# Things to do with kids at Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library

> 14 upcoming family events and 8 ongoing programs and visits at Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005, in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Comedy, Magic & Juggling with Ann Lincoln (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/comedy-magic-and-juggling-with-ann-lincoln-standley-lake--listing-e16dcc13e5fac7b9b4e3e931) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Prepare to be amazed — anything can happen when Ann Lincoln and her live rabbit and dove bring comedy, magic and juggling together for an unforgettable show! Volunteers will help…
- [Sugar Skulls & Calaveras (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/sugar-skulls-and-calaveras-standley-lake--listing-88d5e8aaecda04dbf73f2b75) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate the traditions, stories and memories of Day of the Dead in this family-friendly sugar skull workshop. Acompáñanos a un taller familiar de calaveras de azúcar para…
- [LEGO® Build and Play (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lego-build-and-play-standley-lake--listing-22c03274e5aafeecd470ae8b) — Sun, Oct 25 (+1 more date) · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Drop in to play and build with LEGO® and more! Budding artists and engineers can get creative as they make their creations. Every session will feature LEGO® plus one bonus…
- [Halloween Costume Parade (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/halloween-costume-parade-standley-lake--listing-59cb7c90c16b0c526604d155) — Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Put on your favorite costume and take part in a spooktacular Halloween Costume Parade! Families, bring your toddlers and preschoolers to trick-or-treat throughout the library…
- [Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-advisory-board-tab-standley-lake--listing-61132a2e8f445a6f7ff86ac1) — Wed, Nov 4 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who help the library plan teen programming and volunteering. See yourself, your language and your family reflected in our…
- [TCG Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/tcg-club-standley-lake--listing-e2420daf1af97e979de4f3f1) — Sat, Nov 7 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Looking to get into trading card games (TCG) or enjoy friendly competition? Come to the TCG Club and meet other players of Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and other games!…
- [Early Readers Book Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/early-readers-book-club-standley-lake--listing-2aa2f525bc1e9e786b41d622) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Early readers unite! If your age falls between 5 – 8 bring your curious mind for laughter, learning and lots of fun at this book club. Each month, you’ll dive into a new story…
- [Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Mean Girls (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-friday-flicks-mean-girls-standley-lake--listing-f819c2df62a45d216da73e47) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. See which movies Standley Lake and Jeffco teens love the most! Wear comfy jammies, get cozy with blankets and squishies and invite your friends! Enjoy movies rated PG-13 and…
- [Paws for Reading (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/paws-for-reading-standley-lake--listing-194bfe23ec2cae0735dcde0c) — Thu, Nov 19 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners therapy program! Animals, such as dogs, cats and bunnies, are the perfect reading companions because they create a…
- [Teen After Hours: DIY Candles (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-diy-candles-standley-lake--listing-49ed22afdd321a0796a38f69) — Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. DIY Candles is back! Get creative and design a custom candle using supplies provided by the library. These after-hours events are for teens in grades 6 – 12. There's always…
- [Teen Writing Group (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-writing-group-standley-lake--listing-57a8596c55f3c672ad65dea2) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Flex your creative muscles and meet other teen writers at this monthly writing group for teens! Writing prompts and supplies provided, and snacks too!
- [Dragonfest for Teens (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dragonfest-for-teens-standley-lake--listing-77ed1c49c051548b5e895a56) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Celebrate all things dragon! Explore dragon riding, dragon academies, dragon initiations, training and bonding. Create a dragon bag, add a temporary dragon tattoo and test your…
- [Preschool Process Art (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-process-art-standley-lake--listing-ba7440638c52eb36ac5322fe) — Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. For little ones ages 3 – 5, the joy in making art comes from the process, not the product. Explore a variety of art materials and techniques alongside your grownup. Be sure to…
- [Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks — Zootopia 2 (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-after-hours-friday-flicks-zootopia-2-standley-lake--listing-e1881ce43da044e820217fc7) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. See which movies Standley Lake and Jeffco teens love the most! Wear comfy jammies, get cozy with blankets and squishies and invite your friends! Enjoy movies rated PG-13 and…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Baby Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-time-standley-lake--listing-f38cdedcbb69415daba3a69f) — Tuesdays 10:15–10:45am; Wed & Sat 9:15–9:45am, Oct 24–Dec 19 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by…
- [Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dungeons-and-dragons-for-teens-standley-lake--listing-a73eacc291b29e1c75145bd7) — Sundays 2–4:30pm, Oct 25–Dec 13 (4 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons, but don't know how to start? Bring your friends or make new ones and co-create an adventure in the lands of elves, orcs, and wizards…
- [Family Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-time-standley-lake--listing-fcd30d5013ee3f9875ef6f32) — Mon & Tue 11:15–11:45am; Wed, Fri & Sat 10:15–10:45am; Thursdays 6:30–7pm, Oct 24–Dec 21… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child…
- [Kids Club (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/kids-club-standley-lake--listing-28d9edb6df845ba7eb08ee67) — Mondays 4–4:45pm, Oct 26–Dec 21 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Explore a different activity every Monday afternoon. Have fun with books, STEAM, crafts, games and more! Perfect for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.
- [Let's Dance (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/let-s-dance-standley-lake--listing-53322aa956aaaebbf1056058) — Wednesdays 11:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 16 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Wiggle, dance and have fun while building little brains! Families welcome. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by sharing books…
- [Preschool Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-time-standley-lake--listing-3586b2926bba74b7a7eaaae5) — Mon & Thu 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (16 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your…
- [Teen Hangout (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-hangout-standley-lake--listing-79b19ff744a93e9bd5cf1bf3) — Wednesdays 4–5pm, Oct 28–Dec 16 (7 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Hang out, do homework, make something, play games and relieve stress. Watch your favorite shows and share your favorite music with other teens. Activities vary each month, snacks…
- [Toddler Time (Standley Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-time-standley-lake--listing-771405f78c44e5fbe86fc0e8) — Mon & Thu 10:15–10:45am; Tuesdays 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Standley Lake Library, Arvada · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going…

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