LIBRARY
Library
Library Programs is published
monthly by the Arapahoe
Library District, 12855 E.
Adam Aircraft Cir.,
Englewood, CO 80112-4550.
Copies can be picked up at
any District library.
APRIL 2015
Editor: Jessica Sidener
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Locations and Hours
Support Services Building
12855 E. Adam Aircraft Cir.
Englewood, CO 80112
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Fri.: 9 am-5 pm
Arapahoe Library Friends Foundation
12855 E. Adam Aircraft Cir.
Englewood, CO 80112
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Fri.: 8 am-5 pm
Castlewood Library
6739 S. Uinta St.
Centennial, CO 80112
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
arapahoelibraries.org
facebook.com/arapahoelibrarydistrict
twitter.com/arapahoelibrary
Davies Library
303 Third Ave.
Deer Trail, CO 80105
303-769-4310
Mon. & Wed.: 9 am-8 pm
Tues., Thur., Fri.: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday: 9 am-noon
Eloise May Library
1471 S. Parker Rd.
Denver, CO 80231
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Kelver Library
404 E. Front St.
Byers, CO 80103
303-822-9392
Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 am-5 pm
Tues. & Thurs.: 8 am-8 pm
Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
Koelbel Library
5955 S. Holly St.
Centennial, CO 80121
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Sheridan Library
3425 W. Oxford Ave.
Denver, CO 80236
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-8 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Smoky Hill Library
5430 S. Biscay Cir.
Centennial, CO 80015
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm
Fri. & Sat.: 9 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm
Southglenn Library
6972 S. Vine St.
Centennial, CO 80122
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Thurs.:10 am-9 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am-7 pm
Sunday: 12-6 pm
Mobile Library Services
5955 S. Holly St.,
Centennial, CO 80121
303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279)
Mon.-Fri: 8 am-5 pm
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DON’T MISS THESE FEATURED
MONEY
SMART
meet
Begin a journey of successful investing. We will discuss
the principles of investing and compounding with
financial jargon happily deciphered. Adults.
Smoky Hill Library – Thursday, April 2, 7-8:30 pm
Eloise May Library – Monday, April 6, 6:30-8 pm
GE T YOUR FI NANCIAL
HOUSE I N ORDER
We’ll help lay the groundwork to pull together vital
financial information so you are better prepared for your
future. Attendees will receive a LifeFolio kit, designed to
help you get organized. Presented by New York Life. Adults.
Castlewood Library – Wednesday, April 15, 7-8:30 pm
Smoky Hill Library – Tuesday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm
Eloise May Library – Friday, April 10, 1-2 pm
Koelbel Library – Wednesday, April 22, 3-4 pm
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PROGRAMS IN APRIL
WHY I NVEST I N STOCKS?
Visit with the world-famous American aviation pioneer
and author, portrayed by a historical re-enactor. Adults.
SUPERIOR MARKE TI NG
FOR YOUR BUSI NESS
Learn about BusinessDecision, a target-marketing
database, and ReferenceUSA, a tool used to identify
new contacts. Adults.
Koelbel Library – Wednesday, April 22, 7-8:30 pm
Denver String Quintet
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Good things come in fives, as is evident in this talented
quintet. Spend an hour listening to some great chamber
music. Adults.
Smoky Hill Library – Saturday, April 11, 2-3 pm
RAPTORS
OF THE ROCKIES
Meet the raptors that call the Rocky Mountains home. A hawk, an owl and a
falcon will be on hand to help teach us how raptors affect the environment we
all share. Families, ages five and up.
Davies Library – Friday, April 10, 2-3 pm
Eloise May Library – Monday, April 13, 4:30-5:30 pm
Sheridan Library – Saturday, April 25, 2-3 pm
APRIL 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Library Key
Castlewood
Davies
Eloise May
Kelver
Koelbel
Mobile Library
Services Stop
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Kids’ Chess
Smoky Hill, 1:30-3 pm
Stories and More
Eloise May, 10-11 am
Bingo Blast
Koelbel, 2-3 pm
Beyond Books: One
Smoky Hill, 4-5 pm
Game On (Family)
Smoky Hill, 3-4:30 pm
Raptors of the Rockies
Eloise May, 4:30-5:30 pm
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Bottom of the Inkwell
Smoky Hill, 3:30-5 pm
AARP Tax Assistance
Southglenn, 10:30 am-12:30 pm,
1-3 pm
Writers Circle
Southglenn, 7-8:30 pm
AARP Tax Assistance
Southglenn, 10:30 am-12:30 pm,
1-3 pm
Topic Tuesday
Koelbel, 2-4 pm
