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Active Minds

Paris: From Celtic Roots to Olympic Spotlight
2024-07-24 18:00:00 2024-07-24 19:00:00 America/Denver Active Minds As the city prepares to host the Summer Olympics in 2024, Paris will once again be in the spotlight. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch

Wednesday, July 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch

As the city prepares to host the Summer Olympics in 2024, Paris will once again be in the spotlight.

Join Active Minds as we trace the city's history, from its Celtic origins through becoming a cultural and political hub of France. We'll visit with some of the city's most colorful characters and notable places, including the Eiffel Tower, which was despised by Parisians in its day but has come to symbolize one of the world’s great cities.

Click here for topic information on the Active Minds website.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

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Our expansive library features interactive children’s areas, flexible meeting and community spaces with state-of-the-art technology, laptop borrowing, and a furnished terrace with shade structure. This library is also home to the Healthy Critters Vet Clinic play area for kids.

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Tue, Jul 21, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Book Explorers Club
Tue, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month... more
Readers in 1st to 3rd Grade. Explore a book in a different literary format or genre each month and experience the world of reading beyond picture books! Registration required.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory... more
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.
Play Chess!
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs... more
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs in Event Hall A.
Play & Connect
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.
Summer Book Roundup
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Join our Youth & Family librarians as they inspire you to read this summer with great title suggestions and a fun activity. Grades 1-6. Families with younger children are invited to stay for the hour.
Outdoor Storytime - Civic Green Park
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Join us for Storytime in Civic Green Park, near the garden shelter, every Friday in June and July. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free and glass-free.
Storytime
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Coffee Chat
Sun, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
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Baby Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Camp DCl
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Coffee Chat
Tue, Jul 28, 8:00am - 11:00am
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Camp DCl
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Camp DCl
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory... more
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs... more
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs in Event Hall A.
Camp DCl
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
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