ADULTS. REGISTER NOW. Registration will be shared with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver. Couldn’t we all use more joy in our lives right now?  Ingrid Fetell Lee wrote a book entitled Joyful in which she details “The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness.”   She divides joy into ten aesthetics such as energy (often provided through color), renewal (think baby chicks and spring flowers), freedom (riding in a convertible or the last day of school before summer vacation), or transcendence (kites, clouds, tree houses).  This class will have fun spending two hours each week delving into those aesthetics plus a few other ways of looking at joy with slides, videos, music, and discussion. We will try to determine what gives each one of us the most joy and then concentrate on how to get more of those joyful moments into our lives.  Joy isn’t just something we find.  It’s also something we can make, for ourselves and for those around us.  This class helps us to be intentional about building joy and looking for joy. Janet Kester has lived a relatively joyful life and wants to share that joy with others.  She is a retired special education teacher who tried to bring as much joy as possible to her students as they struggled with the academic world.  She thinks she is quite clever to have integrated her greatest joy, gardening, into her work as a teacher as she developed a thriving and educational gardening program both inside and outside the classroom.  For her, joy jumps out everywhere on a daily basis in the form of grandchildren, flowers, pretty colors and friendships. 

Adults. Meets the third Thursday of the month. This book group will discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. View List Here

Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 17 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker. 

Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.  New to Chess? Come at 5:30pm  for a lesson.

ADULTS. REGISTER NOW. Registration will be shared with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver. Couldn’t we all use more joy in our lives right now?  Ingrid Fetell Lee wrote a book entitled Joyful in which she details “The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness.”   She divides joy into ten aesthetics such as energy (often provided through color), renewal (think baby chicks and spring flowers), freedom (riding in a convertible or the last day of school before summer vacation), or transcendence (kites, clouds, tree houses).  This class will have fun spending two hours each week delving into those aesthetics plus a few other ways of looking at joy with slides, videos, music, and discussion. We will try to determine what gives each one of us the most joy and then concentrate on how to get more of those joyful moments into our lives.  Joy isn’t just something we find.  It’s also something we can make, for ourselves and for those around us.  This class helps us to be intentional about building joy and looking for joy. Janet Kester has lived a relatively joyful life and wants to share that joy with others.  She is a retired special education teacher who tried to bring as much joy as possible to her students as they struggled with the academic world.  She thinks she is quite clever to have integrated her greatest joy, gardening, into her work as a teacher as she developed a thriving and educational gardening program both inside and outside the classroom.  For her, joy jumps out everywhere on a daily basis in the form of grandchildren, flowers, pretty colors and friendships. 

Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the event hall. View Reading List This book club is currently at capacity. Email Cindy at cwilliams@dclibraries.org for information.

Children 8 to 12 years old. Registration required for each child attending. Join us for fun science activities and exploration. Presented by Science Matters. 

Teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending materials and advocating for their peers in the library.

Mystery lovers meet the first Thursday of each month to discuss a new book. View Reading List

ADULTS. REGISTER NOW. Registration will be shared with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver. Couldn’t we all use more joy in our lives right now?  Ingrid Fetell Lee wrote a book entitled Joyful in which she details “The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness.”   She divides joy into ten aesthetics such as energy (often provided through color), renewal (think baby chicks and spring flowers), freedom (riding in a convertible or the last day of school before summer vacation), or transcendence (kites, clouds, tree houses).  This class will have fun spending two hours each week delving into those aesthetics plus a few other ways of looking at joy with slides, videos, music, and discussion. We will try to determine what gives each one of us the most joy and then concentrate on how to get more of those joyful moments into our lives.  Joy isn’t just something we find.  It’s also something we can make, for ourselves and for those around us.  This class helps us to be intentional about building joy and looking for joy. Janet Kester has lived a relatively joyful life and wants to share that joy with others.  She is a retired special education teacher who tried to bring as much joy as possible to her students as they struggled with the academic world.  She thinks she is quite clever to have integrated her greatest joy, gardening, into her work as a teacher as she developed a thriving and educational gardening program both inside and outside the classroom.  For her, joy jumps out everywhere on a daily basis in the form of grandchildren, flowers, pretty colors and friendships. 

This workshop, intended for new business owners or prospective entrepreneurs, will help attendees answer the following questions: Is business ownership for me? Who is my customer and will they buy from me? What legal, licensing, permits and insurance do I need? How can I set up my business for success?

Grades 1st - 3rd Register Now. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Come listen to a story and do fun activities.  View reading list. 

Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.  New to Chess? Come at 5:30pm  for a lesson.

Grades 1st - 3rd Register Now. Meets in Kids Corner the 2nd Thursday of each month. Come listen to a story and do fun STEAM activities. View Reading List. 

Grades 4-6th Register Now. Meets in Kids Corner. Pick up your copy of the book in children's. View Reading List.

Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in event hall. This book club is currently filled to capacity. Email Lisa Casper lcasper@dclibraries.org for information. Visit Reading List

Grades 4th-6th. Registration required. Takes place in Kids Corner. Pick up your copy of this month's book in the children's dept. Read it and come ready to discuss it and do fun activities. View Reading List.

Discover great new reads at an evening of book talks and featuring door prizes. ADULTS. REGISTER NOW

Adults. Meets the third Thursday of the month. This book group will discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles. View List Here

Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 17 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker. 

Grades 7 & 8 meet every month to discuss a great book, do an activity and enjoy a snack! Today's discussion is on The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag. Pick up your copy at the children's desk. Register now. View reading list here.

Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.  New to Chess? Come at 5:30pm  for a lesson.

Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the event hall. View Reading List This book club is currently at capacity. Email Cindy at cwilliams@dclibraries.org for information.

Children 8 to 12 years old. Registration required for each child attending. Join us for fun science activities and exploration. Presented by Science Matters. 

Teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending materials and advocating for their peers in the library.