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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
ChopChop Magazine
We just began subscribing to this fun family magazine, but the website is great too!
http://www.chopchopmag.org/
Summer Reading begins June 1!
Click here for more details. We will have events for babies through kids entering grade 5.
Be Well, Learn Well
Presented by Healthy Learning Paths (formerly Champion Kid Power)
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!
Click here for the spring 2012 brochure.
Back in the fall with new classes!
** Please note: our last week of regularly scheduled story times will be May 14-17. Our summer story times will begin on June 5. See our summer reading program link for more information.
Baby Story Times For ages newborn - 24 months with caregiver
Thursdays 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. and repeated at 10 - 10:20 a.m.
An interactive story time for babies age newborn through 24 months and their parent or caregiver focusing on the three "Rs"- Rhythm, Rhyme and Repetition. Enjoy age appropriate books, songs, rhymes, and baby sign language - all intended to promote language development and early literacy in a lively and fun atmosphere! Facts on brain development, early literacy, and social emotional growth are shared throughout the program. Includes time for adults to socialize and babies to play.
Toddler Story Times For ages 21 - 35 months with caregiver
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.
Toddlers actively participate in stories, rhymes, music and movement enhancing their social, emotional and language development while fostering a love for reading and books. Caregivers will be introduced to early literacy skills they can practice with their children to prepare them for successful learning when they enter school. Sessions run for six weeks and each session requires pre-registration, with Broomfield residents given first priority.
Click here for the current registration form and more information.
Preschool Story Times For ages 3 to 5 years
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Thursdays 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. This program is reserved for children ages three to five who can sit on their own and comfortably participate in a variety of literature based activities geared towards preparing children for learning to read. Asking children to attend without their caregivers helps to develop a sense of independence that will be needed as they start school.
Family Story Times For all ages
Thursdays 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
All are welcome at our Family Story Time! This program features participatory stories, songs and movement activities geared towards promoting early literacy and building a foundation for a love of books. Age-appropriate activities are presented in three segments from younger to older in order to meet the developmental needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Transitions are built into the program so younger children can take a break if necessary. Join us for a wonderful shared experience for the whole family!
First Friday Make and Take For ages 2 and up
First Friday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m.
Rresuming again in September
A monthly craft time for children ages 2 and up and a caregiver! Come to the Children's Story Room at any time during the designated hours and make a fun craft to take home! Usually on the first Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted on the monthly Children's Library Calendar of Events. No registration required but supplies are limited.
Third Saturday Fun! For grades K-2
Resuming again in the Fall.
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.
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This is a program for children currently attending grades K - 2. Kindergarten guidelines are that children be at least 5 years old by September 2011 and in an elementary level Kindergarten program (not Pre-K)
ARF (Afternoon Reading Fun)
Back in the fall!.
Sassy can't wait to hear you read! Students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 build confidence and fluency in their reading by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a library book and the dogs will listen without correcting or judging. This creates a relaxing reading environment where readers can build their confidence and fluency.
No registration required, but space is limited. Sign ups for the program begin at 3:45 in the Children's Library.
Cuddletime Concerts
Movement, participation and laughter for babies and toddlers, age newborn through 24 months, and their parent(s) and/or caregiver(s).
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 summer Cuddletime Concerts take place in the Library Auditorium.
Saturday, June 9
"Goodnight Moon Bedtime Songs" with pianist Jamie Grigsby
Saturday, July 14
Introducing Orchestra Instruments and their Sounds
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.
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 and the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library.
