MAY 2023 | NEWSLETTER
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
- No storytimes May 22-Jun. 5
9:30-10:10 and 10:30-11:10 a.m. in Eisenhower Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together.
- Outdoor Bus Storytime May 16
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., Ages: 3-5 with adult
Bilingual Family Storytime - Outdoor Bus Storytime May 16
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Ages: 0-5 with adult (through May 9)
No 4th Sat. program in May
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
May the Force (of Static Electricity) Be With You!
Saturday, May 6, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-10
Come to a Star Wars themed science exploration where kids will learn to use The Force (of Static Electricity) to levitate and repel objects, power light tubes, propel spacecraft, generate lightning, and more! There will be lots of opportunities for padawans to perform Jedi tricks themselves.
Presented by STEMpunkED.
Kids’ Summer Kickoff Party
Thursday, Jun. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Drop in anytime)
Ages: 2-10 with adult
All Together Now! Celebrate the start of summer with the Broomfield Library. Play, create and kick off your Summer Library Adventures at this fun community event for kids ages 2-10 and their families.
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-12
Sign in at the start of these programs - space is limited.
Read to a Dog
Every Thursday through May 18: 3:45-5 p.m.
Saturday, 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: Movie Night
Wednesday, May 17, 4-6 p.m. - extended time
Ages: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration required on compass.broomfield.org
Talk about this month’s movie and enjoy snacks to celebrate!
Dungeons & Dragons Community Group
Saturday, May 13 and 27, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 10+ (multigenerational)
Ignite your problem-solving skills and stretch your imagination while socializing with others who enjoy role-playing games.
Outdoor Storytime & Bus Rides
Tuesday, May 16, 9:30-11 a.m. (Drop in anytime) In front of the library
Listen to stories, sing and play outside while small groups take turns on the bus! In coordination with RTD FlexRide.
Family Learn and Grow at Brunner Farmhouse
Saturday, May 20, 9-10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2nd - 5th Grade
Registration required on compass.broomfield.org
Explore activities all about growing food and getting your hands dirty! Watch your garden grow throughout the season at the Teaching Vegetable Garden, and get ideas you can take home for more family fun. Presented by CSU Extension.
Summer Library Adventures: All Together Now!
June 1-July 31
All ages
Pre-register on broomfield.beanstack.org after May 1
Track your reading and activities throughout June and July! Read 20 days or complete 20 activities (or any combination of both) to earn a prize! Prizes available Jun. 9- Aug. 15 while supplies last.
Open Hours:
Monday-Thursday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Friday-Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Sunday (1-5 p.m.)
3 Community Park Road
Children’s Library Calendar
*See the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. compass.broomfield.org
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration for Summer Library Adventures opens! (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. Be With You (5-10 years) 10 & 11:30 a.m. 7 8 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 years) 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m. 10 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 11 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 12 13 Creative Family: Learn to Machine Sew at inventHQ* (Ages 6-Adult) 9:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 9:45 a.m. Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1 p.m. 14 15 Music & Movement (2-5 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 16 Outdoor Storytime & Bus Rides (0 -5 years) 9:30-11 a.m. 17 Toddler Storytime (2-3 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 4th and 5th Grade Book Club: Movie Night (Grades: 4-5) 4 p.m. 18 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 19 20 Family Learn and Grow at Brunner Farmhouse* (Grades: 2-5) 9 a.m. Baby & Toddler Play Time (0-3 years) 9:30 a.m. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1 p.m. 28 29 LIBRARY CLOSED 30 31 Jun. 1 Summer Library Adventures begins! Jun. 2 Jun. 3 MAY 2023 Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org