Books Authors and Writing

Wayne Omura discusses his book Movies and the Meaning of Life: The Most Profound Films in Cinematic History.

Join our early reader (K-2nd grade) book group! This month we are reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. For more information call 720-865-1306 or email chlref@denverlibrary.org

Join our early reader (K-2nd grade) book group! This month we are reading Half Magic by Edward Eager. For more information: 720-865-1306 or email chlref@denverlibrary.org

Do you have a book you've read and want to swap for another? Get together and exchange books with other teens!

Many people dream of writing and getting published. Do you? If so, have you thought about your most rewarding novel destination? Join award-winning author Victoria Hanley in this two part class to explore how your wild wanderings, horrible heartaches, and quixotic quirks can guide you to your most compelling stories. Our teacher, Victoria Hanley, finds joy in nurturing emerging writers. She is the award-winning author of the bestselling book, Seize the Story: A Handbook for Teens Who Like to Write. Ms.

Join a librarian from the Denver Seminary to learn about this amazing community resource for theological and scholarly research.

This discussion of Enrique's Journey will be moderated by Kathy Sanchez Castejon, a third year doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at the University of Northern Colorado. Ms. Sanchez Castejon’s work with the Hispanic community includes interviewing Latino parents and their at-risk sons about their participation in a parent involvement program in Greeley. She has also traveled to Guatemala to provide in-service presentations on violence and trauma and how to address traumatized children’s needs in the schools.

http://denverlibrary.org/event/creating-scene-doug-kurtz

Have you read a fascinating book recently? Join us for coffee and an engaging discussion of your favorite books.

November: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
December: The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje