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An Evening with Author/Climber Melissa Strong

Climbing Through - A Story of Second Chances
2026-04-11 18:30:00 2026-04-11 20:00:00 America/Denver An Evening with Author/Climber Melissa Strong Registration required. In Climbing Through, rock climber and restaurateur Melissa Strong shares her journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being injured by electricity. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch

Saturday, April 11
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 18:30:00 2026-04-11 20:00:00 America/Denver An Evening with Author/Climber Melissa Strong Registration required. In Climbing Through, rock climber and restaurateur Melissa Strong shares her journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being injured by electricity. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch

Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch

Registration required. In Climbing Through, rock climber and restaurateur Melissa Strong shares her journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being injured by electricity.

Climbing Through is a poignant chronicle of unwavering fortitude, an inspiring testament to the triumph of the human spirit over life’s most daunting challenges. Books will be sold at the event. Questions call us at 303-791-7323.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors & Writing |

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Coffee Chat
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Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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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.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
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Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
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Adults, register now. A panel of award-winning authors talk about their stories in "On Fire and... more
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Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
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Tue, Jan 27, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Baby Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
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Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Highlands Ranch
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Tue, Jan 27, 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.
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Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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