March 2010
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Spring Storytime Session
The Spring Storytime Session runs March 8-April 30. Registration begins Monday, March 1. Each library hosts a variety of storytimes and bookclubs during this session. Please visit www.MyLibrary.us for complete descriptions and to register for specific storytimes, or visit your library and register in person.

Storytimes are now printed on bookmarks for your convenience and are available in the library and online at www.MyLibrary.us.

(R) indicates registration is required.

Carbon Valley Regional Library

Family Film Night
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
6:00-7:30 pm, March 4
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Rated PG, 90 minutes)
Based on the children's book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese.

Paws to Read (R)
6:30-7:45 pm, March 10
This program will give young readers a chance to read out loud in a stress-free environment to some very attentive listeners. Therapy dogs will be ready to hear some good stories. Each participant will be given a 15 minute time slot to share a story with one of our furry friends. Please register early by coming in or calling the library at 720-685-5100. Registration begins February 24.

Kamishibai Storytelling
(for elementary children)
4:00-5:00 pm, March 16
Discover the world of Kamishibai storytelling and participate in folding paper into shapes representing objects known as Origami. A special Origami guest will be present.


3rd-5th Reader's Club: Artist to Artist
4:00-5:00 pm, March 18
Join us to read and discuss several children's illustrators from January through April. Participants will use different mediums to recreate a project such as a beginning book, comic strip, or a pop-up creation.

Pajamarama
6:30 pm, March 24
Wear your pajamas and snuggle your favorite stuffed animal and blanket as you and your family listen to bedtime stories, lullabies, and songs that will prepare you for sweet dreams.

No School-Day Activity
(for school-age children only)
1:00-3:00 pm, March 29
No school today? Need something fun to do? Join us for a special hands-on activity that will help you pass the time and learn something new. Drop in anytime between 1-3 pm. The activity room will close promptly at 3 pm.

Centennial Park Library

Drop-In Storytime
Monday-Thursday: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 5:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am & 3:00 pm

Celebrate Colorado Children's Day
9:00 am-9:00 pm, March 3
Celebrate with face painting, an easy take-home gardening craft and a fun photo opportunity for children from birth through elementary school.

Book Club for Kids
6:00 pm, March 4
This club is for 3rd-5th graders who enjoy reading and making friends. We read, eat cookies, and have fun book talks. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite books to share with others. The club meets on the first Thursday of every month.

Paws to Read (R)
6:30 pm, March 8
Paws to READ dogs will curl up on the floor to share stories with anyone wanting to read to them. Reluctant readers find that "man's best friends" are willing to listen. Therapy dogs sit quietly and calmly while children read aloud to them, allowing children to become more relaxed and confident about reading.


3rd-5th Reader's Club: The Case of the Missing Birthday Cake
6:00-7:00 pm, March 29
Calling all investigators to help us solve a library mystery! Our birthday cake has gone missing and we need to find out who stole it and how it was done by putting all the clues together.

Erie Community Library

Fun and Games (R)
4:00-5:00 pm, March 4
Children and tweens are invited to the Erie Community Library for fun playing board and card games.

Paws to Read (R)
(grades 1-5)
6:30-7:45 pm, March 8
Paws to Read is a program for children who are able to read a book by visiting a therapy dog. They may bring their own book or choose a library book. This program gives young readers a chance to read aloud in a stress- free environment to calm and attentive therapy dogs. Registration begins February 22.

Tween Book Club (R)
(grades 4-6)
4:00-5:00 pm, March 11
Would you like to hang out and talk about books with other kids your age? Come to our Tween Book Club. We'll discuss a different book each month and do a fun activity. Snacks provided.

Folktales from the Americas
11:00 am-12:00pm, March 13
Families are invited to hear storyteller Linda Batlin from the National Storytelling Network present spellbinding stories from the Americas. These stories include "The Three Brothers and Singing Toad", a folktale about a magical toad from Mexico; "The Talking Eggs", a Creole story similar to "Cinderella" from Louisiana; and "The Long Winter", a story about when heat disappeared from the Slavey Indians of Canada.

American Girl Book Club (R)
(2nd-5th graders)
4:00-5:00 pm, March 18
American Girl fans join our book club! Read about a new character each month and do an activity inspired by the book. In March we will be discussing Kirsten and decorating a wooden spoon. Dolls are not required, but you're welcome to bring yours to share with the club. Snacks provided.

Farr Regional Library

Book to Movie Club
6:00-8:30 pm, March 18
White Fang by Jack London (Rated PG, 107 minutes)

Paws to Read
(grades 1-5)
6:30-7:45 pm, March 25
Paws to Read is a program for children who are able to read a book by visiting a therapy dog. They may bring their own book or choose a library book. This program gives young readers a chance to read aloud in a stress-free environment to calm and attentive therapy dogs.

International Edible Books Festival
Do you devour books? Here is the chance to eat your words! We invite you to celebrate the International Edible Books Festival by participating in the following special events:

Edible Books Cookie Contest (R)
(ages 5-10)
11:00 am-12:00 pm, March 27
Create cookies that depict scenes from your favorite book. Learn decorating techniques from a professional decorator then apply your new skills to create your very own edible book. You can choose to enter your work in the festival contest on April 1.

Edible Books Cake Workshop (R)
(ages 11 and up)
1:00-3:00 pm, March 27
Create cakes that depict scenes from your favorite books. Learn decorating techniques from a professional decorator then apply your new skills to create your very own edible book. You can choose to enter your work in the festival contest on April 1.

International Edible Books Festival (R)
(all ages)
6:00-7:30 pm, April 1
Create cakes, cookies or anything edible that depict scenes or include the text or form of your favorite book and bring it to the Farr Regional Library to be displayed in the meeting room. Have your work judged for prizes, eat tasty edible books, and learn about new and exciting reads from other edible book creators. Children ages 5-10 will be judged separately from ages 11 and up. Attendance at the March 27th cookie or cake workshop is not mandatory to participate in this event.

Lincoln Park Library

"UP" with Spring (R)
4:30-6:30 pm, March 16
Let's welcome spring with the heartwarming Disney movie, "Up". It reminds us all that it's never too late to follow your sky high dreams. Balloon craft and snacks provided.