Literacy

The Douglas County Early Childhood Coalition presents Early Childhood Adventure: Family Fun Festival!

The event is for the whole family and will be held Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St. in Parker. The $1 per person entry fee allows entrance to the event and the museum!

The event will feature arts and crafts, family resources and children's entertainment and games, along with an 11 a.m. Musical Romp with performer Bonnie Phipps, left.

Immerse yourself in Hispanic culture and language, broaden your perspective, and continue your Spanish studies.

This is an intermediate class, recommended as a follow-up to Beginning Spanish and Culture. Registration is required for six consecutive weekly sessions. Bring a binder or notebook, pen, pencil, highlighter, and 3x5 index cards.

Reading to dogs helps kids read and communicate better.

Through Bark for Books, we offer young readers, ages 6-12, a unique opportunity to improve their literacy skills and self-esteem reading to trained Reading Education Assistance Dogs in 20-minute sessions.

Please register by calling 303-791-7323 or visiting with a children’s librarian in a participating location.

Now is your chance to share your amazing stories with young people and become a Spellbinder!

Spellbinders are adults, 50 and up, who stay young at heart by telling stories to children in Douglas County Schools. By sharing traditional stories and personal history tales, Spellbinders make a difference.