Family Place Play & Learn (Ages 1-3)

Bring your little ones to play, craft and learn in this four-part program. During each program, professionals such as speech therapists, child behavior specialists, music teachers and nutritionists will be available to answer questions in a fun and informal setting.  ......More

Bring your little ones to play, craft and learn in this four-part program. During each program, professionals such as speech therapists, child behavior specialists, music teachers and nutritionists will be available to answer questions in a fun and informal setting.  Please register all children and adults attending the event. *Drop-ins welcome as space allows! Manage your event registration using "My Events" in your library dashboard.

Family Bingo (All Ages)

Do you love to play Bingo? Join us at the library for an intergenerational Bingo program - bring your whole family! Besides having fun playing Bingo, we will have fun prizes, refreshments, and snacks.

Learning on the Go: Stories and More (Ages 0-5)

Enjoy storytime, songs and play with your little one. Leave with books and fun activities to keep the learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to caregivers. (The program, activities and materials are geared to ages 18 months to 5 years, but young......More

Enjoy storytime, songs and play with your little one. Leave with books and fun activities to keep the learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to caregivers. (The program, activities and materials are geared to ages 18 months to 5 years, but younger children are welcome to attend.)  Please register each child and adult attending this program. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! If you are unable to attend this month's in-person program, or if the program is full, you will have the opportunity to register for our Learning on the Go at Home Activity Kit (see below).*  *Registration for Learning on the Go at Home Activity Kits will start Monday, June 17 and will remain open while supplies last. The same in-person program materials will be provided in the mailed kits, so please do not sign up if you are able to attend one of the June in-person programs. The mailed kits will also include a video link to the storytime program.

Tea at Two!

You're invited to Tea at 2pm every first Wednesday of the month! Chat with your neighbor over a cup of tea and enjoy a low-key activity. Kelver Library will provide the space, tea and some materials and you just bring the conversation. Some of the materials that might ......More

You're invited to Tea at 2pm every first Wednesday of the month! Chat with your neighbor over a cup of tea and enjoy a low-key activity. Kelver Library will provide the space, tea and some materials and you just bring the conversation. Some of the materials that might be provided are playing cards, puzzles and adult coloring. Patrons are welcome to bring in their own activities as well. Before the event begins, we invite you to explore even more that Arapahoe Libraries has to offer. Check out our upcoming adult programs. Visit the Adults’ page to discover staff picks, career and business resources, lists and more. Browse the coming soon page.

Mobile Pantry at Kelver Library

Kelver Library is partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies to provide nourishing meals to our neighbors of the eastern plains community who are experiencing food insecurity. Food Bank of the Rockies will offer fresh produ......More

Kelver Library is partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies to provide nourishing meals to our neighbors of the eastern plains community who are experiencing food insecurity. Food Bank of the Rockies will offer fresh produce, shelf-stable items and more on the second Monday of each month during 2024 at Kelver Library from 9am until the food runs out. No qualification is needed and all are welcome. This site is client choice please bring bags or boxes to transport food. Please check the Food Bank of the Rockies website for potential weather delays or closures of the distribution. Food Bank of the Rockies has more than 80 mobile pantries distributions throughout Colorado and Wyoming to reach those in need. Since mid-March, the food bank has consistently distributed more food throughout the metro and rural communities than ever before. On average, they have distributed 9 million pounds of food per month and are providing enough food to serve nearly 250,000 meals per day. To find additional food distribution locations, please visit www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food

Botanical Self Portraits

Learn to create your own botanical portraits. Multimedia artist Nicole Zacharias will help you tap into your creativity as you design with natural materials. All skill levels welcome! Note: This event is designed for tweens and teens (ages 9-17) based on the skills......More

Learn to create your own botanical portraits. Multimedia artist Nicole Zacharias will help you tap into your creativity as you design with natural materials. All skill levels welcome! Note: This event is designed for tweens and teens (ages 9-17) based on the skills we'll be practicing or the tools used. Offering age-appropriate programming allows us to craft memorable and personalized experiences for all our patrons, no matter their age. Manage your event registration through "My Events" when signed in to a library account.

Kelver Adult Book Club

Let's talk about The Neighbor's Secret by Alison L. Heller. This book club meets at our library in Byers, Colorado. The list of books we'll talk about this year is here.......More

Let's talk about The Neighbor's Secret by Alison L. Heller. This book club meets at our library in Byers, Colorado. The list of books we'll talk about this year is here.

Teen Maker Program: Outdoor Art

Come for a fun crafty afternoon! We will test out different ways of making art outside, using everything from fly swatters to cotton balls. 

Summer Movie Night: Karate Kid (1984, Rated PG)

Join us on the Kelver Patio for a fun outdoor movie night for the whole family! This month: The Karate Kid (1984, rated PG, 126 minutes). This event is hosted on the outdoor patio of our Kelver Library in Byers, CO. In case of inclement weather, we will move t......More

Join us on the Kelver Patio for a fun outdoor movie night for the whole family! This month: The Karate Kid (1984, rated PG, 126 minutes). This event is hosted on the outdoor patio of our Kelver Library in Byers, CO. In case of inclement weather, we will move the event indoors.

Ticket to Adventure: The Beach!

Hop on a plane and take a trip to the beach! Present your ticket, take your seat, and relax. Enjoy a snack, and before you know it, you’ve arrived! Enjoy beach-themed books and activities and leave with a book and memories of your adventure.  For ages 0 – 5 and their ......More

Hop on a plane and take a trip to the beach! Present your ticket, take your seat, and relax. Enjoy a snack, and before you know it, you’ve arrived! Enjoy beach-themed books and activities and leave with a book and memories of your adventure.  For ages 0 – 5 and their parents or caregivers.  This is a drop-in event with no registration required. Because families will be invited to enter as space allows, wait times are possible. DISCOVER MORE Can't make this storytime? Stream a storytime, anytime! Visit the 0–5 page to discover staff picks, resources and more for the youngest kiddos. Browse coming soon picture books. Have a question about early childhood development or literacy? Ask a librarian. Read early childhood blogs to learn tips and tricks.

Summer Movie Night: Secret Garden (1993, Rated G)

Join us on the Kelver Patio for a fun outdoor movie night for the whole family! This month: The Secret Garden (1993, rated G, 101 minutes). This event is hosted on the outdoor patio of our Kelver Library in Byers, CO. In case of inclement weather, we will move the ev......More

Join us on the Kelver Patio for a fun outdoor movie night for the whole family! This month: The Secret Garden (1993, rated G, 101 minutes). This event is hosted on the outdoor patio of our Kelver Library in Byers, CO. In case of inclement weather, we will move the event indoors.