Broomfield Library Children's Newsletter - April 2022

APRIL 2022 Sunday

Details and descriptions of the Children’s Library Programs are inside the newsletter or visit BroomfieldChildrensLibrary.org.

Monday

Mar 27

Tuesday

Mar 28 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday

Mar 29 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Thursday

Mar 30 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Friday

Mar 31 Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Saturday 1

2 Sew Broomfield: Upcycled Shirt to Camisole* (12+)

Play & Learn Together for Toddlers 9:30 a.m.

At inventHQ

9 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

Library STEAM Club 10 a.m. or 11 a.m

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

3 One Book One Broomfield, Junior: Author Talk with Jason Reynolds 2 p.m.

4 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

5 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

6 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

7 Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Pinwheels for Prevention 10:15 a.m.

8 Play & Learn Together for Toddlers 9:30 a.m.

9 Art Stop on the Go 10 a.m.

April 2022 Children’s Library N E W S L E T T E R Jason Reynolds Author Talk Sunday, April 3, 2-4 p.m.

Broomfield Auditorium Ages 10 and up with adult

(Ages 10-15 suggested)

(Overflow seating available first come, first served)

Award-winning author Jason Reynolds has written novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences, including "Ghost," a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.

Please note: Each person attending needs a ticket. There will be limited overflow seating available. All are welcome for book signing after the talk.

ARF! 4 p.m.

Play & Learn Together for Toddlers

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

Fridays, April 1-22, 9:30-10:45 a.m.

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11 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

12 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

13 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

14 Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

15 Play & Learn Together for Toddlers 9:30 a.m.

16 Family Playdate: Fairy Garden in a Jar* At inventHQ

9 a.m

ARF! 4 p.m.

Pinwheels for Prevention Tuesday, April 5, 10:15 a.m.

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

17 LIBRARY CLOSED

18 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

19 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

20 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

21 Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

Junior Book Club 4 p.m.

22 Play & Learn Together for Toddlers 9:30 a.m.

23 Community Seed Swap 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

ARF! 4 p.m.

25 Music & Movement 9:30 a.m.

Code Club* At inventHQ

4 p.m

26 Preschool Storytime 9:30 a.m.

27 Toddler Storytime 9:30 a.m.

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Community Seed Swap Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All Ages (12 and younger with adult) Celebrate the opening of the Broomfield Seed Library! Decorate your own seed packets and take home some new finds for the gardening season.

Have extra seeds? Bring them to share with your neighbors!

Baby Storytime 9:30 a.m.

ARF! 4 p.m. (sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

Todas las familias, niños, cuidadores y adultos son bienvenidos. Nos esforzamos por superar barreras de acceso y promover inclusión e igualdad para todos. Comuníquese con la biblioteca infantil (720.887.2315) para discutir cómo podemos ajustar nuestro espacio o programación para satisfacer sus necesidades. Ejemplos de solicitudes incluyen traducción, ideas y comentarios.

Horario: Lunes - Jueves (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Viernes y Sábado (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Domingo (1-5 p.m.)

We welcome all families, children, caregivers and adults who use our space and we strive to overcome barriers. Contact the Children’s Library to discuss how we can adjust our space or programs to fit your needs.

Broomfield Library 3 Community Park Road Broomfield, CO 80020 BroomfieldLibrary.org

The Library will be closed April 21.

31 Events are at the Broomfield Library unless otherwise stated.

Marque 720.887.2317 y oprima el #2 para escuchar un cuento en español o #1 para un cuento en inglés. ¡Hay cuentos nuevos cada semana!

Tiny Tot Town Age: 2-6 with adult Come stroll the streets of this tot sized town where children can play their way to the doctor, the bank, the grocery store, and much more!

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La línea de cuentacuentos

After preschool storytime and a special pinwheel craft, help plant pinwheels in front of the library as a reminder of happy childhoods and a bright future for all children.

Saturday, April 9, 5-7:30 p.m. (5-5:30 Low-sensory time) Broomfield High School,1 Eagle Way, Broomfield, CO 80020

(sign up at 3:45 p.m.)

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Age: 18-35 months with adult Play with your child and other families with toddlers while you ask professionals about early literacy, speech development, nutrition, physical development and behavior. There will be a different professional each week.

PROGRAMAS EN ESPAÑOL

*Find inventHQ program information at https://www.broomfield.org/inventhq

Visit B-REx.com to sign up for library programs that require registration.

Children’s Library 720.887.2315 Monday-Thursday (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)

Friday-Saturday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Sunday (1-5 p.m.)

Programs for

Programs for

Ages 0 - 5

Ages 5 - 12

All storytime programs are held upstairs In the Eisenhower Room.

Come grow together here in our storytime programs and play spaces.

No registration or check-in! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities together. At the end of the program, children and caregivers are invited to socialize and play.

All storytime programs are in the Eisenhower Room.

ARF! Afternoon Reading Fun

Art Stop on the Go

Music & Movement

Every Thursday through May 12, 4-5 p.m.

Age: Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Monthly on 2nd Saturday: Saturday, April 9 10-11 a.m.

Age: 6-12

Mondays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Age: 2-5 with adult

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Age: 3-5 with adult

Sign-up begins at 3:45 p.m. at the Children’s Desk

Kids will build confidence and fluency by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a library book and our dog friends will listen patiently to you.

April 5: Pinwheels for Prevention following storytime

Junior Book Club

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, April 20, 4-5 p.m.

Age: 4th and 5th Grade

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Age: 2-3 with adult

Register & pick up your book at the Children’s Desk up to one month in advance.

Baby Storytime Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Age: 0-24 months with adult

Do you love to read? Meet with other kids to talk about a book each month, enjoy snacks and have fun!

April’s Title: The Homework Machine by Dan Gutmann May’s Title: Selected by Kids at the April JBC

Library STEAM Club This is a Family Place Library Family Place Center available whenever the library is open Children’s Patio open daily until 4:30 p.m. (weather permitting) ● This is a family-friendly community space to play, read, and learn together.

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Enjoy programs that support caregivers and their child’s healthy growth.

● Build strong, positive relationships to give children their best start in life.

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Ask our knowledgeable staff about literacy, early childhood development, and family support.

Monthly on 1st Saturday: Saturday, April 2 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.

Age: 5-8 Sign in at the start of the program

Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math with fun hands-on activities, LEGOs, crafts and more plus lots of STEAM related books!

The May program will be at 10:30 a.m. only, featuring bugs from the Butterfly Pavilion!

Sign in at the start of the program

Kids will learn about the artist and artwork on display at the museum and listen to a children's book to inspire their own art project. No registration. Space may be limited.

Presented by the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.

5 Protective Factors for Strengthening Families ● Parent resilience - ability to deal with stress, solve problems, build trusting relationships, find help, and bounce back from challenges ● Social connections - support from friends, family, neighbors, and community ● Support for health and essential needs meeting needs like food, shelter, clothing, and health care and finding services in times of crisis for stability and help ● Understanding child development - parents can see their child’s behavior positively when they know how their child is growing ● Social and emotional skills for children children learning to recognize feelings, calm themselves, and interact with others https://bit.ly/bflib-5ProtectiveFactorsForFamilies

Ask about our The

Baby Welcome Bags for babies up to 12 months old.

Mamava private lactation space is available whenever the library or auditorium is open.

In English and en español - Listen to a story anywhere!

Just call the

Story Line / La línea de Cuentacuentos at 720.887.2317 and listen to a different story each week!

Check out our

StoryWalk® at Bronco Park - featuring A Hat for Minerva Louise!

All programs subject to change and space may be limited.

Questions? Call the Children’s Desk at 720.887.2315.

If registration is required, register online at B-REx.com unless otherwise noted.