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Everyone is welcome. The library is a community space with free resources and opportunities to learn and play.
Programs are free and there is no registration unless otherwise stated. Space may be limited for some programs.
REGULAR PROGRAMS PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5
May 2022 PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-12 Sign in at the start of these programs - space is limited.
Storytimes
Library STEAM Club with Butterfly Pavilion
9:30-10:15 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together. Siblings are welcome. Join when you can!
Monthly on 1st Saturday: May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: 5-8 years Explore science with hands-on activities and real bugs!
Music & Movement
Art Stop on the Go
Mondays, Ages: 2-5 years with adult
Monthly on 2nd Saturday: May 14, 10-11 a.m. Ages: 6-12 years Create your own art inspired by art on display at the museum and related children's books. Presented by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, Ages: 3-5 years with adult
Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, Ages: 2-3 years with adult
ARF! Afternoon Reading Fun
Baby Storytime
Every Thursday through May 12, 3:45-5 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
Thursdays, Ages: 0-2 years with adult
Junior Book Club
FEATURED PROGRAMS Summer Library Adventures: Oceans of Possibilities Register starting May 23 on broomfield.beanstack.org Reading Program runs June 1 through July 31 All Ages All ages are invited to participate in this year's Summer Library Adventures reading challenge! Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing and can pick up a completion prize at the library beginning June 6, while supplies last. Pick up your prizes by July 31. Discover the possibilities at the library!
Wednesday, May 18, 4-5 p.m. Ages: 4th and 5th Grade Pick up your book at the Children’s Desk a month ahead Talk about this month’s book, enjoy snacks and have fun! May’s Title: Fish in a Tree by Linda Mullaly Hunt
Family Stories: Illustrating Your Story Saturday, May 21, 2-3 p.m., Broomfield Depot Museum Ages: 8-12 years with adult Register on bit.ly/bfdepot-may2022 Create your own illustrated family stories as a family with Museo de las Americas and the current Roots / Raices exhibit.
Kickoff Celebration
Rocket Readers Book Club
Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Come anytime) All Ages Start your summer with fun outdoor activities for all ages! Join in active play, make something new, sign up for the Summer Library Adventures reading program, and more.
Wednesdays, June 8-July 20, 10-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8 years This program is designed for struggling readers going into 1st-3rd Grade. Grow confidence in your reading skills this summer in engaging group activities with a new book each week. Participants will take home a free copy of the book.
Open Hours: Monday-Thursday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.) Friday-Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Sunday (1-5 p.m.)
Children’s Library Calendar
MAY 2022
720.887.2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
Sunday
Monday
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2 Music & Movement (Ages 2-5) 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday 3
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) 9:30 a.m.
Thursday 4
Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) 9:30 a.m.
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Saturday 6
Baby Storytime (Ages 0-2) 9:30 a.m. ARF! (Ages K-5th Grade) 4 p.m.
Library STEAM Club with the Butterfly Pavilion (Ages 5-8) 10:30 a.m.
(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)
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9 Music & Movement (Ages 2-5) 9:30 a.m.
10 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) 9:30 a.m.
11 Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) 9:30 a.m.
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7 Sew Broomfield: Intro to Quilting* (Ages 12+) At inventHQ 9 a.m.
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Baby Storytime (Ages 0-2) 9:30 a.m.
14 Art Stop on the Go (Ages 6-12) 10 a.m.
ARF! (Ages K-5th Grade) 4 p.m. (sign up at 3:45 p.m.)
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16 Music & Movement (Ages 2-5) 9:30 a.m.
17 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) 9:30 a.m.
18 Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) 9:30 a.m.
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Baby Storytime (Ages 0-2) 9:30 a.m.
Family Stories: Illustrating Your Story* (Ages 8-12) At Depot Museum 2 p.m
Junior Book Club (Ages 4th-5th Grade)
4 p.m.
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21 Family Playdate: Fabric Pocket Journals* (All Ages) At inventHQ 9 a.m
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Jun 2
Jun 3
Jun 4
Code Club* (Ages 9-13) At inventHQ
4 p.m Pre-Register for Summer Library Adventures
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Summer Library Adventures Begins
Summer Library Adventures Celebration (All Ages) 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Memorial Day
Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
*See the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. https://www.broomfield.org/2986/Programs-Calendar