Sam Gary Library

What was known as the Soviet Union dissolved twenty-five years ago this past December. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of the Soviet Union as well as the causes of its failure. In addition, we will discuss the continued relevance of the Russian Federation, the influence of Vladimir Putin, and ongoing challenges to.... Read More

The recent unexpected death of Antonin Scalia has created one of the most charged political events in a generation. Join Active Minds as we examine the current dynamics surrounding filling a vacancy on the highest court in the land. We will look at past confirmations in order to better understand the intricacies of the process..... Read More

Aspiring detectives are invited join us after the library closes to the public for a teens only event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come tour Willy Wonka’s amazing chocolate factory and stay for dinner. Then you will be challenged to solve the mystery of Willy Wonka’s murder. Interview the suspects. Search the library for clues..... Read More

The year 1963 is considered a definitive year in the history of the civil rights movement. It also saw the peak of the Cold War, the seeds of the feminist.... Read More

December 15th is the anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole by Roald Amundsen, "the last of the Vikings." The race to the South Pole was one of the.... Read More

Join Active Minds as we trace the rise and fall of the Age of the Vikings.  We will describe their origins in Scandinavia and how they extended their reach into.... Read More

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is currently featuring a special exhibit on Chocolate.  The story of chocolate is a "rich" tale indeed.  It involves aristocracy and slavery, innovation.... Read More

A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Perhaps no other city in the world conjures such distinct images as the gondolas plying the canals of Venice.  Join us for a.... Read More

A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Other than water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and one of the oldest, tracing its roots (so to speak).... Read More

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, join Active Minds for a program on the history and origins of the holiday and its associated traditions. Free lecture from Active Minds..... Read More