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S eptember 2018 : School's IN!  
Check out these awesome learning opportunities for all ages.
From exploring new cuisines to exploring space, there's sure to be something
for everyone. Thanks for subscribing!  

"Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know". - Daniel J. Boorstin    

BRIGHT IDEAS: COSMIC QUEST - 
New!
Spend an evening with scientists and industry experts as they feed our curiosity with the future of space travel and asteroid mining! Learn more! 
 
 
THE SCIENCE OF FOOD: CHEESE 
Join Active Minds in the first of our Science of Food series! Learn about the history and science of making cheese. Free samples!  
Find out more! 
   

TECH CAFE @ THE LODGE  
AT SKYESTONE 
Have questions about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader? This program provides drop-in assistance for your tech questions! Located at The Lodge at Skyestone. Learn more! 
 

BOOST YOUR BRAIN TUTORING 
Hey, 6th-12th graders! The library offers individual tutoring with math and science experts every Tuesday!
 
Please call the Teen Desk at 720.887.2360 to sign up.

THANKS for another fantastic Early Literacy Fair! 2018
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Total Attendance: 
456 total children 
and adults
 
213 children  (0-5 years)
0-1 year olds = 65
2-3 year olds = 92
4-5 year olds = 56
33 older siblings (6+)
210 adults 
110 families 
 
 
  Check out: 
Broomfield.org or keep up with the Children's Library Newsletter here to find
out more about children's programming and events.  


BROWN BAG SCIENCE: CRUISING
BEYOND SATURN

Tag along with astronomer Bill Bendel as he explores the latest news on planets and distant stars beyond Saturn. Register now!


MAKERLAB: HAND LETTERING
In honor of Inktober, try your "hand" at hand lettering! Registration encouraged. Find out more!


INVENTHQ COSTUME CLINIC
Need time to work on your costume? Take this opportunity to use inventHQ's electronic cutter, sewing machines, or digital embroiderer to make your costume shine! Registration required, ages 9-18. Learn more! 

MEDITATION GET-AWAY 
Rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul with meditation! Registration required.  
Learn more!


LIBRARY LEGO CLUB 
Come and make new friends while completing Lego STEM building challenges. All supplies will be provided by the library. Registration required.  
Register now!  

DISCOVERY LAB: CREATE WITH DUCT TAPE?  
Who doesn't like duct tape?! Satisfy your craving for creativity with this fun session of making decorative and functional items with tape!  
Register now!

 
INVENTHQ CODE CLUB  
Learn to make games, animations, apps, and projects of your own invention.   
Learn more! 
   

 
Graduation Day!
Congratulations to the first graduates of the Colorado Online High School program! These hard-working adults balanced work and study to complete the program and receive their high school diplomas! Come cheer on our grads at the public graduation:
Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. Broomfield Auditorium
Learn more about Colorado Online High School at: Broomfield.org/cohs

One Book Artist Announcement
The Broomfield Auditorium Gallery will be hosting  two new artists for the One Book, One Broomfield Program: David Martinez and Samuel Ronquillo. 
 
Broomfield's Choice Winner!  
Broomfield's Choice Winner is Rollin Karg with Kinetic Beam 4, which is located in Community Park behind the Broomfield Library. Kinetic Beam will be on display until the end of February 2019.

Sister Cities  
Seven teen delegates and three chaperones had an amazing trip to Broomfield's sister city of Ueda, Japan this summer! See photos here. Students from Ueda will come to Colorado next August. If you are interested in being a host family, please contact the Sister City Committee at [email protected]. More information about the Sister City program can be found on: broomfieldsistercities.org
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