Calendar
All events are free unless otherwise noted. For information, or
to register for a program, go to DouglasCountyLibraries.org,
call 303-791-7323, or visit your local library.
Aug. 28
Bonfils Blood Drive at 10 a.m. Aug. 28 at Philip S. Miller
Library in Castle Rock. Adults and teens 16 and older with parental
consent. Registration required. Reservations through Bonfils at
303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org. Reference Site No.
5434.
Aug. 28
Parker Library’s Live Local Music Series will kick off its fifth
year at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 with an outdoor performance by The
Outfit.
Aug. 30
Douglas County Libraries is offering two new classes for small
business people. The strategic planning class at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30
at Philip S. Miller Library can help business owners reconnect with
what they love to do and also give them a plan for doing all that
their business requires. Both classes are free but require
registration. For information or to register, call 303-791-7323 or
visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Sept. 1 and 18
GED Testing at noon Sept. 1 and 8 a.m. Sept. 18 at Parker
Library. Registration required. Cost is $90. For information
contact Kate Prestwood, 303-688-7736 or kprestwood@dclibraries.org.
Sept. 2
Lunch and Learn Water Conservation Topics will be noon Sept. 2
at the Highlands Ranch Library. For adults. No registration
required. The topic is Winter Preparation: The Key to Success.
Sept. 4
Bonfils Blood Drive at 9 a.m. Sept. 4 at Parker Library. For
adults and teens 16 and older with parental consent. Registration
required. Reservations through Bonfils at 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org.
Sept. 6
All Douglas County Libraries will be closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 8
Adult Literacy Volunteer Training Orientation is at 10 a.m.
Sept. 8 at Philip S. Miller Library. Registration required.
Volunteer to help adults learn English, become better readers, or
prepare for GED, citizenship, or military entrance tests.
Application:
http://www.douglascountylibraries.org/files/aboutus/ALTutorApp.pdf.
Sept. 15
Getting Started with Book Start Workshop is at 9:30 a.m. Sept.
15 at Philip S. Miller Library. Registration required. Volunteers
will be trained to share quality literature and early literacy
activities with children in local childcare facilities. Must commit
to two hours a week for three months, and have own
transportation.
Sept. 16
Parents, Get Ready for Storytime at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Highlands
Ranch Library. Registration is required. For parents of children
ages birth to 5. Learn how storytimes prepare your child to read
and how you can extend the value of storytime through activities at
home. Children are welcome to attend with their parents.
Sept. 16
ESL Family Night at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Parker Library. Resources
for English learning families, presented in partnership with
Douglas County Schools.
Sept. 22
Parents, Get Ready for Storytime at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Parker
Library. Registration required. For parents of children ages birth
to 5. Learn how storytimes prepare your child to read and how you
can extend the value of storytime through activities at home.
Children are welcome to attend with their parents.
Sept. 23
ESL Family Night is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Highlands Ranch
Library. No registration required. Resources for English learning
families, presented in partnership with Douglas County Schools.
Sept. 25
Bonfils Blood Drive at 10 a.m. Sept. 25 at Philip S. Miller
Library. Adults and teens 16 and older with parental consent.
Registration required. Reservations through Bonfils: 303-363-2300
or www.bonfils.org.
Sept. 29
ESL Family Night at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Philip S. Miller Library.
Resources for English learning families, presented in partnership
with Douglas County Schools.
Oct. 2
The Douglas County Libraries Writers Conference is from 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows
Drive, Castle Rock. New and experienced writers can enjoy a day of
workshops and networking, and gain tips and insight from authors
and publishing professionals. Tickets are on sale for $75, with an
additional $25 for a private agent pitch session. Special pricing
of $35 is available to young writers, ages 14-18. Lunch is included
with all tickets.
Oct. 13
“A Day with Rick Bayless,” winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters,
visits Douglas County Libraries on Oct. 13. Bayless is an
award-winning chef-restaurateur. His public television series,
“Mexico: One Plate at a Time,” is in its seventh season, and his
sixth cookbook, “Fiesta at Rick’s: Fabulous Food for Great Times
with Friends,” was released in July. Get tickets to a variety of
events that day at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Additional tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 8 for $125.
