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Welcome to the Kids page for Denver Public Library!

Our goal is to support families and caregivers as they inspire lifelong learners by providing ample opportunities to read, make, and explore together.

10/25/2026

🎃👻 Trick or Treat at the Library! 📚🍬

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure at Denver Public Library! Bring your little ghosts, ghouls, and bookworms to Trick or Treat Street at the Central Denver Library for candy, non-candy treats, and special activities on every floor! 🕷️✨

Costumes are optional, but the Halloween fun is a must! 🧙‍♀️🦇

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 2:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Central Denver Public Library, 10 w 14th ave pkwy

Gather your little monsters and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, treats, and library adventures!

🔗 Get the details: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17432640

10/20/2026

🤓📚🐕 Read to a therapy dog at the Children's Library! 🐩📚🤓

Join us every fourth Sunday of the month from 1-2pm to share some a story and some love with a furry friend!

📍10 W 14th ave pkwy, Denver
📆 October 25
🕑 1-2pm

For more information visit the event page here:https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16020717

10/14/2026

🍬🎃 Candy Corn Bingo is coming to the library! 🎃🍬

Looking for a little family-friendly fall fun? Join us for Candy Corn Bingo! 🍭 Kids and families are invited for an afternoon of bingo, sweet seasonal fun, and a chance to win!

📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Children’s Library, Central Denver Public Library

Bring the whole family and get ready to shout BINGO! 🍂 For more information visit the event page here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17237598

09/26/2026

📚 Interactive Bilingual Storytime! 📚

Buzz on over to the Denver Public Library Children’s Library for a special telling of The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle with Denver Center for the Performing Arts! 🌿✨

Join us for an interactive storytime filled with stories, movement, sounds, and fun in English and Spanish.

📅 October 1
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Denver Public Library Children’s Library

For more information visit the event page here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/15704736

09/22/2026

🍂📚 Bilingual Fall Party! 📚🍂

Join us at the Denver Public Library Children’s Library on September 30 from 4:30–5:30 PM for a fun bilingual fall celebration! 🍁

📚 Free books
🍪 Snacks
🎲 Games

Then, stay with us for Lotería at 5:00 PM! 🎉

The whole family is welcome!

📅 September 30, 2026
🕟 4:30–5:00 PM — Bilingual Fall Party
🎲 5:00 PM — Lotería

For more information, visit the event page here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17350748

09/16/2026

📣 Calling all dog lovers!🐕
Join us on Sunday, September 27 at the Denver Central Children's Library for this paw-some event! Every fourth Sunday of the month we have a furry friend from Joyous Paws here to share stories with.

📍Denver Central Children's Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy
🗓️ Sunday, September 27
🕐 1-2pm

For more information, visit the event page here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16020716

09/14/2026

Get excited for our October 10 performance of Shakespeare in the Plaza with Shakespeare- themed crafting at the Children's Library! This Kids Create series will take place on our normal schedule, with a little extra magic!

No registration required!

For information on the Oct 10 performance, see our website: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17096441

09/12/2026

In partnership with the Arvada Center! This workshop serves as a drama overview to stimulate imagination and encourage vocal and physical creativity. From tongue twisters to team-building games, participants learn skills and techniques used in the world of acting!

Children's Library, No registration required

This event is leading up to our Shakespeare in Acoma Plaza performance, in partnership with DCPA on October 10! See details for that event here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17096441

09/06/2026

Please be aware, all Denver Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. Most locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. To check the open hours of any branch, head to our location page here: denverlibrary.org/locations

09/02/2026

🎥🍿Family Movie Afternoon! 🍿🎬

Join us for a showing of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. We'll have popcorn and other snacks to enjoy while getting cozy together to watch this early 2000's cartoon hit!

📅 September 10
⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Denver Central Library - Children's Library

For more information, visit the event page here: https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/17447214

Address

10 W 14th Avenue Pkwy
Denver, CO
80204

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+17208651306

Website

http://denverlibrary.org/kids

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