-At the Highlands Ranch Library:
9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, 303-791-7703
Monday, October 23
Spooky Stories, 5:30 p.m. A funny and ever-so-slightly spooky evening of Halloween stories and puppets. Registration required.
Spooky Stories, 7 p.m. A funny and ever-so-slightly spooky evening of Halloween stories and puppets. Registration required.
-At the Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree:
8827 Lone Tree Parkway, 303-799-4446
Thursday, October 26:
Spooky Share, 4:30 to 5:20 p.m AND 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. Come in costume for storytelling and share your favorite spooky tale.
-Parker Library
10851 South Crossroads Drive, 303-841-3503
-Tuesday, October 31:
Family Fall Fest, drop-in between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Storytelling, crafts, treats and a costume parade. Presented by the library's Teen Advisory Board.
-Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock:
100 South Wilcox Street, 303-688-7700
-October 23-28:
Halloween Party Storytimes, 10:30 a.m. The Halloween parties will take the place of our normal storytimes, unless otherwise noted:
Monday, Oct. 23rd: 10:30am Party ONLY
Tuesday, Oct. 24th: 9:30am Lapsit, 10:30am Party
Wednesday, Oct. 25th: 10:30am Party ONLY
Thursday, Oct. 26th: 10:30 am Party ONLY
Friday, Oct. 27th: 9:30am Lapsit, 10:30am Party
Saturday, Oct. 28th: 11:00am Party at normal time
The Library will provide drinks, plates, cups, napkins and fun. Caregivers are asked to sign up to bring treats.
-October 27-29:
Pumkin Pandemonium Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The 8th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest for children and teens. Children up to age 11 and Teens 12-18 are invited to submit decorated pumpkins for display and judging.
Judging will occur the morning of Monday, October 30th for the Scariest, Funniest and Most Creative pumpkins. All winners will receive a ribbon and a gift certificate to 3 Lynx Toys or Dream Pastries. Pumpkins may be taken home after judging or left on display through October 31st. One pumpkin per contestant. Please leave all candles and lighting devices at home.
-Monday, October 30
Scary Stories with professional storyteller, Priscilla Queen
Tales for the Faint-hearted, ages 4 to 8, at 7 p.m.
Tales for the Stout-hearted, ages 8 to adult, at 7:30 p.m.
Douglas County Libraries is online at
DouglasCountyLibraries.org.