Check Out What’s On the Menu
Fall Programs In And Around Park Hill
By Leslie Williams
Pauline Robinson Branch Library
Happy October! Fall is the perfect time to visit your two neighborhood libraries (the Pauline Robinson Branch is at 33rd and Holly, and the Park Hill Branch is at Montview and Dexter).
We are delighted to resume some in-person programming, happening at our libraries and nearby. Here’s what’s going on at a branch near you.
In the neighborhood
On Saturday Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. the Pauline Robinson Branch will host A Midsummer Eve, with Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This Shakespeare-in-the-Parking-Lot event will be a 45-minute abridged version in and around a pickup “set” in our parking lot. Bring a camp chair or two for this fun-filled, outdoor, family-friendly performance.
After School is Cool is back for kids ages 8-12. We are starting out having crafts, games and STEM activities on Thursdays from 4:15 p.m to 5:15 p.m. Come by and see what fun we are having at the Pauline Robinson Branch.
Around Park Hill
Our neighbors at the Sam Gary Branch, just east of Park Hill at 2961 Roslyn St, are hosting two programs in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
On the menu for Tuesday, Oct. 5 is Tamales from Mexico. From 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nadia will show attendees how to make her family recipe for tamales, a delicious dish made of corn based dough filled with different meats, vegetables or cheese, depending on the region. Samples are included. Registration is required, at denverlibrary.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-tamales-mexico
On Tuesday, Oct. 12 Yanira and her mom will show attendees how to make Pan con Chumpe from El Salvador. This is a turkey sandwich taken to a whole new level with an intricate sauce and pickled vegetables for a spectacularly refreshing and tender dish. The program is from 4:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m., and samples are included. Registration is required, at denverlibrary.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-pan-con-chumpe-el-salvador
Welcome, Alexandria Jimenez
We would like to introduce and welcome Denver Public Library’s first-ever Teen Services Coordinator. Alexandria Jimenez was hired this year, and comes with more than a decade of experience working with youth and teens. She’s spent time in a traditional classroom setting teaching high school art, and informal settings like MCA Denver and PlatteForum.
In this new role Jiminez will work with branches systemwide to support the work currently being done with youth in sixth through 12th grades. She will also collaborate with staff to develop a holistic vision for teen services, keeping equity and youth voice at the center.
Other library locations are also open throughout the city. We can’t wait to see you in-person or curbside!