The Denver Public Library recently kicked off its annual Winter of Reading program for adults aged 18 and up. The program runs until Feb. 28. This engaging program encourages participants to connect with the library by taking on various reading-related challenges to win limited-edition prizes.
To participate, visit any DPL location in Jan. or Feb. to grab a Winter of Reading brochure or print one at home! Brochures are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
Learn more here: denlib.org/wor
Winter of Reading Programs and Events
Book Buzz
Nothing beats curling up with a good book on a wintry day! Let our reader’s advisory experts help you with your next pick (or two) from our Winter of Reading Book Buzz.
Learn about new and forthcoming titles and walk away with a free book too.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sam Gary
Thursday, Jan. 11, 6-7 p.m., Comrade Brewing Company, 7667 E. Iliff Ave. #F (21+)
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2-3 p.m. Ross-Cherry Creek
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m., Green Valley Ranch
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6-7 p.m., Ratio Beerworks Overland, 2030 S. Cherokee St. (21+)
Thursday, Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m., Copper Kettle Brewing Co, 1338 S. Valentia St., #100 (21+)
Decorate a Bookmark
Get ready for your next great read by decorating a custom bookmark. All supplies provided; just bring your creativity. You can also sign up for Winter of Reading.
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m., Hampden
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-3 p.m., Woodbury
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1-2 p.m., Ross-University Hills
Drop in any time during open hours, Hadley
Drag Book Bingo
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m., Seedstock Brewery, 3610 W. Colfax Ave.
Come to Seedstock Brewery to play bingo for books and library swag! It’s free to play!
Hosting and performance by local drag performers!
Battle of the Books with James Mustich
Friday, Jan. 19, 6-7 p.m., Virtual
Join us for an evening for book lovers! We’ll talk books with author James Mustich, before battling it out with a panel of special guests all arguing that their pick is best. The audience will then vote on the winner.
Used Book Pop-Up Sale
Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ford-Warren
Pick up a Winter of Reading activity brochure at any library location for a free book voucher redeemable at a pop-up sale hosted by Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. Proceeds support Denver Public Library.
The Dawn of Chicano Poetry
Sunday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m., Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Spanish poems published after 1848 helped U.S. native Spanish speakers express
opinions and connect with their Mexican homeland while promoting solidarity on both
sides of the border. This presentation analyzes and critiques several poems mined
from digitized newspapers using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
Celebration
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6-7 p.m., Montbello
Celebrate the start of Winter of Reading, our annual reading program for adults. Please pick up your activity brochure and a voucher for a free book from our Friends Foundation
Pop Up Book Sales while enjoying light refreshments and connecting with your neighbors.
For more events, visit denverlibrary.org/events
Author: Mile High Mamas
