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A book before it was a movie, this delightful story by Jeff Kinney introduces us to an unlikely hero and reminds us all that sometimes being a kid is tough. Kids, help us celebrate Diary of a Wimpy Kid with games and activities related to the book! Refreshments will be served. Recommended for grades 2-6.

Parker Library's Live Local Music Series presents a solo acoustic hour with John Common and Jess DeNicola of “John Common & Blinding Flashes of Light.” Enjoy a taste of the hippest music in the West by a 2009 Westword Best Pop Artist nominee.

Through March 25, visit the Roxborough Library to enjoy the fine art talent of Maryann Leake Baisley, local illustrator and watercolorist. Her current work explores four areas of interest: flowers, koi, rock formations and nests.

If you are turning 5, 6, or 7, and this is the month of your birthday, sign up for this Book Club! We'll meet the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5pm. Bring your favorite book to the party!

Each child registered will get a coupon for a free cupcake from Nomalie Cupcakes in Parker. Join us for a birthday and book celebration!

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.

Are you in a book club or thinking of starting your own?

Douglas County Libraries offers a service called Book Club Express. Titles are available county-wide and are centrally housed at Highlands Ranch Library.

We'll provide you with multiple copies of a book, author biographies, discussion questions, and more!

A Book Club Express kit can be checked out for six weeks with over 150 titles from which to choose for adults, children, and teens. You can also reserve titles as future book club selections.

We are also happy to provide book talks at your book club meeting. Just leave your phone number and/or email information when you speak to us about Book Club Express.

The following are available as Book Club Express titles:

• Adult books
• Young Adult books
• Kid's books

For more information contact bce@dclibraries.org

Registration is Required please call 303-791-READ

Junior Pageturners: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:15 pm. Grades 1-3. Registration required.

LAFF--Libraries are for fun! For older elementary school aged. Alternate months on Mondays, 4:30pm. Registration required.