Dig Into Reading at the Library!
By Tara Bannon Williamson, Senior Librarian
We are very excited to announce that the Summer Reading program starts Monday, June 3! The Denver Public Library makes a big deal about kids reading in the summer because we are dedicated to their success in life which studies have shown comes from an early love of reading and learning. Students can lose their reading and learning edge if they let their skills go unused during the summer months. Participating in a Summer Reading program is a great way to combat this summer slide.
Our Summer Reading Program excels at making reading a social experience for all to enjoy. We want for children to do more than just pick up books, we want them to be able to talk about them and compare and contrast them with what their families and friends are reading. We will also be having book clubs for second graders through Seniors all summer long. We even have a program for newborns and kids that have not started reading yet that build their early literacy skills and get them ready for reading.
The Summer Reading Program is available at all Denver Public Library branches for newborns to those entering their Senior year of High School. For many kids K-12, the highlight of the program is the Elitch ticket that they can earn for their second prize. Join us at the Park Hill Branch Library for entertaining programs every Saturday at 3pm. Make family visits to the library a tradition that will not only engage your child this summer, but will pay off in the future!
All Ages Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30am
All ages are welcome for this storytime! We may do a craft, play musical instruments, or have some fun with the parachute! No registration is required.
Book Babies: Early Walkers
Thursdays at 11:15am
Stories, action songs, and rhymes developed to meet the needs of babies on the move and their caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. No registration is required.
Tales for Twos
Fridays at 10:30am
Join us for a storytime just for two-year-olds and their caregivers. We will share books, sing songs, and provide movement activities. No registration is required.
Book Babies: Pre-Walkers
Fridays at 11:15am
Stories, rhymes, and lap songs developed to meet the needs of infants and their caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. No registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tuesday, 6/11 6-7:30pm: Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Park Hill TAB. Help plan library events and projects at the Park Hill Library, talk about your favorite books, and make your opinion count! Join us the second Tuesday of each month.
Teen Summer Activities
Various activities for those in grades 6-12. Includes Wii Nintendo Gaming & Button Making on June 11, Airbrushed T-shirts with Igor Tkac on June 18, and Teen Book Club (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams) on June 25. Registration required for Teen Book Club. A guaranteed good time–please join us!
Children Summer Activities
Various activities for kids in grades 5 and under. Includes Ann Lincoln presents The Dino Girl Show on June 8, Canvas Art on June 10, Dig Into Reading Magic! with Mark Strivings on June 15, Fossil Prints on June 17, Genre Chat Book Club for grades 2-3 (Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl) on June 20, Signing Smart: Sign Language for Hearing Infants & Toddlers on June 24, Video Games for Children on June 24, Book Club for grades 4-5 (The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster) on June 26, and Connie & Co. presents Rabbit on Vacation on June 29. Registration required for Book Clubs. Please join us for the fun!
Jurassic Park 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Park Hill Branch Library is offering an exciting afternoon event filled with Jurassic Park-related activities, including a dinosaur-themed art and sculpture contest, our very own excavation pit, a chance to clone a dinosaur, a discussion of the latest discoveries in paleontology, and the opportunity to see a few bloopers from the classic film. A must for enthusiasts ages 7-12 and any dinosaur fanatics! June 22. *Entry form for art/sculpture contest required.