Arapahoe Libraries hosted a free concert with the Wash Park Band at the Tagawa Gardens on Aug. 18.  

Holly Whelan, manager of community relations and strategic partnerships, said the event went well, was fun filled and 475 people attended.  

“We received a lot of positive feedback from the community about the venue, the band and the food trucks,” Whelan said.  

She explained one person went to the concert to celebrate four birthdays and said they had a great time.  

“The dance floor was filled the entire evening with all ages dancing to the amazing Wash Park Band,” Whelan said.  

Additionally, she said attendees were also able to shop at Tagawa while taking a break from the dancing.   

“We also use events like these as a marketing opportunity for everything Arapahoe Libraries has to offer - from computer classes and tech assistance to story times and author events, we have it all,” Whelan said.  

Whelan said Tagawa Gardens was a great venue and perfect for the concert.  

“The folks there are so easy to work with and we value the longtime partnership we have with them. This is the 5th time we have partnered with them on a concert,” Whelan said.  

Going forward, Arapahoe Libraries will host an online History of Billy Joel event on Aug. 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and encourage patrons to meet author of Calling for Blanket Dance Oscar Hokeah Sept. 7 from 6:30-8 p.m.  

For more information on upcoming events visit arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/v2/events