Adults with their children can play and win also.
*Parents of young children need to attend with their child.
No Strings Attached Book Chat | Saturday Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Read whatever you want, attend whenever you can.
Gracie & Blue, Inc. | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Gracie & Blue, Inc. features vocalist Gracie Batt and Don Batt on guitar and vocals playing a variety of music, from jazz classics to blues, Latin, and a few R&B favorites. Playing together for over 15 years, they have played regularly for the Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair and at Cake Crumbs after the 4th of July Parade. You may have also seen them playing venues ranging from The Mercury Café to the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Death Café | Monday, Aug. 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
Death Café is an international movement that invites people to gather, normalize conversations around death — to make the most of LIFE. This is not a grief support group or counseling session. Respect for all views is a priority.
Qi Gong | Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Qi Gong is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. Sometimes called “meditation in motion,” it includes slow, dance-like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move the body.
Greater Park Hill has two public libraries: The Park Hill branch library is at 4705 Montview Blvd. The Pauline Robinson branch library is at 5575 E. 33rd Ave.