Jennifer Pavlik Community Relations Assistant 303-688-7619

November 2008 Calendar of Events

All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Register online, by phone, or onsite.

-Kids in the Kitchen

Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring! Get your kids in the kitchen to create their own fun, easy, and nutritious snacks. Local author Corie Goodson will share healthy recipes from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Ages 6-13 with parent. Free, registration required.

Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, 303-791-READ

Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-791-READ

Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Library at Roxborough, 8357 North Rampart Range Road, Suite 200, 303-791­READ

Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Parker Library, 10851 South Crossroads Drive

Saturday, November 8 at 10:00 a.m.

Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock

Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.

-Bonfils Blood Drive

Please call Bonfils at 303-363-2300 to book your spot:

Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock

Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

-Bark for Books

What could be more encouraging for a struggling young reader than sharing a book with a doggie buddy? Based on research that supports the benefits of the human-animal bond, Bark for Books offers a special chance to boost childhood literacy. Dogs certified by Intermountain Therapy Animals. Registration is required, visit your library or call 303-791-READ. Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, 303-791-READ

Saturday, November 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Neighborhood Library at Roxborough, 8357 North Rampart Range Road, Suite 200, 303-791­READ

Thursday, November 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Parker Library, 10851 South Crossroads Drive, 303-791-READ

Thursday, November 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Philip S. Miller Library, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, 303-791-READ

Wednesday, November 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

-GED Testing

Monthly GED testing is offered in partnership with Douglas County School District. Registration required. Pre-register online at www.GED123.org or call Molly Elkin at 303-791-READ for more information.

Douglas County High School, South Bldg., Room 40, 2842 Front Street, Castle Rock

Tuesday, November 11 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Parker Library, 10851 South Crossroads Drive, 303-791-READ

Wednesday, November 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Library Closure: All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain CLOSED on Thursday, November 27. Please help our employees fully enjoy their time of by not returning items on the holiday. No fines will be assessed on these holidays. Thank you.

-Bookmobile Stops*

303-791-READ *Castle Pines North (7284 Lagae Road, in the King Sooper’s Parking Lot) Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m.; Mondays: 3 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays: 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays: 1 to 5 p.m. *Windsor at Meridian (9875 Jefferson Parkway, just north of Lincoln, across from the Wildlife Experience) Wednesdays from 3 to 8 p.m. *Cherrywood Village (16950 E. Carlson Drive, Parker) Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m. Other Events:

Wednesday, November 26

Bookmobile will be CLOSED.

Thursday, November 27

Bookmobile will be CLOSED.

-Cherry Valley Elementary Satellite Branch

9244 South State Highway 83, Cherry Valley 303-791-READ Please call for hours. Other Events:

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

-Highlands Ranch Library

9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, Highlands Ranch 303-791-READ Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5 a.m. Storytime Themes: Week of October 27: I’m Not Scared Week of November 3: Tickle Your Funnybone Week of November 10: Wha’cha Gonna Wear Week of November 17: Family, Friends, & Neighbors Week of November 24: Your Royal Highness Storytimes: Monday: 10 am and 11 am (all ages) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. (baby and toddler/preschool) Thursday: additional storytime at 1 p.m. (all ages) Saturday: 10:30 am (all ages)

New! Sunday: 2:30 p.m. (all ages)

Art Exhibits: Stop in to view artwork from area elementary students. Other Events:

Saturday, November 1

Practice your English, 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Sunday, November 2

Go Game Club for children and teens, noon. Sunday Serenade with Jeff Jaros

Monday, November 3

Creative Writing Group Grades 1-2, 4:15 p.m. Get your creative juices flowing with this seven-week creative writing session. Session runs November 3 -December 15. Registration required. Creative Writing Group Grades 3-6, 4:15 p.m. Get your creative juices flowing with this seven-week creative writing session. Session runs November 3 -December 15. Registration required. Mother/Daughter Book Group for Teens, 7 p.m. Ages 12-15 and a significant woman in the teen’s life. Discussing “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 4

Daytime Book Group, 10 a.m.

Thursday, November 6

Business Start Up, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the seven basic requirements needed to launch your business. Registration required. To register visit SmallBusinessDenver.com. Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Mystery Loves Company Book Club, 7 p.m. “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield.

