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Bark for Books

2026-04-04 14:00:00 2026-04-04 15:30:00 America/Denver Bark for Books Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Highlands Ranch -

Saturday, April 04
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-04 14:00:00 2026-04-04 15:30:00 America/Denver Bark for Books Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Highlands Ranch -

Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.

Please click HERE to register. Meets in the back of the Children's area.

AGE GROUP: | Children & Family |

EVENT TYPE: | ESL, Literacy & Citizenship |

Highlands Ranch

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Phone: 303-791-7323

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About the branch

Our expansive library features interactive children’s areas, flexible meeting and community spaces with state-of-the-art technology, laptop borrowing, and a furnished terrace with shade structure. This library is also home to the Healthy Critters Vet Clinic play area for kids.

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Mar 25, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory... more
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.

Thu, Mar 26, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs... more
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs in Event Hall A.

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Enjoy favorite tabletop games and discover new ones.

Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in for quiet reading with other adults. Bring a book from home or from our shelves.

Fri, Mar 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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.

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for helping to keep Storytime allergen-free.

Sun, Mar 29, 8:30am - 11:30am
Step into a springtime celebration inspired by The Story of Ferdinand.

Mon, Mar 30, 7:00am - 9:00am
HOLD for SBH Pickup

Mon, Mar 30, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Mar 31, 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.

Tue, Mar 31, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Mar 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for all ages. Thank you for keeping Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 01, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory... more
Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
All ages. Please help keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Please register each child attending. Science activities for children ages 8-12. April's topic:... more
Please register each child attending. Science activities for children ages 8-12. April's topic: Pyramids!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
First Floor Conference Room - Highlands Ranch
Adults who are intermediate or advanced English speakers meet on the first Wednesday of each... more
Adults who are intermediate or advanced English speakers meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss essays, novels, and memoirs relating to immigrant experiences. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 02, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs... more
Inclusive storytime for teens and adults with special needs and their caregivers. Held upstairs in Event Hall A.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
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. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Hall A - Highlands Ranch
Adults. Mystery lovers meet the first Thursday of each month to discuss a new book. Meets... more
Adults. Mystery lovers meet the first Thursday of each month to discuss a new book. Meets upstairs in the event hall.

Fri, Apr 03, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
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.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Highlands Ranch
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Hall B - Highlands Ranch
In this workshop, poet Jomil Ebro offers accessible tools for writing poems that reimagine the... more
In this workshop, poet Jomil Ebro offers accessible tools for writing poems that reimagine the ordinary and invite both writer and reader into deeper awareness.

Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for... more
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.