The Dumb Friends League Buddy Center Paws to Give fund drive is
nearing its end. In addition to monetary gifts, the Dumb Friends
League is also in need of supplies to help care for the animals.
The Buddy Center in Castle Rock is in particular need of things
such as laundry detergent, dryer sheets, window cleaner, paper
towels and more. Visit ddfl.org for a
complete list of items needed.
Douglas County Libraries is going green. From now on, plastic
bags are no longer available at the libraries. Patrons are
encouraged to bring bags, or they can purchase a blue, reusable bag
at the library for $1 plus tax.
Douglas County Libraries continue to feature the work of local
artists. Parker Library welcomes Colorado artist Judi Prentice. She
works in oils, acrylics, and watercolors, enjoying the challenges
each medium brings. Her work will be at the library through
January.
Philip S. Miller Library will display the work of local artist
Mary Mellot through Jan. 26. The show is titled “Visions and
Dreams.” See more of Mellot’s work at www.stlukes.net/mellot.
Philip S. Miller Library has changed its storytime schedule to
provide more storytimes for more age groups. These are drop-in
storytimes with no registration required. The schedule is 9:30 a.m.
baby storytime, 10:30 a.m. preschool and 11:30 a.m. all ages
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be a 9:30 a.m.
baby storytime, 10:30 a.m. toddler and 11:30 a.m. all ages on
Wednesdays. There will be a 10:30 a.m. all ages storytime on
Saturdays. The third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., there will
be a special evening storytime for the whole family called
Storytime Magic with Mr. Cliff. For these special evening
storytimes, registration is required. To book your spot, stop by
your library, call 303-791-READ, or visit the Programs & Events
calendar at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Starting in January, teens can rock out at the Philip S. Miller
Library from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Aloha Teen Tower.
Teens can play Rock Band. Create a band of up to four, or play with
whoever is in the Tower. No registration is required. Stop by your
library, call 303-791-READ, or visit the Programs & Events
calendar at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.