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Ready, Set, Read!

On the Aloha Plaza East
2026-09-02 09:00:00 2026-09-02 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 -

Wednesday, September 02
9:00am - 12:00pm

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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. 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. Visit with many community partners for resources and information. 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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Coffee Chat
Tue, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Quiet Reading Group
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drop in for quiet reading with other adults. Bring a book from home or from our shelves.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Bark for Books
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up... more
Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Outdoor Storytime - Festival Park
Thu, Jul 23, 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
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Brain Health Fitness - Presented by Ageless Grace
Thu, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
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.
Junior Page Turners - Book Club
Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Please register each child attending. Kids in grades 1-3 meet on the fourth Thursday of each... more
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.
Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Sound Bath
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Certified yoga practitioner and trained vocalist Ellie Ferguson will guide participants through... more
Certified yoga practitioner and trained vocalist Ellie Ferguson will guide participants through a 90-minute sound bath consisting of crystal singing bowls, vocals, and other sound-healing tools.  
This event is full
Camp DCL
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
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Baby Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Practice Your English
Mon, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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
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Castle Rock Chess Club
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities. Meets weekly on Mondays.
Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Coffee Chat
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
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Baby Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
All ages welcome. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:30am
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
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Thu, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:30am
Join us for Storytime in the great outdoors! Ideal for ages 0-5. Thank you for keeping Storytime... more
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Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
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Cancelled
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ideal for ages 3-5. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Camp DCL
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Hall A & B - Castle Rock
Camp DCL Adventures begin June 2026. Kids explore cooking, science, engineering, art, coding and... more
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Baby Storytime
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 9:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for ages 0-2. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Corner - Castle Rock
Ideal for toddlers. Thank you for helping keep Storytime allergen-free.
Storytime Discover
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
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