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. 18
Getting Started Workshop at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Philip S.
Miller Library in Castle Rock. 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.
Aug. 20
Adult Literacy Volunteer Training Orientation at 2 p.m. Aug. 20
at Parker Library. Help adults learn English, become better
readers, or prepare for tests such as the GED, citizenship, or
military entrance tests.
Aug. 21
GED Testing at 8 a.m. Aug. 21 at Parker Library. Registration
required. $90. For information contact Kate Prestwood, 303-688-7736
or kprestwood@dclibraries.org.
Aug. 24-25
AARP Drivers Safety at 1 p.m. Aug. 24-25 at Parker Library.
Adults over 50. Registration required for two-day class. This
classroom course covers age-related physical changes, declining
perceptual skills, rules of the road, local driving problems, and
license renewal requirements. AARP members $12 with card,
non-members $14. Cash or check payable to AARP.
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.
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.
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.
