CHILDREN & FAMILY

Providing literacy-based storytimes and activities in a fun and uplifting environment!

= STEAM concepts * = Registration required

GO CLUB

Sundays, 1:30–4:45 p.m. at Main in the Children’s Story Space – Ages 5+

Learn to play the ancient and mysterious board game Go. Developed 4000 years ago in China, the rules are simple — but it can take a lifetime to master the game. Go boards are provided and take-home sets are available for free.

Pok Mon Club

First and Third Sundays, 2–3 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages

Learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Trade cards and participate in a Pokémon themed craft. All levels of Pokémon Trainer are welcome!

*INTERNATIONAL BILINGUAL FAMILY GATHERING

Second Saturday, 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – All ages

For families who are raising their children in multilingual households (any language), we invite you to come and socialize with other families. Light refreshments provided.

*MINECRAFT ENGINEERING: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Sunday, Feb. 5, 1–2:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and thousands of LEGO parts! Apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects with an animal adventure theme.

STEAM FOR TOTS

Monday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – Ages 2-6 with an adult helper

Join us right after Musical Storytime for interactive, hands-on STEAM based activities with your tot.

ELECTRONICS PLAYGROUND

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 4–6 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages

Explore basic circuits and electronics. Build an alarm clock with snap together components, bring model clay creations to life with electronic circuits and do other fun electronic projects.

*PAINT CHIP POETRY

Thursday, Feb. 9, 5–6:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Rearrange paint chip samples and create visual and verbal poems. Take home your own collaged pieces and a small notebook to hold all your ideas.

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY SUN

PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Meadows – All ages Explore immersive science experiences and learn about concepts like weather, climate, astronomy and renewable energy. Use solar telescopes and sun spotters to observe sunspots while looking safely at the sun!

MOBILE EARTH + SPACE OBSERVATORY STAR

PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6–8:30 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Astronomers will teach the basics of astronomy and how to use telescopes to explore the night sky. Learn how to find stars, planets and other celestial objects. Discover the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or craters of the Moon for the first time!

*THE ART OF INFANT MASSAGE WITH FAITH DAVIS Thursday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Pre-crawlers and caregivers Infant massage is a wonderful way to bond with babies. Learn simple massage techniques that are safe for any healthy baby, as well as routines to help gas, sleep, and development. Bring your baby and a soft blanket.

BUG SAFARI WITH THE BUTTERFLY PAVILION

Thursday, Feb. 23, 4–5 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Meet invertebrates from environments around the globe, learn about their characteristics, where and how they live and why they are important in our world. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion.

*NEEDLE FELTED JEWLERY / JOYERÍA EN LANA

PICADA

Saturday, Feb. 25, 1–2:30 p.m. at Main in the Arapahoe Room – Ages 6+

Join Luna Cultura to create beautiful needle-felted jewelry. Children under 10 require adult supervision. This workshop will be bilingual Spanish-English.

*STEAM PALS AT REYNOLDS

Every Wednesday beginning in March, 4:45–5:45 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 7-10

Each week high school role models (Big Pals) will help children (Little Pals), ages seven – ten, in art and science activities to promote STEAM knowledge. Big Pals will guide Little Pals through the scientific process, lead scientific inquiry and help with journaling. Plan to attend all six sessions; there is no session on March 29.

*CRAZY 8’S MATH CLUB

Every Thursday beginning in March, 4–5 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 5-7

Our after-school math club is shown to reduce children’s feelings of math anxiety. Hands-on, get-upand-move activities explore the math behind kids –favorite things, like playground swings, treasure hunts, – even robots and video games! Plan to attend all eight sessions; there is no meeting on March 30.

*PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES: MARVELOUS ENGINEERING

Saturday, March 4, 2–3:30 p.m. at Reynolds – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Tow Trucks, Bowlers, and Battletanks.

TODDLER DANCE PARTY: JOY

Monday, March 6 and April 3, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Canyon Meeting Room – Ages 2-3 Spark joy in your toddler with dancing!

*BABY AND CAREGIVER YOGA TIME WITH FAITH DAVIS

Thursday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6+ weeks to pre-crawler and caregiver

Move your body with your baby along for fun! Gently flow through a simple series of yoga movements focusing on connecting body and baby. Simple songs, poses that include baby, and mini infant massage draws baby and caregiver into harmony.

*ENCHANTED ENGINEERING: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Saturday, March 18, 2–3:30 p.m. at Meadows – Ages 6-11

Use LEGO materials to build and interact with our favorite fairy tales! Help Cinderella make it back before midnight, fly with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, and ensure Alice outwits the Queen of Hearts.

BUBBLES, BUBBLES GALORE

Sunday, March 26, 2–3 p.m. at Reynolds – All ages Express your joy with bubbles! Make giant bubbles, bubble art, and get messy. Space is limited.

PAJAMA STORYTIME AND STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Wednesday, March 29, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Meadows – Ages 0-5

Bring your favorite stuffy and blanket for a special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! After storytime, enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and (if you wish) leave your stuffed animal at the library overnight for a sleepover.

WE PLAY MUSIC TOGETHER: BOOK READING AND MUSICAL EVENT

Thursday, March 30, 11 a.m.–noon at Main in the Mt. Sanitas Room – Ages 0-5

Explore music and sounds across six continents, and walk away with a new book and a maraca! Parlando School of Musical Arts and local author Visda Carson present an interactive program where families join in reading, listening to music, and singing along.

*ANIMAL ADVENTURES: LEGO BUILD-ALONG WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Sunday, April 1, 2–3:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room – Ages 6-11

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects with an Animal theme.