DESAFÍO STEAM DE CUENTOS DE HADAS/FAIRY TALE STEAM CHALLENGE

Desafío STEAM: Cuentos Mágicos ¿Podrás construir un puente que mantenga a tres cabras a salvo del troll, diseñar una casa que no pueda ser derribada, construir una silla que ni siquiera Ricitos de Oro pueda romper y ayudar al Hombre de Jengibre a cruzar el río? ¡Divir......More

Desafío STEAM: Cuentos Mágicos ¿Podrás construir un puente que mantenga a tres cabras a salvo del troll, diseñar una casa que no pueda ser derribada, construir una silla que ni siquiera Ricitos de Oro pueda romper y ayudar al Hombre de Jengibre a cruzar el río? ¡Divirtámonos explorando el mundo de tres cuentos de hadas clásicos desde una perspectiva STEAM! Fairy Tale STEAM Challenge Can you construct a bridge that keeps three goats safe from the troll, design a house that can’t be blown down, build a chair even Goldilocks can’t break and help the Gingerbread Man cross the river? Let's have fun exploring the world of four classic fairy tales from a STEAM perspective!

Sewing Basics for Teens

Join us for a sewing program for teens, where we will use sewing machines to create a beginner project. All materials will be provided.

English Conversation Circle

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available vi......More

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available via the Zoom platform on Mondays 6:30-8 pm and Wednesdays, 1:30–3 pm. No registration is required. For information, contact Jessica Keemle at 720-235-8752 or jessica.keemle@thelearningsource.org. English Conversation Circles Flyer in English English Conversation Circles Flyer in Spanish English Conversation Circles Flyer in Russian English Conversation Circles Flyer in Arabic

Bilingual Family Storytime: Spanish and English (All Ages)

Let's read, sing, rhyme and move together, and lay a foundation for reading and learning!   We plan for ages 0-5; older children are also welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve spots for each child and adult attending. Drop-ins wel......More

Let's read, sing, rhyme and move together, and lay a foundation for reading and learning!   We plan for ages 0-5; older children are also welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve spots for each child and adult attending. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! Sensory Support Kits are available for in-library use for children experiencing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed in a public space. ¡Plas, plas, plas! Vamos a leer, cantar, hacer rimas y bailar juntos y de esta manera crear las bases para la lectura y el aprendizaje. Para pequeños de 0 a 5 años, aunque también, los niños mayores de esa edad son bienvenidos. Menores de 8 años deben ser acompañados de un adulto. Por favor, inscriba a cada niño y adulto que asista al programa. Se admite su asistencia sin inscripción previa, si el espacio donde se realiza la Hora de Cuentos, lo permite. Kits de apoyo sensorial están disponibles para uso en la biblioteca en caso de que el niño experimente ansiedad o se sienta agobiado en el espacio público.

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Let's read, sing, rhyme and move together, and lay a foundation for reading and learning! We plan for ages 0-5; older children are also welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve spots for each child and adult attending. Drop-ins welco......More

Let's read, sing, rhyme and move together, and lay a foundation for reading and learning! We plan for ages 0-5; older children are also welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Please reserve spots for each child and adult attending. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! Sensory Support Kits are available for in-library use for children experiencing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed in a public space.

English Conversation Circle

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available vi......More

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available via the Zoom platform on Mondays 6:30-8 pm and Wednesdays, 1:30–3 pm. No registration is required. For information, contact Jessica Keemle at 720-235-8752 or jessica.keemle@thelearningsource.org. English Conversation Circles Flyer in English English Conversation Circles Flyer in Spanish English Conversation Circles Flyer in Russian English Conversation Circles Flyer in Arabic

Life Skills for Teens: Rainbow Foods

Are you a teen who loves cooking? Do you need an excuse to play with your food? Come celebrate Pride with us during our summer Life Skills program: Rainbow foods! From sweet to savory, we will have a variety of recipes to try that look like a rainbow when assembled! ......More

Are you a teen who loves cooking? Do you need an excuse to play with your food? Come celebrate Pride with us during our summer Life Skills program: Rainbow foods! From sweet to savory, we will have a variety of recipes to try that look like a rainbow when assembled! We will have gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available.”  This event is for teens aged 12 - 18. 

Full STEAM Ahead: Science, Engineering & Technology!

Spark your child’s curiosity with hands on activities. Tinker and take apart, try out some simple machines, don a lab coat, explore and experiment, and take home a free book (while supplies last)! This is a drop-in program - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED - and is specifica......More

Spark your child’s curiosity with hands on activities. Tinker and take apart, try out some simple machines, don a lab coat, explore and experiment, and take home a free book (while supplies last)! This is a drop-in program - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED - and is specifically designed for ages 0-5. Look for our Full STEAM Ahead: Art & Math programs on the Arapahoe Libraries website. DISCOVER MORE Can't make this storytime? Stream a storytime, anytime! Visit the 0–5 page to discover staff picks, resources and more for the youngest kiddos. Browse coming soon picture books. Have a question about early childhood development or literacy? Ask a librarian. Read early childhood blogs to learn tips and tricks.

Kids Who Cook: Special Edition featuring Sticky Fingers! (Ages 5-12)

Do you like to cook? Do you LOVE to eat? Join us for a special Kids Who Cook program featuring Sticky Fingers Cooking. The recipes of the day include:  Classic Strawberry Shortcake Bliss Softly Shaken Cream Strawberry and Cream Smoothies This program is designed ......More

Do you like to cook? Do you LOVE to eat? Join us for a special Kids Who Cook program featuring Sticky Fingers Cooking. The recipes of the day include:  Classic Strawberry Shortcake Bliss Softly Shaken Cream Strawberry and Cream Smoothies This program is designed for kids (ages 5-12) based on the skills we'll be practicing or the tools used. Offering age-appropriate programming allows us to craft memorable and personalized experiences for all our patrons, no matter their age. Manage your event registration through "My Events" when signed in to a library account. DISCOVER MORE Running of out books to read? Ask a librarian for even more personalized recommendations! Visit the Kids Page to discover additional recommendations and resources.

