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Day of the Dead Story Stroll / Paseo Literario del Día de Muertos

Saturday, November 04, 2023
Old Town Library
Library Park - South Lawn
Celebrate Day of the Dead with a Story Stroll in Library Park.  Story Stroll is a free, do it yourself family friendly activity that showcases children's stories in a new way!  Walk to each panel in order and read story along the way. Enjoy reading and spending time outdoors in your community.
This Story Stroll will feature the bilingual book Gustavo, the shy ghost by Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago.  Designed for ages birth through age 8 and families.

More information about traditions of Day of the Dead owww.nocodiademuertos.org 


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Celebra el Día de los Muertos con un paseo literario en el parque de la biblioteca.
Este paseo familiar de libros infantiles es gratuito y auto-guiado.  Simplemente sigue la numeración de manera ascendente y disfruta de la lectura mientras pasas tiempo al aire libre en tu comunidad.
El Paseo Literario mostrará el libro bilingüe Gustavo, el fantasma tímido de la artista mexicana Flavia Z. Drago. Para niños de 0 a 8 años y sus familias.

Más información sobre tradiciones del Día de Muertos en www.nocodiademuertos.org 




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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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Old Town Bilingual Outdoor Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. 

Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. Favor de traer una manta o algo para sentarse. En caso de mal tiempo o mala calidad del aire, este programa se trasladará al interior.
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Council Tree Saturday Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Storytime supports reading readiness through stories, songs, fingerplays, and more that celebrate the commonalities and differences of all people. 

This storytime is for children of all ages and their families.
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World Language Storytime in Mandarin

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room

世界语言故事会相聚图书馆,体验由社区志愿者带来的中文儿童故事会,和我们一起欣赏音乐,亲手体验制作工艺品与玩偶的乐趣。 不论你能说一口流利的中文还是为博大精深的中国文化所吸引,我们都邀请你加入我们享受一个下午的社区与家庭时光。


本次活动免费,中文讲解并对所有年龄段开放


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World Language Storytime is a research-based project of children's stories, crafts, puppets, and music presented by Library staff and volunteers, that invites fluent speakers as well as those interested in a new language, to enjoy a time in community and family. 

Council Tree Library
This program is free and presented in Mandarin for all ages.


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Animal Afternoon

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
The library has gone to the dogs (and cats and other story-loving critters)! Drop in to read to friendly animals and find your new book buddy! 

Presented by Larimer Animal People Partnership. For children in grades K-5. Furry (and not-so-furry) friends will be ready to read for 40-60 minutes, so stop by early.
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Evie @University Village - Bilingual English/Arabic Storytime

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Evie the Mobile Library

Explore stories with Poudre Libraries! Storytellers from throughout the District share engaging books, songs, fingerplays, crafts and more! This program is recommended for families with children under age 6, but all ages are welcome.

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS, 1700 W. PLUM ST. BY THE PARK) 

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اكتشفوا قصص مع مكتبات بودر! يشارك قصاص من المكتبة كتب ,أغاني ,الحرف اليدوية وأكثر من ذلك. يوصي بهذا البرنمج للعائلات التي لديها أطفال تحت 6 سن, ولكننا نؤهل بجميع الأعمار.


أيام الإثنين: 25 سبتمبر و 9 أكتوبر

شقق القرية الجامعيّة

شارع بلوم الغربي رقم 1700

جمب الحديقة


What Library services are offered through Evie?

When you visit Evie, you can do almost everything you could do at one of our branch libraries. You can check materials out, you can return materials from any branch, you can get a library card. We can help you put materials on hold or check the status of your holds, but we don’t deliver holds – you will have to pick those up at one of the branches.

You can also print, use our WiFi, or check out a Chromebook kit. We will often have storytimes or an activity or craft. And we are always happy to help you find your next great read. We hope to see you soon!

Want to know more about Evie?
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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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Old Town Bilingual Outdoor Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. 

Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. Favor de traer una manta o algo para sentarse. En caso de mal tiempo o mala calidad del aire, este programa se trasladará al interior.
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It's a GIRL Thing

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Featuring Amina's Voice by Hena Khan!

For girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 with an adult woman companion (mom, grandma, aunt, neighbor, mentor). Enjoy making new friends, book discussion and activities along with pizza.

Registration is limited and starts September 1. After registering, a give-away book for each registered pair will be available for pickup at Council Tree Library.
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Council Tree Saturday Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
Storytime supports reading readiness through stories, songs, fingerplays, and more that celebrate the commonalities and differences of all people. 

This storytime is for children of all ages and their families.
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Kindness and a craft with children's author Michelle Schaub

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room

Recommended for ages 3-7 and their families, friends, and caregivers.

