Douglas County Library Foundation and Highlands Ranch Library are proud to present an evening with award-winning author Chris Bohjalian. The February 13 event will include a 6 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. discussion. Bohjalian is the author of 12 novels including the New York Times bestsellers Skeletons at the Feast, The Double Bind, Before You Know Kindness, The Law of Similars, and Midwives. He will discuss his newest book, Secrets of Eden, a story of shattered faith, intimate secrets, and the delicate nature of sacrifice.

Douglas County Libraries brings you its 2010 Youth Spring Reading Program, Hop to It! Kids ages 12 and under may register at any Douglas County Library location from February 1 to March 15. Participants with reading logs showing 12 hours of reading completed before March 29 will be eligible to receive a free book. As always, pre-readers may participate by listening to books read aloud. Prizes are not guaranteed and are available while supplies last.

To complement its spring reading program, DCL has partnered with the Denver Zoo to bring live amphibians to Douglas County Libraries locations. Children ages five and older are invited to get up close and personal with frogs, toads and salamanders. Registration is required. Call 303-791-7323, or visit any Douglas County Library branch.

Share the love of reading with a child! Volunteers go through a two-hour training session which takes place at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock.

After this training the volunteer is ready to be placed in a childcare center. The next session takes place from 9:30 AM to Noon, January 20th--the third Wednesday of the month.

Registration is required.

To book your spot, stop by your library, call 303-791-7323.

There may still be snow on the ground, but it’s already time to start thinking about spring and the things in your yard that may need a little love to look their best this year.

We've joined forces once again with Castle Rock Gift & Garden to bring you Our Garden Series, a collection of informational gardening classes customized to Douglas County’s water, weather and soil.

In February, for the budget and health conscious, there’s Vegetable Gardening 101. Xeric Gardening will appeal to those who want to be more water wise. March programs will focus on ornamental grasses and trees. Join us and let's get growing!