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Denver Public Library

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Denver's five best free services

    They say there's no such thing as a free lunch. But there is free day care -- at our 2012 Best of Denver winner for "Best Free Service," Warm Welcome Childcare Center. If you've got business at Denver District or County Court, Warm Welcome will watch your tots for free. But that's not the only place ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, January 20-22, 2012

    Get out there this weekend.​So by now you've given up on your New Year's resolutions, right? Of course you have. It's time to stop going to the gym on a Friday night, you tourist, and get back to having fun. There's plenty going on this weekend, whether you want to watch dudes wrestle in a bar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Photos: Imagery from the brave new iWorld at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center

    Charles Ludeke: "Untitled4."​The point of iWorld, which opened this week at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, is pretty much contained in the title: We do live in an iWorld of our own making, and it's changing the face of the photographic image with its new level of immediacy -- instant g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Tom Noel, aka Dr. Colorado, makes some history at the Denver Public Library

    ​Decades of this city's history gathered last night in the stunning Gates Reading Room at the Denver Public Library to honor historian Tom Noel, aka Dr. Colorado, who received this year's Eleanor Gehres Award. And the fact that Noel had served on the Eleanor Gehres Award Committee for 2011 was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Denver Public Library: One City, One Book Sale

    ​The Denver Public Library's annual Used Book Sale continues today under the white tents on the north side of the main branch, and it's chock full of titles you wouldn't want to pay $24.99 for, but on which you might risk a buck (or two). Which isn't to say there's not a lot worth looking at. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Denver Public Library, facing budget cuts, asks for community input on how to raise revenue

    ​ The Denver Public Library is in financial trouble. Since 2003, city budget constraints have caused the system to cut hours, reduce staff and spend less money on new books. And it may only get worse: Next year, the library has been instructed to cut another $2.5 million from its budget. Start ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2010

    Taking It to the Streets

    ​ The Denver Public Library is in financial trouble. Since 2003, city budget constraints have caused the system to cut hours, reduce staff and spend less money on new books. And it may only get worse: Next year, the library has been instructed to cut another $2.5 million from its budget. Start ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2010

    Heating Up With Salsa Wars

    ​ The Denver Public Library is in financial trouble. Since 2003, city budget constraints have caused the system to cut hours, reduce staff and spend less money on new books. And it may only get worse: Next year, the library has been instructed to cut another $2.5 million from its budget. Start ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Salsa cooks get on the same page at the Denver Public Library

    ​Last year, it was potato salad. This year, the Denver Public Library is making book on salsa, asking readers to submit their best recipes; the top six will battle it out for $600 in prizes during Salsa Wars. Organizer Chris Loffelmacher promises that this Fresh City Life program, held in con ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Tim Tebow's character does so count, damn it!

    The Broncos' Mr. Congeniality.​Join us for another dip into three Denver blogs. In a Mile High Report fan post, jonmark93 disputes Post columnist Mark Kiszla's contention that character doesn't count, noting that Jay Cutler's never won an NFL playoff game. Can Tim Tebow achieve that goal and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Eye of Truth

    The Broncos' Mr. Congeniality.​Join us for another dip into three Denver blogs. In a Mile High Report fan post, jonmark93 disputes Post columnist Mark Kiszla's contention that character doesn't count, noting that Jay Cutler's never won an NFL playoff game. Can Tim Tebow achieve that goal and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 13, 2010

    A Wheel Good Time

    The Broncos' Mr. Congeniality.​Join us for another dip into three Denver blogs. In a Mile High Report fan post, jonmark93 disputes Post columnist Mark Kiszla's contention that character doesn't count, noting that Jay Cutler's never won an NFL playoff game. Can Tim Tebow achieve that goal and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    Tonight: Green up your plate via tour or film

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2010

    A Feel for O’Neill

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 4, 2010

    Now Showing

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 21, 2010

    Now Showing

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 7, 2010

    Colorado finally shows true love for Allen True

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2009

    On the Road Again

    ​Green Route -- a green map to the city -- is kicking off a series of Green Route Restaurant Tours tonight, starting with a stop at 1515 Restaurant, 1515 Market Street. Attendees will meet owner Gene Tang and enjoy a special appetizer plus discounts on drinks. The tours are free, but you need ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2009

    Nerd Is the Word

    Get your language fix at this Fresh City Life event.

