Douglas County Libraries Creativity Contest

Visit YourHub.com in June to   post your artwork, photos, creative writing and essays   in honor of  Denver Poet Laureate  Chris Ransick's tour around Douglas County. All participants will be entered to win a prize.  Participants will need to register first.

Enter contest here.


Contest details:

-Contest age categories: 11 and under, 12-18, 19 and older.

-Prize: a Douglas County Libraries canvas book bag filled with tools and treats for aspiring poets, writers or artists.
Each bag will include: poetry book, blank journal, pen, CD case, Starbucks gift card, and some fun and surprising gifts from the library (these will depend on the age category. Potential gifts include Shakespeare mugs, garden kneelers, lanterns, carabeener flashlights, stuffed animals, hacky sacks, highlighters, hats, oven mitts...

-Deadline for entries to be considered for the contest is June 30.

Chris Ransick's Tour

Poemboy vs. the Media Gorgon
Featuring Denver's Poet Laureate, Chris Ransick

The Media Gorgon symbolizes a modern marvel: Mass media is a rapidly-evolving technological phenomenon. Meanwhile, literature remains rooted in ancient tradition. Ransick directs his thoughtful, poetic approach at a series of questions: What is the relationship between literature and mass media? How is mass media developing? What does this changing landscape mean for parents, children, teachers, writers, and readers? Free, registration required, starting May 9.
www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org
303-791-READ

Highlands Ranch Library: Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m.
Neighborhood Library at Lone Tree: Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Library at Roxborough: Wednesday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
Parker Library: Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock: Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m.


Get in the Game: Summer Reading Programs for All Ages

Register between June 1 and July 13 and get a Chick-fil-A coupon for free food.
Youth (birth-12 years old)
    Read 12 hours for a fun and challenging Mousetrap Maze game. Pre-readers can listen to books read aloud.
Teens (12-18 years old)
    The game rules are simple: read for 18 hours and get a free ticket to the movies.
Adults (18 years old and up)
    Read four books and you'll take home a fun book bag.