| Book Babies I: Pre-Walkers
Tuesdays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Stories, songs and rhymes for babies and their parents or caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. Presented in the Children's Pavilion.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Children's Library: Preschool Storytime
Thursdays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Stories, songs and fun for 3-5 year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Presented in the Children's Pavilion.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Playscapes & Attractions
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of exciting playscapes designed for children from newborn through age eight. These play areas and exhibits engage children physically at the same time as they stimulate their minds and imaginations.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Firehouse Tales for Tots
Wednesdays
11 a.m.
Join the Museum for story time at the station on the first Wednesday of every month! Fun, fire-themed books accompanied by finger plays, action rhymes, puppetry, and a craft. Ages 2-6.
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Denver Firefighters Museum
The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Station No. 1, and the collection and display of firefighting equipment and memorabilia. This is a “hands–on” living museum where children and adults alike can lean inside for a look at the engine’s dashboard controls, try on a firefighter’s helmet, and imagine that they are driving a team of horses. 1356 Tremont Place
303.892.1436
www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm |
| Book Babies II Early Walkers
Fridays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Stories, songs and rhymes for babies and their parents or caregivers. Playtime and socialization immediately follow the program. Presented in the Children's Pavilion.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Target Tuesday Nights
4 - 8 p.m.
Families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Target is committed to giving back to the communities where their guests and team members live and work.
Through their generous sponsorship of the Children’s Museum of Denver, families can play for FREE the first Tuesday of each month.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Tales for Twos
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Stories, songs and fun for two-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Presented in the Children's Pavilion.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| 3, 2, 1...Blast Off!
Times Vary - Check Schedule
In 3, 2, 1…Blast Off!, kids build, launch and test their own rockets and other flying, floating creations to learn about aerodynamics, physics, technology and engineering.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Teen Gaming @ Central Library
Jan 08, 2013 - May 28, 2013
3 - 5 p.m.
We play video games every other Tuesday! We have a Wii, Xbox360, and PS3 with awesome games for all systems. We will have 2 gaming stations set up, so you can play whatever you want.
This event is open to teens from grades 6-12. We're playing in the basement on the west side of the building (by the art museum).
B2 Conference Center
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Create Playdate
Jan 09, 2013 - Aug 14, 2013
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month with your little
ones, ages 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grown ups for art-making, story time, and activities in the galleries. Something different to see and do every time.
January 9 - Bundle
February 13 - Stomp
March 13 - Dot
April 10 - Roam
May 8 - Dig
June 12 - Stretch
July 10 - Twist
August 14 - Spin
Follow signs to Duncan Pavilion, home of the Just for Fun Center.
Included with admission. For more information call 720-865-5000.
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Denver Art Museum
The Museum is now open late! Open until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Friday nights, the Museum is a great place to go during an evening trip to downtown with out-of-town family and friends. The new Museum complex opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, allowing more time in the morning to view the collections.100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
720.865.5000
www.denverartmuseum.org Tues., Wed., Thurs., & Sat. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,,Fri. - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.,,Sun. - noon - 5 p.m., Monday - Closed |
| Ukulele Sing & Strum-a-Long with Swallow Hill Music
Apr 03, 2013 - May 29, 2013
5 p.m.
Join us Wednesday evenings for family ukulele lessons!
Swallow Hill Music will bring the ukuleles and a few simple songs to teach the whole family.
Classes are included with the price of Museum admission and ukueles are provided!
Space is limited. First come, first served.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| May and June 2013 Daily Programming
May and June: Get Caught Reading
May 01, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013
Times Vary - Check Schedule
Strap on your reading glasses and take an adventure through the wonderful world of books. Each program has a literacy focus and there are extra StoryTimes every day. Activities included with price of admission.
Every Day - Story Time - 11:30 a.m. - Imaginations will run wild hearing stories of far off lands, wacky characters, friendships and fairytales.
Monday - Toddler Time - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Puppy Palooza - Woof! Woof! We’re using our senses to explore everything puppy as we learn how to interact with and respect our furry friends.
Tuesday - Super Scientists - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - The Exploration Lab - Join us to read What is Science?, by Rebecca Kai Dotlich. We will think like a scientist and conduct our very own water buoyancy investigation. The results are sure to surprise you!
Wednesday - Arts a la Carte - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Poptastic Art - Learn how to make everything in your world different shades with Andy Warhol’s book, Colors, and then create your own pop art masterpiece.
Thursday - Healthy Kids - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Story Builders - We will each create stories and add to a collaborative story that we will build over several weeks!
Friday - Backyard Explorers - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Catching Clouds - We’ll read Little Cloud by Eric Carle, create a cloud inside and then head outside to observe some real clouds. You’ll even get your very own cloud journal to take home with you!
Saturday and Sunday - Drop-in Programming - Our drop in weekend programs are filled with exciting activities designed to teach little ones all about Planet Earth. From earth-friendly art projects to fantastical science experiments, our drop-ins offer something for the entire family.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| Book Friends Forever Book Club
Pie by Sarah Weeks
May 08, 2013
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Join our early reader (K-2nd grade) book group for lively discussion, a snack, and a craft! This month we are reading Pie by Sarah Weeks. For more information call 720-865-1306 or email chlref@denverlibrary.org.
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Sensory Storytime
May 2013
May 11, 2013
2 - 3 p.m.
This storytime is designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. We will sing, read, dance, and socialize. To register please call the 720-865-1306 or email chlref@denverlibrary.org
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Bookworms
May 13, 2013
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Develop your children’s desire to read at the Children’s Museum of Denver’s early literacy fair!
Help grow your little one’s love for books and reading at Bookworms! Activities include photos and fun with costumed characters from beloved children’s books, literacy crafts, reading resources for parents and special StoryTimes, including a Spanish-language StoryTime. This program is designed for children newborn to five and their adults.
Activities included with Museum admission.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
| The (Probably) Awesome book club at the Central Library
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
May 18, 2013
10 - 11:30 a.m.
The (Probably) Awesome Book Club is a teen book club (grades 6-12) where we mainly read sci-fi, fantasy, and graphic novels. We meet once a month to chat about the books, drink coffee, and eat donuts. If you want to join and you haven't read the book yet, that's okay! Come by and you can jump in the next month. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie at 720-865-1312 or kcannon@denverlibrary.org.
May's book is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. It's seriously awesome!
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Denver Public Library
Central Library10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
720.865.1306
denverlibrary.org |
| Just Add Water
Jun 15, 2013 - Aug 22, 2013
Times Vary - Check Schedule
Cool off and have a splashing good time with this exciting summer experience all about water!
Drip, splash, splosh, woosh! With elements both simple and wildly unpredictable, there are many ways to get wet, to play and to learn in this outdoor summer exhibit. Guests can pump, channel, pour, sprinkle, divert and paint with this extraordinary substance. Whirlpools, water geysers, tubs, fountains, water cannons and plumbing works provide the means to direct, divert and contain water.
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Children\'s Museum of Denver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers a variety of ongoing daily programs and an exciting schedule of special events designed to nourish the relationship between you and your children.
I-25 and 23rd St. - Exit 2112121 Children\'s Museum Drive
303.433.7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm |
