# Bark for Books (Castle Rock)

> Program for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Wednesdays 3:30–5pm; Saturdays 10:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 19 (7 dates on the library…
- Where: Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library), 100 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
- Ages: Children & Family
- Price: Free library program
- Schedule: Wednesdays 3:30–5pm; Saturdays 10:15–11:45am, Oct 28–Dec 19 (7 dates on the library calendar)
- Organizer: Douglas County Libraries
- Official page: https://www.dcl.org/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 23

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Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session.

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