| 2017, vol. 22
November 8 - 22, 2017
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Author Talk with Helen Thorpe
Main Library, Canyon Theater
Author Helen Thorpe will speak about and sign her new book, “The Newcomers,” which follows 22 immigrant teenagers throughout the 2015-2016 school year, as they land at South High School in Denver in an English Language Acquisition class created specifically for them.
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| | | Research Rendezvous: National History Day Open House
Thursday, Nov. 30
Sign up for a Power Session: Get one-on-one personalized help finding primary and secondary sources. Work with our regional historians and librarians, CU & DU mentors and community experts to define or review your project.
Attend a Mini-Presentation: These expert presented 30-minute sessions focus on techniques, best practices or research methods for your chosen project category.
No registration required — open to all.
Volunteers needed to help with this annual event!
The library is seeking qualified volunteers to assist middle school and high school students in researching their National History Day topics. Qualified volunteers should have skills in historical research. For more information or to apply, please visit our library volunteer webpage.
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| | | Did you know? That you have access to 30 million books, journals, DVDs, CDs, videos and other materials?!
Look for this information at the bottom of your catalog search:
(Look for the graphic at left) "Request items from other Prospector libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup."
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Upcoming Kids' and Teens' programs For Teens (grades 6-12):
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Upcoming Concert programs
This program features Gregorian chant to Shakespearean sonnets to music inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, the selections for this concert promise a diverse and extraordinary experience. *Sensory Friendly performances are geared toward children living with autism and their families —but ALL are welcome.
Join us for this special lunchtime concert featuring The Denver Dolls AND Vintage Vocal Trio —bringing back the "Golden Age of Hollywood" performing favorite big band, jazz, swing and pop standards. Musical influences include Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and many others!
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Adultology: Easy seasonal holiday cooking with Seeds Library Cafe
Main Library, Canyon Meeting Room
Learn cooking tips and recipes to make getting ready for the holidays an easy, tasty treat! From cranberry sauce to sides to pies, come savor tastes and enjoy an in-depth demo with Matt Collier, general manager / head chef of Seeds Library Cafe.
This program is part of the Seed to Table events and services that focus on sustainable living.
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Recommended Read
"Wein weaves a compelling story of WWII, women in war, the horrors of war, underground rebellion and twists of espionage. There were passages where I wanted to turn my head away; it is not for the faint of heart. Good for listening or reading in print."
--Kathy L., Programs, Events & Outreach Dept.
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Overheard at the Library
"It's Jasper's third birthday today. When I asked him what he wanted to do, he said 'Go to the library.'"
-Mom at GRB
(submitted by Hannah, Branch Library Specialist)
“The only time homework isn’t a major struggle for my son is on Tuesday when he’s motivated to get it all done in order to attend Youth Maker Hangout!”
-Mom at Main Library
(submitted by Kathy, Programs, Outreach & Events Coordinator)
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