{"id":347,"date":"2019-04-08T22:09:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T22:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.douglascountylibraries.org\/press\/?p=347"},"modified":"2021-02-05T20:36:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T20:36:55","slug":"renovated-library-opens-bang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/renovated-library-opens-bang\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovated Library Opens with a Bang!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For immediate release: April 8, 2019<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries celebrated the grand opening of its renovated Highlands Ranch branch (9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.) on Saturday, April 6, amid songs, cheers, and biodegradable-confetti cannons. More than 3,600 visitors came through the doors during the course of the day, checking out a total of 7,104 items.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights from the grand opening include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A warm welcome from Executive Library Director Bob Pasicznyuk and Highlands Ranch Branch Manager Tammy Clausen, who thanked the community and community partners for their support throughout the three-month closure.<\/li>\n<li>Barbershop-style harmonies of the Ruby Blue Quartet.<\/li>\n<li>Photo booth fun!<\/li>\n<li>Snacks, crafts, and make-and-take activities, including mix-and-match wildflower seed packets, butterfly origami, and temporary kids\u2019 tattoos.<\/li>\n<li>Fun and games with ATA Karate Denver and smoothies courtesy of Smoothie King.<\/li>\n<li>Storytimes throughout the day in the brand-new Kids Corner space.<\/li>\n<li>Book bag giveaways!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch, James H. LaRue branch, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcl.org\/\">DCL.org<\/a> or call (303) 791-7323.<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-5153 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ color: #ffffff }#jtg-5153 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-5153 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-5153 .modula-item .figc {color:#000000;}#jtg-5153 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-5153 { width:100%;}#jtg-5153 .modula-items{height:400px;}@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {#jtg-5153 .modula-items{height:400px;}}@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {#jtg-5153 .modula-items{height:400px;}}#jtg-5153 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-5153 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;}#jtg-5153.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-5153.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-5153.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-5153.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } @media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-5153 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title {  font-size: 12px; }#jtg-5153 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;font-size:14px; }}<\/style>\n<!-- Gallery Container -->\r\n<div  id=\"jtg-5153\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-creative-gallery\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:400,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:400,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:400,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:400,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;creative-gallery&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:3,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:3,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:3,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:3,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;toolbar&quot;:true,&quot;keyboard&quot;:false,&quot;wheel&quot;:false,&quot;buttons&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;],&quot;hash&quot;:false,&quot;lang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:false,&quot;protect&quot;:false,&quot;i18n&quot;:{&quot;en&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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