All Ages

This film challenges one of America’s most cherished assumptions, the belief that slavery in the US ended with Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation by telling the harrowing story of how in the South a new system of involuntary servitude took its place with shocking force. 90 minutes, Not Rated

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s8ccKepCms

February Series Dates:
2/25 ~ More Than a Month (2012) Film and Discussion

Please contact the Blair-Caldwell Library at 720-865-2401 or email blairstaff@denverlibrary.org for more information.

A treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution. Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement, the filmmakers captured them in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. 100 minutes, Not Rated

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXQxyYllXnM

February Series Dates:
2/11 ~ Slavery By Another Name (2011)
2/25 ~ More Than a Month (2012) Film and Discussion

Please contact the Blair-Caldwell Library at 720-865-2401 or email blairstaff@denverlibrary.org for more information.

Curious about eBooks and eReaders? Want to know how to download materials to your mobile device? Come to our hands on demonstration session. ¿Quieres saber más sobre los libros electrónicos y los aparatos electrónicos para leerlos? ¿Quieres aprender a bajar materiales a tu lector electrónico u otro aparato móvil? Ven a nuestra sesión participativa.

Did you get a shiny new gadget for the holidays? Learn how to find, check out, download and transfer eBooks and audio eBooks to your computer or eReader.

9:30- Kindle and Amazon Fire eBooks
10:00- Nooks and other non-Kindle-readers
10:30- ebooks for tablets and smartphones
11:00- Audio eBooks and mp3 players
11:30- Q&A and Troubleshooting

As part of the citywide Light/The Holocaust and Humanity Project, the Mizel Museum and Fresh City Life will host a collection of events to bring our communities together in a spirit of unity and celebration of diversity.
Holocaust Remembrance Art Exhibit
The Challenge School students have created a series of artworks in honor of Holocaust Remembrance. These beautiful and touching pieces will be displayed in our Schlessman Hall to coincide with Light/The Holocaust and Humanity Project.
Friday, March 1 thru Thursday, March 28, Schlessman Hall

As part of the citywide Light/The Holocaust and Humanity Project, the Mizel Museum and Fresh City Life will host a collection of events to bring our communities together in a spirit of unity and celebration of diversity.
I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Staged Readings by Our Youth

Experience acoustic world fusion! Perpetual Motion, elegant with an element of adventure, blends the sounds of Central and South American folk, progressive jazz, blues and rock, which informs their original compositions and cover tunes. Featuring violinist Josie Quick and guitarist Tom Carleno.
Saturday, February 16, 2-3p, Schlessman Hall

An expert instrumentalist, Peter Hebert plays the evocative hammered dulcimer and its cousin, the psaltery, with masterful ease – filling the air with the ancient sounds of Medieval Europe. The Graeco-Roman dulcimer (sweet song) derives its name from the Latin dulcis (sweet) and the Greek melos (song). Find out how perfectly named this haunting instrument can be when Peter Hebert makes his dulcimer sing a sweet song.
Saturday, February 9, 2-3p, Schlessman Hall

Award-winning pianist Nick Busheff will be performing his favorite pop/rock music from his “Legends of the Piano” series which was performed on Elton John’s red piano and Billy Joel’s touring Steinway. In addition to these two artists, Nick will be playing the hits of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, The Beatles as well as a few selections from his lounge-metal band Kinky Mink which performs jazz versions of 80’s hairband metal.
Saturday, February 2, 2-3p, Schlessman Hall

Brian Mullins and Mike Fitzmaurice play the Chinese erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument, along with a variety of other Chinese instruments. This lively group has performed at Denver Public Library before and is back by popular demand. Enjoy traditional Chinese tunes mixed with contemporary and American music played on these classical instruments.
Saturday, January 26, 2-3p, Schlessman Hall