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2009

    The mother of all food weekends

    This weekend, it's all about Mom. Take her to the Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, from 10:30 a.m. to noon today, May 9, for a free tea-service demo. To make a reservation, go to www.denverlibrary.org. And before you take your mother to brunch on Sunday (check with your favorite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Another contemporary art treasure in Denver

    Michael Paglia posted the news first: Adam Lerner, head of the Laboratory of Art and Ideas in Lakewood, will take over as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, replacing Cydney Payton, who exited last fall. And that's not all: In revealing the hire yesterday, the MCA board also annou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, January 29 edition

    Scared yet? Today in Backbeat Online: • Flier of the week: Minor Authority at the Gothic. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Eric Shiveley. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Kurt Ottaway. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- John Com ... More >>

  • News

    January 29, 2009

    Librarians head to Denver for a quiet riot

    Scared yet? Today in Backbeat Online: • Flier of the week: Minor Authority at the Gothic. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Eric Shiveley. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Kurt Ottaway. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- John Com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2008

    The Denver Public Library's trippy tribute to the Booklovers' Ball

    Scared yet? Today in Backbeat Online: • Flier of the week: Minor Authority at the Gothic. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Eric Shiveley. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- Kurt Ottaway. • Talking during shows: the musicians' perspective -- John Com ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2008

    Book Bonanza

    The Denver Public Library raises its sale.

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2008

    Calling All Cowgirls and Cowboys

    The Denver Public Library raises its sale.

  • Calendar

    November 29, 2007

    Hung Up

    Diane Keaton, Nora Ephron and Meg Ryan make an appearance at the library.

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2007

    Big, Big Cat Sighting: Shadow Canyon Trail

    Diane Keaton, Nora Ephron and Meg Ryan make an appearance at the library.

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2007

    Clothes Call

    Diane Keaton, Nora Ephron and Meg Ryan make an appearance at the library.

  • Culture

    November 2, 2006

    Colorado Classic Architects

    Western Art Gallery on the fifth floor of the Denver Central Library

  • News

    August 11, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of August 11, 2005

  • Culture

    July 21, 2005

    Painted Ponies

    The Central Library surveys the brief, brilliant career of Frank Mechau.

  • Culture

    May 19, 2005

    Now Showing

    The Central Library surveys the brief, brilliant career of Frank Mechau.

  • Culture

    April 14, 2005

    Now Showing

    The Central Library surveys the brief, brilliant career of Frank Mechau.

  • News

    March 17, 2005

    Lost Horizons

    Missing something? Don't tell your mom.

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2004

    Talking Shop

    DjUNA Boutique is like a secret garden

  • News

    September 4, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 4, 2003

  • News

    August 21, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of August 21, 2003

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Public-Library Music Section

    Schlessman Family Branch Library

  • Culture

    August 8, 2002

    Western Civilization

    The interconnected art traditions of Colorado and New Mexico are showcased in area exhibits.

  • News

    June 6, 2002

    The Big Cheese

    Making book on the Webb legacy.

  • Culture

    December 20, 2001

    Holiday Treats

    Two Denver institutions put on another kind of parade of lights around the Civic Center.

  • Culture

    July 22, 1999

    Coming of Age

    Two Denver institutions put on another kind of parade of lights around the Civic Center.

  • Calendar

    November 26, 1998

    Check Your List

    Two Denver institutions put on another kind of parade of lights around the Civic Center.

  • Calendar

    August 21, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    Two Denver institutions put on another kind of parade of lights around the Civic Center.

  • News

    September 6, 1995

    BY THE BOOK

    THE STORY OF PAULINE ROBINSON'S LIFE IS A REAL PAGE-TURNER.

  • News

    August 30, 1995

    GETTING A READ ON NEWT

    SOON KIDS WON'T BE THE ONLY ONES EARNING IN DENVER'S EARNING BY LEARNING PROGRAM.

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