Look What’s Brewing At The Library
by Tara Bannon Williamson
September is National Library Card Signup Month!
The Denver Public Library is brewing up something special with unique programs, extraordinary collaborations with local businesses, and discounts all over town just by showing your library card. Whether your favorite brew is tea, coffee, kombucha, beer or magical potions, the library will be celebrating your cup of tea.
Fiction Beer Company, in Park Hill at Colfax and Pontiac, and the Denver Beer Co. in Highland at 1695 Platte St., have collaborated on two specialty beers inspired by the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne and the Denver Public Library.
While both beers are Irish cream ales made with two row barley and corn, each beer has its own unique flavor. Fiction Beer Company’s Third Eye Library & Herbs combines caraway seeds and pears for an uncommon and delightful draught. Denver Beer Co.’s cream ale, named for the call number for beer – 641.23 – is a kettle sour crafted with yogurt and black currants.
Both locations will be celebrating with a beer release party the first week of September. Kevin Hearne will be on hand at the Fiction event to sign books and help us celebrate. Both locations are offering special discounts when you show your library card.
Beer’s not your brew? No problem! We have great coffee and tea events going on as well. Park Hill gem, Copper Door Coffee Roasters, is offering a special program at the Park Hill Branch Library on Saturday, September 12. The roasters will be brewing one coffee five different ways with samples so you can taste the difference. Copper Door is also offering a 10 percent discount for customers who flash their library cards during the month of September.
For details for all events and discounts with your library card going on citywide, check out www.denverlibrary.org/brewhaha!
Park Hill Branch Library Events
Tuesday Tech Hour | Tuesdays at 12 p.m.
All Ages Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Early Walkers | Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Tales for Twos | Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies: Pre-Walkers | Fridays at 11:15 a.m.
Brewing Potions with MoonDance Botanicals | Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 p.m.
It’s time for some alchemical fun as we brew herbal potions. We will create an aromatherapy blend to take home and discover the tasteful delights of herbal elixirs. Seating capped at 15, so arrive early!
Fiction Beer Company Beer Release Party | Friday, September 4, 5:30 p.m. @ Fiction Beer Company, 7101 E. Colfax Ave.
Fiction Beer Company created a specialty brew inspired by Denver Public Library featuring the earthy herbal flavor of caraway that blends perfectly with the sweetness of poached pears. Join Denver Public Library and author Kevin Hearne at Fiction for this special event. Stop by all month long to get $1 off your first beer when you show your library card.
Park Hill Garden Club | Saturday, September 5, 3 p.m.
Meet fellow gardeners to swap stuff, ideas, and tips.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | Tuesday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 22, 6 p.m.
Teens ages 13 and up 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 for twice monthly meetings.
One Coffee, Five Ways with Copper Door Coffee Roasters | Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m.
Sample a well-known coffee prepared 5 different ways on a beautiful September morning. Learn tips from the experts at Copper Door Coffee Roasters using items you already have at home & tools you may not have seen since Chemistry class. Stop by their shop for a 10% discount with your library card.
No Strings Attached Book Discussion Group | Saturday, September 12, 12 p.m.
You are invited to this non-traditional take on book clubs. Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can, no strings attached.
International Dot Day | Saturday, September 12, 3 p.m.
Join the growing global community of creativity champions using their talents, gifts by creating various art projects for toddlers, adults, and everyone in between.
Genre Chat 2nd/3rd Grade Book Club | Tuesday, September 15 , 3:30 p.m.
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis
Science Fun: How ships float and sink
Blooming Readers 4th/5th Grade Book Club | Thursday, September 17, 3:30 p.m.
The Calder Game by Blue Balliett
Activity: creating mobiles
Magic Club | Monday, September 21, 4:30 p.m.
Are you a Teen in grades 6-12? Do you already play Magic: the Gathering, or are interested in learning? Join us one Monday a month to play and meet other Teens who are also Magic-Minded.
LEGO Contest | September 21-26
Build your pet, your favorite zoo animal, or something you’ve only read about in our Wild About Books LEGO Contest. Get started by picking up contest guidelines. You could win tickets to the Denver Zoo or other great LEGO prizes.
Tea Leaf Reading with Shaheen Miro | Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
Tea leaf reading is an ancient and magical art that taps into the rich world of the psyche, giving insight, guidance and creative prompts. Shaheen Miro will guide us through this rewarding and insightful process.
Open Sewing Lab | Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.
Enjoy distraction-free sewing at our open sewing lab where you can bring any project to work on.
Starbucks Coffee Tasting | Saturday, September 26, 2 p.m.
Taste a variety of Starbucks coffee, get recommendations for food pairings and learn about the different roasting and brewing processes.
Out and About!
We’ll be at the NE WalkFest on Saturday, September 26 and we are proud to be participating in the Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair on Sunday, September 27.
Pauline Robinson Branch Library Events
Beginning Knitting | Thursdays, September 10, 17 & 24, 2-3 p.m.
Join our knitting/crochet circle for a beginner’s class. Learn basic stitches in both crafts. You will be able to make scarves, hats and other accessories by the end of the three sessions.
Computer Basics: Email I | Mondays, September 14 & 21, 1-2 p.m.
Sign up for a Gmail account and learn how to send and receive email.
The Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday, September 26, 12 p.m.
This month’s title: The Secret She Kept, by ReShonda Tate Billingsley; drop-ins are welcome.
Considering a Business with Mi Casa Innovation Lab | Monday, September 21, 5-7:30 p.m.
Explore the realities and rewards of owning a small business. Presented by Innovation Lab at Northeast Park Hill.
Computer Basics: Internet II | Monday, September 28, 1-2 p.m.
Building on the skills from Internet I, get more practice using Google to find and evaluate the information you need from websites you can trust.