Building your spring and summer reading list? Denver Public Library's readers' advisors are sharing their picks—30 new and forthcoming titles across genres, with something for everyone. Stay until the end and take home a free book while supplies last.
Congratulations to @peopleofthesacredland receiving the Eleanor Gehres Award last night @denverlibrary . The Truth, Restoration and Education Commission reports (TREC) have provided comprehensive facts that reveal so much important history that needs to be shared and acted upon in a way that elevates American Indian community voices.
Recognize those who harness “poder comunitario”, the power of community, to make an impact! Denver Public Library’s Latino Community Service Awards nominations are now open through June 26! Submit your nomination using the link in the bio!🦋
In “Fuerza”✊🏽, a short video series, you’ll hear from previous Latino Community Service awardees about how community brings power. Dr. Lori Marie Huertas is the assistant director of industry partnerships and a part-time professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She was the 2024 Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award winner for her volunteer work and educational support of the next generation. Her strength comes from her family and ancestors.
Join us at the Cheesman Park Pavilion for the next installment of Silent Pages Society as we celebrate Pride Month and honor Denver's LGBTQ+ community. Bring your book and settle in for an evening of quiet connection, with live ambient music from @helcopcop , bites from @abbiocco_italianstreetfood and @thesnowychurro , and a mobile bookshop from @petalsandpagesofdenver to browse.
Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. Register at the link in bio.
AA.NH/PI Heritage Month is a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities—and we're celebrating all month long. Explore our curated reading lists, and come by any library location to take home limited-edition coloring pages made by a local artist. Link in bio.
Denver Public Library honors People of the Sacred Land with its prestigious Eleanor Gehres Award, and we invite you to celebrate!
The Eleanor Gehres Award ceremony begins:
⏰Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m.
📚At the Denver Central Library.
This annual free celebratory ceremony recognizes history advocates who support the library’s Western History Collection! Learn about the celebration using the link in the bio.
Celebrate with us this Saturday at the AA.NH/PI Heritage Month Kick Off Fair!
Join us for a drag storytime with Gila Moonstar, then explore stations featuring games, books, crafts, and music from around the world. Food and drinks will be provided. Free and open to all.
Looking for something to read this weekend? Check out these recommendations from advisory experts Ashley and Tina, all available for checkout from Denver Public Library.
At Denver Public Library, our volunteers show up in so many ways, whether that's visiting classrooms as part of our Read Aloud program, supporting staff in our branches and ideaLABs, combing through our Special Collections & Archives, or serving immigrants and refugees. This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Thank you for everything you do!
