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Our Colorful Colorado State Fair

A Colorado State Fair Historical Exhibit

2024-08-28 00:00:00 2024-08-28 23:59:00 America/Denver Our Colorful Colorado State Fair Rawlings (Main Branch) -

Wednesday, August 28
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-08-28 00:00:00 2024-08-28 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

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing... more
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing songs at the library! This program is designed to support early literacy skills, while encouraging the love of books at an early age.

Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring a project your working on, an idea you have, or come to just... more
Bring a project your working on, an idea you have, or come to just enjoy creating with some supplies we have here at the Rawlings Makerspace Lab!

Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided.... more
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided. Lego fun every Saturday afternoon.

Sun, Apr 27, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Mon, Apr 28, 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!

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Wed, Apr 30, 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.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
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.

Thu, May 01, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Fri, May 02, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, May 03, All day
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art... more
Join the library in welcoming young artists in the D60 K-12 art show. Representations from all grades in 2D and 3D. Awards for Best in Show will be given.

Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for Free Comic Book Day, activities, and other giveaways!

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rawlings Youth Program Room
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing... more
Children and their favorite adults can come read books and sing songs at the library! This program is designed to support early literacy skills, while encouraging the love of books at an early age.

Cancelled
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided.... more
Try your hand at our challenges or build your own! Legos provided. Lego fun every Saturday afternoon.