News and Highlighted Events

Join us for a screening of the award-winning film "Hud," based on the novel Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry.

The film will be followed by a discussion of the movie led by local teacher and film critic Walter Chaw. The door opens and seating begins at 5:20 p.m.

The little-known adventures of Daniel Chessman Oakes (also known as D.C. Oakes) come to life in D.C. Oakes - Family, Friends & Foe. Local author Lavonne Perkins will share stories of Oakes' connections to Buffalo Bill Cody and Kit Carson, along with new information not found in her book.

The multiuse Roxborough Library Community Room is a display space for the work of talented local artists. Some people may hesitate to go in because our conservation efforts keep the lights off when a room is not in use. Don't be shy! Room lights will turn on when you enter.

This book club meets once each month at Pegasus, 313 Jerry Street in Castle Rock. We read and discuss some awesome teen literature, but from a grown-up perspective!

Join us this month for Sold by Patricia McCormick.

Copies available in the Teen Tower.

Wednesday, October 13, be among those to mingle with Rick Bayless in a day's worth of once-in-a-lifetime events!

Tickets on sale Here. (Note: Private Lunch is SOLD OUT. By popular demand, additional tickets to the Cooking Demo will go on sale at 9 a.m., Wednesday, September 8!)

Award-winning chef-restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality Rick Bayless will thrill book lovers and food lovers alike at Douglas County Libraries' 2010 Author Extravaganza!

People have found adventure in our books for years. Now we're bringing you a new kind of adventure!

Douglas County Libraries now offers library card holders Adventure Pass: free passes to The Wildlife Experience. You may reserve and print passes from your own computer up to 30 days before your visit. Six passes are available for each day; each pass allows six individuals into the museum, $2 off admission to the Extreme Screen Theater, and 10% off purchases in the café and gift shop.