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Baby Storytime
Mondays 9, 10, and 11 am Thursdays 9 and 10 am Stories, Songs, and Movement. Ages 0-3 and caregivers. We cater to the youngest child with Lapsit activities, fingerplays, songs, and of course, books! Repetition is important at this age, so some of the songs and fingerplays we do are the same each week, to give the babies some familiarity with our activities. Bubbles are always a closing time favorite.
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Baby Storytime
Mondays 9, 10, and 11 am Thursdays 9 and 10 am Stories, Songs, and Movement. Ages 0-3 and caregivers. We cater to the youngest child with Lapsit activities, fingerplays, songs, and of course, books! Repetition is important at this age, so some of the songs and fingerplays we do are the same each week, to give the babies some familiarity with our activities. Bubbles are always a closing time favorite.
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Mondays and Thursdays 10-11 am For ages 0-5 and caregivers. Library Playgroup is for ages 0-5 years old and their caregivers. We meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 10-11 am in the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room. We provide books, music and toys for a social hour for parents, caregivers and their children to hang out and play, socialize with other parents, and enjoy some non-structured time together
Find out more »10:30 am
Hookin’ Up: Crochet Class & Group
2nd & 4th Thursdays 10:30 am-12:30 pm All Levels Welcome. BYOP (bring your own project). Beginners bring H crochet hook and some worsted weight yarn. Registration is not required
Find out more »11:00 am
Bilingual (Bilingües) Storytime
Thursdays 11 am - Noon Stories, Movement, and Songs in Spanish. Ages 0-5. Música, juego con los dedos, y cuentos en español. For children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. Free! Drop in and join us! Bilingual Storytime is done in Spanish as Miss Claudeth shares her native language in stories, songs and fingerplays. English is also used a little to give the children some familiarity and instruction.
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Genealogy Research Help
Every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. Looking for assistance on researching your family or just getting started with Genealogy? The Larimer Genealogy Society volunteers are available weekly to help you with your genealogy research. This is drop-in service so no appointment necessary. They are located in the Local History and Genealogy Area of the library
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United Way at the Library
Second and Fourth Thursdays 2-5 pm Come talk to a United Way Representative.
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Waggin’ Tales
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 4-5 pm; Join us to practice reading with a therapy dog! Come to the Children’s desk to sign up during or up to 30 minutes before the program. Sessions are around 15 minutes each and available on a first come, first served basis. This program is great for beginning readers, but all ages are welcome. All dogs and handlers are licensed by Alliance of Therapy Dogs or Therapy Dogs International. Please check our calendar for cancellations or schedule changes.
Find out more »Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. This class series meets once a week for six weeks (ending October 17). Class size is limited, and registration is required. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. You will receive a book, The Caregiver...
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Join us for our Sensory-friendly Storytime, where you and your child can enjoy a storytime that has options for sensory-seeking and sensory-avoiding experiences. We have made environmental accommodations to help your child feel comfortable no matter their learning style! Geared for ages 3-6 years. Must register for this storytime. Maximum at 24 includes caregivers and siblings. Register here.
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Build a Ferris Wheel
Build your very own working Ferris Wheel.
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Loveland Loves to Read: Movie Night
Loveland Loves to Read invites you to recall and re-enjoy a 1988 movie The Milagro Beanfield War, directed by Robert Redford. The movie takes place in an agricultural area of New Mexico where unscrupulous businessmen want to use the water to develop lucrative property. The characters are quirky and lovable, backed by Dave Grusin’s Oscar-award-winning music. Something to ponder: What is the symbolism of a pig in this story?” Popcorn will be served. Admission is free
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