Denver Public Library

A feature on our 2024 Latino Leadership Hall of Fame Inductee Rudy Gonzales! https://lnkd.in/gfXR_Nth

It's Teentober! We recognize that though there are many stressors involved in navigating the teenage years, the library can be what we often refer to as a “third space”, neither school, nor home. And so, we have chosen to highlight the library during the month of October as a place where teens are welcome to be themselves and will find adults looking to support them. Learn more and find resources at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gB_MX6Mk

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Our Woodbury Branch will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for interior paint work. The team plans to reopen on Oct. 16. You can access many services online while the branch library is closed. As a reminder, all library locaations will be closed on Monday for the holiday. https://lnkd.in/g_jxiFFv

Each month, you can see how our staff would answer your question, “What should I read next?” Our monthly Staff Picks includes recommendations for adult, teen and children’s books, as well as movie picks! In December, you can look for our annual list of books published in 2024. For now, the October Staff Picks are available at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gNMyEp2n

Denver Public Library Launches New Digital Collection with Recollect! Denver Public Library has completed its migration to its new public digital collection, launching a repository that provides unrivaled access to the library’s vast collection of historically significant material. “This collection embodies the Denver Public Library’s mission of creating a welcoming space where all are free to explore and connect. We are so excited to continue building a platform that prioritizes curiosity and connection to a broad and diverse history.” Michelle Jeske, City Librarian and Executive Director for Denver Public Library Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gfRhmtHq #digitalcollection #collectionmanagement #communityengagement

With over one million books published each year, how do you pick which ones to read? We can help! Please join us tomorrow, Oct. 10, for a one hour book buzz, a reader's advisor will present 30 new and forthcoming titles from a variety of genres, offering lots of choices for your "To Be Read" pile. It starts at 6 p.m. at Comrade Brewing Co. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/dha6hwUf

?? Now presenting the 2024 ULC Innovations Awards Winners Showcase! ?? Hear from ULC's President and CEO Brooks Rainwater and learn about the 2024 Top Innovators directly from the libraries themselves. From campaigns that promote civic engagement and intellectual freedom to programs that enhance digital connectivity and economic mobility, more than 230 library projects covering six categories were submitted by ULC members from across the United States and Canada to be considered for the top awards. Congratulations to the Denver Public Library (CO), Gwinnett County Public Library (GA), Miami-Dade Public Library System (FL), San Francisco Public Library (CA), Toronto Public Library (Ontario), and Virginia Beach Public Libraries (VA) for being named 2024 Top Innovators! Watch the showcase now: https://lnkd.in/dhN4_TBd

In the October issue of Life on Capitol Hill, Central Library Librarian Lauren Seegmiller makes a few recommendations if you are in the mood for a scary book during this spooky season. She’s read nine so far this year - check her out! https://lnkd.in/gdbEWcXq

Join the Denver Public Library for an evening with internationally acclaimed author?Silvia Moreno-Garcia, co-presented with the?Latino Community Foundation of Colorado?and moderated by award-winning poet and artist?Bobby LeFebre. October 30th!