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.
Sept. 23
Join quilter and author Cindy Brick at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock as she discusses her book,
“Quilts of the Golden West.” Books will be available for sale and
signing. Brick is a resident of Castle Rock and is an expert on
quilts, quilt history, and quilt restoring. She will address our
national history, which has been molded by the search for precious
minerals, and the lifestyles and quilts of the pioneers who
followed the gold West.
Sept. 24
Family Mystery Festival begins at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. The evening is the
library’s main One Book One Castle Rock event, and will include an
appearance and book signing by Alane Ferguson, author of “The
Christopher Killer.” Registration is required for all the free
events. Residents are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite
mystery character for the costume contest. All ages are included
and prizes will be given.
Sept. 25
Blues guitarist Ted Loughry will bring his solo act to Parker
Library’s Live Local Music Series at 2 p.m. Sept. 25. Loughry is
playing with Denver’s The King Stan Band and is the “stunt
guitarist” for Starcher-Hutsen in Glenwood Springs. Call
303-791-7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
Sept. 25
Bonfils Blood Drive is 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. 27
Boost Your Sales with Connect Selling. Learn some techniques
that deepen your relationships to clients and help you beat your
competition at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Castle Pines Chamber of
Commerce, 562 Castle Pines Parkway, Suite C-1, Castle Pines. Hosted
by Castle Pines Library.
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. 1-3
Harvest of Quilts Show, a third biennial event, is Oct. 1-3 at
the Philip S. Miller Library. Quilts will be on display from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1-2 and from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. The show is
co-sponsored by the Castle Rock Quilt Club and will include
quilting demonstrations Saturday and Sunday.
Oct. 1-31
Fall Family Fun. Douglas County Libraries encourages exercise
for the mind and body. From Oct. 1-31, library users may visit
DouglasCountyLibraries.org
to print out an activity sheet, which offers suggestions such as
taking a hike or dancing to music from a borrowed library CD.
Children 12 and under may bring their activity sheets to any
Douglas County Libraries’ location during October to receive four
coupons from South Suburban Parks and Recreation. The coupons are
good for discounts on children’s admissions to mini-golf, ice
skating, and swimming at various locations. Visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.
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.
