Colorado Author Series Presents: Dr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh
Join Dr. Colwell-Chanthaphonh, Curator of Anthropology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, on Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch.
Call for Nominations: 2011 Western History Award
The Denver Public Library Commission invites nominations for the 2011 award.
Denver Public Library and Craig Bergsgaard Studios present: Lessons Learned at Bloody Sand Creek
Free panel discussion on one of the most infamous chapters in Colorado history: Sunday, April 17 @ 2 PM
Video Shot from S.F. Streetcar 1905
"San Francisco's main thoroughfare as seen from the front window of a moving Market Street cable car, before the downtown area was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire. This unusual record has been called the first 'structural film' because it follows exactly the externally imposed structure of the car ride."
From the Internet Archive
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…You Think You Know Colorado History?
Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m.
Schlessman Family Branch Library
Exhibit: Colorado Face to Face
Colorado Face-to-Face:
Portraits from the Denver Public Library Collection
March 21 - May 22, 2011
Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Central Library, Vida Ellison Gallery - Level 7
Colorado Author Series: Jim Hall
Jim Hall will be speaking about his book Parachuting for Gold in Old Mexico on Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schlessman Family Branch Library.
Temporary Holds Suspension Begins December 20
Placing of holds will not be available from Monday, December 20, 2010 through mid-February, 2011.
New Look for the Newsletter
Are you signed up to receive the Western History and Genealogy Newsletter via email? We have a few updates for you to look forward to.
Exhibit: Denver Health: 150 Years of Service to the Community
September 18, 2010 - January 3, 2011
Central Library, Gates Reading Room, Level 5
Visit the exhibit to learn about how Denver Health has played a crucial role in sustaining a standard of health care that has resulted in Denver’s reputation as one of our nation’s healthiest cities.