Name: Active Minds
Start: 2025-01-08T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-01-08T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Castle Pines

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Active Minds

The History and Evolution of Skiing

2025-01-08 18:00:00 2025-01-08 19:00:00 America/Denver Active Minds Join Active Minds as we review the origins and history of skiing as well as explore current issues facing the industry. Castle Pines - Event Hall - Castle Pines

Wednesday, January 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-08 18:00:00 2025-01-08 19:00:00 America/Denver Active Minds Join Active Minds as we review the origins and history of skiing as well as explore current issues facing the industry. Castle Pines - Event Hall - Castle Pines

Castle Pines

Event Hall - Castle Pines

Join Active Minds as we review the origins and history of skiing as well as explore current issues facing the industry.

There is evidence that humans have been skiing as far back as 6300 BCE. Skiing has been a means of transportation, utilized in combat, enjoyed for recreation, and an international competitive sport. We will also discuss the emergence of Colorado towns as ski resorts and how that impacted them.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

Castle Pines

Hours

About the branch

This library's creativity-encouraging features include vending-machine-style laptop borrowing, a furnished terrace with a fireplace and a Lite-Brite-inspired interactive wall. The library also includes the Little Letters Post Office play area.

Upcoming Events

Junior Page Turners - Book Club

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

The Loft - Castle Pines

Kids in grades 1-3 listen to a story and do a fun, related activity! Meets the second Thursday... more

Kids in grades 1-3 listen to a story and do a fun, related activity! Meets the second Thursday of each month.

Storytime

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Corner

All ages welcome. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Storytime

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Kids Corner

Ideal for all ages. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Storytime

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Corner

All ages welcome. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Coffee Chat Tuesday

Tue, Sep 16, 8:00am - 11:00am

Drop in for coffee, conversation, and games for retirees and other adults.

Storytime

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Corner

All ages welcome. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Storytime Discover

Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Event Hall - Castle Pines

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.

Storytime

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Kids Corner

All ages welcome. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Between the Lines - Book Club

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Event Hall - Castle Pines

Adults meet the third Tuesday of each month to discuss fiction titles. This book club is... more

Adults meet the third Tuesday of each month to discuss fiction titles. This book club is currently at capacity.

Storytime

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Corner

All ages welcome. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Cancelled

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Teen Library Connections

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

First Floor Conference Room - Castle Pines

Middle and high school teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending... more

Middle and high school teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending materials, and advocating for their peers in the library. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.

Evening Storytime

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Kids Corner

Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Baby Storytime

Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 9:30am

Kids Corner

Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Corner

Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.