Children’s Library
APRIL 2024 | NEWSLETTER
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Children’s Library:
Everyone is welcome. The library is a community space with free resources and opportunities to learn and play.
REGULAR PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5
Storytimes
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!
Toddler & Preschool Storytime.
Tuesdays, Ages: 2-5 with adult
Multilingual Music & Movement
Wednesdays, Ages: 2-5 with adult
Baby Storytime
Thursdays, Ages: 0-2 with adult
Bilingual Family Storytime
4th Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 0-5 with adult
Baby & Toddler Play Time
Programs are free and there is no registration unless otherwise stated. Space may be limited for some programs.
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 5-12
Sign in at the start of these programs. Space is limited.
Stay & Play with LEGOs
1st Saturdays March through May: Apr. 6,1-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-10
Open play time with lots of LEGOs!
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!
4th & 5th Grade Book Club
3rd Wednesdays through May: Apr. 17, 4-5 p.m.
Ages: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration required on compass.broomfield.org
Meet to talk about a different book each month, enjoy snacks and have fun! Register a month in advance to get the book.
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.
Tiny Tot Town at Broomfield High School
Saturday, April 6, 4-6 p.m. at 1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, CO
Ages: 2-6 with adult
Come stroll the streets of this tot sized town! Sponsored by Bal Swan Children’s Center.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Pinwheels for Prevention Family Event
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 10-10:30 a.m. in Auditorium Lobby
Ages: 0-8 with adult
Snacks, simple crafts, and giveaways to celebrate strengthening families for Child Abuse Prevention Month. In partnership with Broomfield Early Childhood Council and Broomfield HHS.
Music & Emotions with Boulder Philharmonic
Wednesday, Apr. 17, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Eisenhower Room
Ages: 2-5 with adult
In this special bilingual English-Spanish program, come to move, identify emotions and breathe while learning about the string instrument family with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra.
Mile High Yo-Yo Club
4th Saturdays: Apr. 27, Noon-3 p.m.
All Ages (12 and younger with adult)
Community group for yo-yo enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels
Dungeons & Dragons Community Group
1st & 3rd Sundays: Apr. 7 & 21,1:15-4:45 p.m.
Ages: 10+ (12 and younger with adult)
Problem solving meets imagination in role-playing board games.
Elementary Explorers: Chibwee Wobble Characters
Saturday, Apr. 13, 10-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Eisenhower Room
Ages: 6-11
Using paint, foam, yarn and wood craft pieces, students will make adorable character dolls! Great for table top games, self portraits and more! Presented by Atomic Pixies.
Family Learn and Grow at Brunner Farmhouse
Saturday, Apr. 13, 9-10:30 a.m. at Brunner Farmhouse
Ages: 2nd - 5th Grade
Get your hands dirty and explore activities about growing food! Watch your garden grow throughout the season and get ideas you can take home for more family fun. Presented by CSU Extension.
Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020
720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org 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
(Ages: 2-5)
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Dungeons
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Pinwheels for Prevention Family Event
(Ages: 0-8)
10 a.m.
Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5)
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Cooking & Culture for Kids (Ages: 6-10)
9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m.
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(Ages: 5-10) 1-3 p.m
Tiny Tot Town at Broomfield High School (Ages: 2-6) 4-6 p.m..
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Family Learn and Grow at Brunner Farmhouse* (Grades: 2-5) 9 a.m.
Elementary Explorers: Chibwee Wobble Characters (6-11 years)
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Read to a Dog
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& Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult)
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1:15-4:15 p.m.
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10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. 14 15 16 Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 17 Music & Emotions with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
& 5th Grade Book Club (Grades: 4-5) 4 p.m. 18
Storytime
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(Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 19 20 Baby & Toddler Play Time (0-3 years) 9:30 a.m. 21 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1:15-4:15 p.m. 22 23 Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 24 Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 25 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. 26 27 Bilingual Family Storytime (0-5 years) 10:30 a.m. Mile High Yo-Yo Club (All ages, kids under 12 years with adult) Noon-3 p.m. 28 29 30
& Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) May 1 Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) May 2 Baby Storytime (0 -2 years) 9:30 a.m. May 3 May 4 Stay & Play with LEGOs (Ages: 5-10)
2024 Events are at the library unless otherwise stated. Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
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the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. compass.broomfield.org 720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org