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Hack, Tinker, Build
Smoky Hill, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bonfils Blood Drive
Smoky Hill, 10 am-3:30 pm
Butterfly Pavilion, Smoky Hill, 4-5 pm
Classic Film Series: Marty
Koelbel, 6-8:30 pm
Use Our Makerspace
Castlewood, 7-9 pm
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Trivia for Teens
Sheridan, 4-6 pm
Meet Author Pat Long
Smoky Hill, 4-5 pm
Insurgent: Faction Crafts
Sheridan, 5-6 pm
Superior Marketing for Your Business
Koelbel, 7-8:30 pm
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Make a Custom Photo Frame
Castlewood, 7-9 pm
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Grow with Me – Parent/Child
Workshop Series
Smoky Hill, 10-11 am
Family Storytime in Russian
Eloise May, 11-11:30 am
Butterfly Pavilion
Koelbel, 2-3 pm
Hack, Tinker, Build, Davies, 2-3 pm
3D Wall Hanging
Southglenn, 4-5 pm
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Grow with Me – Parent/Child
Workshop Series, Smoky Hill, 10-11 am
Stop Motion Fun
Southglenn, 2-4 pm
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AARP Tax Assistance
Sheridan, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Stories and More, Castlewood, 10:30-11:30 am
Doggie Tales, Castlewood, 10 am-12 pm
Meet Amelia Earhart, Eloise May, 1-2 pm
Red Cross Babysitter Training
Southglenn, 10:30 am-5 pm
Raptors of the Rockies, Davies, 2-3 pm
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Family Storytime in Russian
Eloise May, 11-11:30 am
Bingo Blast, Centennial East Stop,
14400 E. Fremont Ave., 5-6 pm
Denver String Quintet, Smoky Hill, 2-3 pm
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Game On: Nintendo vs. Sega
& More (Teens), Koelbel, 5-7 pm
Paint a Birdhouse, Kelver, 2-3 pm
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Grow with Me – Parent/Child
Family Storytime in Russian
Workshop Series
Eloise May, 11-11:30 am
Smoky Hill, 10-11 am 10-100-10-15
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Little Wing School of Rock
Smoky Hill, 2-3 pm
The Dinosaur Lady
Kelver, 2-3 pm
Pixlr: Photoshop on the Cheap
Southglenn, 2-4 pm
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Grow with Me – Parent/Child
Workshop Series
Smoky Hill, 10-11 am
Game On: Nintendo vs. Sega
& More (Teens)
Southglenn, 4-6 pm
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Bingo Blast
Foxridge Farms Stop,
26900 E. Colfax Ave., 10-11 am
Family Storytime in Russian
Eloise May, 11-11:30 am
Butterfly Pavilion, Castlewood, 2-3 pm
The Dinosaur Lady, Koelbel, 2-3 pm
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Raptors of the Rockies
Sheridan, 2-3 pm
Additional program descriptions and registration
information follow on the next pages. For more
programs or to view events by library, visit
arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes).
Crazy Creations: LEGO® Bricks
Eloise May, 4-5 pm
The Dinosaur Lady
Southglenn, 2-3 pm
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AARP Tax Assistance
Sheridan, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Stories and More
Kelver, 10-11 am
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Meet Amelia Earhart
Koelbel, 3-4 pm
Saturday
AARP Smart Driver Course
Eloise May, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Get Your Financial House in Order
Castlewood, 7-8:30 pm
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Get Your Financial House in Order
Smoky Hill, 7-8:30 pm
Bingo Blast
Smoky Hill, 2-3 pm
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Stories and More
Sheridan, 10:30-11:30 am
Hack, Tinker, Build
Eloise May, 6-7 pm
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Stories and More, Eloise May, 10-11 am
3D Wall Hanging
Smoky Hill, 6:30-7:30 pm
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Why Invest in Stocks?
Smoky Hill, 7-8:30 pm
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Stories and More
Castlewood, 10:30-11:30 am
Why Invest in Stocks?
Eloise May, 6:30-8 pm
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Bad Movie Night: Legend
Koelbel, 6-9 pm
Smoky Hill
Southglenn
Friday
Stories and More
Smoky Hill, 11 am-12 pm
Game On: Nintendo vs. Sega
& More (Teens)
Smoky Hill, 4-6 pm
Sheridan
Easter
All libraries closed.
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Thursday
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Program registration is required. To register, go to arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes link), visit any branch, or call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279). Davies Library patrons should call 303-769-4310; for Kelver Library, call 303-822-9392.
