Library, Arts, History, and CSU Extension Fall 2023 Special Events Brochure

Enjoy the Fall season with Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension

The Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension department is thrilled to share a fall season full of creative, engaging and entertaining events for the whole family across different locations in Broomfield. All events are offered at no cost and funded by the City and County of Broomfield with support from:

About the Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension department

The Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension (LAHE) department of the City and County of Broomfield envisions a thriving and connected community where all belong. As collaborators with the community, the department creates welcoming spaces for opportunity, growth, trust and connection through a constellation of services, programs, events and resources.

About Broomfield Arts and History

The Arts and History division collaborates with the community to cultivate opportunities to connect, create and thrive. The division offers special events, cultural and historical programs, museums, creative network events, artist resources, art in public places and cultural venues.

About Broomfield Library

Don’t forget to visit Compass.Broomfield.org to see all the exciting upcoming events across the entire Library, Arts, History and CSU Extension department.

Here’s to a creative fall season together!

Broomfield.org/LAHE lahe@broomfield.org

720-887-2300

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The Broomfield Library is a fine-free library with 116,000 items in the collection, including books, music, video games and more. The library’s digital resources include ebooks and audiobooks, databases and an online high school diploma program. Study rooms and public computers are available, and programs for all ages are available all year round. Library services include the inventHQ makerspace at 6 Garden Center. inventHQ is a place to invent, learn, play and build community. inventHQ is free and open to all — no library card or residency required.

About CSU Extension

The Broomfield CSU Extension offers horticulture help through the Colorado Master Gardeners, seasonal hands-on experiences, a seed library, xeriscape and teaching gardens, and a variety of other resources for the community.

Special Events

LITVAK Dance presents

“Our Man-Made Waterways”

Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road

Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m.

Post-show Q&A with LITVAKdance choreographer, Sadie Weinberg

Free of charge

All ages

Have you ever thought about waterways? How does water make its way from the sky and mountains to your home? What is the relationship between the natural landscape and building community for a growing population?

PULSE Gathering for Creatives: The launch of an exciting new project

The Refuge, 11600 Quay St #200

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6–8 p.m.

Free, reservation required

All ages

This October, come to the next PULSE Gathering for Creatives and celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with the Broomfield Arts and History team by launching a new, multi-year project! This initiative will span multiple years and include amplifying community stories, creating new works of art and culture inspired by those stories, showcasing the works alongside the storytellers and community resources, and an ongoing education program built on the project.

During PULSE, learn more about the project, how you can participate,

Join LITVAKdance on a journey through Broomfield’s waterways. Experience waterways through movement and imagine yourself as a waterway at this dynamic event that includes newly commissioned dance, film, music scores and artwork made just for Broomfield.

As part of the Art and History Division’s Residence in Artistry program, LITVAKdance will also provide educational workshops and outreach, a participatory art activity, and other events to be announced soon!

Visit CreativeBroomfield.com for more information on how to participate.

This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) through the Arts Projects grant program, the Rose Community Foundation and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

and hear the first story representing The Refuge, a hub for healing community, social action and creative collaboration. An accompanying performance that will turn a story into poetry and spoken word, followed by an opportunity by Lighthouse Writers Workshop to share your own story and hear a new one in return. All this, and more, over a community meal. Don’t miss out on this new chapter, reserve your seat today — and bring a friend!

PULSE Gatherings are designed to connect creatives to each other and

to the community. Open to anyone who is interested in, makes a living through or appreciates creativity, these events feature an opportunity to meet other creatives, learn more about Broomfield’s cultural scene, see a performance and enjoy a delicious meal.

More information and reservations available at Broomfield.org/PULSE.

This program is presented in partnership with The Refuge and Lighthouse Writers Workshop.

Polar Express

Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave

Saturday, Dec. 9

Story times will be at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Listen to the story, “The Polar Express,” while sipping hot chocolate and munching on cookies. Feel free to wear your favorite pajamas (optional). Story times will be at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Choose a storytime and then stay for the craft activities afterward! What better place than the historic Broomfield Depot to enjoy the magic of the holidays?

Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History and Afrofuturism Exhibit

Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave

Starting Oct. 7 most Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Explore Colorado’s Black History and Afrofuturism in connection with the Museum of Boulder’s new exhibit, Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History. Afrofuturism sits at the intersection of science fiction and real-life activism as a hopeful, creative Black response to American racism that emerged during the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about Broomfield’s response to the tumult of the 1960s in the context of Colorado’s Black history and Afrofuturism.

In partnership with the Museum of Boulder

Library Programs

One Book One Broomfield Presents David Grann, author of “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road

Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.

Free, no registration required Best suited for 15+

Experience New York Times

bestselling author David Grann speak about National Book Award Finalist, and now major motion picture, “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI.”

A twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most

monstrous crimes in American history, “Killers of the Flower Moon” recounts the sinister murders of Osage Nation members and the racial injustices they faced in American history. Grann not only compellingly revists research from the original investigations, but also presents new evidence in a triumph of true crime.

One Book One Broomfield is a citywide reading and discussion program that encourages residents to read the same book at the same time, and create a shared sense of community through literature.

For more information, visit BroomfieldLibrary.org.

Costume Swap

InventHQ, 6 Garden Center

Saturday, Sept. 30, noon–3 p.m.

Free

All Ages

Looking for a fun and sustainable way to update your Halloween costume this year? Stop by the Broadlands Room at inventHQ anytime between noon and 3 p.m. for a costume swap! Bring in your gently used costumes and accessories, and trade them in for something new (to you). Costumes

will be available for all ages, so everyone can get in on the fun. Don’t miss this chance to save money and reduce waste — see you at the swap!

