Branches/storytimes
CASTLE PINES LIBRARY
7437 Village Square Dr. No. 110, Castle Rock,303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10 a.m., family. Tuesdays, 6:30
p.m., family.
HIGHLANDS RANCH LIBRARY
9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Mondays, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m., all ages. Second
Monday each month, 7 p.m., family. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Fridays, 9:30 a.m., baby and preschool, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.,
toddler and preschool. Thursdays, 1 p.m., all ages. Saturdays,
10:30 a.m., all ages. Sundays, 1:30 p.m., all ages.
LONE TREE LIBRARY
8827 Lone Tree Pkwy., Lone Tree, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m., baby,
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., all ages.
LOUVIERS LIBRARY
Louviers Village Club House, Louviers, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., all ages.
PARKER LIBRARY
10851 S Crossroads Dr., Parker, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Weekdays, 9:30 a.m., baby. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:15 & 11
a.m., preschool. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10:15 & 11
a.m., toddler. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., family.
PHILIP S. MILLER LIBRARY
100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Weekdays, 9:30 a.m., baby, and 11:30 a.m., all ages. Mondays,
Thursdays, Fridays, 10:30 a.m., preschool. Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
10:30 a.m., toddler. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., all ages.
ROXBOROUGH LIBRARY
8357 N. Rampart Range Rd. Suite 200, Littleton, 303-791-7323
STORYTIMES
Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., all ages. Tuesdays and
Saturdays, 10 a.m., all ages.
Programs
Feb. 24 through March 2
All events are free unless otherwise noted. For information, or
to register for a program, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org,
call 303-791-7323, or stop by your local library.
Babies, Baboons and Bones! Planning Your Volunteer Vacation
Colorado Author Series. Highlands Ranch Library, Feb. 24, 7 p.m.
Adults. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Author Jane Stanfield will share stories, photos, and resources
from her one-year travel odyssey and 12 international volunteer
projects. Find a volunteer project that fits your interest, time,
and budget. Stanfield’s “Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation” will be
for sale.
Teen Volunteer Group
Lone Tree Library, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. For information, call
303-791-7323. Teens gather monthly to meet new people, plan
programs for teens and kids, do volunteer projects, snack, and
suggest library improvements. Earn community service hours for
attending!
Practice Your English
Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. Highlands Ranch Library, Philip S. Miller
Library in Castle Rock, and Parker Library. Adults. No registration
required. Lively informal conversation on everyday topics. For all
levels of English learners.
Weird, Wild, and Wacky Words: A Language Adventure
Highlands Ranch Library, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. Ages 5 and up. To
register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Join Katherine Dines for this word adventure through music, visual
props, movement, and active participation.
GED Preparation Class
Parker Library, Feb. 28 and March 2, 6 p.m. Philip S. Miller
Library in Castle Rock, March 1, 6 p.m. Adults. No registration
required. Instruction, assessment, and practice testing for adults
who need their GED. Come as often as you like!
Our Garden Series
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Adults.
To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
“Small Fruits.” Currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and
strawberries are easy to grow and abundant producers. With more
effort you can grow grapes and blueberries. Tom Kern of Castle Rock
Gift & Garden presents.
Teen Writing Contest
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, March 1. Registration
begins at 9 a.m. Teens may submit any piece of writing that fits
the theme “Imagine it!” Online votes and a panel of judges will
choose the top three entries. Stop by the Aloha Teen Tower or visit
http://blogs.douglascountylibraries.org/castlerockteens/
for contest rules.
Young Writers Guild
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, March 1, 4 p.m. Ages
12-18. No registration required. Aspiring writers are invited to
practice their craft and perhaps learn a new tool. Bring a pencil,
paper or laptop. Snacks provided.
GED Testing
Parker Library, March 2, Noon. Call 303-791-7323 for
information. Writing and/or Math; sign up for one or both
tests.
Teen Writers Group for Grades 7-12
Highlands Ranch Library, March 2, 3:30 p.m. No registration
required. Ongoing workshop for teens with a passion for creative
writing. Share your work with others and learn writing
techniques.
Hollywood’s Great Romantic Comedies Film Series
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock, Wednesdays, March 2-16,
6:30 p.m. Adults. To reserve your free seat, call 303-791-7323 or
visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
March 2: “The Awful Truth” (1937, not rated). Film enthusiast Matt
Wigdahl will facilitate discussion following films. Refreshments
provided.