MARCH 2023 | NEWSLETTER
3 Community Park Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
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.
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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
9:30-10:10 and 10:30-11:10 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together.
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-12
Sign in at the start of these programs - space is limited.
Read to a Dog - now also on 2nd Saturdays!
Every Thursday through May 18: 3:45-5:00 p.m.
2nd Saturdays through May 13, 9:45-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
4th and 5th Grade Book Club
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., Ages: 3-5 with adult
Bilingual Family Storytime
Tuesdays and 4th Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 0-5 with adult
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, Ages: 2-3 with adult
Baby Storytime
Thursdays, Ages: 0-2 with adult
Baby & Toddler Play Time
3rd Saturdays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Story Room
Ages: 0-3 years with adult (siblings welcome) Mingle and play to build community, friendship, and support.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
One Book One Broomfield Junior: Dreamers
Sunday, Mar. 5, 2-4:30 p.m. in Auditorium
Doors open at 1:30. No tickets required.
Ages: 6+ (Ages 12 and under with adult)
Award-winning author/illustrator Yuyi Morales will visit to talk about her books. The One Book One Broomfield Junior featured title is “Dreamers,” a picture book biography in which Morales tells her own story of immigrating to the United States and finding sanctuary and salvation at the local public library. Stay for a book sale and signing after the author talk! Seating will be first come first served until capacity is reached, with overflow seating in the Eisenhower Room.
3rd Wednesdays through May: March 15, 4-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration required on compass.broomfield.org
Talk about this month’s book, enjoy snacks and have fun!
Dungeons & Dragons Community Group
Saturday, Mar. 4 and 18, 1-4:00 p.m. (twice monthly)
Ages: 10+ (multigenerational)
Ignite your problem-solving skills and stretch your imagination while socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games.
Now on Saturdays!
2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. Read to a Dog 4th Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime
Alebrijes Iluminados Workshop
Saturday, Mar. 4, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5+ (12 and younger with adult)
Join Mexican artists Oscar Becerra Mora and Ruben Mica to learn about alebrijes (whimsical imaginary figures steeped in Mexican artistic traditions), then create your own!
Arrive early - supplies are limited to the first 50 people.
Colorado Symphony Petite Musique presents “Peter Rabbit” in the Broomfield Auditorium
Monday, Apr. 10, 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Ages: 0-7 with adult - Tickets recommended (free)
Enjoy interactive storytelling, singing and dance. Register for free tickets at https://bit.ly/brlib-peterrabbit-april2023.
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
broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. (5+ years-Adult, 12 and under with adult) 10 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1 p.m. 5 One Book One Broomfield Junior: Dreamers (6+ years-Adult, 12 and under with adult) 2 p.m. in Auditorium Doors open at 1:30 p.m. 6 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 7 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. 8 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 9 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 10 11 Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 9:45 a.m. 12 13 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 14 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. 15 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 4th and 5th Grade Book Club (Grades: 4-5) 4 p.m. 16 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 17 18 Baby & Toddler Play Time (0-3 years) 9:30 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1 p.m. 19 20 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 21 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. 22 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 23 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 24 25 Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. 26 27 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 28 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. 29 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. 30 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 31 Apr. 1 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1 p.m. MARCH 2023
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Broomfield, CO 80020
720-887-2315
*See the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. compass.broomfield.org