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Active Minds

NASA from Apollo to the New Space Age

2024-12-04 18:00:00 2024-12-04 19:30:00 America/Denver Active Minds Join Active Minds as we reflect on President Kennedy's challenge, the space race, the Apollo Mission, and the role NASA has played since the lunar landing. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch

Wednesday, December 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 18:00:00 2024-12-04 19:30:00 America/Denver Active Minds Join Active Minds as we reflect on President Kennedy's challenge, the space race, the Apollo Mission, and the role NASA has played since the lunar landing. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch

Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch

Join Active Minds as we reflect on President Kennedy's challenge, the space race, the Apollo Mission, and the role NASA has played since the lunar landing.

We'll discuss the July 1969 space mission to the moon, then bring the topic up to date by discussing the current political context for NASA, the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, and the rise of private space companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and others.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

Highlands Ranch

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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, Jun 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 6 to 10 practice reading with trained teen volunteers.

Tue, Jun 23, 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

Tue, Jun 23, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.

Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.

Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for Storytime in Civic Green Park, near the garden shelter, every Friday in June and... more
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.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free. Meets in Kids Corner.

Mon, Jun 29, 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.

Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
This class is for adults. Create a beautiful dried floral wreath in this hands-on workshop led... more
This class is for adults. Create a beautiful dried floral wreath in this hands-on workshop led by Denae from Zamarron Designs.
This event is full

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

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

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

Tue, Jun 30, 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Kids ages 6 to 10 practice reading with trained teen volunteers.

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

Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Jul 01, 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.

Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults who are intermediate or advanced English speakers meet on the first Wednesday of each... more
Adults who are intermediate or advanced English speakers meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss essays, novels, and memoirs relating to immigrant experiences. Registration required.