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3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020
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Children’s Library: 720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
JANUARY 2024 | NEWSLETTER
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.
9:30-10:15 and 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Eisenhower Room Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities together. Siblings are welcome. Join when you can! Storytimes return on January 23. (No Storytimes Jan. 1-22)
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
Read to a Dog Every Thursday, Jan. 25 through May 16: 3:45-5 p.m. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
Tuesdays, Ages: 2-5 with adult
Dungeons & Dragons Community Group
Multilingual Music & Movement
Saturdays, Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, 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.
Wednesdays, Ages: 2-5 with adult
Baby Storytime
4th & 5th Grade Book Club - No program in January
Thursdays, Ages: 0-2 with adult
Ages: 4th and 5th Grade
Baby & Toddler Play Time 3rd Saturdays: 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Story Room Ages: 0-3 with adult (siblings welcome) Mingle and play to build community, friendship and support.
Registration required on compass.broomfield.org (opens Jan. 15) Meet to talk about a different book each month, enjoy snacks and have fun! Register a month in advance to get the book. No program
in January. This program returns Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4-5 p.m.
Stay & Play with LEGOs - No program in January or February 1st Saturdays March through May: Mar. 2,1-3 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Open play time with lots of LEGOs! No program in January or February. This program returns Saturday, Mar. 2, 1-3 p.m.
All Children’s Programs will be on break through January 19 UPCOMING PROGRAMS Play & Learn for Babies and Toddlers
Drag Queen Storytime
Fridays, Feb. 2-23, 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. Presented with Broomfield Early Childhood Council.
Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Auditorium All ages (12 and younger with adult) Miss Shirley Delta Blow will present a fun and inclusive storytime for all ages with time at the end to meet and talk with Miss Shirley. Drag Queen Storytime helps kids learn to love and accept themselves and other people for who they are in all shapes, sizes and forms. Storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m. with time afterwards to meet and talk with Miss Shirley.
Elementary Explorers: Make Believe and Beyond Saturday, Feb. 10, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Room Ages: 6-11 Students will participate in theatrical games, interactive activities and storytelling to build performing arts skills and explore social emotional skills. Presented by Backstory Theatre.
The library will be closed January 1 and January 15-19.
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
JANUARY 2024
720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org
Sunday
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Tuesday
Dec. 31
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Wednesday 2
Thursday 3
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Saturday 5
6 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1-4 p.m.
Storytimes will return January 23
New Year’s Day
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LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
Baby & Toddler Play Time (0-3 years) 9:30 a.m.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day
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Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1-4 p.m.
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Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
27 Bilingual Family Storytime (0 -5 years) 10:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 1 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Feb. 2
Feb. 3
Play & Learn for Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years) 10 a.m.
Drag Queen Storytime (All ages, 12 and younger with adult) 10:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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. compass.broomfield.org