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Crafting, Compassionate Communication, and Coffee Shop Treats!

Submitted by Becker on February 4, 2013 - 2:52pm

Whether you're feeling crafty or hungry, or want to learn to communicate with more compassion,Fresh City Life My Branch has the weekend program for you!

All you crafters out there, get ready! So many choices in our Make & Take Studio:

Friday, February 8, 2 p.m. at the Bear Valley Branch: Handmade Owl Sleep Mask with Rebecca Hensley from the Denver Craft Ninjas. Please register: 720-865-0975 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

All of these are happening Saturday, February 9:

Valentine's Day

Submitted by Dawn on February 4, 2013 - 9:14am

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Expressing our love and care to others can take many forms. Baking and creating a special atmosphere for Valentine's Day is a fun way to celebrate this day. DPL has many resources to inspire you.

Digital Magazines Now Available at DPL!

Submitted by stacey on February 4, 2013 - 8:39am

Zinio for libraries offers full digital copies of your favorite magazines to view on your computer or mobile device. We have subscriptions to over 200 popular and specialty magazines. Your DPL library card will give you unlimited access to this entire collection. Best of all, titles do not have to be returned and do not expire.

Quick start guide for first time users:

Please note you must create two accounts, a DPL Zinio account to browse the Library collection, and a Zinio.com account to view the magazines on your computer or mobile device:

Elton John Inspired Pianist Nick Busheff

Submitted by Chris on February 1, 2013 - 4:40pm

Writer, composer and performer Nick Busheff knows a thing or two about showmanship; he's learned from the legends of pop and rock.

Part of the group Kinky Mink, that entertains packed houses with their rock anthems turned into lounge music, Nick Busheff has carved out his own niche in local music. And Kinky Mink is poised to take their act to the next level. Before we'll have to say, "we knew him when" -- Nick performs for Fresh City Life's Weekend Music Series.

Legends of Piano with Nick Busheff
Saturday, February 2, 2-3 p.m.
Central Library, Level 1 Schlessman Hall

The Perfect Valentine's Day = Chocolate, Roses and Zombies

Submitted by Chris on February 1, 2013 - 2:31pm

If all the hearts and flowers and sugary confections leave you feeling a bit underwhelmed, Fresh City Life offers an alternative: our Anti-Valentine’s Day Heartburn Party. And this year, for fun, we've added in zombies.

When we talked to our friends at Mile High Cinema and told them that we wanted to do something extra special for our Anti-Valentine's Day party this year, they didn't hesitate when they told us they had the perfect film for us: a new entry in the current love affair with zombies, Pontypool. Hope you can join us for this presentation of a newly-minted classic.

New Statistical Abstract Database for Research & Fun Facts

Submitted by Janet on February 1, 2013 - 11:33am

Our tried-and-true Statistical Abstract of the U.S. is now available online to Denver Public Library card holders. Use the table of contents to drill down by topic, or use the search box to search by keyword or table number.

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. can be found in Research under Government or in the Databases A-Z list.

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Culinary Competition

Submitted by Becker on January 31, 2013 - 2:47pm

While television food competitions like Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, and Chopped can be fun to watch, the most prestigious food competition is widely believed to be the Bocuse d'Or, held every other year in Lyon, France.

The 2013 contest was held just this week, and the team from the United States finished a respectable 7th in the field of teams from all over the world. Check out the NPR story on this year's U.S. team and how they trained here.

Whether you aspire to participate in such a competition someday, or just like to read about how cooking contests work, the library has some items to get you started.

February--The Shortest Month, but Packed with Programs!

Submitted by Becker on January 31, 2013 - 9:46am

February may be the shortest month, but Fresh City Life My Branch still has lots of programs for you to choose from. See the complete schedule here.

Intrigued by thrift store shopping and saving, but don't know where to start? Michelle from Shop My Closet will get you started! Learn how to incorporate thrift stores into your regular shopping rotation, and even get to try out your skills! Saturday, February 2, 1-3 p.m. at the Ross-Broadway Branch Library.

Annual Children's Book Awards

Submitted by Rachel on January 25, 2013 - 5:33pm

Looking for book suggestions for your child? You’re in luck; it’s award season. Every year the American Library Association chooses the best books for children in a variety of categories. The staff here at the library held our own mock award sessions to see if we could predict this year's winners. Here are our results...

This year marks the 75th anniversary for the Caldecott Medal. Named for nineteenth-century English children's book illustrator, Randolph Caldecott, this award is given "to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
Medal Winner: More by I.C. Springman, illustrated by Brian Lies