Ross-Cherry Creek Library

This month Ross-Cherry Creek Library is doing something different—something more interactive than ever before. Award-winning food writer and 5280 contributing editor Amanda M. Faison is hosting a cookie exchange. That’s right, she’ll bring cookies, you’ll bring cookies and everyone will go home with a bounty of goodies. Bake your favorite treat (gluten, gluten-free, vegan, bathed in.... Read More

Morels, chanterelles, matsutakes, and other hard-to-come-by mushrooms have an almost mythical quality to them. Their ethereal nature—and the thrill of searching for them—is what propels Pete Marczyk of Marczyk Fine Foods deep into the woods each foraging season. He’ll join 5280’s Food Editor Amanda M. Faison to discuss foraging, technique, etiquette, and the community surrounding.... Read More

Our favorite book club! Everyone is welcome and it's fine if you haven't read this month's cookbook. About this month's topic: “Not just for toast.” That’s what Kathy Lee of Modern Gingham Preserves has to say about jam. And indeed, the condiment has come along way from Smuckers. You could even say jam is having a.... Read More

Watching the Rio 2016 games? Dive into the rich history of the Olympic Games and how the games have been involved in a variety of international political issues over the years with a fascinating lecture by the folks at Active Minds. If this time slot doesn't work with your schedule, catch this lecture on THU 8/11.... Read More

4000 Miles, by Amy Herzog, a 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, is coming to the Cherry Creek Theater in June. Find out all about the cast, get behind-the-scenes insights into the play and learn how a rug gallery is transformed into a theater for the performances. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/cherry-creek-theatre-4000-miles

Tired of always losing your place in a book you’re reading? Looking for a better solution than dog-earing pages? We have the solution for you: a customized magnetic bookmark! Thanks to the power of science, you will never loose your page again! Free class | open to all More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/cherry-creek-crafters-washi-tape-magnetic-bookmarks

Part Beatles history, part legal thriller, Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit is the first book devoted solely to the cascade of legal actions that engulfed the most popular band in history. Author Stan Soocher, associate professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver.... Read More

Tillandisia, better known as "air plants" are evergreen, flowering perennials that are fun and easy to keep. Join Denver Public Library for a free crafting class where you'll create an attractive, modern magnet plant holder and discuss proper care of these wonderful plants. Free, no reservations required. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/cherry-creek-crafters-air-plants

UPDATE: Per the Denver Public Library website, this event has been cancelled for unspecified reasons. No new date has been given. Travel through Colorado's wine country with author Paula Mitchell. Learn about the history of Colorado's wine industry, discover its distinct wine regions, and get suggestions on visiting wineries as she discusses her book, Exploring.... Read More

Becky Corbett of Bec’s Tea in Evergreen, Colorado offers a lively presentation describing teas, tisanes, rooibos, yerbe mates and herbals, as well as the origins, processing methods, and differences between them. We will travel the globe with various traditions surrounding tea around the world. Free event. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/bec’s-tea-around-world