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Library Programs

The Helen Fowler Library is a destination for exploration and learning. Programs are focused on the book as a resource, a tool, or object of literacy and learning.

Free admission to the library for members and the general public, no reservation required. Admission to the Gardens is separate. Program fees may apply to library programs. 

  • Contact Us: library@botanicgardens.org
    or 720-865-3570
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  • Weather Advisory Line: 720-865-3620
    In the event of inclement weather, please call this number for information on program cancellations

Children & Family Programs

Posters on display in the Helen Fowler Library
Arbor Day 5th Grade Poster Contest

The Colorado 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is an artistic competition organized by the Colorado Tree Coalition for 5th graders across the state. The 2026 contest theme is “Healthy Trees, Healthy Communities.” Posters will be on display inside the library April 15 – May 15.

Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kits (SPARK!)

SPARK!

Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kits (SPARK) are available in the library to check out for free. The kits are appropriate for people of all ages with autism or sensory needs to help them feel safe and supported while exploring the York Street gardens.

Nature Tales Family Story Time

Nature Tales Family Story Time

Bring your budding naturalists to Nature Tales Family Story Time in the library and discover the wonders of nature with your child. Together, we will explore books that tell the stories of the natural world, of the garden and of our own backyard.

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
January through October

Color Our Collections coloring sheet

Color Our Collections

Break open the colored pencils or crayons and enjoy the soothing exercise of coloring our current and past submissions for Color Our Collections.
 

Adult Programs

Three adults in the Edward P. Connors Rare Books Reading Room
Literature of the Land Book Club

A book club series hosted by and at the Helen Fowler Library. We read three books over three months focusing on a specific topic of interest. The spring sessions are March 11, April 8 and May 6.

Old books sitting on a bookshelf
Meet a Rare Book

Tour the Helen Fowler Library, learn about the rare books collection, explore the history of the selected books and discuss how we interpret primary sources.

Various dates and times

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