Saturday, November 8

Practice your English, 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Sail Away with the Pirate Pup Storytime, ages 4-8, 10:30 a.m. Sail away with picture book author, Caroline Stutson and her Pirate Pup crew as she shares some seagoing stories and poems. Special guests from Sara Brown’s Shoestring Children’s Theater Company will sing. Registration required. Bark for Books, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Sunday, November 9

Go Game Club for children and teens, noon.

Monday, November 10

HI Scrabble Club, ages 12+, 7 p.m. Adults and teens bring your game, dictionary and come play! Highlands Ranch Book Group, 7 p.m. Registration required. Pajama Storytime, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11

Flu Shots, ages 4+, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Protect you and your family this season with a flu shot. Flu shots cost $25 unless covered by insurance. Crafts for 1st -3rd Graders, 4 p.m. Make turkey baskets. Registration required Highlands Ranch Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. Highlands Ranch Photography Club, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12

Chess Knights Chess Club for children, teens & adults, 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 13

Great Books Discussion Group, 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 15

Practice your English, 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Kids in the Kitchen, ages 6-13, 11 a.m. Join local author Corie Goodson as she share recipes and health tips from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Parent participation requested. Registration required.

Sunday, November 16

Go Game Club for children and teens, noon. Booklover’s Circle, 3:00 p.m. November’s theme is mystery. Registration recommended.

Monday, November 17

Mother/Daughter Book Group, grades 4-6, 6:30 p.m. This month we will discuss “Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 18

Highlands Ranch Garden Club, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19

Teen Writers Group for Grades 7-10, 3:30 p.m. This workshop provides teens a forum to share their writing and get feedback to expand their abilities and sharpen their skills. Registration required. Pokemon League, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 20

Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 21

Puppet Show – Turkey Tails, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 22

Practice your English, 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Sunday, November 23

Go Game Club for children and teens, noon.

Monday, November 24

Teen Book Club, grades 9-12, 7 p.m. Enjoy discussing fiction, fantasy, manga, sci-fi, and more. This month they are discussing the book “I am the Messenger” by Markus Zusak. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 25

Bark for Books, from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Registration required. Anime Mania for teens, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Chess Knights Chess Club for children, teens & adults, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

Saturday, November 29

Practice your English, 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Sunday, November 30

Go Game Club for children and teens, noon. Sunday Serenade – Star Edwards Celtic Harp, 1 p.m.

-Louviers Library

Louviers Village Club House 7885 Louviers Boulevard, Louviers 303-791-READ Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. to Noon Other Events:

Thursday, November 20

Louviers Bookclub, 6 p.m. This month’s discussion is about “Ride of our Lives” by Mike Leonard. Registration required.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

-Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree

8827 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree 303-791-READ Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. Storytime Themes: Week of October 27: Monster Mash Week of November 3: Imagine That! Week of November 10: What’s the Magic Word? Week of November 17: Dance Fever Week of November 24: Somethin’s Cooking Storytimes: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:30 a.m. (baby)

10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (all ages) Art Exhibit: The photography of the Lone Tree Photography Club. Other Events:

Saturday, November 1

Family Storytime, 11 a.m. Peter Fletcher Classical Guitarist, 2 p.m. Award-winning guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at the Lone Tree Recreation Center.

Thursday, November 6

Readers Roost Book Club, noon. “The Senator’s Wife” by Sue Miller.

Saturday, November 8

Mime, grades K+, 1 p.m. Learn the “language” of mime: the moves, illusions, and how to tell a story.

Thursday, November 13

Teen Advisory Board, grades 7-12, 6:45 p.m. Registration required.

Friday, November 14

Foreign Film Night: “Eat Drink Man Woman,” 5:30 p.m. View and discuss this movie directed by Ang Lee. Registration required.

Saturday, November 15

Kids in the Kitchen, ages 6-13, 2 p.m. Join local author Corie Goodson as she share recipes and health tips from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Parent participation requested. Registration required.

Wednesday, November 19

Your Book Club, 12:15 p.m. Review “your” latest read with other book lovers.

Saturday, November 22

M.C.Tessilations, grades 4+, 1 p.m. Explore the work of M.C. Escher (repeating geometric patterns). Learn how it relates to math as well as basic art principles. Registration required.

Monday, November 24

Crime and Beyond Book Club, 6:30 p.m. “Life Sentences” by Alice Blanchard.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

-Neighborhood Library at Roxborough

8357 North Rampart Range Road, Roxborough Marketplace, Suite 200 303-791-READ Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. Storytime Themes: Week of October 27: Pets Galore Week of November 3: Dinosaur Stomp Week of November 10: I’m not Scared Week of November 17: Tickle Your Funnybone Week of November 24: Wha’cha Gonna Wear? Storytimes: Monday: 6:30 pm (all ages) Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. (all ages) Saturday: 10 a.m. (all ages) Other Events:

Sunday, November 9

Kids in the Kitchen, ages 6-13, 1 p.m. Join local author Corie Goodson as she share recipes and health tips from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Parent participation requested. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 11

After Lunch Bookclub, 1 p.m. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 18

Evening Bookclub, 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Thursday, November 20

Bark for Books, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

-Parker Library

10851 South Crossroads Drive Parker, CO 80134-9081 303-791-READ Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. Storytime Themes: Week of October 27: Imagine That! Week of November 3: What’s the Magic Word? Week of November 10: Dance Fever Week of November 17: Somethin’s Cooking Week of November 24: Games for Fun Storytimes: Monday -Friday: 9:30 a.m. (baby) Monday & Tuesday: 10:15 (preschool) Tuesday: 11 a.m. (preschool) Wednesday -Friday: 10:15 and 11 a.m. (toddler) Wednesday: 7 p.m. (family) Art Exhibit: Local artist Hilde Wexler. Other Events:

Saturday, November 1

Belgium Street Organ Performance, family, 10 a.m. Learn the history of the Belgium Street Organ and hear folk, Forties, and classical tunes. Ken Hodge will describe the instrument and encourage audience participation in cranking out tunes. Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Decorating from the Rug Up, 2 p.m. Décor & You will show you how to incorporate wall coverings, accessories, lighting, upholstery, and window treatment fabrics to achieve a complete look. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 4

Chess Club, 4 p.m. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, November 5

Just Write! Ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 6

Cinema Parker, ages 17+, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the movie “Days and Clouds.”

Saturday, November 8

Kids in the Kitchen, ages 6-13, 10 a.m. Join local author Corie Goodson as she share recipes and health tips from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Parent participation requested. Registration required. Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Parker Genealogical Society, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 9

Parker Writers, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11

Chess Club, 4 p.m. All ages welcome. Café Current Presents the War on Terror: Afghanistan, 7 p.m. Steve Howery, author of Without Reserve: A Novel of the War on Terror, will speak on the realities of the War on Terror in Afghanistan. The discussion will occur at the Warhorse Inn. Parker Area Historical Society, 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 13

Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m. Bark for Books, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Mother/Daughter Book Club, ages 8-12, 6 p.m. This month’s book is “Rules” by Cynthia Lord. Registration required. Novel Approach Book Club, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 15

ALA National Gaming Day, family, 9 a.m. Share expertise and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Live Local Music Series, 1 p.m. Enjoy the acoustic folk rock from artist April Kim.

Tuesday, November 18

Chess Club, 4 p.m. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, November 18 – Wednesday, November 19

AARP-Driver’s Safety Program, ages 50+, 1 p.m. -5 p.m. Review and update driving safety skills. Attendance on both days is mandatory. AARP class fee is $10, and will be collected at the first class. Registration required.

Thursday, November 20

Fun with Origami, ages 8+, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, November 22

Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Tuesday, November 25

Bark for Books, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Chess Club, 4 p.m. All ages welcome. Teen Advisory Board, 6:30 p.m. Friends of the Library, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

Saturday, November 29

Practice Your English, 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

-Philip S. Miller Library

100 South Wilcox, Castle Rock 303-791-READ Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m. Storytime Themes: Week of October 27: Halloween Party Week of November 3: Woodland Creatures Week of November 10: Jammie Jamboree Week of November 17: All Aboard! Week of November 24: Farewell to Fall Storytimes: Monday: 10 a.m. (toddler & preschool) 11 a.m. (all ages) >>>>Tuesday*: 9:30 a.m. (ages 0-12 months) and 11 a.m. (all ages) Wednesday: 10 and 11 a.m. (toddler) Thursday: 10 a.m. (preschool) and 11 a.m. (toddler & preschool) >>>>Friday*: 9:30 a.m. (ages 12-24 months) and 11 a.m. (all ages) Saturday: 11 a.m. (all ages) *The library also offers 9:30 a.m. baby storytimes on Tuesdays (ages 0-12 months) and Fridays (ages 12-24 months) in January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November. Art Exhibits: Other Events:

Saturday, November 1

Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Castle Rock Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. to noon. Teen Book Club, 1 p.m. The Teen Book Club will meet to discuss “Peeps” by Scott Westerfield. Registration required.

