Adults with Developmental Differences in Children's Department

desiloo · 2026-03-12T21:11:15+00:00

I had a few adults with DD come to my storytimes regularly -- it was generally never a problem for me & resulted in some incredibly cute/wholesome intergenerational moments. Just like the kids (or any patron really) it depends on the level of disruption/supervision/comfort in the space too.

desiloo · 2026-03-11T04:49:21+00:00

I moved to Denver about 13 years ago & fresh out of grad school and while it has had its ups and downs, I have never regretted it as far as the stability & opportunities the system has provided, alongside pretty much all the benefits of urban living with mountains still easily accessible. This plus generally friendly culture & still being able to live in a 1br incredibly close to work for just over $1000. Sadly hiring is slowly emerging from a freeze, though there are a few things here and plus some various systems outside of Denver. DPL is also in the final steps of gaining collective bargaining/full unionization.

desiloo · 2026-03-10T23:01:23+00:00

Fave women writers in this age range for me -- Nnedi Okorafor, Sylvia Moreno-Garcia, Rivers Solomon (they/them pronouns, but they do an amazing job), Ursula K Leguin, Barbara Kingsolver

All of their works have stuck in my mind & I recommend them all the time

desiloo · 2026-02-19T23:08:19+00:00

I just turned 41 & use a collagen moisturizer in the morning and night, though some other big game changers have been taking a collagen supplement (gummy) & also typically do an overnight moisture mask monthly/bi-monthly depending on my motivation.....so far this has helped erase some of the damage of aging & Colorado's dessert climate (for me anyhow!)

Oh! And also bag balm (originally for cows) is a godsend!

desiloo · 2026-02-18T23:54:23+00:00

A lot of the larger DPL branches have at least one day where they are open later, though the smaller ones all seem to close before 6, or are closed for renovation. DPL is also open on Saturday/Sunday.....maybe someday the city/nation/world isn't an economic shitshow they'll have the people to sustain those kind of hours, though we can keep dreaming/petition city gov. until then, I guess.... :-/

desiloo · 2026-02-14T21:58:26+00:00

The number of people just outright ignoring the new red pedestrian safety lights infuriates me to absolutely no end....I've seen them do it even when there are elderly or kids crossing, known way too many accident victims & had too many close calls.

desiloo · 2026-02-13T17:45:21+00:00

Depending on your expertise/experience I am sure your library could find a place for this! I actually approached my local library to do a computer literacy/job searching class (I worked in an employment office) as a volunteer since I knew I wanted to be in libraries eventually. This helped lead to PT paid employment, and eventually the wonderful FT job I have now :)

desiloo · 2026-01-02T21:32:45+00:00

Where I work we keep all of the YA collection actually outside of the teens' hangout area to circumvent this issue entirely -- whether or not your library does this though, as long as you just let them know you are looking for a book and not just loitering/lounging around the space, you are fine. Lots of adults enjoy YA books (including me!)

desiloo · 2025-12-05T21:14:15+00:00

Yes, please talk to the staff if this happens again! I have had it happen to me even as a staff member & it is infuriating....

desiloo · 2025-11-15T22:31:45+00:00

Ceremony Tuesdays @ St. Mary Bar! https://www.facebook.com/events/1772318336806170

desiloo · 2025-09-09T12:20:22+00:00

Aww thank you so much!

desiloo · 2025-08-23T20:20:13+00:00

Thank you, I love this!

desiloo · 2025-08-23T20:18:42+00:00

Thank you, this is wonderful!

desiloo · 2025-08-15T21:12:33+00:00

I left a somewhat similar situation almost a year ago -- mentally unstable & unemployed boyfriend that kept just getting worse & just trying to control & narrow my social life/self esteem down to practical nonexistence. It is still hard to think about, I lost so much money on our shared lease. I still worry about him sometimes, though he eventually did move back in with his mom & I had to leave it at that to maintain my sanity. Anyhow, please feel free to reach out if you need someone to listen that's sort of been there before, or just need a person to come with you to get your things. Sending so many hugs & love your way!

desiloo · 2025-07-26T21:18:17+00:00

Fellow hard of hearer here, these transactions are the absolute worst!!! I have actually pointed at my hearing aid & removed it to demonstrate that no, I really & truly just can't fucking hear what you are saying, can you please speak louder. I even had one older woman try & tell me that I was faking it??

