Reviews and Blog Posts: Events

If you've resolved to cook more interesting meals, you've come to the right place! On Saturday, January 12 at 2 p.m. at the Smiley Branch, join Monica Kadillak for Great Finds at International Markets. Denver has many specialty markets to help you explore international cuisine! You'll learn where to go, what to look for, and of course, what to do with those new ingredients when you get home! Recipes and samples included.

Here are the offerings for Saturday, January 5:

UpCycle: Men's Shirts--get creative and create something new out of something old! Bring your own shirts, or use ones that we provide. So many possibilities that there will be a second session on January 19! 10 a.m. at Schlessman Family. Please register: 720-865-0000 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Get some creative ideas for old clothing in Upcycle: Men's Shirts at Schlessman! Bring your own, or we'll have some to choose from. 2 sessions, come to one or both (yes, there will be different projects at each session!). 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5 and Saturday, January 19. Please register: 720-865-0000 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Author Kathleen Negri discusses her book Mom, Are You There?: Finding a Path to Peace Through Alzheimer's at the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch on Tuesday, January 15 at 6 p.m.

Monica Kadillak is back with several cooking classes, including:

2 of our branches are having Holiday Open House Celebrations on Saturday, December 15:

The Sam Gary Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature  the Castle Rock Community Ringers Handbell Choir. Refreshments will be served. Join us!

Thinking about the next step in your career, or maybe starting over? Join folks from Westwood College for Career Management on Tuesday, December 4 at 5 p.m. at the Bear Valley Branch. Topics covered will include networking, job searching, resumes, and interview techniques.

Even if you haven't bought all your gifts yet, you know you'll have to wrap them! Take some time to do a relaxing craft that's also kind to the environment--Make a Cloth Gift Bag at Schlessman Family Branch Library  on Saturday, December 1 at 10 a.m. These reusable bags are perfect for any small item and will give any gift that extra personal touch. We'll have lots of great fabric for you to choose from, but feel free to bring your own!

Plan on keeping your holidays healthy with Eating Healthy During the Holidays on Thursday, November 15 at 6 p.m. at the Ross-University Hills Branch Library. Traci Carpenter, MNT, is the Tamarac Whole Foods Market healthy eating specialist. She'll talk about eating well during the holidays, and you'll take home creative ideas and a stomach full of samples!

Here are your choices for adult cultural programs on Saturday, October 6:

10 a.m. at Schlessman: Dr. Eric Zacharias, author of The Mediterranean Diet: A Clinician's Guide for Patient Care, will share the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Not just for doctors!

What is the book about? Here's the description from the DPL catalog: