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More information on what the Children's Library has to offer:
Click here for a printed guide to KidTracks - our Children's Library's Web site!
Click here for a printed guide to the Library's magazines for children.
Call for a new recorded story each week! 720.887.2317
Champion Kid Power
Presented by Healthy Learning Paths
www.healthylearningpaths.org
Interactive seminars for families, childcare professionals and teachers.
In a relaxed and open environment, adults learn tools from health and educational experts for assisting children in wellness and learning success. Presenters welcome your questions!
Friday classes: 10:30 -11:30 a.m. - Children's Library Story Room. Each session includes an activity for the kids!
February 19 - "Let's Eat Bananas"
Bring your kids to hear a story about The Banana Phone and learn what fruits and vegetables do for their brain, muscles and attitude. Parents will help kids make and sample some yummy snacks! Karrie Bach, RD. Fun for the entire family!
Saturday classes: 10:30 - noon - Eisenhower Room (upstairs)
February 27 - "Brain Moves"
Let's explore movement that not only keeps the brain engaged throughout the day, but also promotes positive behaviors and attitudes in children. You will learn strategies that work in the classroom and at home. Gwen Wernersbach, MPH. For adults.
Pre-registration requested at info@healthylearningpaths.org or 303-464-7191.
BACKSTORY Theatre Adademy: Drama Workshops for Kids
Saturday, February 27:
Creative Play - for 20 to 36 months old and one adult partner per child.
Come let budding imaginations thrive! Parents and toddlers love to explore drama, music, and movement together in this creative play-based workshop.
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Playful Dramatics - for Pre-K to 3.5 year olds (parents are welcome to be in the room)
Come explore drama through theater exercises, storytelling and playmaking. Beginning actors will enjoy the adventures of theatrical play as well as explore the wonders of the stage. Now's the time! Step into the spotlight!
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration required. Call the Children's Desk at 720-887-2315 to sign up.
Wellness Art and Essay Contest
The City and County of Broomfield wants to hear from all students - preschool through high school! Here's your chance to win $50 by sharing a healthy experience. And no student contest is complete without recognizing teachers. Therefore, the teacher who has the highest number of student entries receives a $200 gift card for classroom supplies!
Winners will be announced at the Children's Wellness Event on Saturday, June 5, 2010.
For more information or to download an entry form, visit www.healthylearningpaths.org. Or call them directly with questions at 303-464-7191. Forms also available at the library.
Baby Story Times For ages newborn - 24 months with caregiver
Thursdays 9:15 - 9:35 a.m. and repeated at 10 -10:20 a.m.
Accompanying adults will be encouraged to interact with their babies through books, songs, rhymes and bounces. No registration required.
Toddler Story Times For ages 21 - 35 months with caregiver
Click here for the current Toddler Story Time flyer and registration
Mondays 10 - 10:25 a.m. or 10:45 - 11:10 a.m.
Wednesdays 9:15 - 9:40 a.m. or 10 - 10:25 a.m.
Toddler Story Time requires registration
Preschool Story Times For ages 3 - 5 years
Tuesdays
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Thursdays 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Preschool Story Times are for children ages 3 - 5 years who can sit on their own, listen to age-appropriate stories and participate in songs and fingerplays. No registration required.
Family Story Times
Thursdays 10:45 - 11:15
For children of all ages - stories, songs and fingerplays for the whole family! No registration required, but space is limited.
First Saturday Family Story Time & Craft For all ages
First Saturday of each month from 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Our Saturday program of stories, songs and fingerplays for children of all ages and their families also includes a craft! No registration required.
ARF(Afternoon Reading Fun)
NEW DAY and TIME for 2010!
Fridays 3:30 - 4:30
February 12 and 26
Students in Kindergarten to 5th grade can build confidence and fluency in their skills by reading aloud to Shiva, a trained therapy dog! Shiva will listen quietly without correcting or judging, creating a relaxing reading environment. Bring your own book, or choose a library book on your reading level. No registration required, but space is limited.
Third Saturday Fun!
Attention kindergarteners - 2nd graders: this program is especially for you, and is presented the third Saturday of each month. Each program involves books, activities and a special craft built around a theme. This is a program for children currently attending grades K - 2. Kindergarten guidelines are that children be at least 5 years old by September 2009 and in an elementary level Kindergarten program (not Pre-K)
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 1 - 2 p.m. - "Playing with Paper Origami!"
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 18. Space is limited.
First Friday Make and Take
First Friday of the month, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7
A monthly craft time for children ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Come to the Children's Library during the designated time and make a craft to take home with you! Usually on the first Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted on the monthly Children's Library Calendar of events. No registration is required and all supplies are provided.
Cuddletime Concerts
Free interactive music programs for babies age newborn to 2 years, parents, and caregivers.
No registration is required but space is limited. Call 720-887-2315 for information.
Saturdays listed below at 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. All programs take place in the Eisenhower Room (upstairs) unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
"DO-RE-MI for babies" with Justina Thurston
Baby Welcome Program
The Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library would like to tell you how happy we are to welcome your new baby as a member of our community. The Children’s Library would like to invite you to receive a few special gifts as part of our Baby Welcome Program.
If you are a Broomfield resident and have an infant age newborn to 1 year (12 months), please contact the Children’s Library to reserve your Baby Welcome Program gift packet. Each packet of free welcome materials includes a book, bookmark, gift bag, baby T-shirt and library related informational flyers. We would like to help your family have a positive beginning to a lifelong learning experience with books.
Please visit the Children’s Library or call 720-887-2315 to reserve your Baby Welcome Program gift packet.
Please note supplies are limited. Must be a Broomfield resident and have an infant age newborn to 1 year old (12 months) to be eligible to receive a Baby Welcome Program gift packet. Proof of Broomfield residency required. Limit one gift packet per infant age newborn—1 year.
Baby Welcome Program Sponsored by:
the Broomfield Library Friends, the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library and the City and County of Broomfield
