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.

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. 10 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, all ages; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, family storytime

Castle Pines Business Book Club, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4. Registration required. Calling all booklovers and business owners looking for a lively discussion. Will meet at Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce, 562 Castle Pines Parkway Suite C-1.

Parent/Child Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Registration required. For 8- to 14-year-olds and their parents. February's book is “The Lightning Thief,” by Rick Riordan. Stop by Castle Pines Library after Feb. 8 to sign up and pick up your copy.

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.

Mother/Teen Daughter Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 1. No registration necessary. Group meets the first Monday of the month. February’s book is “The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things” by Caroline Mackey. E-mail tbrinckerhoff@dclibraries.org.

Daytime Book Group, 10 a.m. Feb. 2. No registration required. Monthly adult get-together to discuss both fiction and non-fiction titles.

Business Book Club, noon feb. 4. No registration required. Club meets the first Thursday of each month at the Tattered Cover Book Store in Town Center. Email dhargrove@dclibraries.org. Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, Tattered Cover Book Store and Douglas County Libraries.

Mystery Lovers Book Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 4. No registration necessary. Meets the first Thursday of each month. February’s book is “Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and Feb. 18. Registration not required. Read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama. Call Elizabeth Kelsen Huber at 303-688-7628.

Practice Your English, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. No registration necessary. An opportunity to practice your English-as-a-second-language skills. Class will not meet Feb. 13.

Pajama Storytime, 7 p.m. Feb. 8. No registration necessary. Come to the library in your jammies and snuggly slippers to hear stories. Puppets may be used occasionally for this early literacy program.

Highlands Ranch Book Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 8. No registration necessary. Book group meets monthly to discus pre-selected novels.

Heart Health & Stroke Prevention, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10. Registration is required. February is American Heart Month. Join Senior Outreach Services for this free educational program presented by the American Heart & Stroke Associations. Adults of all ages welcome.

A Twist in the Tale Stories for Adults, 7 p.m. Feb. 10. No registration required. Storytime for adults. Offered the second Wednesday of every month. Enjoy readings of short stories, poems, from funny to mystery to the unforgettable.

Great Books Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. Registration not required. Read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama. Call Elizabeth Kelsen Huber at 303-688-7628.

Business Start-Up Basics, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Registration required. What do you need to consider to start a profitable business? Learn the basics including registration requirements, financing, and business planning. Presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver.

Bark for Books, noon Feb. 13 or 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Register at the children's desk only. This program offers a pawsitive opportunity to boost your child's literary skills with a dog as his/her audience. Please visit or call the children's department to register.

Wine, Chocolate and an Evening with Christopher Bohjalian, 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Registration required. Fee is $10 a person. The Douglas County Libraries Foundation and Highlands Ranch Library present an evening with Chris Bohjalian, author of 12 novels including his newest, “Secrets of Eden.” Event made possible by Random House Publishing. Books will be on sale at the event courtesy of the Tattered Cover Book Store.

Anne Hillerman presents Tony Hillerman's Landscapes, 4 p.m. Feb. 14. Registration required. Join us for a presentation and discussion of Tony Hillerman's Landscapes on the Road with Chee and Leaphorn by the author and daughter Anne Hillerman and her husband, photographer Don Strel. Books will be on sale at the event.

Do Your Possessions Own You? Clutter Causes & Solutions, 11 a.m. Feb. 16. Registration is required. Join Stephanie Lonnquist, of In Transition LLC, for a free one-hour workshop on the cause of and solutions to clutter.

Teen Writers Group for Grades 7-12, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 17. No registration necessary. This ongoing monthly workshop is for teens with a passion for creative writing. Share your work with others and learn writing techniques.

Citizenship Class for Adults, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 27. Registration required. Learn what is necessary to become a U.S. citizen. U.S. history, U.S. government and other information in to prepare you for citizenship.

Hop to it with the Denver Zoo, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Registration required. Denver Zoo presents an unforgettably "green" cast of characters. Learn more about frogs, turtles, alligators, and other amphibians. Recommended for ages 4 and older.

Mother/Daughter Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Registration required. Join us for the mother/daughter book club for girls in grades 4-6. Pick up your copy of the book from the children's department.

Services Supporting Seniors Independence, 11 a.m. Feb. 24. Registration required. Encore*ElderAssistance LLC highlights things to look for in senior independent living service providers. Program is free and open to adults of all ages. Presented by the Highlands Ranch Metro District's senior services department.

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.

GBook Banter, 7 p.m. Feb. 3. No registration required. Monthly adult book discussion group.

Readers Roost, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4. No registration required. Adult book discussion group.

Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Registration not required. Read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama. Call Elizabeth Kelsen Huber at 303-688-7628.

Storytime with South Metro Firefighters, Station 3, 11 a.m. Feb. 6. No registration required. Come listen to firefighters tell us about their jobs and read us stories.

