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Our Colorful Colorado State Fair

A Colorado State Fair Historical Exhibit
2024-08-18 00:00:00 2024-08-18 23:59:00 America/Denver Our Colorful Colorado State Fair Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Sunday, August 18
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-18 00:00:00 2024-08-18 23:59:00 America/Denver Our Colorful Colorado State Fair Discover the rich history of the Colorado State Fair! This hybrid exhibit has both physical and online-digital features, meaning you can learn more about the Colorado State Fair wherever you are! Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Discover the rich history of the Colorado State Fair! This hybrid exhibit has both physical and online-digital features, meaning you can learn more about the Colorado State Fair wherever you are!

Discover the rich history of the Colorado State Fair via this hybrid historical experience! Featuring both in-person and online-digital exhibits, you'll be able to learn about the 152 year history of the State Fair via a number of rare and exciting materials. From programs to premiums, photos to publications, and so much more you'll get a unique look at everything that goes into planning the Fair. Join us during the month of August on the 3rd floor of the Rawlings Library to experience Our Colorful Colorado State Fair!

AGE GROUP: | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit | Cultural |

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Rawlings (Main Branch)
Phone: 719-562-5600
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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Kids Crossing Art Show
Mon, Jun 23, All day
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In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
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Mon, Jun 23, All day
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Books in the Park @ Langoni Sports Complex
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!
Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Mon, Jun 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
Kids Crossing Art Show
Tue, Jun 24, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Pretty Plastic
Tue, Jun 24, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Storytime at the Pueblo Zoo
Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Family storytime can be found in "The Den", just before the... more
Family storytime can be found in "The Den", just before the otters, at the Pueblo Zoo. Show your library card at the entrance to get in free.
Books in the Park @ Langoni Sports Complex
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Tue, Jun 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
Pretty Plastic
Wed, Jun 25, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Wed, Jun 25, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Books in the Park @ Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or... more
For children from birth to 15 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults,... more
For children from 15 months to 3 years and their favorite adults, this Storytime focuses on simple books, rhymes, and songs that help develop early literacy, language skills, and social skills.
Write My Own Story Tour with Katy Tessman
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring the family for a fun concert performance of music, stories,... more
Bring the family for a fun concert performance of music, stories, and more by singer-songwriter and author, Katy Tessman at Minnequa Park! Katy is promoting her new album "Turnbuckles".
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Wed, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
Origami Odyssey
Wed, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rawlings Thurston Room
Origami Odyssey
Pretty Plastic
Thu, Jun 26, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Thu, Jun 26, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Books in the Park @ Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Thu, Jun 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
Pretty Plastic
Fri, Jun 27, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Fri, Jun 27, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Books in the Park @ Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Lake Minnequa Park & Open Space on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!
Preschool Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while... more
Books come alive for children and their favorite adults while supporting early literacy and preschool skills.
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Fri, Jun 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
Beginner Sewing Techniques
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace Lab
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing and designing techniques by making... more
For ages 5+. Learn basic sewing and designing techniques by making a Pom Pom Throw Pillow! Registration required.
This event is full
Colored Pencil Drawing
Fri, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace Lab
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil... more
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil drawing techniques! All ages and experience levels welcome!
Pretty Plastic
Sat, Jun 28, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Sat, Jun 28, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Sun & Sand
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Make suncatchers and sand art! Best for ages 5 - 12 with their... more
Make suncatchers and sand art! Best for ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers. Available while supplies last.
Colored Pencil Drawing
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace Lab
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil... more
Come learn from local artist, Rick Espinoza, some colored pencil drawing techniques! All ages and experience levels welcome!
Pretty Plastic
Sun, Jun 29, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Sun, Jun 29, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Pretty Plastic
Mon, Jun 30, All day
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday... more
"Pretty Plastic" celebrates the transformative power of everyday materials, showcasing a stunning collection of art pieces inspired by the intricate glassworks of Dale Chihuly.
Kids Crossing Art Show
Mon, Jun 30, All day
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing... more
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month this May, Kids Crossing will be hosting an art exhibit showcasing perspectives from the front lines of the foster care system.
Books in the Park @ Langoni Sports Complex
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni... more
Free books, community partners, activities and fun at Langoni Sports Complex on Mondays and Tuesdays!
Bilingual Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven... more
Join us for stories and songs told in English and Spanish! ¡Ven con nosotros para cuentas y canciones contadas en inglés y español!
D60 Lunch Program (Rawlings Library)
Mon, Jun 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious... more
The Summer Food Service Program will be providing free, nutritious meals to children 18 years of age and under. While supplies last. Pick up in small parking lot. Must eat on site.  
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