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3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020
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OCTOBER 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 5-12
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5
Sign in at the start of these programs - space is limited.
Storytimes 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 Dog Every Thursday through December 8: 3:45-5 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Music & Movement
Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
Mondays, Ages: 2-5 years with adult
4th and 5th Grade Book Club 3rd Wednesdays through May: October 19, 4-5 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
Ages: 4th and 5th Grade Registration required on Compass
Tuesdays, Ages: 3-5 years with adult
Talk about this month’s book, enjoy snacks and have fun!
Toddler Storytime
Code Club @ inventHQ
Wednesdays, Ages: 2-3 years with adult
4th Wednesdays through November: October 26, 4-5 p.m.
Baby Storytime
Ages: 8-13
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
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.
Creative Family: Halloween Lanterns @ inventHQ Saturday, October 29, 9:30-11 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Play Time
All ages (12 and younger with an adult)
3rd Saturdays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Story Room
Learn something new every month with guided instruction, followed by time for making. Supplies are limited to the first 20 participants.
Ages: 0-3 years with adult (siblings welcome) Mingle and play to build community, friendship, and support.
FEATURED PROGRAMS Let’s Talk About Puberty, Sex, and Consent
Play & Learn for Babies and Toddlers
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 not sure how to approach the subject? Get tips in this 2-part workshop.
Fridays, October 7-28, 10-11 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 0-3 with adult Meet, mingle and play together while learning helpful tips about early childhood development from community professionals.
We Play Music Together: Book Reading & Music
Saturday, October 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 0-5 with adult Honor Dia de los Muertos with your little ones at this special bilingual storytime!
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 get 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.
Guatemalan Textiles: Put Your Worries to Bed (Bilingual) Saturday, October 8, 10-11 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 5-9 years
Día de los Muertos Storytime (Bilingual)
Día de los Muertos Celebration and Crafts (Bilingual) Saturday, October 24, 11:00-12:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Room All ages (12 and under with adult) Learn the history and celebrate the significance of Dia de los Muertos while hearing stories and making crafts at this bilingual event.
Weave your own textiles while learning about Guatemalan design and identity.
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
OCTOBER 2022
720.887.2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
Sunday
Monday
Sep 25
Tuesday
Sep 26
Wednesday
Sep 27
Music & Movement
Preschool Storytime
Thursday
Sep 28
Friday
Sep 29
Saturday
Sep 30
Baby Storytime
Toddler Storytime
Let’s Talk About Puberty, Sex, and Consent (18+) 2 p.m.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Code Club* Read to a Dog
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3 We Play Music Together: Book Reading & Music (0-5 years) Located in Auditorium 10 a.m.
4 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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6 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.
7 Play & Learn for Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years) 10 a.m.
10 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
11 Fire Prevention Storytime with North Metro Fire (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m.
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13 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.
8 Guatemalan Textiles: Put Your Worries to Bed (5-9 years) 10 a.m. Let’s Talk About Puberty, Sex, and Consent (18+) 2 p.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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14 Play & Learn for Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years) 10 a.m.
15 Baby & Toddler Play Time (0-3 years) 9:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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17 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
18 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
19 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 4th and 5th Grade Book Club (Grades: 4-5)
4 p.m.
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24 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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25 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Astronomy Nights (6 years-Adult) 7 p.m.
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Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
20 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
Code Club* (8 -13 years) Located at inventHQ 4 p.m.
Play & Learn for Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years) 10 a.m.
27 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
22 Día de los Muertos Storytime (0 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Día de los Muertos Celebration & Crafts (All ages) 11 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
26 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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28 Play & Learn for Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years) 10 a.m.
29 Creative Family: Halloween Lanterns* (All ages) Located at inventHQ 9:30 a.m.
Read to a 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