DPL Spotlights are our signature, high profile literary events that bring nationally recognized authors and creatives to the Denver community, creating unforgettable cultural moments.
Registration for each event is required and space is limited. For questions or assistance, call 720-865-1000 or email info@denverlibrary.org.
Upcoming Events
Marcelo Hernandez Castillo – Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Friday, April 11, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join us for an evening of poetry and conversation with award-winning writer Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, author of Children of the Land and Cenzontle. Presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, in partnership with Lighthouse Writers Workshop. View More Details.
Marcelo Hernandez Castillo – Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | Doors 10:30 a.m. | Event 11 a.m.–1 p.m. MST
Acompáñanos en un taller guiado por el escritor Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, donde aprenderás a dar vida a tus historias con simples ejercicios. No necesitas tener experiencia. Este taller es en español. Presentado como parte de Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home en colaboración con Lighthouse Writers Workshop. View More Details.
Vauhini Vara – Park View at Central Library
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join Pulitzer Prize finalist and Colorado Book Award winner Vauhini Vara for the launch of Searches, her new book exploring AI, storytelling, and selfhood in the digital age. View More Details.
Paula Yoo on Rising from the Ashes – Pauline Robinson LIbrary
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Doors 2:30 p.m. | Event 3-5 p.m. MST
Join award-winning YA author Paula Yoo for a virtual conversation on Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. In dialogue with a teen from the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, this discussion will explore civic engagement, activism, and protest. Presented as part of Read. Awareness. Dialogue. Action. (R.A.D.A.), a series fostering meaningful conversations on social issues. A limited number of free books will be available via raffle. View More Details.
David Heska Wanbli Weiden – Park View at Central Library
Friday, May 9, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m.| Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join acclaimed author David Heska Wanbli Weiden for a discussion of Winter Counts, his bestselling thriller set on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. View More Details.
Peter Heller – Park View at Central Library
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join bestselling author Peter Heller for a discussion of Burn, his highly anticipated new novel. View More Details.
Torrey Peters – Park View at Central Library
Friday, June 20, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join award-winning author Torrey Peters for a discussion of Stag Dance, her highly anticipated new novel. View More Details.
Killer Plots: Women of Mystery Fiction – Park View at Central Library
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join mystery authors Stephanie Kane (True Crime Redux), Ann Claire (Dead and Gondola), and Patricia Raybon (Truth Be Told) for a thrilling discussion on crime fiction and suspense writing. View More Details.
Andrew Krivak – Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Friday, October 17, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join National Book Award finalist Andrew Krivak for a discussion of The Bear, a haunting and beautifully crafted novel. View More Details.
Crisosto Apache – Park View at Central Library
Friday, November 7, 2025 | Doors 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8 p.m. MST
Join poet and author Crisosto Apache for a reading and discussion of Ghostword, a powerful exploration of language, identity, and storytelling. View More Details.