Storytimes, Book Clubs & Library Happenings
Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
Contact your local library for current story times. Most libraries offer seasonal reading programs with activities and entertainment.
Aurora: 10am Fri., 11am Sat. Ages 3-6. Aurora City Center, 170 S. Abilene St. 303-340-4475.
Denver: 10am Fri., Ages 3-6. 8136 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.303-948-9565.
Denver West: 11am Tue. and Sat. 14347 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 303-215-9061.
Glendale: 11am Mon. and Sat., for beginning readers, ages 5-8. 960 S. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. 303-691-2998.
Lone Tree: 10am Tue. Ages 3-6 and 5-8. County Line and Yosemite. 303-706-9673.
Thornton: 11am Thu., 7pm Fri. Thorncreek Shopping Center, 701 E. 120th Ave., Thornton. 720-872-2619.
Westminster: 10am Mon., 11am Sat. 9370 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster. 303-426-7733.
Bilingual Storytimes at Denver Public Libraries:
Ross-Barnum Library
3570 W. First Ave. at Lowell Blvd., 303-935-1891
10:30am, Tue. and Fri.
Blair-Caldwell Library
2401 Welton St. 720-865-2401
10:30 am, Wed. and Fri.
Central Children's Library
10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. 720-865-1111
10:30am, Mon.
Ford-Warren Library
2825 High St. at E. 28th Ave. 720-865-0920
10:3am, Thu.
Hadley Library
1890 S. Grove St. at W. Jewell Ave. 303-935-4267
10:30am, Wed. and Thu.
Hampden Library
9755 E. Girard Ave. at S. Dayton St. 303-750-3885
10:30am, Mon.
Montbello Library
12955 Albrook Dr. 303-373-0767
10:30am, Wed. and Thu.
Woodbury Library
3265 Federal Blvd. at W. 33rd Ave. 720-865-0930
10:30am Mon. and Fri.
Smiley Branch Library
4501 W. 46th Ave. at Utica St. (80212), 303-477-3622
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Book Club: 4pm third Tue. Snacks are served as kids 10 and older meet to discuss books. Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. 303-232-9507.
Book Club Adventures: 4:15pm fourth Fri. Magic Tree House Adventure Club features reading, discussions, games and crafts. School-age readers. Free. Barnes & Noble at County Line and Yosemite, Lone Tree. 303-706-9673.
The Bookies: 10:30am Tue. 4315 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver. 303-759-1117.
Douglas County Anytime Storytime: Prerecorded stories available 24 hours per day. Free. 303-840-2073.
Phone-a-Story: Call any time to hear story. Changes weekly. Presented by Mayor’s Office for Education, Denver Public Library and Metro Denver Early Literacy Coalition. 720-865-8500.
Roxborough State Park: 10:30am. Naturalists present wildlife stories and surprise visits from puppets. Ages 2 and up with adult. $5 vehicle pass. Registration requested. 4751 N. Roxborough Dr., Littleton. 303-973-3959.
Tattered Cover Bookstore:
Colfax: 2526 E. Colfax Ave., at Elizabeth St. 303-322-7727
10:30am., Tue.
Historic LoDo: 1628 16th St. at Wynkoop. 303-436-1070
10:30am, Thu.
Highlands Ranch: 9315 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch Town Center, 303-470-7050
10:30am, Tue. and Sat.
TeleTale Story Line: Stories by phone for preschool children. Free. 303-220-8935.
Toy Library: 6-7:30pm Tue., 11am-noon Thu. and 10am-noon Sat. Hundreds of toys, games and puzzles for children to borrow, enjoy and return. Up to three items per library card for three weeks. Ages 9 and under. Free. Smiley Branch Library, 4501 W. 46th Ave., Denver. 303-477-3622.
