Monthly Events

Training sessions to become a Spellbinder are coming up in January at the Philip S. Miller Library (100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock): Monday, January 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, January 30, 9 a.m. to noon. Attendance at both sessions is required to become a Spellbinder. Registration is also required. To sign up for these classes, email spellbinders@dclibraries.org, or call 303-791-READ and ask for Priscilla Queen in the Literacy Department.

Can’t get enough of the snow outside? Bring it inside! Channel 4 Meteorologist Dave Aguilera brings the weather to your library. At his Weather Wonders program, Dave will demonstrate how to make snow and a tornado, and he’ll share information about what makes Colorado weather unique.

Recommended for ages five and up.

Registration is required.
Reserve Event:

If you’re thinking of owning your own business – but you don’t want high risks - franchising might be an option.

The Philip S. Miller Library (100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock) is hosting an education seminar on franchises Tuesday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. Experts from FranNet Colorado will explain the pros and cons of franchising to help determine if it’s right for you.

Registration is required. To book your spot, stop by your library, call 303-791-READ, or visit the Programs & Events calendar at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Your tax-deductible contribution to Douglas County Libraries Foundation will count in making a difference:

Count on making an impact ~ Count on making someone smile

Don't forget - we sell bargain books at your library!
Find great books at great prices at the Douglas County Libraries.

Gently used books are available for sale at several of our branches and proceeds from the sales benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

In coordination with the American Association of Libraries (ALA), Douglas County Libraries is reaching out to local veterans and their families to help them understand new educational benefits available under the post-9/11 GI Bill which takes effect August 1, 2009.

The ALA in conjunction with the American Legion, the National Military Family Association, the American Council on Education and the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, has created a Helpful Webpage to help Vets locate current information; the information located here by no means is the only applicable information available.

Douglas County Libraries now offers the new Apple compatible MP3 format in its eMedia2Go.org collection.

Download audiobooks to your Ipod as well as hundreds of other compatible players. You'll find popular fiction and nonfiction authors for children, young adults and adults in a variety of popular genres. This new format offering is in its infancy and all audiobook publishers are not currently offering DRM-free (Digital Rights Management) downloadable audiobooks. Watch our collection grow. You can download audio and video at eMedia2Go.org. Please have your library card handy.

Douglas County Libraries is moving on up!

In 2008, Douglas County Libraries moved from 7th to 4th place nationwide among libraries serving populations of 100,000 to 250,000.

The ratings are based on statistics collected from nearly 9,000 public libraries measuring 15 factors. The focus is on circulation, staffing, materials, reference service, and funding levels.

The Bookmobile is in for mechanical repairs. Bookmobile stops are cancelled Tuesday, December 9 & Wednesday December 10

Holds may be picked up at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock during normal Bookmobile hours from 3 - 8pm

Questions? Call 303.791.READ
Thank you for your patience!

Images emerge from scratchboard by taking color away rather than adding it.

Learn the reverse art process of scratchboard with local artist Jennifer Bissland.

Ages 13-18.

Free, registration required: