Tara's blog

Illustrious Fiction of India

Submitted by Tara on July 20, 2010 - 9:38pm

India's rich cultural history, sophistication and allure make it a rich tapestry in which skilled authors can weave their tales. Complex social structures combined with lyric prose and mythical elements generally typify these works, but each thread is rich with its own detail and artistry.

The White Tiger: A Novel Aravind Adiga
English, August: An Indian Story by Upamanyu Chatterjee
The Immortals by Amit Chaudhuri
One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Eat What You Grow

Submitted by Tara on July 20, 2010 - 5:55pm

If you love gardening, and you love eating, nothing is better than growing your own food. Denver Urban Homesteading is an organization that offers classes and agricultural activities for everyone!

Want to know more about backyard chickens? Be sure to read all about it on Gwen's blog!

Downloadable Media

Submitted by Tara on July 20, 2010 - 12:30pm

Join us at the newly renovated Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library for some hands-on practice with our renowned downloadable media collection Saturday, July 24 at 11 a.m.

If you've ever wanted to know more about downloadable eBooks, audio eBooks or eFlicks and how to transfer these items to your MP3, iPod, or any other handheld device, this is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions of our in-house expert. Not sure if your handheld device is ready for eMedia? Check out the list of compatible devices!

Want more help with your devices? Visit the Community Technology Center or check out any of these great books!

The Best of British Television

Submitted by Tara on July 20, 2010 - 10:03am

No Cable? No Problem! The library has a premium selection of TV shows! The BBC, BBC America, ITV and other British channels have produced riveting dramatic, comedic and science fiction television shows. See what's on across the pond! Which is your favorite?

The Best of A&E

Submitted by Tara on July 19, 2010 - 9:58pm

No Cable? No problem. The library has many TV series for you to watch at home! The A&E network specializes in biographical programs and reality television. Their tag line "Real. Life. Drama." is quite apt. High in emotion and drama, these shows are not for the faint of heart.

Things to do in the Dark

Submitted by Tara on July 19, 2010 - 5:53pm

Books Blog

Were you among the thousands to lose power on Monday? Not sure what to do when there is no TV, no Xbox, and no electricity? Be prepared for power outages by stocking up on great books from the library, in addition to candles, matches, flashlights, batteries, and a radio! Stay safe and stay entertained with a little help from these great books.

What's your favorite non-electrified activity?

For the whole family:

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
Unplugged Play: No Batteries. No Plugs. Pure Fun. by Bobbi Conner
Teach Yourself Visually Astronomy by Richard Talcott

For the couple:

Underground Music Showcase

Submitted by Tara on July 18, 2010 - 6:52pm

The Underground Music Showcase is the largest Indie Rock Music Festival in the Rocky Mountains. Taking place at 30 different venues all along South Broadway over four days, July 22 - July 25, there will be more than 250 bands, local artists, burlesque dancers, comedians and droves of music lovers. This is the 10th year the Denver Post has put on this grand event.

This year's festival features music from:

Girls Rock!

Submitted by Tara on July 15, 2010 - 11:57pm

The Girls Rock Camper Showcase takes place Saturday at the Oriental Theater. If you haven't seen the empowering documentary about this inspirational organization, I encourage you to do so!

Girls Rock Denver seeks to empower young women and girls by putting instruments in their hands and unveiling what they already possess in their feet, fingertips, vocal cords, hearts, and minds.

They believe:

Interactive Goal Setting

Submitted by Tara on July 15, 2010 - 11:12pm

Tired of just talking about setting goals? Join us at the newly renovated Ross-Cherry Creek branch library as Jane Diamond helps you get inspired this Saturday, July 17 at 10:30am.

Jane Diamond, owner of Memories, Magic and More, will help you create a vision page using magazines, catalogs, and scrapbooking tools. When you hang this collage in a place where you will see it daily, your goals will begin to take shape!

Learn more about goal-setting, collaging, and scrapbooking with the wide array of materials the library has to offer!

Productivity

The Best of Cartoon Network

Submitted by Tara on July 14, 2010 - 10:35pm

No Cable? No Problem. The library has many TV series for you to watch at home! Cartoon Network features hilarious animated programs that are fun for the whole family. Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network and features animated programs that are best left for after the kids are in bed.