Have you ever been surprised the library offers free museum passes? Are you interested in genealogy? Did you know you can check out an Echo Dot? The Exploration Challenge offers a fun way to discover new things to do with your library card. Come into your local library and pick up your brochure today! The…
Medicare and Medicaid
Are you feeling confused about Medicare or Medicaid? You are not alone. The library can help you access resources that address these topics so you can make sense of your options. Here are a few sources to find out more about health insurance. If you are just getting started in your research on Medicare, the…
Explore the Library
There are so many great things you can do with your library card it’s hard to keep track! Here are a few you might not have heard of before. And they are all free services. Technology That Checks Out Robots, hotspots and 360 degree cameras are just some of the technology you can check out from…
Capture Your Life Stories
Aunt Mazella was known for her delicious pound cake, which was easy to make and brought her community so much joy at get-togethers. Umi learned the recipe from Aunt Mazella, and shared the recipe wherever she lived over the next generations. Discover more of Aunt Mazella's story (http://storykeep.com/aunt-mazellas-pound-cake/). We all have stories, however simple, that are…
Back to School for 50+ Adults
It’s never too late to learn something new! Here are some resources in the community and online to help you on your path of lifelong learning. Library Resources Come to the nearest Arapahoe Library! Attend a computer classes to learn about Google, Excel or other platforms. At the maker workshops you can learn how to make all kinds of…
Check Out Google Home and Echo Dot
Did you know the library now offers both Google Home and Echo Dot for checkout? You can try them out at home and see what you think. All devices come with information about how they work or things to try while you have them checked out. Voice-activated technologies have become popular over the last few…
Virtual Armchair Travel
"Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” Anna Quindlen, How Reading Changed My Life This summer come to the library to check out a book and begin your adventure. Or if you’re curious about other forms of armchair travel, take a look at the…
Talking to Children About Alzheimer’s Disease
It can be difficult to talk to your children about a loved one’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease. That family member’s day-to-day activities and interests may change quickly because of the disease, and caregiving is challenging in itself. Your children will also be affected. To help them understand the disease, it is best to be open…
LGBTQ+ Older Adult Resources
Did you know that among people over 50 years of age in the U.S., over 2.7 million of them identify as LGBTQ+? As the country’s population ages, there is an increasing need for health care, social support and access to aging-related legal resources. This is especially true for LGBTQ+ communities. People who identify as LGBTQ…
Creative Care Café
Providing full-time care for a person living with dementia is challenging and isolating. Bring your loved one to Creative Care Café where you can both connect with people who share your experience. Creative Care Café offers a space to take part in games, art or storytelling. You and your loved one with dementia can enjoy activities designed for both…
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