ADDITIONAL
DESCRIPTIONS
Children (ages 5-11)
Beyond Books: One – We’ll be reading One, a gentle story that offers a way to talk to young children about bullying. (April 13)
Bingo Blast (ages 7-8) – Join us for a game of Buzzword Bingo, Texas Blackout and more. Jackpots will be provided, but
there’s no telling what they may be – toothpicks, pennies, jello or any number of surprises. (April 10, 12, 25 and 26)
Butterfly Pavilion – Experience the world of spineless wonders, creepy crawlies and beautiful bugs at your library. (April 4, 9 and 25)
Crazy Creations: LEGO® Bricks – Create a LEGO® brick masterpiece in 60 minutes or less. (April 28)
Doggie Tales (ages 6-10) – Improve your reading skills by reading to a dog. Register for a 30-minute session. We have teamed
up with Have Paws Will Travel, the Guide Dog Puppy Raising Club of Arapahoe County. (April 11)
Adults (ages 18 and up)
AARP Smart Driver Course (for drivers ages 50 and older) – Learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and
more. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members, payable to AARP at the class. (April 3)
AARP Tax Assistance (one hour sessions) – AARP offers free tax preparation assistance to low income taxpayers,
especially those ages 60 and older. The assistance is for regular tax returns only. Please Note: It is important to bring the
necessary documents to your session. For a checklist and to register, please visit your library, call 303-542-7279 or go to
arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes). (April 4, 7, 11 and 14)
Bad Movie Night – This month we’ll be viewing Legend (1985, rated PG), starring Tom Cruise. (April 2)
Bonfils Blood Drive – Call 303-363-2300 to schedule an appointment through Bonfils Blood Center for your donation at
Smoky Hill Library. (April 9)
Classic Film Series – Join us for a screening and discussion of the classic film Marty (1955, not rated), starring Ernest
Borgnine and Betsy Blair. (April 9)
Grow with Me – Parent/Child Workshop Series – Parents and caregivers of children ages 1-3: Enjoy playful
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details, including dates and locations, visit
Kids’ Chess – Join us to play chess, the game of kings! Bring your own chess set or use one of ours. (April 12)
Make a Custom Photo Frame – Use tools in Castlewood’s Makerspace to 100-0-20-40
create a custom photo frame. Bring along a
learning time in a specially-designed early learning setting. Experts will be available to answer questions. (April 3, 10, 17 and 24)
Meet Author Pat Long – Children’s author Pat Long will present her book The Stitches Fairy. (April 16)
Little Wing School of Rock (ages 3-5) – This program aims to promote creativity and confidence in your preschooler
through music and movement, while developing listening skills. But the kids just know it’s fun! (April 17)
Stop Motion Fun – Learn principles of filming your own stop motion animation. Bring LEGO® bricks, action figures, Play-
Doh® or anything else you would like to set in motion. (April 4)
Stories and More – Are you caring for young children ages 0-5? Join us for a special storytime with extended activities for
you to do at home. Sponsored in part by the Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council. (April 2, 7, 9, 10, 13, 17 and 21)
The Dinosaur Lady – Meet paleontologist Connie Burton Burkhart, see fossils, and learn about dinosaurs. (April 18, 25 and 26)
Teens (ages 11-17)
3D Wall Hanging – Start with a blank canvas, then add paint, fabric, beads and recycled objects to create a threedimensional work of art. You may use a power drill, hack saw or wire cutter as you work with varied materials. (April 3 and 8)
arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes).
photo you would like to frame. (April 23)
Paint a Birdhouse – Here’s a chance to paint a birdhouse using your own unique35-100-0-20
style. (April 11)
Pixlr: Photoshop on the Cheap – Learn how to edit, manipulate and combine images with Pixlr, a free editing program. If
you have photos you’d like to manipulate, bring them on a flash drive or email them to10-100-10-15
yourself before the program. (April 18)
Topic Tuesday – We’ll view educational videos ranging from current events to historical perspectives. Join us to share your
thoughts, ideas and opinions. (April 14)
Use Our Makerspace – Learn, build and tinker in Castlewood’s new Makerspace. See all the tools we offer and what they
can do for you. (April 9)
Writers Circle – Join us for an adult writing group that will provide support to strengthen your craft. Writers are invited to bring
copies of their work to read aloud and for critique. For specifics, visit arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes link). (April 8)
Family
Bottom of the Inkwell – Strengthen your craft and meet other writers with a passionate pen. Writers are invited to bring
copies of their work to read aloud and for critique. For specifics, visit arapahoelibraries.org (Programs & Classes link). (April 19)
Family Storytime in Russian – This storytime is for families with children of all ages, but geared to ages 3-5 years. We
will have picture books, rhymes, songs and play. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay and participate. When registering, please
register each child attending. (April 4, 11, 18 and 25)
Game On: Nintendo vs. Sega & More – Jump into the “Bit Wars” with classic Nintendo and Sega games. Video games
Game On – Play computer games and video games – you never know what games you’ll get. Come find out and
are rated E-Everyone through T-Teen. For information, visit esrb.org. (April 1, 10 and 24)
have fun playing! Video games are rated E – Everyone through T – Teen. For information, visit esrb.org. (April 12)
Hack, Tinker, Build – Use tools, electronics and craft supplies to give a new look to our toy stash. (April 3, 20 and 27)
Insurgent: Faction Crafts – Create a fan T-shirt and temporary tattoo, while enjoying trivia. Bring a plain T-shirt. (April 22)
Red Cross Babysitter Training (ages 11-14) – Develop skills in professionalism, basic care, safety and safe play, and first
aid. Bring your lunch. Register at redcross.org or call the Red Cross at 303-722-7474. Cost is $85, payable to Red Cross. (April 11)
Trivia for Teens – Test your pop culture knowledge against other teens. Participate on a team or go it alone. (April 15)
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Program registration is required. To register, visit arapahoelibraries.org
(Programs & Classes link), visit any branch, or call 303-LIBRARY
(303-542-7279). Davies Library patrons should call 303-769-4310;
for Kelver Library, call 303-822-9392.