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 Road, 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
April 28 through May 5
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.
Intermediate Genealogy Series
9:30 a.m. April 30, May 7 and May 14 at the Highlands Ranch
Library. Adults. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
This is a continuation of the beginning series. It will feature
census, search tips, immigration, Civil War, military, homestead
records and more. Bring the papers you have, and paper/pen for
notes.
Practice Your English
10:30 a.m. April 30 at the 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.
AARP Driver Safety
Noon April 30 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
For ages 50-plus. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Review and update driving skills and possibly save money on auto
insurance. Covers age-related physical and perceptual changes,
rules of the road, and license renewal requirements. Nominal
fee.
Live Local Music Series: Kantankerous
1 p.m. April 30 at the Parker Library. All ages. No registration
required. Kantankerous delivers its own brand of high-energy,
traditional bluegrass with a repertoire stretching from Bill Monroe
to “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou.” This event will be moved outdoors
to the south lawn if weather permits.
Slick Science
2 p.m. April 30 at the Roxborough Library. For ages 8-12. To
register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Get messy and learn some science. Hands-on program is not for the
faint of heart or weak of stomach.
GED Preparation Class
6 p.m. May 2 and May 4 at the Parker Library, and 6 p.m. May 3
at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Adults. No
registration required. Instruction, assessment, and practice
testing for adults who need their GED. Come as often as you
like.
Teen Short Film Contest
Deadline is May 3 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle
Rock. Teens. Turn in any short film you have made. Everyone is
invited to a Red Carpet Event in June to vote for the winners.
Prizes for first, second and third place.
ESL Book Club
6:30 p.m. May 4 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
Adults. No registration required. Read with other adults who are
improving their English reading skills. Meets monthly; read one
book over two months. Current book is “Hatchet,” by Gary
Paulsen.
Lunch and Learn Water Conservation: Storm Water
Noon May 5 at the Highlands Ranch Library. Adults. No
registration required. Join Forrest Dykstra of the Highlands Ranch
Metro District for a look at storm water in Highlands Ranch. Focus
will be on storm water quality and the impact of daily activities
on open space and drainage ways. We will also discuss potential
impacts to our water supply.
Colorado Author Series: Bill Briggs
7 p.m. May 5 at the Highlands Ranch Library. Adults. To
register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Briggs is author of “The Third Miracle.” Part detective story, part
courtroom drama, the book explores the rituals and investigations
the Catholic Church undertakes in order to determine sainthood.
Discover Who You Are
7 p.m. May 5 at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
Adults. To register, call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Been watching “Who Do You Think You Are?” and want to trace your
family history without the celebrity entourage? Learn how genealogy
research is done by ordinary folks.
Call 303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org
to find events, book clubs or creative writing groups for adults or
kids of all ages.