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An Afternoon with Author/Librarian Mary R. Lanni

Using Nursery Rhymes with Today's Kids: A Legacy

2026-06-28 14:00:00 2026-06-28 16:00:00 America/Denver An Afternoon with Author/Librarian Mary R. Lanni Join Mary R. Lanni for a conversation about the importance of songs and nursery rhymes in children's lives today. She includes some nursery rhyme history. Adults. Register now. Castle Rock - Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock

Sunday, June 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-28 14:00:00 2026-06-28 16:00:00 America/Denver An Afternoon with Author/Librarian Mary R. Lanni Join Mary R. Lanni for a conversation about the importance of songs and nursery rhymes in children's lives today. She includes some nursery rhyme history. Adults. Register now. Castle Rock - Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock

Castle Rock

Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock

Join Mary R. Lanni for a conversation about the importance of songs and nursery rhymes in children's lives today. She includes some nursery rhyme history. Adults. Register now.

Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of the role songs and nursery rhymes play in early learning, concrete tips and tricks for choosing which songs to sing with children, and an understanding of human connection through music. Mary R. Lanni is a librarian and book reviewer in Colorado. She believes passionately in the importance of cultivating early literacy, especially as a way of improving individual lives and society as a whole. Her new book focuses on the place Nursery Rhymes hold in our modern society, and how they help shape the next generation through the use of songs and rhymes. She is the co-author of Early Learning Through Play: Library Programming for Diverse Communities. Questions? Call 303-791-7323. Perfect for parents/caregivers and early childhood educators. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors & Writing |

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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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Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in for quiet reading with other adults. Bring a book from home or from our shelves.

Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Thu, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Adults, drop in for movement, music, and seated exercises designed to promote creativity, memory and imagination, and to stimulate cognitive skills.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 meet on the fourth Thursday of each month to listen to a story and do a fun related activity.

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Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
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Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Sat, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Apr 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room C - Castle Rock
Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal conversation on... more
Intermediate to advanced English learners ages 18 and up gather for informal conversation on everyday topics. Facilitated by a fluent English speaker.

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
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Mon, Apr 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Tue, Apr 28, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Tue, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Apr 30, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.

Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.