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Ready, Set, Read!

2024-09-17 09:30:00 2024-09-17 11:30:00 America/Denver Ready, Set, Read! Join us with your little ones for early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund. Castle Rock -

Tuesday, September 17
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-17 09:30:00 2024-09-17 11:30:00 America/Denver Ready, Set, Read! Join us with your little ones for early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund. Castle Rock -

Join us with your little ones for early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund.

Children can enjoy music, snacks, a literacy activity, and book giveaway. You may also learn more about receiving free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and can obtain preschool information from the Douglas County Early Childhood Council. Questions? Please contact the call center at 303-791-7323.

AGE GROUP: | Children & Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

Castle Rock
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Phone: 303-791-7323
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About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Storytime
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Outdoor Movie Night
Sat, Jun 21, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Join us on the Aloha Plaza East in Castle Rock for an outdoor showing of "Bee Movie" (PG), plus... more
Join us on the Aloha Plaza East in Castle Rock for an outdoor showing of "Bee Movie" (PG), plus snacks and a fun craft! A Summer Reading event for the entire family.
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Mon, Jun 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 4-12 run June 2-August 1 at six library locations.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Page Twisters - Book Club
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Children in grades 4-6 discuss a new chapter book each month. Meets the fourth Monday of each... more
Children in grades 4-6 discuss a new chapter book each month. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. We will meet on the third Monday in May, November and December 2025.
Castle Rock Chess Club
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Coffee Chat Tuesday
Tue, Jun 24, 8:00am - 11:00am
Drop in for coffee, conversation and games for retirees and other adults.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Tue, Jun 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 4-12 run June 2-August 1 at six library locations.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Practice Your English
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room C - Castle Rock
Register now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal... more
Register now. Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jun 24, 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 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Kids ages 6-10 practice their reading with trained teen volunteers.
Overbooked - Book Club
Tue, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room D - Castle Rock
Grades 7-8. Meets on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a great book, do an activity, and... more
Grades 7-8. Meets on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss a great book, do an activity, and enjoy a snack. In November 2025, we will meet on the third Tuesday of that month.
Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop - Advanced Revision Techniques
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall B - Castle Rock
In this workshop with author Cynthia Swanson, we'll explore how to make your writing stronger,... more
In this workshop with author Cynthia Swanson, we'll explore how to make your writing stronger, better paced, and more compelling by identifying the central themes of your work.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 4-12 run June 2-August 1 at six library locations.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
DCL Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
The monthly Board Business Meeting begins at 5:30pm and allows for public comment after consent... more
The monthly Board Business Meeting begins at 5:30pm and allows for public comment after consent agenda at the start of the meeting.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Thu, Jun 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 4-12 run June 2-August 1 at six library locations.
Outdoor Storytime - Festival Park
Thu, Jun 26, 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 26, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Teen Library Connections
Thu, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Middle and high school teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending... more
Middle and high school teens earn community service hours planning events, recommending materials and advocating for their peers in the library. Meets monthly. No registration required.
Junior Page Turners - Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 listen to a story and do a fun related... more
Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 listen to a story and do a fun related activity.
Thursday Evening Book Club - Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Castle Rock
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles from various genres. This book club... more
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles from various genres. This book club is currently at capacity.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Fri, Jun 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2025. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 4-12 run June 2-August 1 at six library locations.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Storytime
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 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 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Powerful Pollinators
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Delve into the fascinating world of invertebrate pollinators, and explore the diverse array of... more
Delve into the fascinating world of invertebrate pollinators, and explore the diverse array of species beyond the well-known honeybee. A Summer Reading event for ages 4 and up.
This event is full
Don't Bug Me, I'm Reading - Powerful Pollinators
Mon, Jun 30, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Delve into the fascinating world of invertebrate pollinators, and explore the diverse array of... more
Delve into the fascinating world of invertebrate pollinators, and explore the diverse array of species beyond the well-known honeybee. A Summer Reading event for ages 4 and up.
This event is full
Castle Rock Chess Club
Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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