{"id":5397,"date":"2022-12-22T17:36:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T17:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/?p=5397"},"modified":"2022-12-22T17:36:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T17:36:54","slug":"the-magic-of-stories-is-on-display-at-douglas-county-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/the-magic-of-stories-is-on-display-at-douglas-county-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magic of Stories Is on Display at Douglas County Libraries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For immediate release: December 21, 2022<\/p>\n<p>Families looking for kid-friendly entertainment during winter break can find it at Douglas County Libraries\u2019 Forest of Stories. The interactive exhibit at all DCL locations includes a twinkling display of trees decked in beloved children\u2019s tales, classic literature, comedy, crime thrillers, mysteries, classic rock, manga, and more, plus life-sized trimmings. The exhibit is free and open during library operating hours through January 7, 2023; no ticket or registration required.<\/p>\n<p>Each library features whimsical trees of all sizes trimmed in themed decor and memorabilia, plus specially coded ornaments that are part of an immersive districtwide scavenger hunt. Customers are invited to visit every DCL location, find the coded ornaments among the trees, and enter those codes online for a chance to win prizes. The more libraries visited and codes entered, the more chances to win.<\/p>\n<p>Forest of Stories offers something for everyone to enjoy over winter break, from tree peeping to playing for prizes. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/dcl.org\/forest-of-stories\/\">DCL.org\/forest-of-stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-5399 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ color: #ffffff }#jtg-5399 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-5399 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-5399 .modula-item .figc {color:#000000;}#jtg-5399 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-5399 { width:100%;}#jtg-5399 .modula-items{height:600px;}@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {#jtg-5399 .modula-items{height:600px;}}@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {#jtg-5399 .modula-items{height:600px;}}#jtg-5399 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-5399 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;}#jtg-5399.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-5399.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-5399.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-5399.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } @media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-5399 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title {  font-size: 12px; }#jtg-5399 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;font-size:14px; }}<\/style>\n<!-- Gallery Container -->\r\n<div  id=\"jtg-5399\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-creative-gallery\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:600,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:600,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:600,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:600,&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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Here, the Sorting Hat tree.\"srcset=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-harry-potter-pk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-harry-potter-pk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-harry-potter-pk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-harry-potter-pk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-harry-potter-pk-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"figc\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"description\">Different themed Harry Potter trees can be seen at Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Parker. 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Wells, and A Christmas Carol add sparkle to Lone Tree. \" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" title=\"Open image in lightbox\" class=\"tile-inner modula-item-link\"><\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<img class=\"pic wp-image-5403\"  data-valign=\"middle\" data-halign=\"center\" alt=\"\" data-full=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk.jpg\" title=\"fos-lone-tree-pk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk.jpg\" data-caption=\"Jane Austen, H.G. Wells, and A Christmas Carol add sparkle to Lone Tree. \"srcset=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-lone-tree-pk-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"figc\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"description\">Jane Austen, H.G. 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Trees shown: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Despicable Me, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" title=\"Open image in lightbox\" class=\"tile-inner modula-item-link\"><\/a>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<img class=\"pic wp-image-5404\"  data-valign=\"middle\" data-halign=\"center\" alt=\"\" data-full=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk.jpg\" title=\"fos-parker-pk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk.jpg\" data-caption=\"Oh, what fun in Parker! Trees shown: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Despicable Me, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.\"srcset=\"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/fos-parker-pk-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"figc\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"figc-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"description\">Oh, what fun in Parker! 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