This Month at the Library
Pauline Robinson Events
Tech Help Appointments | Mondays and Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m.
Get technology assistance from one of our in-house experts on your own device or a public computer. Learn the basics, such as email, social networking, word processing and eMedia. Call the library at 720-865-0290 to schedule an appointment for Monday or Tuesday.
Preschool Storytime | Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for 3-5 year olds and their parents or caregivers.
How to Spot Fake News | Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
Are you puzzled about telling real news from fake news? Learn the tricks and tolls reference librarians use to evaluate the credibility of news stories.
Holiday Cards | Monday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m.
Create a holiday card just in time for the season.
Sparkle Wreath | Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.
Design a colorful wreath that will enliven your door.
The Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday, Nov. 24, noon
This month’s selection: Inherit the Bones by Emily Littlejohn. Drop-ins are welcome.
Park Hill Branch Events
All Ages Storytime | Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program.
Baby Storytime | Thursdays and Fridays, 11:15 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Play and social time immediately follow the program.
Toddler Storytime | Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.
Be Present: Learn How to Meditate Mondays I Nov. 5 and 19, 4 p.m.
Meditation reduces tension, increases focus, boosts immunity, and creates an overall increased sense of well-being. Anne Walker is an experienced practitioner of Shamatha meditation. As a certified meditation instructor through the Open Heart Project, she will walk you through this simple technique that teaches you mindfulness of body, breath and mind.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) I Tuesdays, Nov. 6 & 27, 6 p.m.
Join the Park Hill TAB. Help plan events and projects, talk about your favorite books, music, movies and make your opinion count. Plus snacks. Ideal for ages 13-18.
The Tao of Healthy Aging and the Science of Gerontology | Tuesday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m.
From the genetics of aging to exercise physiology, from combating sarcopenia and maintaining functional ability to the extension of lifespan through nutrient dense diet, learn what can be done now to ensure a healthy longevity while we will explore the psychology of optimal experience.
This is Palestine: The Occupation of the American Mind Film and Discussion | Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.
How does the American media coverage of the occupation of Palestine influence our perception of this conflict? Stay for a discussion following the film.
Drag Queen Story Time with Shirley Delta Blow I Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Join local drag sensation Shirley Delta Blow for a night of literary lunacy. Part story time, part drag show and part history lesson, Shirley will read her favorite books to help you bring out your inner diva. Remember, reading is what? FUNdamental.
Harvesting Your Own Rain Water | Saturday, Nov 10, 11 a.m.
Come learn about rain barrels and how to harvest your own rain to water your garden and landscape.
Lost Creek String Band | Saturday, Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Tap your toes while local musicians combine the melodic tones of the mandolin, banjo, guitar, ukulele and violin in a repertoire that spans everything from folk and bluegrass to acoustic rock.
Equity in Schools: We PHNEEd to Talk I Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education (PHNEE) invites you to a discussion of how to use stakeholder power to improve equity in schools. Add your voice to this series of conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Tween Book Club | Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:30 p.m.
Book: The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynn Reid Banks
Activity: TBD
No Strings Attached Book Chat I Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.
Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can. Share a recent read, an old favorite, or anything in between.
Voice of the Wood Chamber Players I Saturday, Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a unique combination of instruments: Four cellos, two violins, and two accordions. These great friends have a good time playing music you won’t hear anywhere else. Live music is magical.
Kids’ Book Club | Tuesday, Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Einstein the Class Hamster by Janet Tashjian
Activity: Trivia contest based on the book. Ideal for ages 6 to 9.
Theo Wilson: Undercover Online as a White Supremacist | Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Theo Wilson went undercover online in the Alt Right movement to investigate the size and momentum of the re-emergence of open hatred in America. His journey lead him to some startling conclusions about the state of our culture in the Trump era.
Coloring for Grown Ups | Saturday, Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.
Come for a nostalgic hour of coloring, in or outside the lines. Use our supplies to unplug and color your way to serenity.
Magic Club | Monday, Nov. 26 4:30 p.m.
Do you already play Magic: the Gathering, or are you interested in learning? Stop by two afternoons a month to play and meet other teens. Ideal for ages 10-17.
*No Gathering Monday, Nov. 12.
Sleep: Why is it Important, and How do I get More of it? | Tuesday, Nov. 27, 4 p.m.
There is a reason we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping. We will talk about why sleep is so important, what can keep us from getting a good night’s rest, and ways to help improve our sleep.
Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear: The Objectification of Women I Saturday, Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m.
Tomi-Ann Roberts is professor of psychology at Colorado College. Coming out recently as part of the #metoo movement with her experience of being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein when she was a college student has given her a platform to share widely her research on the consequences of the sexualization and objectification of girls and women.
This is Palestine: Flying Paper Film and Discussion I Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Flying Paper tells the uplifting story of resilient Palestinian youth in the Gaza Strip on a quest to shatter the Guinness World Record for the most kites ever flown. Stay for a discussion and dance performance following the film.
A Very Shelvis Holiday I Saturday, Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m.
Lori “Shelvis” Muha transforms into the rock and roll superstar Elvis. Her tribute performance of Elvis gets the audience dancing and singing, and you are guaranteed to leave with a smile and a jinglebell in your step.