WePlay Denver

02/17/2026

February 28th WeRead Event: Let's Play!

Come read, learn, and connect at the University of Denver’s FREE monthly family story time! Learn about the developmental stages of play, and how play can support your child's early literacy development!

Stories will be geared for children ages 0-7, but older siblings are welcome as well!!! Register with the link below:
https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSBvVstw36JBOxE

10/23/2025

Join us for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween Storytime!

Bring your little ones (ages 0–7 — older siblings welcome!) to the University of Denver Library on October 25th for a fun Halloween celebration.

Enjoy:
- Free children’s books
- Lunch and treats
- Trick-or-treating
- Toys & tons of giveaways

Plus, child psychologists will be there to share insights on temperament, sensitivity, and how to best support your little one’s unique needs.

Register here to receive follow-up info and your parking pass:
https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oC0vJ5NqHS08mi

09/10/2025

October 11th WeRead Event: Big Breaths for Big Feelings!

Come read, learn, and connect at the University of Denver’s FREE monthly family story time! Learn how mindfulness can support your little's emotion regulation and literacy skills. Stories will be geared for children ages 0-5, but older siblings are welcome as well!!! Register with the link below:

https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LVYFZ0L0kis1y6

07/23/2025

Your voice matters! Help us understand the current child care needs across the Denver metro area for families expecting children or that have children between the ages of 0-5. This survey will take approximately 5-8 minutes to complete. We appreciate any support you may provide to help us understand families’ needs. At the end of the survey, there is an option to participate in a focus group or interview if you are interested. Compensation will be provided for participation in the focus group or interview.

Survey link: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MtGH8qVoOl9cRU

Please feel welcome to contact Dr. Kelly Elliott at the University of Denver with any questions you may have. Kelly.elliott@du.edu

We appreciate your consideration in advance!

The Child Care Needs Assessment Team at the University of Denver

07/21/2025

Join us at our next WeRead event!

05/19/2025

Come read, learn, and connect at the University of Denver’s FREE monthly family story time! Stories will be geared toward children ages 0-5. Older siblings are welcome!

03/21/2025

Come read, learn, and connect at the University of Denver's FREE family story time. Stories will be geared towards children ages 0-5. Older siblings are welcome!

https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/GSPP/rsvp_boot?id=2269158

03/03/2025

The Taylor C. Kirkpatrick Prize for book collecting is a program that recognizes and encourages young book collectors. Established in 2021 by Denver bibliophile and philanthropist Taylor Kirkpatrick, and now offered in partnership with the University of Denver Libraries, this program is open to young book collectors aged 30 and under who reside in Colorado.

Young book collectors are encouraged to submit their thoughtful, creative collections for consideration. Collections will be judged on their thoroughness, the approach to their subject, and the seriousness with which the collector has cataloged and presented their materials. See the link below for more information!

Kirkpatrick Prize for Book Collecting Collections & Library Materials Explore this Section Special Collections & Archives Using Special Collections & Archives Research Help Workshops and Instruction Mission Statement and Collection Development Policy Kirkpatrick Prize for Book Collecting About the K...

02/01/2025

The Baby S.T.E.P.S. (Supporting Teachers Educators Parents & ServiceProviders) Lab at the University of Denver is conducting a research study to investigate the effectiveness of ongoing WeRead and Nosotros Leemos community groups (in English and Spanish). We are recruiting caregivers over the age of 18-years-old who are taking care of children between the ages of 0-18 months to attend the WeRead program. The WeRead program is brought to families through a partnership between the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology and University of Denver Libraries. Our goal is to promote child literacy, language development, and mental health through interactive read-alouds, immersive play, and psychoeducation groups. WeRead will take place for approximately 45minutes on February 28th, March 7th, March 14th, and March 21st from 10:30am-11:30am at Anderson Academic Commons at the University of Denver Library. Individuals must be fluent in English and living in the state of Colorado to participate in this program. Participants will receive compensation in the form of free children’s books and other literacy/play items in “Wee Reader” kits for participating in this study. Scan the QR code below to learn more and sign up!

01/18/2025

The University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology Baby S.T.E.P.S (Supporting Teachers Educators Parents & Service Providers) Lab is conducting a research study called Play2gether, which explores psychoeducational-based groups for middle childhood child-caregiver dyads. If you live in Colorado, speak English fluently, are over the age of 18 years old, and have a child between the ages of 6 and 12, you may qualify for a research study exploring the questions, concerns, and key topics of interest of caregivers and their children in middle childhood (ages 6-12). Eligible participants will be asked to complete a 5-10-minute questionnaire and participate in an approximately 90-minute focus group via Zoom with your child. The date and time of the focus group will be determined after all participants are enrolled in the study. Every participant receives a $30 gift card to Amazon for completing the study. For more information, please scan the QR code below!
Link: https://redcap.du.edu/surveys/?s=8T77TRFEXN4KPNXR

06/16/2024

Concerned about your child's development? Have questions? Check out these resources to learn more!

Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-developmental-milestones/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub_ed_nl_2024-01-30&utm_content=parents-guide-to-developmental-milestones

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Early Intervention Colorado: https://dcfs.my.salesforce-sites.com/eicolorado/EI_QuickLinks?p=home&s=Public-Awareness-Materials&lang=en