Mother Daughter Book Club, 2 p.m. Feb. 7. Registration required. For girls in grades 4-6 and a significant woman in their lives.

Teen Advisory Board, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 11. Registration required. Teens grades 7-12. Help us improve the library's selection of young adult books and other materials, plan and present library programs, discuss literature, and encourage use of the library. You can also earn community service hours for graduation.

Hop to it with the Denver Zoo, 11 a.m. Feb. 13. Registration required. Denver Zoo presents an unforgettably "green" cast of characters. Learn more about frogs, turtles, alligators, and other amphibians. Recommended for ages 4 and older.

Crime and Beyond, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. No registration required. Book club dedicated to the reading and discussion of mystery novels.

Adult Literacy Volunteer Training Orientation, 9 a.m. Feb. 25. Registration required. Volunteer to help adult learners in our community learn English, become better readers, or prepare for tests such as the GED, citizenship, or military entrance exams. Before signing up, please submit the Adult Literacy Volunteer application available at www.douglascountylibraries.org/ files/aboutus/ALTutorApp.pdf.

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.

Just Write! 4:30 p.m. Feb. 1. A writing group for kids ages 8-12. Use books, art, music, and real life as inspiration for original writing.

GED Preparation Class 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. No registration required. Instruction, assessment testing, and practice testing for adults who need their GED. Come as often as you need to prepare for the test.

Cafe Current, 7 p.m. Feb. 2. Adults and teens, join us for a lively discussion on current hot topics.

GED Testing, noon Feb. 3 and 8 a.m. Feb. 20. Bring a valid government issued picture ID, $90 cash or money order, and proof of Colorado residency. Pre-register online at www.GED123.org. To schedule, call 303-688-7736 or e-mail ged@dclibraries.org with your name, access code, and test dates. Contact Kate Prestwood at 303-688-7646 or kprestwood@dclibraries.org.

Animal Tales, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Registration required. If you love animals then join this book club. We will read fiction about animals and discuss the book we read together as a group.

Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. No class Feb. 13. For foreign language speakers ages 17 and older. Boost your English skills by focusing on everyday interests and informal conversation. A facilitator will provide support.

ESL Book Club, noon Feb. 6. Read with other adults who are learning to improve their English reading skills.

Junior Girl Scout Book Badge, 1 p.m. Feb. 6. Registration required. Junior Girl Scouts will complete requirements for the Junior Girl Scout Book Badge. All Junior Girl Scouts are welcome.

Ooey Gooey Science, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required. This is a hands-on science program for kids ages 8-12. It's not for the faint of heart, nor weak of stomach. Theme: Don't Break My Heart!

Mother Daughter Book Club, 6 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration required. This book club is designed for 8- to 12-year-old girls and their moms or caretakers. February’s book: “Because of Winn Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo.

Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 25. Registration not required. Read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama. Call Elizabeth Kelsen Huber at 303-688-7628.

Bark For Books, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Sign-up required at children's desk. This program offers a pawsitive opportunity to boost your child's literacy skills with a dog as his/her audience.

Hop to it with the Denver Zoo, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Registration required. Denver Zoo presents an unforgettably "green" cast of characters. Learn more about frogs, turtles, alligators, and other amphibians. Recommended for ages 4 and older.

Bonfils Blood Drive, 9 a.m. Feb. 13. Sign up through the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, appointment_center@bonfils.org, or at www.bonfils.org, Reference Site 5433.

Birthday Book Club, 4:30 p.m.. Feb. 16. Registration required. For children who have a birthday in February. Each child should bring in their favorite book to discuss.

Marketing Fundamentals for Small Businesses, 6 p.m. Feb. 22. Registration required. Learn the basics to market your small business. Call 303-795-0142. Presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver.

Fun with Origami, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Registration required. Traditional paper folding fun for children 8 and older. Each child will take home several projects. Parents welcome.

Teen Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Registration required. Teens help plan events, recommend materials, maintain the teen area of the library, and participate in community events. As a member, you can earn service hours, awards, and recommendations for jobs or college applications. E-mail Dawn and Andrea at tab@dclibraries.org.

Social Science Series: Human Trafficking, 7 p.m. Feb. 24. No registration required. Representatives of the Human Trafficking Clinic at the DU's Josef Korbel School of International Studies will discuss domestic and international human trafficking, or modern day slavery.

Library's Live Local Music Series Presents F.O.E., 1 p.m. Feb. 27. Parker Library's Live Local Music Series and the Cultural Commission present an hour with F.O.E., Westword's best Hip-Hop MC 2009. Known as the best rapper east of Colorado Boulevard, Father of Enemies won't disappoint. Learn more at http://twitter.com/kingfoe.

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.

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Mondays. No registration required. Bette Kot will facilitate a workshop focusing on genealogy research. Bring your genealogical research problems and projects to discuss.

Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Registration not required. Read and discuss significant works of fiction, philosophy, political science, poetry, and drama. Call Elizabeth Kelsen Huber at 303-688-7628.

Young Writers Guild, 4 p.m. Feb. 2. No registration required. Aspiring writers 12-18 years are invited to join us to practice your craft and perhaps learn a new tool. Bring a pencil and paper or laptop. Snacks provided.

ESL Book Club, 6 p.m. Feb. 3. No registration required. First Wednesdays of every month. Read with other adults who are learning how to improve their English reading skills.

Teen Gaming, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. No registration required. Join us in the Aloha Teen Tower every Thursday for Teen Gaming. This is a casual drop-in-leave-when-you-want program.

Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Feb. 6 and Feb. 20. No registration required. This is a lively drop-in group where you may use your English skills, no matter what your level. A volunteer is here to answer questions and help you participate.

Castle Rock Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. Feb. 6. No registration required. Group meets the first Saturday of each month. Contact Jane Smith with questions: 303-791-7323, ext 712, or jsmith@dclibraries.org.

Teen Book Club, 1 p.m. Feb. 6. Registration required. Read “Peeled” by Joan Bauer, and then join us to play games, have snacks, and talk about the book. Sign up in the Aloha Teen Tower and get a members only copy of the book.

Our Garden Series: Vegetable Gardening, 3 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Registration required. Go green and learn the basics of vegetable gardening with Tom Kern from Castle Rock Gift and Garden.

Ooey Gooey Science, 4:15 p.m. Feb. 8. Registration required. This is a hands-on science program for kids ages 8-12. It's not for the faint of heart, nor weak of stomach.

Junior PageTurners, 4:15 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required. Kids in grades 1-3 are invited to read and discuss a different book each month, and to do a theme-related craft. Sign up at the children's desk to receive a copy of the book to read ahead of time.

Bark for Books, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Registration required. This program offers a pawsitive experience to boost your child's literary skills with a dog as his/her audience. Call or visit the children's desk to register.

Night Readers Book Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 9. No registration required. Evening adult book discussion group. Check our Web site under "Book Clubs" for each month's selection. Contact coordinator Suzanne LaRue at slarue@dclibraries.org.

Lightning Thief Odyssey, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration required. Children and teens. Come celebrate the release of the new movie "The Lightning Thief" with games, activities and prizes.

Teen Reads for Grown Ups Book Club at Pegasus, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration required. Read and discuss “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld. Stop by the Teen Tower to sign up and get your members-only copy of the book, then join us at Pegasus on Jerry Street in Castle Rock to talk about the book.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club, 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration recommended; drop-ins welcome. Adults and teens, join Jeremy Cunningham for spirited book discussions every second Wednesday. Check our Web site for monthly reading selections.

Romancing the Arts Reception, 6 p.m. Feb. 12. No registration required. The 6th annual Romancing the Arts Show, featuring local artists' work, will be on display Feb. 2 to March 11. Join us for an after hours artist's reception, bring your Valentine.

Anti Valentines Day Party, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Registration required. Teens, feeling blue about having no valentine? Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can have an Anti Valentine’s Day instead? Come hang out, play games, and eat snacks with other teens who are not celebrating the so called holiday either.

Become a Confident Networker: Grow Your Business Through Relationships, 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration required. Understand and apply the systems, skills and attitudes needed to become a highly successful networker. Presented by Dave Block, Make it Fly Advisory Board.

Storytime Magic with Mr. Cliff, 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Registration required. Bring the whole family for a fun evening of stories, songs, and more! Refreshments will be provided.

Getting Started Workshop, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17. Registration required. Do you miss reading books to your children or grandchildren? Volunteers will be trained to read quality literature and share early literacy activities with children in local childcare facilities. Must be able to commit to two hours per week for three months and have own transportation.

Teen Interest Council, 4 p.m. Feb. 18. Teens who want to make a difference in their library and their community are invited to apply to be members. Earn volunteer credit, make a difference, have fun!

Bonfils Blood Drive, 10 a.m. Feb. 20. Reservations through the Bonfils Appointment Center. Call 303-363-2300, or sign up online at www.bonfils.org. Reference Site 5434. Teens 16-17 eligible with parental consent.

Our Garden Series: Xeric Gardening, 1 p.m. Feb. 20 and 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Registration required. Lean and clean … learn the basics of xeric gardening with Tom Kern from Castle Rock Gift and Garden.

Simple Science, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Registration is required. Hands-on science program for ages 5-7. Children will learn fun science concepts while having a great time.

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.

After Lunch Book Club, 1 p.m. Feb. 9. No registration required. All adults are welcome to join this monthly book club. For February: How to be Good by Nick Hornby.

Hop to it with the Denver Zoo, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18. Registration required. Denver Zoo presents an unforgettably "green" cast of characters. Learn more about frogs, turtles, alligators, and other amphibians. Recommended for ages 4 and older.