Poudre Libraries and The Crowded Bookshelf bring you a special storytime with local author Michelle Schaub.

How can YOU lift others with kindness? Michelle's book "Kindness is a Kite String" illustrates simple yet impactful ways to spread kindness and empathy through a community. Families will enjoy a reading of the book by Michelle and kiddos will get to make their very own kindness kites to take home. 

Books will be available for purchase from The Crowded Bookshelf and a signing with follow the event.


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Mindful Movement Storytime

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo

Connect with stories, music and movement in ways that help lower stress, release energy, promote well-being and strengthen mind and body.  Designed for kids and caregivers of all ages.  Registration is required and space is limited.  Please register child (ren) and caregiver separately. 

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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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Old Town Outdoor All Ages Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


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La Calavera Garbancera con Memo Plastilina

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Harmony Library
Community Room

Ven a la biblioteca y celebra el Día de Muertos creando la icónica Calavera Garbancera en plastilina en este taller en español. El aclamado artista mexicano Guillermo Castellanos se conectará virtualmente para guiarte durante el proceso.

Para niños y niñas de 5 a 12 años. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. Se requiere inscripción.

Jueves 19 de octubre, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Más información sobre el Día de Muertos en www.nocodiademuertos.org 

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Come to the library and celebrate Day of the Dead by creating the iconic Calavera Garbancera using clay in this watch party where we will connect virtually with acclaimed Mexican artist Guillermo Castellanos. This workshop will be presented in Spanish. 

For kids 5 to 12 years old.  All materials provided. Registration required.

Thursday, October 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 

More information about Day of the Dead owww.nocodiademuertos.org



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Old Town Bilingual Outdoor Storytime / Hora del cuento bilingüe al aire libre

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Old Town Library
Library Park - Storytime Tree

Explore stories through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing! Storytime supports reading readiness while celebrating all people. 

 

This storytime is for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers. Please bring a blanket or something to sit on.  In the event of inclement weather or poor air quality, this program will be moved indoors.


¡Explora historias a través de la conversación, el canto, la lectura, la escritura y el juego! La hora del cuento favorece el aprendizaje de la lectura mientras celebra a todas las personas. 

Esta hora del cuento es para niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores. Favor de traer una manta o algo para sentarse. En caso de mal tiempo o mala calidad del aire, este programa se trasladará al interior.
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School's Out - drop by and DIY

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
School's out and we will have siimple DIY activities available throughout the day in the Community Room.  Council Tree staff and volunteers invite school age children and their caregivers to enjoy some relaxing hands on fun and take home your DIY creations.
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Registration begins 10/5/2023 at 8:00 AM

Leaf Into Art!

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Old Town Library
Large Meeting Room Combo
The autumn season is filled with beautiful fall leaves, and what better way to celebrate than to create our very own leaf art? We will read Aimée Sicuro's stunning picture book If You Find a Leaf to inspire us, and then we will create our own art pieces using real autumn leaves!

Supplies will be provided - just bring yourself and your imagination!

For kids ages 5-8. Registration required.
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Registration begins 10/5/2023 at 9:00 AM

Colorful Calaveras! (Grades 3-5)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Harmony Library
Community Room
Celebrate Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead by creating calaveras (skulls) in this hands-on program for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.

More information about Day of the Dead owww.nocodiademuertos.org
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Registration begins 10/6/2023 at 9:00 AM

Colorful Calaveras! (Grades K-2)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Harmony Library
Community Room
Celebrate Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead by creating calaveras (skulls) in this hands-on program for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.

More information about Day of the Dead owww.nocodiademuertos.org
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Evie @Timnath Storytime Express

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evie the Mobile Library

Come to Story Time at the Timnath Town Center building - 4750 Signal Tree Dr. Evie, the Mobile Library, will be there, too!

What Library services are offered through Evie?

When you visit Evie, you can do almost everything you could do at one of our branch libraries. You can check materials out, you can return materials from any branch, you can get a library card. We can help you put materials on hold or check the status of your holds, but we don’t deliver holds – you will have to pick those up at one of the branches.

You can also print, use our WiFi, or check out a Chromebook kit. We will often have storytimes or an activity or craft. And we are always happy to help you find your next great read. We hope to see you soon!

Want to know more about Evie?
View More

School's Out - drop by and DIY

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Council Tree Library
Large Meeting Room
School's out and we will have simple DIY activities available throughout the day in the Community Room.  Council Tree staff and volunteers invite school age children and their caregivers to enjoy some relaxing hands on fun and take home your DIY creations.
View More