Douglas County Libraries is a neighborhood favorite in Parker (20105 E. Mainstreet), offering high-tech meeting rooms; children’s storytimes; birthday parties; summer day camps for kids; an annual Summer Reading celebration; entertaining, literature-based events for kids, families and adults; lifelong learning events and activities for retirees and seniors; and more. Get a library card at the library or by visiting DCL.org and discover all that DCL has to offer. 

 

During school breaks, kids ages 4-12 can discover new activities, express their creativity, and build confidence all while having fun at Camp DCL. These weeklong camps let kids explore hands-on activities like cooking and baking, coding, science experiments, engineering, art, LEGO adventures, and more. Scholarships are available through the DCL Foundation. Visit DCL.org/camp-dcl to learn more. 

 

Meeting Rooms 

The library offers ideal event spaces for business meetings, corporate functions, and social events right in your neighborhood. The public meeting rooms and study spaces, as well as indoor and outdoor event spaces, feature comfortable furniture, high-end technology, and an array of hospitality service options to meet the unique needs of the community. Visit DCL.org/reserve-a-space to learn more.  

 

Birthday celebrations are extra-special at DCL. The library’s customized parties blend the love of stories and play for kids ages 2-7 and include a dedicated party planner, themed party décor, age-appropriate activities, a gift book for the birthday girl or boy, a lollipop bouquet, and more. Throw a party to remember without all the fuss—DCL takes care of the details! The library also offers customized party kits to go for at-home celebrations. Visit DCL.org/birthday-parties to learn more.   

 

Summer Reading 

Summer Reading encourages kids of all ages to have fun with reading during school breaks. DCL’s annual celebration includes community activities and events, trackable reading goals, friendly challenges, sign-up prizes, and rewards that make reading less work and more fun. Readers of all ages are encouraged to take part in Summer Reading each year. Visit DCL.org/summer-reading to learn more. 

 

Library customers look to DCL for exceptional events throughout the year. Storybook Holiday events are a delightful celebration of literature for families, with characters from beloved stories, themed crafts, catered food and drinks, and lively entertainment. Fairy Tale Ball is a magical experience for kids, bringing favorite fairy tales to life. And author events provide book lovers with up-close and personal experiences with bestselling, nationally known authors. To learn about upcoming library events, sign up for DCL’s eNewsletter at DCL.org/newsletters and visit DCL.org.

 

The U-Fix-It Pit Stop is a museum-quality play auto shop featuring a standalone, lift-mounted car and playful facets of a real-life auto shop. Working from the shop toolbox and service desk, kids can get under the hood to add faux fluids, change the air filter, and check the battery and oil level. Using the provided creeper, they can roll under the vehicle to replace the muffler and tailpipe, change lug nuts and tires, and have fun swapping out vanity plates and bumper stickers. 

 

DCL’s Parker location is home to the Recording Studio, where customers can use state-of-the-art software and equipment to create, record and edit music, videos, family histories, and more; conduct podcasts and interviews; create instructional or marketing tools; craft dynamic school projects; and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome to reserve the Recording Studio using a library card. Learn more at DCL.org/reserve-a-space.