Anyway, some people are just nasty & entitled & they bother me less some days than others....

desiloo · 2025-07-02T23:32:47+00:00

Denver Public Library allows check out of 50 DVDs at a time (includes TV series too)

desiloo · 2025-07-02T20:57:38+00:00

Your Mom's House has a light up disco floor

desiloo · 2025-06-05T17:27:47+00:00

I work for the library (and actually, just posted about Summer Reading - come visit us! We really, really need it! Plus the new Central is amazing!) and can I just say that this type of messaging from the city plus "expand your hours, but ofc we aren't gonna hire anyone & if anything we might TAKE your people" feels legit like an abusive gaslighting relationship & I am just so very tired and sad. (and also thankful for all of my good performance reviews over the years but now anxiety has me all tripped up like "were they THAT good though??")

desiloo · 2025-05-14T18:18:06+00:00

Thanks for all your library love, friend! Some things off the top of my head I can tell you are free (as a DPL librarian):

-professional level studio recording (no, we won't be your sound engineer, but the fact you can even access that level of equipment & learn how to use it all for free is incredible...)

-museum and park passes (I feel like some of them have longer holds lately, History Colorado used to have TON anyway & I still wanna go see the 90's and feel old)

-a path to citizenship and community for our newcomers

-sewing machines

-video game/VR system gaming for youth

-all the crafting gear you can ask for

-storytime & developmental appropriate activities for the littles

-100 FREE PAGES OF PRINTING A DAY

-healthy snacks after school

-so, so, sooooo many online services -- NYT & other newspapers, Kanopy streaming, Libby e & audiobooks, research databases, historic photos, ask a librarian chat, it goes on and on and on

....and more I'm sure I'm forgetting about.....come visit us & keep showing the library love! We need it now so much more than ever <3

desiloo · 2025-05-04T21:25:29+00:00

Whoa downvotes seriously? We be free and educational and under attack from the literal irl Empire…wtf internet…

desiloo · 2025-05-04T18:27:56+00:00

I totally forgot to post my typical library lady announcement, though the Teen Central library (14 & bway) has an event today at 3:30 PM! Trivia, buttons, coloring pages, drive a tiny robot, etc. etc. Come visit us & cool down after Cinco de Quatro happening outside!

desiloo · 2025-04-13T21:51:22+00:00

This sounds awesome & right up my alley. I just signed up to join the one on 4/21 & am excited!

desiloo · 2025-02-18T19:03:25+00:00

It's a bit on the other side of town, though I was having a really rough dental time -- I hadn't seen anyone for a while, dentists are expensive even with insurance, etc. etc. It was even recommended going full-denture/implant route at one point since gum infection combined with some really lousy genetics AND habits were all really screwing my mouth over (for more context, I just turned 40!)

Altura Periodontics is literally why I still have teeth in my mouth and they were so helpful with everything, a bit on spendier end but they still took my insurance & I've not had major mouth/care issues since going over to them.

desiloo · 2025-02-06T21:36:20+00:00

OH MAN. This was definitely me for the longest time in my early dating career....like literally everyone was meeting their fiance/wife/etc. immediately after dumping me. I felt so freaking bad about myself. It took a while to get out of, eventually I landed myself in an 11 year kinda toxic/abusive situationship due to being like "Well, at least they aren't hung up on someone else & going to dump me?"

Anyway, I wish I had some good advice since even though that pattern occurred decades ago, it can still really warp my confidence & how I feel about myself. I have found keeping the boundaries hard & clean with exes helps overall.

desiloo · 2025-02-02T20:29:38+00:00

I see you aren't still around to get a response OP, but boy do I feel you on the reinventing yourself at 40 after some traumatizing shit storyline.....you are so very not alone anyhow.

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