Materials and Services at the Children's Library of the Denver Public Library
The Children's Library has a long history of service especially geared to the young people of Denver, the state of Colorado and beyond.
This commitment began in 1889 with the appointment of John Cotton Dana as Denver's first official City Librarian. Dana was one of the first people to suggest a separate reading room for children within a library. He formed the first children's room in the public library, then located in Denver's East High School.
It contained materials just for children, including books and picture files, and featured a gold and red inscription on one wall from Robert Louis Stevenson that read "The World is so Full of a Number of Things, I'm sure we should all be as Happy as Kings."
Denver Public Library has continued that tradition of excellence in service for children in the 100 plus years since Dana resided as City Librarian. Each of DPL's 23 branches has a dedicated juvenile space, the largest of which is the Children's Library in the Central Library building. The mission of the Denver Public Library, "To inform, educate, inspire and entertain," is reflected in its juvenile resources and services for children.
Right now, hundreds of children in Colorado are waiting for a family. By becoming a foster or adoptive parent, you can bring their waiting to an end and change a life forever.
Every child who is waiting for a family has a unique story. Most have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.
Some children may wait longer for a placement because of their age, racial background or a developmental or physical disability. Boys over the age of 7, siblings and children with emotional and behavioral problems wait the longest.
Their stories vary and their needs are different, but all children deserve to have a stable home and a loving family of their own.
It's Family fun!
No doubt about it, Denver Zoo is a popular place for children! That's why we've put together special programs designed just for kids. These programs are led by staff, contract instructors and volunteers who have backgrounds in early childhood and elementary education, animal behavior and environmental education. All personnel who work with children have completed background checks.
Right now, hundreds of children in Colorado are waiting for a family. By becoming a foster or adoptive parent, you can bring their waiting to an end and change a life forever. 
It's Family fun!