Winter of Reading Debuts At a Library Near You
By Leslie Williams
Have you ever wanted a reading program at the library for adults? Well, you are in luck.
An inaugural reading program for adults – Winter of Reading – starts on Feb. 1. It is designed for adults ages 17 and up. To participate, go to any Denver Public Library location and pick up a brochure. Complete any 3 of the 8 activities listed on the brochure and check them off. Return the brochure to any branch to claim prizes.
The prizes are as follows: A DPL magnet (just for signing up), a bottle opener or a tote bag, and a coupon for a free book at the Denver Public Library Gigantic Used Book Sale on June 11-1. Prizes are available while supplies last, at all library locations. For more information, visit www.denverlibrary.org/winterofreading.
Pauline Robinson Branch Library Events
Winter of Reading | February 1—March 31 @ all DPL locations
Open to anyone 17+ years old. Get your brochure, complete any three activities listed inside, and bring it back to any DPL branch by March 31 to claim your prizes.
Internet Basics | Monday February 2 & 9, 1-2 p.m.
Learn how to use a web browser to access the web, and use Google to fine the information you need from websites you can trust.
Healthy & Hearty Soups with Monica Kadillak | Saturday February 21, 1-2 p.m.
Whether you are new to the kitchen, or a culinary expert, learn more about health and hearty soups that are inexpensive, delicious and can even be made ahead of time! We will have vegetarian, vegan, and carnivore recipes that fit into a variety of diets. Limited to the first 12 participants.
Email Basics | Monday February 23, 1-2 p.m.
Sign up for a Gmail account and learn how to send and receive email!
Considering A Business | Monday February 23, 5-7 p.m.
Explore the realities & rewards of owning a small business, receive strategic tips on how to start a business, and learn about Mi Casa’s Business Success training program. Presented by Mi Casa Innovation Lab in Northeast Park Hill.
The Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday February 28, 12-1 p.m.
The Book Club’s February Selection is Left Neglected by Lisa Genova; drop-ins are welcome.
Park Hill Branch Library Events
Tuesday Tech Hour | Tuesdays at 3 p.m.
Individualized technology assistance available from one of our in-house helpers on a public computer or a patron’s own device. We specialize in assisting you with the basics like email, social networking, word processing and eMedia.
All Ages Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
All ages are welcome for this storytime! We may do a craft, play musical instruments, or have some fun with the parachute!
Book Babies: Early Walkers | Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
Enjoy 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.
Tales for Twos | Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a storytime for two-year-olds and their caregivers. We will share books, sing songs, and provide movement activities.
Book Babies: Pre-Walkers | Fridays at 11:15 a.m.
Stories, rhymes, and lap songs developed to meet the needs of infants and their caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program.
Winter of Reading | February 1—March 31 @ all DPL locations
Open to anyone 17+ years old. Get your brochure, complete any three activities listed inside, and bring it back to any DPL branch by March 31 to claim your prizes.
Sunday School for Atheists: Obedience with Warm Cookies for the Revolution | Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate community while having a lively discussion on the broad topic of obedience. When is obedience a good thing? When is it necessary to not obey? Is it hard to obey? We’ll watch part of film called Human Behavior Experiments, with a discussion following. Cookies provided!
Take Your Child to the Library Day | Saturday, February 7, 2-4 p.m.
Parents—bring your child (or children) to the library today and take part in our special activities including decorating a book bag and making a bookmark.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | Tuesday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m.
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 for twice monthly
meetings.
Genre Chat 2nd/3rd Grade Book Club | Tuesday, February 17, 3:30 p.m.
The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes
Activity: Make a diorama or found object art project
Blooming Readers 4th/5th Grade Book Club | Thursday, February 19, 3:30 p.m.
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Activity: Hatchet the Game Show
Teen BUILD Club | Monday, February 23, 4:30 p.m.
BUILD stands for Believe, Understand, Imagine, Learn, and Discover! This is a club for teens in grades 6-12 that meets to create stuff, eat snacks, play games, and have some laughs. Join us this month to create Post-It note art!
Frozen | Saturday, February 28, 3-4:30 p.m.
Are you a fan of Elsa, Anna, and Olaf? Join us for a celebration of all thingsFrozen with crafts, games, and fun for the whole family! Come in costume or make a crown or antlers to get in character.
Music Series
Charles Bresler | Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the musical talents of 11-year-old violin virtuoso Charles Bresler. See him here first, before he’s famous!
Man of 1,000 Songs | Wednesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.
Rob Wivchar is a solo acoustic entertainer who performs an astounding variety of music. The audience will select their favorites from his vast repertoire – like a live juke box!
Voice of the Wood Chamber Players | Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.
Cellists: Marilyn Hof, Mike Marecak, Shirley Marecak, and Stephen Weidner. Special guest: Katherine Thayer, violin. Voice of the Wood is the cello section of the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra. They have performed with the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra, the Jefferson Symphony, the Parker Symphony, and on tour in England.