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Ready, Set, Read!

On the Aloha Plaza East
2025-05-15 09:00:00 2025-05-15 12:00:00 America/Denver Ready, Set, Read! Join us with your little ones for Storytime and early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund. Castle Rock -

Thursday, May 15
9:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 09:00:00 2025-05-15 12:00:00 America/Denver Ready, Set, Read! Join us with your little ones for Storytime and early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund. Castle Rock -

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

Children can enjoy Storytime, music, snacks, a literacy activity, and book giveaway on the Aloha Plaza East. Special appearance by Llama Llama. You may also learn more about receiving free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and 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 | ESL, Literacy & Citizenship |

Castle Rock
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Phone: 303-791-7323
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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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