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Eerie Evenings

Victorian Mourning Traditions
2024-11-04 18:00:00 2024-11-04 19:30:00 America/Denver Eerie Evenings Stop the clocks, cover the mirrors, death has come to this house! Victorians had what now seems like a strange, morbid fascination with death, but why did they do the things they did? Castle Rock - Event Hall B - Castle Rock

Monday, November 04
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-04 18:00:00 2024-11-04 19:30:00 America/Denver Eerie Evenings Stop the clocks, cover the mirrors, death has come to this house! Victorians had what now seems like a strange, morbid fascination with death, but why did they do the things they did? Castle Rock - Event Hall B - Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Event Hall B - Castle Rock

Stop the clocks, cover the mirrors, death has come to this house! Victorians had what now seems like a strange, morbid fascination with death, but why did they do the things they did?

Join us to learn how and why people in the Victorian era mourned, including the cultural and social effects mourning caused.

Presented by the Molly Brown House Museum.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Current Events & Civics |

Castle Rock
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This library houses the DCL Archives & Local History, offering customers specialized help with historical, archival and genealogical projects—and where you can learn about the library's namesake and benefactors, Philip and Jerry Miller.

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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Play & Connect
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A - Castle Rock
Adults enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Outdoor Storytime - Festival Park
Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 9:30am
Join us for Storytime in the great outdoors! Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime... more
Join us for Storytime in the great outdoors! Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Fired Up - I Want to Start a Business
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
A workshop intended for new business owners or prospective entrepreneurs.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance,... more
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Howdy Partner - Let's Read! - Prize Pickup Kickoff
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit any DCL location from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to receive a special, limited-edition prize just for... more
Visit any DCL location from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to receive a special, limited-edition prize just for signing up for Summer Reading, plus sign-up prizes and reading logs.
Storytime
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
An Afternoon with Mystery Author Scott Graham - Great Sand Dunes Massacre
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Meet Colorado mystery author Scott Graham, the National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the... more
Meet Colorado mystery author Scott Graham, the National Outdoor Book Award-winning author of the critically acclaimed National Park Mystery Series.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Summer Book Roundup
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Join our Youth & Family librarians as they inspire you to read this summer with great title... more
Join our Youth & Family librarians as they inspire you to read this summer with great title suggestions and a fun activity. Grades 1-6. Families with younger children are invited to stay for the hour.
Castle Rock Chess Club
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities. Meets weekly on Mondays.
Know Thy Shelf - Book Club
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Adults meet the second Monday of each month to discuss graphic novels and fiction.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Coffee Chat
Tue, Jun 09, 8:00am - 11:00am
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include... more
Drop in for coffee and conversation with other adults and retirees. Some chats will include visits from experts in the community.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Literacy - Book Club
Tue, Jun 09, 9:45am - 10:30am
Sjostrom Family History Lounge (semi-private) - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Families welcome. Meets the second Tuesday of... more
Ideal for ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Families welcome. Meets the second Tuesday of each month to read books and learn about early childhood literacy practices. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Reading Buddies - Drop-In
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Kids ages 6-10 drop in and practice their reading with trained teen volunteers.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Travel Through History Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Adults meet the second Wednesday of each month to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles with a... more
Adults meet the second Wednesday of each month to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles with a historical bent. This book club is currently full.
Cancelled
Bark for Books
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up... more
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Brick-It - Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Kids in grades 1-3 meet the second Wednesday of each month to read and discuss books with a... more
Kids in grades 1-3 meet the second Wednesday of each month to read and discuss books with a building brick theme. The principles of STEAM are featured as we form inspired creations and solutions.
Teen Reads for Grown-Ups - Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Adults meet the second Wednesday of each month to discuss young adult titles from various genres.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Outdoor Storytime - Festival Park
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00am - 9:30am
Join us for Storytime in the great outdoors! Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime... more
Join us for Storytime in the great outdoors! Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance,... more
All ages welcome. This Storytime features one of the following activities: Art, Music, Dance, Yoga or Storyteller's Choice. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Crochet for Beginners - Stitch & Create - Cup Cozy
Fri, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Hall A - Castle Rock
This class is for adults and teens. Learn foundation stitches and create a simple project. Kits... more
This class is for adults and teens. Learn foundation stitches and create a simple project. Kits included.
This event is full
Bark for Books
Sat, Jun 13, 10:15am - 11:45am
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up... more
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
Storytime
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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