Holiday Decorations & Wrapping Paper Swap

Broomfield Library, 3 Community Park Road

Sunday, Nov. 5 ,2023, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Free

All ages

Swap your used holiday decorations and wrapping paper for an ecofriendly way to bring new to you ornamentation home! A decoration swap is an event where new and gently used decorations are exchanged. Community members are encouraged to trade secondhand decorations, all of which are available for free and while supplies last. Toiletries and non perishable foods are accepted in lieu of decorations supplies. Stop by the Eisenhower Room anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to swap supplies!

Making It Up with Carter Wilson: A live podcast recording and local author showcase

Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.

Free, no registration required Best suited for ages 18 and older

Join the electrifying live podcast recording of “Making It Up with Carter Wilson” at the Broomfield Auditorium on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m.

Prepare to be captivated as Carter Wilson, master of suspense, expertly interviews three exceptional writers, giving you an exclusive glimpse into their creative process and inspiration. The event will also include a Q&A

session with the audience. Immerse yourself in the literary world and meet some of the talented writers in your community.

Authors featured include host and five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award Carter Wilson, award winning graphic novelist and TED Talk speaker R. Alan Brooks, Denver Post bestselling author and two-time Colorado Book Award finalist Emily Littlejohn and New York Times Editor Pick and Good Morning America buzz pick author Erika T. Wurth.

Visit the Auditorium Lobby prior to the recording for the local author book fair, where you can explore and discover your next favorite book.

For more information, visit BroomfieldLibrary.org.

Broomfield Days

Midway Park, 1270 W Midway Blvd

Sept. 23, 2023, all day

Free, no registration required

All ages

Broomfield Days is Broomfield’s biggest event of the year where friends and neighbors come together to celebrate what makes living in our community so special.

For decades, on a warm weekend in September, Broomfielders come together to have fun and spend a day enjoying a festival in their honor. The day begins with a community pancake breakfast, followed by runners lining up for the Mayor’s Cup 5K and Fun Run before the big parade comes down Midway Boulevard. Later, guests can explore over 300 vendor and food

An Evening with Visual Artist and Author Oliver Jeffers

Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, 6–8 p.m.

Free, no registration required best suited for ages 18 and up

Take a visually stunning journey through humankind’s history with globally renowned artist and internationally bestselling author, Oliver Jeffers, as he examines our shared motivations for existence in his first illustrated book aimed at an adult audience, “BEGIN AGAIN: The Story of How We Got Here and

Where We Might Go.” This is a solo presentation followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Of the book, Jeffers says, “This may be the most important work I ever do. It is the culmination of years of my thinking, my pattern recognition, my visual concepts and opinions on the trajectory of society distilled into a single poetic thread… At the heart of this book is the value of community and the power of storytelling. All people are simply a collection of stories. The most powerful tool at human disposal is our ability to change the stories we tell ourselves and each other. And now, more than ever, we need to change our collective story.”

booths and a car show; watch a clown contest, DockDogs competition, a duck race and live performances on three stages; and jump on inflatables and pet farm animals.

Presented by Broomfield Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Department

Year-Long Venues and Experiences

Art in Public Places

Take an art tour through Broomfield!

The Broomfield Art in Public Places program enlivens public space, nurtures community identity, and contributes to a vibrant city through reflecting community spirit, enriching conversations, engaging community, and elevating a sense of belonging. With 112 pieces across the city, the collection boasts various kinds of artwork created by talented and diverse artists.

For more information and a map of public art, visit Broomfield.org/PublicArt.

Broomfield Auditorium: Community Events and Rentals

3 Community Park Road

The Broomfield Auditorium opened in 2001 with a mission to provide an affordable performance space in the City and County of Broomfield. The 286-seat auditorium hosts a variety of events and performances each year. Many are City and County of Broomfield events, but the majority of public events are local community artists, organizations and businesses who rent the auditorium.

Learn how to attend an upcoming event or host your own in the Auditorium at BroomfieldAuditorium.com.

Broomfield Depot Museum and Crawford Honey House

2201 W 10th Ave

Open most Saturdays, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free, no registration required

The Broomfield Depot and the Crawford Honey House are two of the oldest extant buildings in Broomfield. Built in 1909, the Broomfield Depot was the ‘live-in’ train depot for the Colorado and Southern Railroads. Originally located along 120th Avenue near the grain silos, the Depot has been run as a Museum since it was moved to its current location in Zang Spur Park in 1976. The Crawford Honey House dates to 1905. It was built by the Crawford family as a place to process honey from their apiary, which housed over 1,000 beehives during its heyday. The Honey House was renovated in 2022 as an exhibit and programming space, and now showcases Broomfield’s agricultural history and the story of beekeeping and the Crawford family. Learn more at BroomfieldDepotMuseum.org

CSU Extension: Broomfield County Office

class ranging from houseplants to pollinators and learn at two educational gardens, offering programs for xeriscape gardens and a teaching vegetable garden.

Learn more at Broomfield.Extension.Colostate.edu

inventHQ Makerspace

6 Garden Center

Visit the CSU Extension Office for Broomfield County County, located in the Broomfield Library, for horticulture help from Colorado Master Gardeners, visit the seed library, take a community

Tuesdays/Thursdays 2-7 p.m. and Fridays/Saturdays 12-5 p.m.

Make something unique and fun at Broomfield Library’s makerspace, inventHQ, located on the 2nd floor

of 6 Garden Center. Invent, learn, play and build community. Tools in the space include a laser cutter, 3D printers, digital embroidery machines, electronic cutters, hobby electronics and more. Drop in and join other creative community members or stop by for a tour and meet the staff to help you get started on a project or learn a new skill.

The Broomfield Library, Arts, History, and CSU Extension team offers many services to facilitate and enhance the program experience for all of our guests. For questions related to accessibility or accommodations for our programs, please contact creative@broomfield.org

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