Literacy Spot with an Early Literacy Specialist!

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE Visit the ......More

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE 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.

Tween Drama Club at the Library (Ages 9-12)

Are you interested in drama or the performing arts? Come join us every month for games, practice, activities and more in The Forum Theatre! This program is designed for kids (ages 9-12) based on the skills we'll be practicing or the tools used. Offering age-appropriat......More

Are you interested in drama or the performing arts? Come join us every month for games, practice, activities and more in The Forum Theatre! This program is designed for kids (ages 9-12) 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. DISCOVER MORE Running of out books to read? Ask a librarian for even more personalized recommendations! Visit the Kids Page to discover additional recommendations and resources.

Literacy Spot with an Early Literacy Specialist!

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE Visit the ......More

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE 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.

Literacy Spot with an Early Literacy Specialist!

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE Visit the ......More

Take a few minutes to drop in the Children's Area with your 2-5 year old to play and chat with an Early Literacy Specialist! We will have a short literacy-building activity for your child to try and some of our favorite books to recommend. DISCOVER MORE 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.

Teen Movie Night: The Mighty Ducks (1992)

Join us for pizza and a movie in the Forum Theatre! We will be watching The Mighty Ducks (1992, PG, 103 minutes.) This is classic film in which a self-centered lawyer is sentenced to coach a youth hockey team, ultimately discovering teamwork, humility, and redemption ......More

Join us for pizza and a movie in the Forum Theatre! We will be watching The Mighty Ducks (1992, PG, 103 minutes.) This is classic film in which a self-centered lawyer is sentenced to coach a youth hockey team, ultimately discovering teamwork, humility, and redemption as the team of misfits learn to believe in themselves.  We will be in the Forum Theatre at Koelbel Library, film starts promptly at 4:30.

Music and Movement: Noon Year's Eve Countdown! (Ages 2-5)

Drop by and join us for a fun "Noon Year's Eve Countdown" program that will get kids singing, dancing and exploring musical instruments while also helping them develop motor and listening skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Explore these ......More

Drop by and join us for a fun "Noon Year's Eve Countdown" program that will get kids singing, dancing and exploring musical instruments while also helping them develop motor and listening skills. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Explore these Music and Movement books to help children learn about music and to get them up and moving!

Library For All: Board Games and More

Library for All presents the Board Games and More program, offering adults with developmental disabilities and their care partners an opportunity to play familiar and new board games, socialize, color, and enjoy a sense of community. Come join the fun!

Koelbel Kids (Ages 5-8)

Join us to read, play and create at the library! In this program, kids ages 5-8 and their grown-ups will listen to stories and strengthen language comprehension skills through exploratory play, games, and crafts. Please register each child attending this program. Dro......More

Join us to read, play and create at the library! In this program, kids ages 5-8 and their grown-ups will listen to stories and strengthen language comprehension skills through exploratory play, games, and crafts. Please register each child attending this program. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! This program is designed for kids (ages 5-8) and their adults 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.

Care Partner Support Group with the Alzheimer's Association

Has a friend or family member been recently diagnosed with memory loss or dementia and you’re not sure where to start? Join us for this care partner support group with the Alzheimer's Association.  For Care Partners only This support group will meet the second Thursd......More

Has a friend or family member been recently diagnosed with memory loss or dementia and you’re not sure where to start? Join us for this care partner support group with the Alzheimer's Association.  For Care Partners only This support group will meet the second Thursday every month from 12:30 to 2:30pm at Koelbel Library. (Check website each month for meeting room location.) No registration required.

Nonfiction Book Club

Join us to talk about By the Fire We Carry by Rebecca Nagle.   The list of books for this year is here.

Little Explorers (Ages 2-5)

Discover new concepts of science, engineering, math and art with your little explorer. Children ages 2-5 will investigate a different theme each month that combines learning and literacy. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover, play and learn! Please registe......More

Discover new concepts of science, engineering, math and art with your little explorer. Children ages 2-5 will investigate a different theme each month that combines learning and literacy. Bring your curiosity and get ready to discover, play and learn! Please register each child and adult attending the program. Drop-ins welcome as space allows! This event is designed for kids (ages 2-5) 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. DISCOVER MORE Running of out books to read? Ask a librarian for even more personalized recommendations! Visit the Kids Page to discover additional recommendations and resources.

New Year, New Books!

A new year means new books to look forward to. Join us to hear about some titles we are excited about for 2026.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Tea at Two!

Join us for an afternoon of tea, conversation and plants!  We will fight off the winter blues by making miniature moss gardens in tea cups.

Tea at Two!

Join us for an afternoon of tea and conversation.  In January, we will make tea cup gardens.

Documentary and Dialogue: ‘The Librarians,’ Libraries as First Responders for Democracy and Intellectual Freedom

Arapahoe Libraries will host a four-part Documentaries and Dialogue series in 2026. These documentary film screenings and facilitated conversations aim to allow guests an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and learn from the experiences of others. Each con......More

Arapahoe Libraries will host a four-part Documentaries and Dialogue series in 2026. These documentary film screenings and facilitated conversations aim to allow guests an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences and learn from the experiences of others. Each conversation is guided by an expert facilitator who will invite us to reflect on the film and dig deeply into the material. The series is designed to spark connection and promote listening and understanding. Join us for part one of the series where we will view The Librarians, directed by Kim A Snyder. This film explores how libraries have emerged as first responders for democracy and intellectual freedom. Following the documentary, our facilitator will guide a reflective conversation with the audience on the topic. Need special accommodations at the event? Let us know by filling out this form. *Arapahoe Libraries will transition from Community Conversations to our new "Documentary and Dialogue" series, coming in 2026. Sign up for our Community Conversations and Roundtables Newsletter to get updates on expert-led discussions, event details, and thought-provoking insights. Join the conversation today!

Scribble & Giggle (Ages 2-5)

Is your child starting to scribble? Then this is the perfect program for them to strengthen their prewriting skills through a variety of play-based activities, and to gather ideas for prewriting activities to do at home too! Drop in, no registration required.

Open Mic Night at Koelbel

Join us for an Open Mic Night at Koelbel Library! Poetry, music, comedy, all are welcome. There will be 15 five minute performance slots available, sign up for slots will be at the door on a first come first serve basis. Please register yourself and guests here as wel......More

Join us for an Open Mic Night at Koelbel Library! Poetry, music, comedy, all are welcome. There will be 15 five minute performance slots available, sign up for slots will be at the door on a first come first serve basis. Please register yourself and guests here as well so that we can stay within room capacity.  Light refreshments will be provided!