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Douglas County Libraries is uniting with Coats for Colorado and the Task Force of Douglas County to provide food and warmth for families this winter.

Throughout the month of November, Douglas County Libraries will gather gently used and new coats for those who need them this winter as part of the Coats for Colorado program. In addition, all library fines collected Nov. 15 - 28 will be donated to the Douglas County Task Force to stock their food bank and feed local families. Those without fines wishing to make a donation may do so during the same time. Checks can be made out to the Task Force of Douglas County. Please bring your used coats or pay your fines at any of our library branches:

Learn how detectives use science to solve mysteries.

Participate in several activities to learn more about observation, evidence collecting, and fingerprinting. 

Ages 8-12, registration required.

There’s nothing more fun than a spooky story in October!

Douglas County Libraries Spellbinders will tell spooky tales to children ages five and up, just in time for Halloween.  

Registration is recommended.

Sharpen your pencils!  A writing class for teens is coming to Douglas County Libraries in October. 

Local author, Denise Vega, will show teens how to engage their readers using action, dialogue, and good description.  

Vega has written several bestselling books for young adults including Facts of Life #31, Access Denied (And Other 8th Grade Error Messages), and Click Here: To Find Out How I Survived 7th Grade. 

This program is recommended for teens 13-18 years old – space is limited, so register now!

Being green doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Learn how to save money by making choices that are smart, sustainable, and healthy.  Eco-Smart Communities will show you how to find out if a company or product is really green.  You’ll learn how to make your home more energy-efficient on a budget, and how to shop and make healthy choices for you and your family without breaking the bank. 

Become Involved in Decisions For the Library

The next meeting of the Board of Directors for Douglas County Libraries will be 7 p.m., Thursday, November 19 at the Lone Tree Library.  Click here for more information and read minutes from past meetings.

Improve reading skills with a doggie buddy!

Douglas County Libraries and Intermountain Therapy Dogs present R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs )

• Improves literacy in a unique and fun environment
• School-age children sign up to read aloud in Dog/Person teams
• Dog/Person teams are registered and certified through Intermountain Therapy Animals
• Advance sign-up is required.
  • Call 303-791-READ.
  • Visit the library.