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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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Highlands Ranch Book Club
Mon, May 11, 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.
Coffee Chat
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime -
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 13, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Wed, May 13, 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.
Junior Page Turners
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do... more
Grades 1-3. Meets in Kids Corner the second Wednesday of each month. Listen to a story and do fun activities.
Storytime
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.
Play Chess!
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, May 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Play & Connect
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.
Doodle & Draw Together - Parent-Child Creative Workshop
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-timer, we'd love to doodle with you!
This event is full
Kindie Club - Book Club
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each... more
For kids in kindergarten. Register each child attending. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Listen to stories and do fun activities.
This event is full
Overbooked - Book Club
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Grades 7-8. Meet each month to discuss a great book, do an activity and enjoy a snack!
Baby Storytime
Fri, May 15, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
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. Meets in Kids Corner.
Storytime
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Bark for Books
Sat, May 16, 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.
Baby Storytime
Mon, May 18, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, May 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Great Decisions - The Future of Human Rights
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Register now. Join this Great Decisions series of lectures. This week: The Future of... more
Adults. Register now. Join this Great Decisions series of lectures. This week: The Future of Human Rights with DU Professor Dr. Marie E. Berry.
Coffee Chat
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Book Explorers Club
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, May 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Wed, May 20, 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.
Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español.
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Caregiver Connect - Family Book Club
Thu, May 21, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Sensory Storytime
Thu, May 21, 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.
Inquiring Minds - Book Club
Thu, May 21, 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.
Practice Your English
Thu, May 21, 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.
Haunts & Horrors - Book Club
Thu, May 21, 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.
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