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I could have written that! From hilarious anecdotes to creative fiction or insightful reviews, the online community is ripe with opportunities for aspiring writers. Discover how to develop stories from ideas or experiences and choose the best format for writing and optimum exposure.

Learn about blogs, community pages and other web publishing tools. Presented by Steve Shultz, YourHub.com community journalist.

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September 25, 2008
The Wildlife Experience
10035 South Peoria, Parker

Douglas County Libraries Foundation is proud to present An Evening with Dave Barry.

Dave Barry is a humor columnist. His work appears in more than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad. In 1988 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. He has written 30 books, and is currently working on a new book with Ridley Pearson called Science Fair, due out in October.

The lively interview and Q&A session, will be moderated by Jamie Brickhouse, Director of HarperCollins Speaker Bureau, who is also a stand-up comedian.

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ROCK SOLID WRITING!
Saturday, September 20, 8:30 - 5:00
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock

Sponsored annually by the Douglas County Libraries Foundation, the conference will once again be an affordable and engaging conference for writers of all abilities.

Registration Fee (lunch included): $60 prior to August 20
$75 after August 20. Event is full.

PROGRAM BROCHURE & WAIT LIST REGISTRATION

Sponsored by the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.

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As You Like It
July 24-26
Civic Green Park
9730 Ridgeline Boulevard
Highlands Ranch

7:30 Show. Free. No Tickets Required.

Join us in Highlands Ranch for a beautiful outdoor performance of As You Like It, one of Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedies. Set primarily in the forest of Arden, the play tells the story of families, fractured by jealousy and desire, who, through a series of mistaken identities and comedic episodes, are drawn together by tolerance and brotherly love.

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Friday, July 25, 7pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Kirk Hall

FREE, no registration required.

An Enchanting Adventure into the Wild World of Storytelling!

Join us for a Summer Evening of Stories with our featured storytellers: Joe Hayes, Opalanga Pugh, John Stansfield, & Dan McCrimmon. It’s a free evening of thrilling tales, sure to put you on the edge of your seat. Savor the enchantment of a good story, well-told by some of the area’s best storytellers.

The Rocky Mountain Storytelling Festival also offers Saturday workshops for adults and children and an evening concert at Palmer Lake Elementary School. To learn about college credit, fees for events, and more, please contact John Stansfield at 303-660-5849.

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Martha Stories:Touring Douglas County Libraries & Schools May - June

Designed for grades K-4.

Free; registration required, starting April 13.

In 2008, Page to Stage Productions will stage Martha Stories at area libraries and elementary schools. The play is based on the Martha Speaks stories by Susan Meddaugh.

The play tells the story of Martha the dog. When Martha eats some alphabet soup, the letters go straight to her brain and she starts talking. Martha’s vocal adventures include a run-in with a burglar, a clandestine visit to a “no dogs allowed” resort, and a challenging attempt to speak without all of the letters in the alphabet.

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Saturday May 17, 10 - 2pm
Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock

All Ages Welcome!

Each spring, Douglas County Libraries celebrates Children’s Book Week with guest authors, family entertainment, activities, and displays that encourage young people to discover the enriching experience of the written word.

Through whimsical drawings author and illustrator Nancy Carlson captures the joy and excitement of childhood. Children identify with her characters that are struggling with starting kindergarten or celebrating their special talents. Within each book the themes of acceptance, honesty and self-determination resonate with many young readers.