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Englewood unveils 2025 summer reading BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Records on Main will have a ratio of 60% new and 40% used records of varied genres.
40% used records, reflecting both contemporary trends and classic favorites. “I think the thing that I’m most nervous about is making sure we have music that people are looking for,” Cassie Cherin said. When choosing which records the store will have, Cassie Cherin said she knows Coloradans are unique and enjoy all kinds of music. To cater to the different tastes, Cassie Cherin utilizes two tools: record wholesalers’ lists of top-selling records and AI.
This summer, the Englewood Public Library is bringing the community together with a vibrant lineup of events designed to inspire reading, creativity and connection. The annual Summer Reading Program kicks off May 27 — just after Memorial Day — and offers exciting opportunities for kids, teens and adults to stay engaged all summer long. Rachel Fewell, library director, said this year’s theme for the summer reading program is Color Your World. “We’re going to be doing a theme based on a color,” Fewell said. “Each week is going to have a color and an emotion attached with that. So, really helping kids with some of that socialemotional learning, as well that more school-based learning.” Programming for children will include developmentally-appropriate activities that help kids explore feelings like happiness, sadness and anger through books, games and crafts. Teens will also follow the Color Your World theme, with age-appropriate events that mix creativity with emotional literacy. Meanwhile, adults can look forward to a mix of summer fun and mystery — including an after-hours Murder Mystery Night and outdoor games like cornhole tournaments. In addition to the reading programs, Fewell said the library is planning a full slate of summer events. “We are going to have a foam party so that’s usually a really good time that happens outside,” Fewell said. “That’s a big one for us in the summer that kids and families really love, and really see as a signature summer event for us.” Additionally, the library will offer Storytime in the Park Fridays at different local parks, in partnership with the city’s parks and recreation department. The library is also teaming up with city departments to participate in Englewood’s larger community events, including the block party and summer concerts. Fewell said the summer reading program includes reading incentives for kids — participants who log 10 hours of reading can earn a variety of prizes, including a free book at the end of the program.
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Records on Main is set to open April 26 Vinyl music store in heart of downtown Littleton will welcome its first customers Saturday BY ISABEL GUZMAN ISABEL@COTLN.ORG
In the heart of Denver’s metro area, iconic shops like Wax Trax Records and Mutiny Information Cafe have long defined the region’s vinyl culture. Soon, vinyl enthusiasts can find records in downtown Littleton at Records on Main, a family-run record store set to open at 2430 W. Main St. The story behind Records on Main is as compelling as its collection. Cassie Cherin recently found herself organizing the soft launch of her dad’s record store. Her dad, Mar-
shall Cherin, suffered a nearfatal motorcycle accident that left him hospitalized. “It’s been difficult. I moved here from Los Angeles in the last 20 days,” she said. “But it’s also exciting and (my dad) is progressing really well right now. Hopefully he will be out of the hospital and into rehab within the next week.” Originally scheduled to open on April 13, the store’s debut was postponed due to Marshall Cherin accident. While he is expected to recover from multiple fractures and injuries for a few months, Cassie Cherin still gives him
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updates about the store. “It was a hard choice to continue to do the store without him — he’s the lifeblood of the store. But we knew that he would want to see his dream come true,” she said. The family has rallied together: while their mother remains at the hospital with Marshall Cherin, Cassie Cherin and her siblings have been assembling fixtures, curating a diverse inventory and preparing for a soft launch on April 26 — with hopes for a grand opening in July when Marshall Cherin can be present. The store will feature a mix of 60% new and
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