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. 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.

Practice Your English at 9:30 a.m. April 24. No registration necessary. An opportunity to practice your English as a second language skills.

Start it! Your Genealogy program at 10 a.m. April 24. Registration is required for each class. Build upon your genealogy knowledge and learn new techniques for tracing your family history. Get ready to sort through your pile of family papers and heirlooms and build a plan for research. Taught by Bette Kot, bgkot@comcast.net.

Bookbusters Book Club meets at 4:15 p.m. April 27. Registration required. Children to early teen (grades 5-8) book group. Runs September through May. Book lists available at Children's information desk.

Bark for Books is at 3:30 p.m. April 27. This program offers a pawsitive opportunity to boost your child's literary skills with a dog as his/her audience. Please visit or call Children's Department to register and schedule your reading time.

Investor Education in Your Community is at 9 a.m. April 24. Registration required. A free non-commercial investing and financial planning workshop. Focuses on the process of investing, not the products. No firm or product is promoted at this program. Sponsored by the Colorado Securities Commission and hosted by the Evelyn Brust Financial Research and Education Foundation.

Mother/Daughter Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. April 26. Registration required. Join us for this book club for girls in grades 4-6. April 26: “The Fairy Tale Detectives,” by Michael Buckley (the first book in the Sisters Grimm series). Pick up your copy of the book from the children's department.

Positive Cash Flow for Small Business is at 6:30 p.m. April 27. Registration required. A steady predictable cash plan dramatically reduces uncertainty and risk for any business owner. Learn how to develop and maintain a positive cash flow. To register call 303-795-0142. Presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver.

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.

Crime and Beyond meets at 6:30 p.m. April 26. No registration required. Book Club dedicated to the reading and discussion of Mystery Novels.

Raising Financially Responsible Children at 7 p.m. April 27. Registration required. Teach your children about money. Learn tips for engaging kids to become financially responsible. Presented by New York Life.

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.

Horse Tales at 4:30 p.m. April 29 4:30 p.m. Registration required. If you love horses then join this book club. We will read a fiction book about horses. We'll discuss the book we read together as a group.

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.

Bark For Books meets at 3:30 p.m. April 27. Registration 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.

Practice Your English at 10:30 a.m. April 24. No class April 3. No registration required. Group meets to boost English skills for foreign language speakers ages 17 and older by focusing on everyday interests and informal conversation topics. A facilitator will provide support.

Parker Library's Live Local Music Series presents Donna S-Scheer at 1 p.m. April 24. Enjoy an hour of folk/acoustic/Americana music from this Castle Rock artist.

Teen Advisory Board meets at 6:30 p.m. April 27. Teens help plan events, recommend materials, maintain the teen area of the library, and participate in community events. Teens may earn service hours, awards, and recommendations for jobs or college applications. We meet each month to plan, share snacks, and enjoy each others’ company. Ask for a TAB application at the Youth Services desk. Email Dawn and Andrea at tab@dclibraries.org.

Social Science Series presents a lecture and discussion at 7 p.m. April 29. Topic is “The U.S.-Pakistan partnership and the road from Mumbai: One year later,” with Dr. Bernard Stancati.

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.

Classic Mystery Films shown at 6:30 p.m. April 29. Reservations recommended. Matt Wigdahl, local teacher and film enthusiast, will lead discussion following films. Refreshments provided. See DouglasCountyLibraries.org for a list of films.

Genealogy Workshop offered at 10 a.m. April 26. Bette Kot will facilitate a workshop focusing on genealogy research. Bring your genealogical research problems and projects to discuss.

Practice Your English at 10 a.m. April 24. This is a lively drop-in group where you may use your language skills, no matter what your level, in English. A volunteer is here to answer questions and help you participate.

AARP Driver's Safety offered April 24-25. Registration is required. Attendance on both days is mandatory. A two-day class taught by AARP for folks 50+ that may result in a savings on auto insurance. A check in the amount of $14 ($12 for AARP members) made payable to AARP is collected by instructor on the first day of class. The class goal is to review and update driving safety skills.

Teen Job Skills offered at 4 p.m. April 26 and April 30. Learn the skills you need to find and keep a great job. From cover letters and resumes to customer service skills, this workshop will get you ready for a job. Presented by Arapahoe/Douglas Works.

Business Start-Up Basics offered at 6:30 p.m. April 26. Registration required. Understand what you need to consider to start a profitable business. Learn the basic requirements including registration requirements, finding financing, and business planning. To register call 303-795-0142. Presented by the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver.

Every Child Ready to Read Workshop is at 9:30 a.m. April 28. Ms. Geri gathers volunteers from her first workshop, Getting Started.

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.

Raising Financially Responsible Children offered at 7 p.m. April 28. Registration required. Teach your children about money. Learn tips for engaging kids to become financially responsible. Presented by New York Life.