# Bark for Books (Highlands Ranch)

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

- When: Saturdays 2–3:30pm, Nov 7–Dec 19 (4 dates on the library calendar)
- Where: Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
- Ages: Children & Family
- Price: Free library program
- Schedule: Saturdays 2–3:30pm, Nov 7–Dec 19 (4 dates on the library calendar)
- Organizer: Douglas County Libraries
- Official page: https://www.dcl.org/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 23

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## About

Kids ages 6-12 boost their literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for one 15-minute session. Please click HERE to register. Meets in the back of the Children's area.

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