Storytimes
Registration not required.
Mondays
9:30 a.m., Birth to 2 years, Parker, Philip S. Miller
10 a.m., All ages, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch
10:15 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
10:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Philip S. Miller
11 a.m., All ages, Highlands Ranch
11 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
11:30 a.m., All ages, Philip S. Miller
6:30 p.m., Family storytime, Roxborough
7 p.m. second Monday of the month, Pajama family storytime,
Highlands Ranch
Tuesdays
9:30 a.m., Birth to 2 years, Lone Tree, Parker, Philip S.
Miller
10 a.m., All ages, Roxborough
10:15 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
10:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree
10:30 a.m., 2-3 years, Philip S. Miller
11 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
11:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree, Philip S. Miller
6:30 p.m., Family storytime, Castle Pines
7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, Storytime Magic with Mr.
Cliff, Philip S. Miller
Wednesdays
9:30 a.m., Birth to 2 years, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker,
Philip S. Miller
10:15 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
10:30 a.m., 2-3 years, Highlands Ranch, Philip S. Miller
10:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree
11 a.m., 3-5 years, Parker
11:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Highlands Ranch
11:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree, Philip S. Miller
7 p.m., Family storytime, Parker
Thursdays
9:30 a.m., Birth to 2 years, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Philip S.
Miller
10 a.m., All ages, Castle Pines, Roxborough
10:15 a.m., 2-3 years, Parker
10:30 a.m., 2-3 years, Highlands Ranch
10:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Philip S. Miller
11 a.m., 2-3 years, Parker
11:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Highlands Ranch
11:30 a.m., All ages, Philip S. Miller
1 p.m., All ages, Highlands Ranch
Fridays
9:30 a.m., Birth to 2 years, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker,
Philip S. Miller
10:15 a.m., 2-3 years, Parker
10:30 a.m., 2-3 years, Highlands Ranch
10:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Philip S. Miller
10:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree
11 a.m., 2-3 years, Parker
11:30 a.m., 3-5 years, Highlands Ranch
11:30 a.m., All ages, Lone Tree, Philip S. Miller
Saturdays
10 a.m., All ages, Castle Pines, Roxborough
10:30 a.m., Family storytime, Highlands Ranch, Philip S.
Miller
11 a.m., first Saturday of the month, Family storytime, Lone
Tree
Sundays
2:30 p.m., Family storytime, Highlands Ranch
Programs
Castle Pines Library
Address: 7437 Village Square Drive, Unit 110, Castle Rock,
303-791-7323.
Storytimes. Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10 a.m., all ages.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., family storytime.
Highlands Ranch Library
Address: 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch,
303-791-7323.
Storytimes. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mondays, all ages; 9:30 a.m.
(baby) 10:30 a.m. (toddler), 11:30 a.m. (preschool), Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays; 1 p.m. Thursdays, all ages; 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays, family; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, family.
Lone Tree Library
Address: 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, 303-791-7323
Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. (baby), 10:30 a.m. (all ages), 11:30 a.m.
(all ages), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Louviers Library
Address: Louviers Village Club House, Louviers
Storytimes. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., all ages.
Parker Library
Address: 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, Parker, 303-791-7323
Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. weekdays, baby; 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays
and Tuesdays, preschool; 10:15 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays, toddler; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, family.
GED Preparation Class is at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. No
registration required. This free class will help you prepare to
take the GED test. Instruction, assessment testing, and practice
testing for adults who need their GED. Come as often as you need to
prepare for the test.
Philip S. Miller Library
Address: 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 303-791-7323
Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. (baby) and 11:30 a.m. (all ages) weekdays;
10:30 a.m. (preschool) Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays. 10:30 a.m.
(toddler) Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10:30 a.m. (family)
Saturdays.
Teen Gaming offered at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Join us in the Aloha
Teen Tower every Thursday for Teen Gaming. This is a casual
drop-in-leave-when-you-want program.
Roxborough Library
Address: 8357 N. Rampart Range Road, Suite 200, 303-791-7323
Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, family; 10 a.m. Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, all ages.