Park Hill Branch Library

10/15/2026

BINGO for Books! Today - starts at 4 pm.
Ideal for families of children who can recognize numbers up to 75, or play with adult help. Every one can go home with multiple books!
Help clear out the books from Dawn's desk!

10/14/2026

Our librarian, Dawn, is experiencing many "last time" milestones before she retires at the end of this month. This week Dawn recorded a story for Denver Public Library's Phone a Story (preschool) for the last time.
Listen to Dawn read "The Three Bears" by dialing 720-865-8500 and press 3 for the preschool option.

Phone-a-Story is a unique service that brings the joy of storytelling directly through your phone. Users can select from a variety of options to enjoy stories, riddles, or songs that cater to different age groups and preferences. Whether it's a tale about bears that captivates preschoolers, a challe...

10/10/2026

09/23/2026

Play and connect with your child in a room full of sensory exploration centers. Discover the ways that using our senses helps us to better understand the world around us and to develop language skills.
Sensory Exploration program for older babies (walkers) and toddlers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 am. Come play with us and take home some fun items and ideas for home use!

09/10/2026

Sorry to say our Toddler Storytime will be cancelled tomorrow, Friday, 9/11. We will resume next week as normal. You're still welcome to come to the library to play, talk, and pick out books!

Thank you for your understanding.

09/02/2026

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Long time librarian retires from Park Hill Library later this Fall!

September 2, 2026 At The Library: Bon Voyage To Dawn Mendel News and Opinion Longtime Librarian To Retire. Come And Toast Her On Oct. 24 Dawn Mendel is headed from Storytime to beach time. Photo courtesy of Tara Bannon By Tara Bannon Williamson | Park Hill Branch Librarian Serving the same community...

08/28/2026

Paul Bunyan – A Tall Tale with Music is the program for September's Family Book Celebration on Thursday, September 17th at 4 pm

What happens when one of America’s greatest tall tales meets the magic of live music? Come meet Paul Bunyan—the legendary giant lumberjack—and discover a story filled with adventure, humor, larger-than-life characters, and music!

The Front Range Chamber Players presents Paul Bunyan – A Tall Tale with Music, a lively musical adventure featuring a narrator accompanied by violins, viola, cello, and bass. Through
storytelling and music, audiences will follow the legendary Paul Bunyan and his extraordinary adventures while discovering the unique sounds and personalities of the instruments in the string
family.

From Paul’s legendary strength to his larger-than-life adventures, the story comes alive through the voices of the musicians and the rich, expressive sounds of the string quartet and bass. Music
helps paint the scenes, create the characters, build the excitement, and bring this American folk legend to life. Whether you already know the stories of Paul Bunyan or are meeting this legendary lumberjack for the first time, Paul Bunyan – A Tall Tale with Music offers something for everyone.

Children can enjoy the adventure and humor while discovering how individual musical instruments work together to tell a story. Adults will enjoy the nostalgic charm of a classic American tall tale presented in an engaging concert setting.

Come hear the story. Listen for the music. And decide for yourself: how much of the Paul Bunyan legend could possibly be true?
A perfect concert experience for families, young listeners, and anyone who loves a good tall tale!

Check out this graphic novel recommendation for kids and adults which has some of the history behind the story!

Displaying 1 of 1 2023 Title: Paul Bunyan : the invention of an American legend / Noah Van Sciver ; with stories and art by Marlena Myles ; introduction by Lee Francis IV ; postscript by Deondre Smiles. Author: Van Sciver, Noah, author, illustrator. Call Number: jGN 398.220973 Van Sciv Publisher, Da...

08/13/2026

The Flat Stanley books have had several series and variations over the years since it was first published in 1964 but one thing stays the same, Stanley become flat after a bulletin board fell on him and this allows him to have all kinds of adventures, including being mailed to a friend when his family couldn't afford a plane ticket! This month for our book celebration we invite families and kids to read one or more Flat Stanley books and join us next week on Thursday, August 20th at 4 pm when the kids will will color a Flat Stanley and send their Stanley in the mail to library staff in other states (and Canada also!) What will your Stanley's adventure be? Books are available in print from the Denver Public Library or downloaded in the Libby App. The newest version is a graphic novel of the original story!

07/14/2026

This Thursday at 4 pm we will be celebrating Graphic Novels in the Library Month during our July Family Book Celebration!

Join our program with local author and artist Thane Benson who will lead an interactive writing and drawing workshop. Learn the fundamentals of graphic novel story telling and create your own 1-page graphic novel.

Special book give away: pick a graphic novel to take home at the end of this program!