Foundation

Your support of the Douglas County Libraries Foundation helps fund programs that reach youth, adults and families in Douglas County and across Colorado, and helps ensure the long-term success of our outstanding libraries. Our libraries are critical to education, neighborhood development, workforce development, and economic development.

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Scholarships & Support

The Foundation provides scholarships and financial support for customers attending various DCL programs with associated small fees, such as Camp DCL for kids and high school equivalency testing for adults. Thanks to these scholarships, kids in families facing financial hardship get the chance to play and learn at our weeklong spring and summer day camps, and adults are able to achieve their high school graduation goals. For more information on accessing support for a fee-based program or service, please contact our Foundation at (303) 688-7641.

Cuddle Up & Read

Through partnerships with area hospitals, Cuddle Up & Read provides new parents with a fun and meaningful introduction to the library and our early literacy services. The program includes small gifts for mom and baby and an invitation to get baby a library card. We also distribute DCL growth charts, complete with reading suggestions and library service information, to parents through participating pediatricians’ offices across the county.

Summer Reading

Each year, Douglas County Libraries' summer reading program encourages kids to begin reading from a young age, and keeps them reading during school breaks, so they grow up with a strong foundation in literacy. Readers of all ages are encouraged to complete the reading program each year.

Exploration Stations

The Foundation supports exciting new ways to inspire a love of discovery and connection in our community, and one of those ways is through Exploration Stations. Located at both Parker Adventist and Castle Rock Adventist hospitals, these interactive areas for kids are located near the family birth centers. The stations include interactive software programs, books, puzzles, activities, and toys that provide learning opportunities as well as entertainment for children.

What Your Gift Means

Niki Weninger
"Some children came out of a classroom, and they were so full of joy! The library so inspired these kids! If we could capture that magic and take it into our workplace, or home, or community, how different would this world be?" Niki Weninger
Joe Henry
"A library is so important to the growth of our children, and to us, as individuals." Joe Henry
Opp Slawson
"The library's literacy program helped me interact with people and, more importantly, gave me the opportunity to teach. When I came to this country, I didn't speak English. Someone took the time to teach me. That's how the library adds magic to my life." Opp Slawson
Suresh Damle
"People, whether they are young or old, can all get involved in libraries. The library is not something that's only limited to certain age groups." Suresh Damle

Other Ways to Give

Donate by Mail

Mail a check, payable to Douglas County Libraries Foundation, to:
Douglas County Libraries Foundation
100 S. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(Include a note on the check to designate your donation for a specific program or branch)

Make an Impact

Tax Refund Sharing

Are you getting a Colorado state tax refund this year? Consider sharing it for libraries and literacy!
  • Donate as much or as little of your refund as you wish.
  • Your donation is tax-deductible when you do your taxes next year.
  • Donating is easy. Use the Voluntary Contributions form DR0104CH. On line 19, write in:
  • Douglas County Libraries
  • Registration number 20043004512
  • The amount of your donation (less than or equal to the amount of your refund)
For more information, visit ReFUND CO.

Foundation Board of Directors

The Douglas County Libraries Foundation delivers funding and resources to help sustain the Douglas County Libraries to positively impact our community members so they can grow and thrive.

Questions or comments?

Contact the Foundation
or call (303) 688-7641

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Customer Service: (303) 791-7323

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