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Registration opens:
August 06th, 2026

Crafted at the Library

Velvet Pumpkins
2026-09-05 13:30:00 2026-09-05 15:30:00 America/Denver Crafted at the Library Join us each month for a hands-on DIY experience for adults and teens! Parker - Event Hall A - Parker

Saturday, September 05
1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Parker

Event Hall A - Parker

Join us each month for a hands-on DIY experience for adults and teens!

Get inspired by Creativebug - an online database offering thousands of craft classes free with your Douglas County Library card - and create something new alongside fellow makers. Each month we will feature a different project, from jewelry and painting to paper crafts and more.

This month's project: Velvet Pumpkins

Add a touch of handmade charm to your autumn décor in this cozy crafting class inspired by Creativebug. Participants will learn how to create soft, plush velvet pumpkins using simple hand-stitching techniques.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, Culture |

Parker
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Phone: 303-791-7323
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This library is home to The Recording Studio, where customers can use state-of-the-art software and equipment to create videos, musical compositions, animations, e-books and more. The library also features the Plants & Pollinators play space.

Upcoming Events

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Camp DCL
Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Summer Book Roundup
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Corner - Parker
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.
Registration is now closed
Play Chess!
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities
Coffee Chat
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Camp DCL
Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Baby Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Recording Studio Orientation - Audio
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parker Recording Studio
Orientation for the Recording Studio at Douglas County Libraries in Parker.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Tue, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Parker
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 stimulate cognitive skills.
Bark for Books
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 154
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.
Club de Cuentos - Book Club
Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Parker
Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start learning? Grados 1-3. ¿Te gustaría... more
Grades 1-3. Want to practice reading Spanish or start learning? Grados 1-3. ¿Te gustaría practicar la lectura en español?
Inklings - Book Club
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall B - Parker
Adults meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Recording Studio Orientation - Audio
Wed, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parker Recording Studio
Orientation for the Recording Studio at Douglas County Libraries in Parker.
Fired Up - I Want to Start a Business (Spanish)
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
A workshop intended for new business owners or prospective entrepreneurs.
The Book Was Better - Or Was It? - Book Club
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room - Parker
Adults meet the first Wednesday of the month to compare a film with its original novel.
Camp DCL
Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 06, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Co-Regulation Lab - Parent + Child Connection
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Brittany Harris of Fruition Wellness Co for an interactive Co-Regulation Lab designed for... more
Join Brittany Harris of Fruition Wellness Co for an interactive Co-Regulation Lab designed for parents and children ages 6 and up.
Bilingual Storytime | Hora del cuento bilingüe
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids Corner - Parker
All ages. Presented in English and Spanish. Para familias. Presentado en inglés y español.
Cancelled
Practice Your English
Thu, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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.
Practice Your English
Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room - Parker
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.
Camp DCL
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and more! Weeklong, half-day and full-day camps for ages 5-12 run June 8-August 7 at six library locations.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Family Book and Activity Club
Fri, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Corner - Parker
Family-focused book club highlighting children's literature and encouraging learning... more
Family-focused book club highlighting children's literature and encouraging learning opportunities through play, art and exploration.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Play Chess!
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Parker
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities
Evening Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Coffee Chat
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Recording Studio Orientation - Video
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Parker Recording Studio
Orientation for the Recording Studio at Douglas County Libraries in Parker.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Recording Studio Orientation - Video
Wed, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parker Recording Studio
Orientation for the Recording Studio at Douglas County Libraries in Parker
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Parker
Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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