Services On the Website

Book Club Express Reserve

Book Club Express book club kits are easier than ever to place on reserve with BCE Reserve.

Book Club Express Go to BCE Reserve Now where you can:

Browse kits (cover image, description, reviews, etc.)
View availability
Reserve kit and specify pickup location
View pick up and return dates

Reserve your Book Club Express kits today.

Connect Your Kindle To The Library

Amazon Kindle

Since late 2009, Douglas County Libraries has lent eBooks to anyone with an eReader and a valid library card…unless that eReader was an Amazon Kindle. Now Kindle users can join the book borrowing party and check out eBooks from DCL!

DCL Is On The Go

DCL To Go

Douglas County Libraries is now wherever you are!

eBooks Now Available on iPads

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OverDrive's eBook & eAudio app optimized for iPad

If you're an iPad owner and been patiently waiting for the library to offer eBooks enhanced for your tablet, you're in luck. The OverDrive Media Console vers. 2.2 has just been released, specifically written to take full advantage of the iPad screen.

Book Club Express Reserve

Book Club Express book club kits are easier than ever to place on reserve with BCE Reserve.

Book Club Express Go to BCE Reserve Now where you can:

Browse kits (cover image, description, reviews, etc.)
View availability
Reserve kit and specify pickup location
View pick up and return dates

Reserve your Book Club Express kits today.

Text Alerts

Get Your Alerts from the Library via Text

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We have a new service for anyone who wants to receive text message alerts for holds, and overdue items as well as courtesy alerts on their mobile phone.

Visit our Storytime Page!

Storytime WebsiteWe’ve redesigned our approach to Storytime and made it easier for you to find Storytime information on our website.

Our new Storytime website lets you search for a Storytime by your child’s age or by library location. It also features helpful links and tips for parents, recommended reading lists you can have sent right to your e-mail, and links to stories you and your child can read online or hear over the phone anytime.

Visit the past in print

The Record-Journal of Douglas County’s publications from 1923 to 1941 have been added to the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. Historic Douglas County newspapers now available at www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org include the Castle Rock Journal (1881 - 1908), the Record-Journal of Douglas County (1908 - 1941), West Creek Mining News, and the Nighthawk Mountain Echo (1897 - 1900).

Freegal: Free downloadable music from the Sony catalog

Freegal Music logo A gift, from us to you.

Use your library card to download up to three songs a week free of charge! There is no limit to how many library users take advantage of this great service, and you can do it week after week. Files are compatible with iTunes, iPods, MP3 players, and both Macs and PCs.

Mango Online Language Learning

Mango Languages logoWhether you're taking an exotic vacation or you've always wanted to learn a second language--try Mango Online Language Learning.

 

  • Self-paced
  • No downloading
  • A dozen languages
  • Native speakers

Biz Info: Build Your Business Here

BizInfo: Build Your Business Here is a new service for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Fill out your contact information and question, and a business librarian will respond to your inquiry in one business day.

BizInfo: Build Your Business Here

We can provide assistance with market research & lists, competitive intelligence, and industry trends for established businesses. For entrepreneurs with a new idea, we can help you find example business plans and other start-up information.