Reviews and Blog Posts: World War II

Holocaust and Hope: Students Speak

Submitted by Chris on March 7, 2013 - 2:36pm
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Currently gracing the main display at the Central Library, these accordion books created by 7th and 8th graders at the Challenge School in Denver showcase the power of words combined with poignant imagery.

Holocaust Remembrance Art Exhibit
Friday, March 1 through Thursday, March 28
Central Library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall

How do today’s middle-schoolers relate to the World Wars and the Holocaust? What can others learn from their reflections?

Celebrate Your Independence with Fresh City Life My Branch!

Submitted by Becker on July 2, 2012 - 2:22pm
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The Night Sky

You're free to learn & grow this week with Fresh City Life My Branch!

Finally get those technology questions answered at our Tech Open House this Thursday, July 5, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Schlessman! Bring your gadget (laptop, tablet, eReader), and a librarian will be available to help you with what you need!

The book thief

by Markus Zusak

DPL Rating:
4
Reviewer:
Kelly
Reviewed on:
June 28, 2012
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It is World War II and things are heartbreaking and confusing in Germany, and things only seem worse for Liesel Meminger when she is sent to live with a foster family. Throughout it all Liesel manages to find love with an accordion playing foster father, a boxing Jewish man, and...

A Weekend for the Birds...or the Crafters!

Submitted by Becker on May 9, 2012 - 9:37am
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More Than 36 Days

Whether you're an aspiring bird watcher or crafter, cook or card maker, Fresh City Life My Branch has something for you on Saturday, May 12!

For all of you crafters out there, try these:

Felting with Wynne Reynolds, 10 a.m. at Schlessman: Learn the art of needle felting and go home with a cute bird! All supplies provided. Please register: 720-865-0000 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Colorado Authors Series Presents Flint Whitlock

Submitted by Becker on February 8, 2012 - 7:50am
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The Beasts of Buchenwald

The Fresh City Life My Branch Colorado Authors Series presents Flint Whitlock, author of The Beasts of Buchenwald, this Sunday, February 12, at 2 p.m. at Schlessman.

Mr. Whitlock is an author and military historian specializing in World War II. Three of his books have been finalists for the Colorado Book Award. He has appeared on The History Channel and in various documentaries, and often leads battlefield tours. For the past two years, he has been the editor-in-chief of a national magazine, WWII History.

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