Featured Events

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Spring Gardening

Get expert tips for seed starting, container gardening, attracting pollinators, and more from a CSU Master Gardener. ADULTS.

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Ready, Set, Read!

Join us on the Aloha Plaza East for Storytime, early literacy activities, snacks, and a book giveaway—plus an appearance by Llama Llama! Sponsored by Aloha Fund. ALL AGES.

Thursday, May 15, 9AM, Castle Rock

Writers Workshops

Elevate your writing with expert guidance and creative insight on various writing topics from author presenters. ADULTS.

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Book Lovers

Discover great new reads at an evening of book talks, with special guests and door prizes! ADULTS.

Various dates & locations

Fête des Fables Gala

Beauty and the Beast

Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting the DCL Foundation. Enjoy beautiful scenery, a signature cocktail, fine dining, our classic silent auction, live entertainment, and more. ADULTS.

Friday, September 19, Highlands Ranch Mansion

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Adult Event Calendar

Join us for engaging workshops, art sessions, fitness and wellness classes, entertainment, and learning opportunities to expand your skills and experiences. ADULTS.

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Author Events

Spend an evening with these diverse authors and hear the stories behind their stories. We regularly host bestsellers, local authors, children's writers, and more.

Sebastian Junger

Saturday, April 26, 7PM, Highlands Ranch

Meet the NYT bestselling author, war correspondent, and filmmaker when he joins us to talk about his memoir, In My Time of Dying. Junger is also the author of The Perfect Storm, Tribe, and more. Books will be sold at the event. ADULTS.

Sandra Dallas

Friday, May 2, 6:30PM, Highlands Ranch

Don’t miss the bestselling, award-winning author when she joins us to talk about her new novel, Tough Luck, starring a plucky heroine, vivid period details, and plenty of colorful characters. Excellent for book clubs! Books will also be sold at the event. ADULTS.

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Jolene & Dakota Gutiérrez

Saturday, May 3, 2PM, Castle Rock

Join us with your little ones for a fun celebration and special visit with children’s authors Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez, who will read their book, Mamiachi & Me. Guests can also enjoy music and activities. Books will be sold at the event. ALL AGES.

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Mark Stevens

Saturday, June 14, 6:30PM, Highlands Ranch

Meet the award-winning Colorado author when he joins us to introduce and discuss his gripping new thriller, No Lie Lasts Forever, hailed as "Zodiac with a terrifying twist." Books will be sold at the event, and a book signing will follow the author’s talk. ADULTS.

Bruce Borgos & Carter Wilson

Friday, July 25, 6:30PM, Highlands Ranch

Spend an evening with thriller authors Bruce Borgos and Carter Wilson as they discuss Borgos's book The Blue Horse, the latest installment in the Porter Beck series. Carter Wilson is the bestselling author of Tell Me What You Did and nine other thrillers. Books will be sold at the event. ADULTS.

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