Douglas County Libraries

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Ten thousand reasons to celebrate! 🎉 Our 10,000th Douglas County child just joined Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Every month, these families get a free book delivered right to their door. Sign up your little one (up to age 5) today at https://t.co/Tjt9msqDdr

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Don’t miss the magic of A Storybook Holiday: The North Pole Express, December 5&6!
*DCL in Lone Tree ⁠
*Family-friendly entertainment, crafts, make-&-take gifts⁠
*A delicious menu of food, drinks & sweet treats⁠
*Visit with Santa! ⁠
⁠Get tickets at https://t.co/cw6JqyEOhf

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Meet the retired special agent who helped bring down El Chapo. Author Eric Balliet will talk about & sign copies of his new true-crime book, “Kingpins & Coyotes,” taking you inside the world of cartels and human smuggling. Nov 13, 6:30PM, Highlands Ranch https://t.co/vstmXLsW91

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USA Today bestselling author Bruce Borgos will sit down with award-winning Colorado author Kathleen Donnelly for one thrilling evening! Mark your calendar to join us Nov 21, and hear about Mr. Borgos’ new Porter Beck mystery, “The Riddle Maker.” Register:
https://t.co/9e5wd2IJ62

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We’re so grateful to be part of a community that continues the spirit of giving. If you’d like to help us carry on Dolly’s legacy, you may donate to the DCL Foundation at https://t.co/rfMaJVP7he.
To learn more about the Imagination Library, visit https://t.co/Tjt9msqDdr.

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As a proud partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, we’re honored to be helping Douglas County children ages 0-5 start building their own home libraries. Because of the generous people who #GiveLikeDolly, more and more kids are discovering the joy of reading.

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Tonight, the Highlands Ranch Mansion will transform into the shadowy forest of Snow White for our 11th annual Fête des Fables Gala. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Fransen Pittman for their generous support of Fête des Fables and the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

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The countdown is on! Fête des Fables Gala returns Friday, Sept 25, for its 11th year of fundraising magic at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion. We’re grateful to our sponsor Parkside Promotions for their support in making this magical evening possible🍎 https://t.co/KyPR0tHfTW

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Our annual Fête des Fables Gala is a magical celebration of stories that benefits the Douglas County Libraries Foundation and its work in our community.

Special thanks to our sponsor Epicurean Catering for helping bring this special evening to life. 🍎 https://t.co/jfCH5AX1zB

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A taste of local history is waiting—but not for long! 🍽️
This is your last weekend to explore The Well-fed West, our Archives & Local History exhibit of food, farming and community in Douglas County. Now through Sept 13.
Learn more at https://t.co/lNeiorQV8v

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Join us for an evening with U.S. Air Force veteran and author Debra Hunt as she discusses her debut domestic-suspense thriller, “Unlikely Hero.”
*Sunday, September 27, 5PM, Highlands Ranch
*Includes a book sale + signing
Register today at https://t.co/Mi1ZdfwCuv

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We can’t wait to celebrate at Fête des Fables: Snow White on Sept 25 at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion! All event proceeds benefit the Douglas County Libraries Foundation. Thank you to our sponsor Sterling Ranch Development Company for helping bring this evening to life.

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Raise a glass to community impact! On Sept 25 the Highlands Ranch Mansion will transform into the forest of Snow White for our annual Fête des Fables Gala benefiting the DCL Foundation. Thank you to our sponsor Highlands Ranch Mansion for helping bring this magical night to life!

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Spend an evening with authors from Colorado’s Left Field Publishing & get to know their work. Len Vlahos, Matt Strollo, Kristin Bartley Lenz & Amy Havis will join us Sept 20 at 5PM to talk about their books spanning discovery, humor, rock climbing & horror https://t.co/BFcx2myCnT

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Sisters in Crime authors Mary Birk, Ann Dominguez, Skye Griffith, and Rita Popp will join us for an entertaining panel discussion about their work and how they plot their cozy yet diabolical mysteries. Don’t miss it! Sept 13, 6PM, Highlands Ranch. https://t.co/xEuLGiL4TA

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Something exciting is about to break ground! We’re kicking off our new library construction in the Sterling Ranch area on Aug 26, at 10AM. Join us along with library staff & local leaders for the ceremonial groundbreaking! 8285 Piney River Ave, Littleton
https://t.co/0qi1puokNy

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Don’t miss our afternoon with Colorado author, attorney, and judge Jacqueline St. Joan: Aug 30, 5PM, at Highlands Ranch. Hear about her new memoir, “Your Verdict: A Judge’s Reckoning with Law and Loss,” and the stories that shaped her life. Register at https://t.co/RYjvGavpHe

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Round up your little ones for an early-literacy celebration on the Aloha Plaza East in Castle Rock, Sept 2, sponsored by Aloha Fund.
*Storytimes at 9AM, 10AM and 11AM
*Early literacy activities
*Snacks + free books
*Register today at https://t.co/MqiyWLGKA0

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We’re growing! Join us Aug 26, at 10AM as we celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking for our new library in Northwest Douglas County. Library staff and local leaders will be on hand as we mark the beginning of a new chapter! 8285 Piney River Ave, Littleton
https://t.co/pWNmhR7Njh

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Before farm-to-table was a trend, it was a way of life. Take a look back and discover how local farms, ranches, restaurants, and gathering places helped shape our county’s story in our new ALH exhibit, The Well-fed West. Aug 1-Sept 13⁠. Learn more at https://t.co/wjJoiUZgzT