Sunday, November 2

Game Day, grades 7-12, 1 p.m. Multiplayer games in the Aloha Teen Tower.

Monday, November 3

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Bette Kot will lead an informal workshop. Participants should bring genealogy research projects to discuss.

L.A.F.F. Book Club, ages 8-12, 4:30 p.m. The group will be reading, “Wringer” by Jerry Spinelli. Registration required. Great Books Discussion Group, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4

Young Writers Guild, ages 12-18, 4 p.m. Aspiring writers, bring a pencil and paper.

Wednesday, November 5

SBDC: Getting Started in QuickBooks, 5 p.m. Instruction in QuickBooks through the Small Business Development Center of South Metro Denver. There is a $49 class fee payable to SBDC. Registration required. To register visit smallbusinessdenver.com or call 303-548-5300. English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Club, ages 16+, 6:30 p.m. Join others who are learning English as you read and discuss books together with discussion leader, Vonelle. Registration required.

Thursday, November 6

Guitar Hero for Teens, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Drop-in. Current Affairs Discussion Group – Central Africa, 7 p.m. Review and discuss the Foreign Policy Association’s material on Africa. Registration required.

Saturday, November 8

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Bette Kot will introduce the genealogy software program “The Master Genealogist.” Registration required. Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Kids in the Kitchen, ages 6-13, 1 p.m. Join local author Corie Goodson as she share recipes and health tips from her book “Tween Kwisine.” Parent participation requested. Registration required.

Monday, November 10

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Bette Kot will lead an informal workshop. Participants should bring genealogy research projects to discuss. Searching Library Genealogy Databases, 1 p.m. Learn how to use the Library's subscription databases -AncestryPlus and Heritage Quest, as well as Family Search, to conduct genealogy research. Registration required. Ooey Gooey Science: “This & That,” ages 8-12, 4:15 p.m. Registration required.

Tuesday, November 11

Junior PageTurners, grades 1-3, 4:15 p.m. The Night Readers, 7 p.m. This month’s selection is “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert.

Wednesday, November 12

Storytelling for Grandparents, 10 a.m. Douglas County Libraries Spellbinders will conduct a workshop on remembering and gathering family stories and shaping them into wonderful tales to share with your family. Registration required. Contact Priscilla Queen at 303-688-7626 or pqueen@dclibraries.org to register. Bark for Books, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Thursday, November 13

Guitar Hero for Teens, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Drop-in. Answers You Need in Today’s Market, 7 p.m. Financial advisor, Rey Cinocco, will present a finacial seminar that can help put current market news into perspective. Registration required.

Saturday, November 15

Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

Sunday, November 16

Greeting Card Stamp Workshop, families with kids ages 5+, 1 p.m. Learn how to make your own greeting cards using rubber stamps – for the holidays or any other occasion. Registration required.

Monday, November 17

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Bette Kot will lead an informal workshop. Participants should bring genealogy research projects to discuss.

Tuesday, November 18

Kids’ Craft Night, 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

Thursday, November 20

Teen Interests Council, 4 p.m.

Guitar Hero for Teens, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Drop-in. Current Affairs Discussion Group – West Africa, 7 p.m. Review and discuss the Foreign Policy Association’s material on Africa. Registration required.

Saturday, November 22

Bonfils Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Bonfils at 303-363-2300 to book your spot. Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator. Castle Rock Band Starlighting Concert, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, November 24

Genealogy Workshop, 10 a.m. Bette Kot will lead an informal workshop. Participants should bring genealogy research projects to discuss.

Wednesday, November 26

All Douglas County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 27

All Douglas County Libraries will be CLOSED.

Saturday, November 29

Practice Your English, 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. Practice conversational English with a trained facilitator.

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