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SEPTEMBER 2022 | NEWSLETTER
Children’s Library: 720.887.2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
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
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-12
Storytimes
Sign in at the start of these programs - space is limited.
9:30-10:10 and 10:30-11:10 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together. Siblings are welcome. Join when you can!
Read to a Therapy Dog
Music & Movement Mondays, Ages: 2-5 years with adult
Every Thursday: September 8 through May 12, 3:45-5 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
Preschool Storytime
Every 3rd Wednesday: September 21 through May, 4-5 p.m. Ages: 4th and 5th Grade Registration required on Compass starting August 17 Pick up your book at the Children’s Desk a month ahead Talk about this month’s book, enjoy snacks and have fun! September’s Title: New Kid by Jerry Craft October’s Title: To be selected during the September meeting
Tuesdays, Ages: 3-5 years with adult
Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, Ages: 2-3 years with adult
Baby Storytime Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Ages: 0-2 years with adult
Bilingual Family Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Ages: 0-5 years with adult
New! Find all our programs on our online calendar Compass at compass.broomfield.org.
FEATURED PROGRAMS Saturday Bilingual Family Storytime
Creative Family: Museo Family Stories
Saturday, September 24, 10:30-11:10 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 0-5 years with adult Support early learning and develop a love of reading with stories, songs and rhymes in both English and Spanish followed by time to socialize and play. All are welcome!
4th Saturdays through December: September 24, 9:30-11 a.m. At inventHQ All ages (12 and younger with an adult) Family activities are key to building connections! Learn something new every month with guided instruction followed by time for making. Supplies are limited to the first 20 participants.
We Play Music Together: Book Reading & Music Monday, October 3, 10-11 a.m. in Broomfield Auditorium Ages: 0-5 years with adult (older children welcome) Come explore music and sounds across six continents…and walk away with a book and a maraca! Parlando School of Musical Arts and local author Visda Carson present an interactive program for families to read and sing.
Let’s Talk About Puberty, Sex, and Consent Saturdays, October 1 and 8, 2-3:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 18+ (Activities available for children ages 3+ during program) Register now on Compass Are you ready to talk to your tween or teen about puberty, sex, and consent, but you're not sure how to approach the subject? Get some tips in this 2-part workshop at the library.
Code Club 4th Wednesdays through November: September 28, 4-5 p.m. At inventHQ Ages: 8-13 Try creative coding at inventHQ! Each month will feature a new coding activity to try out. Participants will work together in groups on shared workstations. This program requires a waiver which you can fill out ahead of time in Compass.
Monday, September 5: Library closed for Labor Day Saturday, September 17: Library open only 1-5 p.m due to Broomfield Days
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
SEPTEMBER 2022
720.887.2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
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LABOR DAY
Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
LIBRARY CLOSED
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Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. Read to a Therapy Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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12 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
13 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
BROOMFIELD DAYS
Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
LIBRARY OPENS AT 1 P.M.
Read to a Therapy Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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19 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
20 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
21 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. y 10:30 a.m. 4th and 5th Grade Book Club (Grades: 4-5)
4 p.m.
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26 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
27 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. y 10:30 a.m.
24 Creative Family: Museo Family Stories* All ages
Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
Located at inventHQ 9:30 a.m.
Read to a Therapy Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
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Code Club* (8 -13 years) Located at inventHQ 4 p.m.
Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
22 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m.
29 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
(12 years and under with adult)
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Oct 1 Let’s Talk About Puberty, Sex, and Consent (18+) 2 p.m.
Read to a Therapy Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. *See the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. https://www.broomfield.org/2986/Programs-Calendar