Adult

DPL librarian Nikki Van Thiel will share her recent adventures in Africa!

Riverside Cemetery, Denver’s oldest operating cemetery, is the final resting place of more veterans of the American Civil War than any other cemetery in Colorado. The people that changed the course of our country during the Civil War were the same ones that shaped Colorado and Denver. Experience history in this slide show presented by Fairmount Heritage Foundation volunteer Ray Thal.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Siberia? This digital slide show will give you a tour of the Lake Baikal region. The pictures include architecture, ruins, a beautiful island in Lake Baikal and the Siberian countryside. The show is presented by Margaret Donavan, a retired Denver Public Schools teacher with an interest in both travel and photography.

Learn the basics of acrylic canvas painting with step by step artist led instruction. No prior painting experience needed to create a pre-designed masterpiece. All supplies and instructions included. Please register: 720-865-0260 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Excited for spring to come? Sarah of Ladybird Poppy Floral Design (www.ladybirdpoppy.com) is eager to teach you some practical design tricks for your everyday floral arrangement. You will have the opportunity to watch Sarah design, Q&A, and then hands-on design time for you to create your own! Yes, you even get to take it home! Please register: 720-865-0975 or fclmybranch@denverlibrary.org.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Making homemade bread - with yeast! - is relatively simple. You'll learn how easy and satisfying it is to make bread at home. We'll demonstrate several methods, both new and traditional. There will be samples to try - recipes included. Fear not - you can do this at home!

Making homemade bread - with yeast! - is relatively simple. You'll learn how easy and satisfying it is to make bread at home. We'll demonstrate several methods, both new and traditional. There will be samples to try - recipes included. Fear not - you can do this at home!

Local dog trainer Marie Seelmeyer (www.helpwithcrazypets.biz) will give you10 tips that anyone can implement to improve their relationship with their dog(s), and prevent and help resolve common behavior problems. Bring your questions—but NOT your dog!

Join Caroline Dow, Ph.D. for a talk based on her book, Tea Leaf Reading For Beginners: Your Fortune in a Teacup. Along with a tea leaf reading demonstration, she will discuss how to choose and brew tea, herbal teas for health, hosting a tea party, the fascinating history of tea, and more. Refreshments will be served.

In honor of President’s Day we challenge you to a Lincoln Log building contest. How fast can you build a Lincoln Log cabin? Fastest time wins a cherry pie. This is for adults only, but kids, come cheer on your favorite grown up!!!