Past events

E.g., Mar 29 2024
May 25, 2010 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

During this reading and café-style discussion, Adam Schrager will discuss his new book, The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado. Schrager covers politics for KUSA-TV, the NBC affiliate in Denver. In more than 15 years in the business, he has won numerous broadcast journalism accolades, including more than a dozen Emmy awards. Schrager and his family live in the Denver area. 

Age: 
Adult
May 25, 2010 - 11:00 am to 11:20 am

This program is designed for non-walkers. This fun time for babies and their caretakers will include songs, rhymes, and fun activities plus time to cuddle. Limited to 25 babies so everyone has lots of space for fun. Please visit the service desk to register.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 25, 2010 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Tired of fishing? Get some tips on how to effectively surf the Internet. Rather than fishing through numerous results, you will learn how to get more relevant, quality results from a search engine.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult
May 25, 2010 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

This is a special story time for children ages 3 to 5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Because we want to give a special experience to preschoolers, this is limited to 20 children. Please visit the service desk to register.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 25, 2010 - 9:30 am to 9:55 am

Being a parent is wonderful, but sometimes you long to talk to another adult. This unstructured time is for parents and caretakers to visit with each other before formal story time begins.

Age: 
Adult
May 21 2010

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 20, 2010 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Architect Dennis Humphries of Humphries Poli Architects reviews the design development for Anythink Perl Mack’s proposed renovations, scheduled to begin next month. Features of the renovation include a new neighborhood entrance from El Paso Boulevard; a children’s area, teen space and computer lab; an expanded program space; and a porch along the south side of the building. Sustainable features will include day lighting, geothermal heating and cooling, and a community garden planned for the west side of the property.

May 20 2010

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 20, 2010 - 11:00 am to 11:20 am

Walkers through the age of 3 will have fun hearing stories, learning nursery rhymes, singing songs, and playing games – lots of fun for little ones and their caretakers.  Programs are limited to 20 toddlers to give them the best experience. Please visit the service desk to register.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 20 2010

Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 20 2010

This half hour program is for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers, although any one is invited to attend. Enjoy books and activities together and hear special tips to help your young one learn the steps to basic literacy.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 20, 2010 - 10:00 am to 10:20 am

Walkers through the age of 3 will have fun hearing stories, learning nursery rhymes, singing songs, and playing games – lots of fun for little ones and their caretakers.  Programs are limited to 20 toddlers to give them the best experience. Please visit the service desk to register.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
May 20, 2010 - 9:30 am to 9:55 am

Being a parent is wonderful, but sometimes you long to talk to another adult. This unstructured time is for parents and caretakers to visit with each other before formal story time begins.

Age: 
Adult
May 19 2010

Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children’s librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-3 are welcome to sign up for this five-week series beginning May 5, 2010. Participation will be limited to 12 families. Different childhood experts will be on hand to talk to parents and play with children. Each week, new learning and exploration activities will be offered.

Age: 
Family
May 19 2010

Learn from local Brighton author/illustrator, Marina Galasso, how to create the unique illustrations used in her recently self-published book, I Wish. Galasso discusses how she wrote her story and published the work. Participants will receive a book to take home that includes the illustrations created in the session. Appropriate for students grades 6-12.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
May 19, 2010 - 1:30 pm to 2:10 pm

Come dance, sing, play games, and strut your stuff! Designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their caretakers, this program encourages kids to be active.  Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and prepare to have fun! Program is limited to 25 children so everyone has plenty of room to dance. Please visit the service desk to register.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 19 2010

Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required. Please call or visit the service desk.

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
May 19 2010

Join in the discussion with the Brighton Booklovers. It’s always a great time to join. Next month’s book is available at the library, just ask at the desk.

May 19: Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama.

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult

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