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The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver, August 25-28, 2008.

The Central Library will be closing the automated book drop from Sunday, August 24 through Thursday, August 28. The Broadway book depository will be moved to the front edge of the dock driveway. The 13th Avenue book depository will be moved to the curb.

Bookmobile service will also be suspended August 24 - 29.

Exhibit: 1908, When the Democrats First Came to Denver
August 6 - October 31, 2008
The Central Library, Vida Ellison Gallery - Level 7
View the 1908 Democratic National Convention and the beautiful City of Denver. The show has more than 100 photographs and artifacts and is a joint exhibit of the Denver Public Library and the Colorado Historical Society. Can't make it in to see the exhibit? View it online.

Important Convention Links

Visitor Information

The Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau is a great pace to start for information about Denver and what to do while you're here. Local newspapers such as the Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post and Westword are also good places to find information about the city.

Getting to Know Denver

	Getting to Know Denver: Five Fabulous Walking Tours by Francis J. Pierson	A unique historical/architectural guide that rates downtown Denver's top 100 buildings on a comparative 1-10 scale.
	Insider's Guide to Denver by Linda Castrone	Not just for winter lovers, Denver is an ideal year-round vacation spot -- shopping malls and amusement parks flourish in abundance, restaurants feature Rocky Mountain favorites like trout and buffalo. What's not to love?
	Gabby Gourmet 2008 Restaurant Guide by Pat Miller	Your guide to dining in the greater Denver area.

Mini-Vacations from Denver

	Colorado: Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places by Curtis Casewit	Colorado has a wealth of unique things to see and do: venture 1,000 feet underground at the Country Boy Mine in Breckenridge; indulge in the pools at Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs; or attend a ski rodeo in Steamboat Springs.
	The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado by Kim Lipker	Colorado's rich and varied landscape of public lands is dotted with hundreds of campgrounds and The Best in Tent Camping: Colorado is the definitive source for finding these prime spots.
	Colorado Journey Guide: A Driving & Hiking Guide to Ruins, Rock Art, Fossils & Formations by Jon Kramer	Colorado is among the most popular vacation destinations in the country, but you don't have to be a tourist to enjoy this book. This easy-to-use guide will take you on a tour of the best sites in the Centennial State. The author's rating scale for significance in archaeology, paleontology and geology ensures that you'll see all of the can't-miss locations.
	The Family Guide to Colorado's National Parks and Monuments by Carolyn Sutton	Adventuring with the munchkin crowd in Colorado's most celebrated landscapes is the focal point of this family-friendly guidebook of nature-filled excursions.
	The Colorado Mountain Club Pocket Guide to the Colorado 14ers by Colorado Mountain Club Foundation	The essential guide to the most popular routes up all 54 of the Colorado 14ers.
	Food Lovers' Guide to Colorado: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants, Events, and More by Eliza Cross Castaneda	Hungry for world-famous Olathe sweet corn? Seeking the quintessential Colorado meal? Seasoned food writer Eliza Castaneda brings you the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate the foods of her home state.
	Colorado Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff by Pam Grout	Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Centennial State has to offer!
Browse other books about Denver

Local Resident Information

The City of Denver is expecting to host about 50,000 people during the four-day convention. To put this in perspective, the City attracted about 100,000 people during the World Series last fall. Denver Road Closure Information With Map (PDF).

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