Children’s Library
MAY 2024 | NEWSLETTER
Childr en’s Liby
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.
REGULAR PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5
Storytimes - No storytimes May 17-Jun. 3 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
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 through May: May 4,1-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-10
Open play time with lots of LEGOs!
Read to a Dog
Every Thursday through May 16: 3:45-5 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Read to a therapy dog to practice your reading skills!
Elementary Explorers: Bug Bites
Bilingual Family Storytime - No program in May
Next program is Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 0-5 with adult
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.
Kids’ Summer Kickoff Party
Friday, May 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Drop in anytime)
Ages: 2-10 with adult
"Adventure Begins at Your Library!" Enjoy giant bubbles, get hands-on with nature, play yard games, sign up for Summer Library Adventures, and engage with community organizations! Outdoors (weather permitting).
Summer Library Adventures:
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
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 June 9- Aug. 15 while supplies last.
Goodbye school year, hello summer!
Look for our Summer Program Schedule online! compass.broomfield.org
Saturday, May 11, 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-Noon
Ages: 6-11
Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and taste a few buggy treats! Presented by Butterfly Pavilion.
4th & 5th Grade Book Club
3rd Wednesdays through May: May 15, 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.
There’s more! See the calendar for Dungeons & Dragons Community Group dates.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Beginning Readers Book Club
Wednesdays, June 7 through July 26: 10-11 a.m.
Ages: Students entering 2nd and 3rd Grade
This program is designed for struggling readers going into 2nd and 3rd Grade. Grow confidence in your reading skills this summer by engaging group activities with a new book each week. Participants will take home a free copy of the book.
Storytime & More at Anthem Community Park
Tuesday, June 25, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m.
Ages: 2-5 with adult
Get outside for this special summer Storytime event at Anthem Community Park! After storytime, stay to pick up your prizes from Summer Library Adventures or play at the park.
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
*See the Library Program Calendar for information about all library events. compass.broomfield.org
(Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Summer Library Adventures! Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog (Grades: K-5) 3:45 p.m. (Ages: 5-10) 1-3 p.m 5 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1:15-4:15 p.m.19 6 7 Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 8 Multilingual Music & Movement (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 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 Family Learn and Grow at Brunner Farmhouse* (Grades: 2-5) 9 a.m. Elementary Explorers: Bug Bites (6-11 years) 10 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. 12 13 14 Toddler & Preschool Storytime (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 15 Music & Emotions with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra (Ages: 2-5) 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 4th & 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. 19 Dungeons & Dragons Community Group (10 years-Adult) 1:15-4:15 p.m. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 LIBRARY CLOSED 28 29 30 31 Kids' Summer June 1 Summer Library
Broomfield
3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
MAY 2024 Events are at the library unless otherwise stated.
Library
720-887-2315 broomfieldchildrenslibrary.org