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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

Add to Calendar 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

Highlands Ranch

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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Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Monday of even months. Attendees will read... more
Registration required 4-6 graders. Meets the second Monday of even months. Attendees will read the first book of a series beforehand then participate in fun discussions and activities.

Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the Event Hall.... more
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Meets upstairs in the Event Hall. This club is filled to capacity.

Tue, Apr 14, 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.

Tue, Apr 14, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 15, 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.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español.

Thu, Apr 16, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in... more
Caregivers meet monthly to discuss a variety of titles. Toys will be provided for children in attendance. Registration required; please only register adults attending. Meets in Event Hall A upstairs.
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Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for... more
Adults Register Now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker.

Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Meets the third Thursday of the month to discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction titles.

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults meet the third Thursday of each month to discuss horror, dark fantasy, or science... more
Adults meet the third Thursday of each month to discuss horror, dark fantasy, or science fiction. Meets upstairs in the event hall.

Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance,... more
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Adults; registration required. Enjoy lively conversation between two bestselling Colorado... more
Adults; registration required. Enjoy lively conversation between two bestselling Colorado authors, Sandra Dallas and Mark Stevens, who will talk about their new novels.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for... more
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.

Mon, Apr 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Tue, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Register now. Join this Great Decisions series of lectures. This week: Multilateralism... more
Adults. Register now. Join this Great Decisions series of lectures. This week: Multilateralism and Global Cooperation, with CU Professor Dr. Svet Derderyan.

Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.

Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in for quiet reading with other adults. Bring a book from home or from our shelves.