Wes Brown, a long-time friend of the Denver Public Library and Friends Foundation, had a long and successful business career. He was a partner for several leading regional investment banking […]
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For Lisa Eller Davis, the Denver Public Library has always been more than a place to borrow books—it has been a steady and inspiring presence throughout her life. From her
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Michelle Jeske has devoted more than three decades to strengthening Denver’s communities through the transformative power of libraries. Serving as City Librarian for nearly ten years, Michelle led the Denver
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Studiotrope, a long-time supporter of the Denver Public Library and the Friends Foundation since 2009, has always believed in the power of design to transform public space and elevate human
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GH Phipps has been a steadfast partner of the DPL Friends Foundation and a vital supporter of the Booklovers Ball since 2020. As the general contractor for the multi-phase renovation
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ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR MAJOR SUPPORTERS OF THE DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION “I have an unshaken conviction that democracy can never be undermined if we maintain our library resources and a
How Libraries Uphold Democracy: From the 1700s to Today Read More »
After 33 years in public service and 10 remarkable years as City Librarian, Michelle Jeske will soon turn the page on an extraordinary chapter in her career. As she enters
Fond Farewell, Michelle Jeske: A Legacy of Leadership and Love for Libraries Read More »
Happy New Year! As the new Executive Director of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, let me start by saying how honored I am to be writing this letter to
Katy’s first letter as Executive Director Read More »
Even though it was just Labor Day last week, it feels to me like Fall is in full swing. My daughter, who lives in Silverthorne, sent me a picture this
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Greetings – Happy spring! We’ve had it all – warm days, snow, wind, rain, flowers, and more. I just finished rereading Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet. First published in 1923, it
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