English Conversation Circle

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available vi......More

Practice your English skills and learn about the American culture. Speak with others who are learning the English language. Increase confidence with the English language and American culture. No registration required. English conversation circles are also available via the Zoom platform on Mondays 6:30-8 pm and Wednesdays, 1:30–3 pm. No registration is required. For information, contact Jessica Keemle at 720-235-8752 or jessica.keemle@thelearningsource.org. English Conversation Circles Flyer in English English Conversation Circles Flyer in Spanish English Conversation Circles Flyer in Russian English Conversation Circles Flyer in Arabic

The Basics: Starting a Business | Serie de cursos básicos empresariales: Comenzando un Negocio | Основы бизнеса: Kак Oткрыть Свой Бизнес | سلسلة أساسيات الأعمال: بدء عمل تجاري

Learn the basics of starting a business in Colorado. Topics such as registering a business, paying taxes and other important requirements to consider will be covered. Join us to learn about tools, increase your knowledge and connect with key resources for launching a s......More

Learn the basics of starting a business in Colorado. Topics such as registering a business, paying taxes and other important requirements to consider will be covered. Join us to learn about tools, increase your knowledge and connect with key resources for launching a successful business! Please register and include your preferred language so translators can be available to assist you. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Aprenda los conceptos básicos para iniciar un negocio en Colorado. Se cubrirán temas como el registro de un negocio, el pago de impuestos y otros requisitos importantes a considerar. ¡Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre herramientas, aumentar sus conocimientos y conectarse con recursos claves para lanzar un negocio exitoso!  Regístrese e incluya el idioma preferido para que los traductores puedan estar disponibles para ayudarle. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Узнайте, как открыть свой бизнес в Колорадо. Будут рассмотрены такие темы, как регистрация предприятия, уплата налогов и другие важные требования. Приходите к нам на программу, чтобы расширить свои знания, найти нужную вам информацию и ресурсы для запуска успешного бизнеса! Пожалуйста, зарегистрируйтесь и укажите предпочитаемый язык, чтобы переводчики могли вам помочь. __________________________________________________________________________________________ تعلم أساسيات بدء عمل تجاري في كولورادو. سيتم تغطية مواضيع مثل تسجيل الشركة ودفع الضرائب والمتطلبات المهمة الأخرى التي يجب مراعاتها. انضم إلينا للتعرف على الأدوات وزيادة معرفتك والتواصل مع الموارد الرئيسية لبدء عمل ناجح! هذه الجلسة مخصصة للمهاجرين الجدد واللاجئين والأشخاص الذين يتحدثون الإنجليزية كلغة ثانية. يرجى التسجيل وإدراج لغتك المفضلة حتى يتوفر المترجمون لمساعدتك.

Big Bubble Circus

Mr. Guffaw plays with soap bubbles in every size and form. Bubbles as big as the stage, a bubble containing an audience member or two, a window of bubbles, bubble sculpture, bubbles of glass and even balloon bubbles… add to these a hilarious mix of circus, magic and b......More

Mr. Guffaw plays with soap bubbles in every size and form. Bubbles as big as the stage, a bubble containing an audience member or two, a window of bubbles, bubble sculpture, bubbles of glass and even balloon bubbles… add to these a hilarious mix of circus, magic and buffoonery and you have the spell binding chaos of Big Bubble Circus!  For families. 12-1 pm Performance 1-2 pm Craft and Activities Manage your event registration through "My Events" when signed in to a library account.

Community Roundtable Series: Homelessness

Arapahoe Libraries will host a four-part community conversation series in 2025 followed by community roundtables. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore topics through in-depth discussions supported by trained facilitators. Part two of the community conversat......More

Arapahoe Libraries will host a four-part community conversation series in 2025 followed by community roundtables. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore topics through in-depth discussions supported by trained facilitators. Part two of the community conversation series was about confronting the moral dilemma of rising homelessness. Join us for the second community roundtable to expand on that conversation. Light refreshments will be provided. Preview the Community Roundtable Questions ahead of the event. Light refreshments will be provided. Need special accommodations at the event? Let us know on the registration form. Future Community Conversations: Community Conversation: Decoding Fact from Fiction in the Era of Disinformation, 8/7/25 at Koelbel Library. Discover More: Check back for a curated collection of resources. Descubre más: Explore estos recursos en español sobre diferentes perspectivas de la Libertad individual y protección pública. Manage your event registration using "My Events" in your library dashboard.

Learning on the Go: Stories and More (Ages 0-5)

Enjoy storytime, songs and play with your little one. Leave with books and fun activities to keep the learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to caregivers. (The program, activities and materials are geared to ages 18 months to 5 years, but young......More

Enjoy storytime, songs and play with your little one. Leave with books and fun activities to keep the learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to caregivers. (The program, activities and materials are geared to ages 18 months to 5 years, but younger children are welcome to attend.)  Please register each child and adult attending this program. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! If you are unable to attend this month's in-person program, or if the program is full, you will have the opportunity to register for our Learning on the Go at Home Activity Kit (see below).*  *Registration for Learning on the Go at Home Activity Kits will start Monday, July 14 and will remain open while supplies last. The same in-person program materials will be provided in the mailed kits, so please do not sign up if you are able to attend one of the July in-person programs. The mailed kits will also include a video link to the storytime program.