Broomfield Library eNewsletter

April 2018

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Small Business Series: Startup Marketing

Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Marketing a new product or service can be tricky for startups. In this Small Business Series kick-off class, you will learn to master storytelling marketing to evoke a strong positive reaction in clients. For ages 18+.

Registration REQUIRED.

Library Closure

Sunday, April 1

The library will be closed all day Sunday, April 1 for Easter. We will reopen Monday, April 2 at 9 a.m. Enjoy your holiday!

Growing by the Foot

Thursday, April 5, 6 - 7 p.m.

This workshop, taught by a Master Gardener, covers small-space vegetable and herb gardening using a block-style method. Novice and experienced gardeners welcome! For ages 18+.

Registration REQUIRED.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join us for these events in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Pinwheels for Prevention

Tuesday, April 10, 10:45 a.m.

Visit the Broomfield Early Childhood Council webpage to get more involved. All ages welcome.

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Saturday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Visit D2L.org for more information. For adults.

Registration REQUIRED.

inventHQ Makerspace Launch Party!

Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Make. Connect. Imagine.

Join us for Broomfield's makerspace launch party at 6 Garden Center! invent HQ is an all-ages c ollaborative workshop dedicated to hands-on making and community learning. The space includes a laser cutter, 3D printers, sewing machines, electronic cutters, small board electronics, and more! All ages welcome.

Pizza & Prose: Dystopian Writing

Sunday, April 15, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Writers, dig in and create your own dystopian world that stands out from the crowd as you enjoy free pizza! For ages 11-18.

Registration REQUIRED.

Let's Talk: Parenting in the Early Years

Sunday, April 22, 1 - 4 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon exploring parenting in the early years with community resource professionals who will discuss topics covering postpartum depression, challenging behaviors, and infant and toddler nutrition. For adults.

Registration REQUIRED.

Día de los Niños AND Día de los Libros

Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. plus 7 p.m. Audi Event

Celebrate Broomfield's multicultural community at these FREE events! On April 26 at 7 p.m., enjoy Same, Same but Different , presented by Dance Arts in the Auditorium. On April 28, experience story times in different languages, dancing, art, science, and food trucks all day. Then, stick around for a Fiesta Colorado performance in the Auditorium at 7 p.m. For each day, you can pick up free performance tickets in the Auditorium lobby starting at 6 p.m. All ages welcome.

Drop-in (no registration). More details to come on the Children's Library website and in a special flyer in the Children's Library.

Summer Reading Early Registration Begins!

Monday, May 14

Save the date! Don't miss out on the library's Summer Book Adventures for children, teens, and adults, which runs from June 1 - July 31. The program starts June 1 , but you can register online starting May 14 . . . t hen you'll be ready to start logging your reading when June 1 rolls around!

Artist-in-Residence: Pinot's Palette

Tuesday, May 15, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 17, 5 - 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Friday, May 25, 1 - 4 p.m.

Join a professional artist from Pinot's Palette and work with acrylics on a large community canvas. The artist will also guide you through a painting on a small individual canvas, or you can do a painting all your own! Please Note: Guided paintings will take place at the top of each hour on a first-come, first-served basis throughout every 3-hour workshop session. For ages 10+.

Drop-in (no registration), but supplies and space are limited. First come, first served.

Local Author Fair

Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come meet local authors and hear about their work, their process, and their creativity at our second Local Author Fair. Keynote speaker John Shors, author of Beneath a Marble Sky, will be addressing authors and readers alike. All ages welcome.

Drop-in (no registration).

Self-Defense for Women

Ladies had a blast picking up some self-defense moves at the library! Take a look at more photos on our Facebook page.

MakerLab: DIY Soup Mix

We had a laid-back evening preparing dry soup mix in lovely jars that participants of varying ages (from young kiddos to adults) got to decorate to suit their own personal style. Take a look at more photos on our Facebook page.

B-REx is your one-stop shop to find and register for ALL programs, events, and classes in Broomfield! Your library card account is separate from B-REx and will not be affected.

Go to B-REx.com to set up an account, register for programs and classes, book study rooms in the library, and buy tickets for Broomfield Audi shows. Questions? Call 720.887.2350.