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Active Minds

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of Change
2025-06-25 18:00:00 2025-06-25 19:00:00 America/Denver Active Minds As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A

Wednesday, June 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 18:00:00 2025-06-25 19:00:00 America/Denver Active Minds As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A

Highlands Ranch

Event Hall A

As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial.

Join Active Minds as we examine her life and the impact it had on important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United Nations.

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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Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Buggy & Bright Suncatchers
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Buggy & Bright Suncatchers
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Hall A & B
Creating your own suncatcher is the bee's knees! A Summer Reading event for ages 5-12.
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Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Baby Storytime
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Wed, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Join us for Storytime in Civic Green Park, near the garden shelter, every Wednesday in June and July. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
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Adults, drop-in for movement, music and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and stimulate cognitive skills.
Storytime
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Book Lovers - Book Talk
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B
Discover great new reads at an evening of book talks, featuring door prizes and refreshments.... more
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Storytime Discover
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Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Bark for Books
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
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Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner
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Reading Buddies - Drop-In
Mon, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner
Kids ages 6 to 10 practice reading with trained teen volunteers. Takes place in Kids Corner.
Coffee Chat Tuesday
Tue, Jun 24, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner
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Event Hall B
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Ages 12 and up. Unwind and explore the meditative art of Zentangles combined with the fluid beauty of watercolor in this fun, hands-on workshop.
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner
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Teen Summer Break - Book Club
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens grades 9-12 register now. Join us to talk books and eat pizza. Meets every other week June... more
Teens grades 9-12 register now. Join us to talk books and eat pizza. Meets every other week June and July.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Outdoor Storytime - Civic Green Park
Wed, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Join us for Storytime in Civic Green Park, near the garden shelter, every Wednesday in June and... more
Join us for Storytime in Civic Green Park, near the garden shelter, every Wednesday in June and July. Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Buzzin' Beats: Play the Ukulele
Wed, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Event Hall A & B
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Strum and have fun in this Ukulele workshop where you'll discover the magic of this versatile instrument! A Summer Reading event for ages 8-11.
Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Buzzin' Beats: Play the Ukulele
Wed, Jun 25, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Event Hall A & B
Strum and have fun in this Ukulele workshop where you'll discover the magic of this versatile... more
Strum and have fun in this Ukulele workshop where you'll discover the magic of this versatile instrument! A Summer Reading event for ages 8-11.
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Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall B
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Active Minds - Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of Change
Wed, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Hall A
As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken... more
As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial.
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