Past events

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October 19, 2019 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Children in elementary school are invited to read to our wonderful dog volunteers. They join us on the third Saturday of each month. This is an excellent program for children who are learning to read or need practice reading. Our patient dogs love to listen and they never criticize. Please call 303-452-7534 or stop by to make an appointment.

Age: 
Children
October 19, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Do you love true crime? Join fellow true crime aficionados as we discuss our favorite books, documentaries and podcasts of the genre. Coffee and tea will be provided. No registration required. 

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
October 19, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Did you purchase a new device? Do you need an email address? Learn basic computer skills in these drop-in sessions. Stop by with your tech questions. Walk-ins welcomed. No registration is required.

Event Type: 
Tech
Age: 
Adult
October 18, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Build your own cities both past and present while becoming a historic preservationist. Learn about saving historic structures, the evolution of a city, and the importance of historic preservation in the museum’s most popular program. Ages 6-12.

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Class
Age: 
Children, Family, Tween
October 18, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Therapy dogs provide a safe, non-judgmental audience for kids to practice their reading out loud. Bring a book you’ve been working on or choose from one of ours. Read to one of our patient, furry friends provided by Therapy Dogs Boulder County. This program is appropriate for ages 4-12. Space is limited, registration is required. On the day of the event, registered participants will sign up for a 5-15 minute session during the program on a first come, first served basis. 

Age: 
Children
October 18, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a preschool playgroup focusing on early literacy skills. While the kids play, adults are welcome to visit with representatives from local organizations that support families in our community. No registration is required.

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Family
October 17, 2019 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Get into the holiday spirit by coming to discuss trends in horror films past and present, your favorite scary movies, and pay homage to horror and suspense classics. Refreshments will be provided, no registration required.

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Class
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Adult
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October 17, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands sticky as we compete for the most creative, the most precise and the best tasting sugar sushi of the night! Learn some of the basics of the art of sushi and practice your skills with our sweet version of the Japanese dish. All ingredients will be provided. Best for elementary and tweens. 

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Class
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Children
October 17, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Construct sweet creations of horror using science and surgical instruments. Share your creation and try others if you dare! Appropriate for grades 6 to 12. Space is limited; registration suggested. Please visit our online calendar to register.

Age: 
Teen
October 17, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Taking care of yourself doesn't have to break the bank. Learn to make low-cost homemade bath and body products, and take some home with you. This month we’ll make cuticle balm and bath salts.

Space and supplies are limited; registration is recommended.

Suitable for 12 years and older. 

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
October 17, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Radiant Beginnings Yoga will lead a special yoga session just for kids. Learn to breathe deeply and move creatively in this fun class for yoginis of all levels. Appropriate for ages 6-10. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

October 17, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Challenge your friends or the teen librarian to an intense game of Mario Kart, or learn the art of reading people that goes into an epic game of One Night Ultimate Werewolf. Join us for laughs, snacks, and various video and board games. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

Age: 
Teen
October 17, 2019 - 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Join us for open Studio drop-in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more. Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you're working on or simply learn something new. The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
October 17, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Use our equipment and supplies to create your own masterpiece or to learn a new skill. In this weekly open lab, everyone is welcome to drop in and work on their own projects with the help of our guides. Plans will be available for those that do not have their own project ideas, but creativity is highly encouraged. No registration necessary.

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Class
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Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
October 17, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Join us as we kick-off a new series geared especially for homeschool families! This month we’ll explore aerodynamics with paper rockets and airplanes! Adults are encouraged to network and share best practices, while the kids work on their 21st century and STEM skills.

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Class
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Family
October 17, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
October 17, 2019 - 10:15 am to 11:00 am

Spend time with your toddler listening to stories, songs and finger plays geared just for them. Then enjoy a few minutes of social time with other caregivers while the children play with toys. Appropriate for kids ages 2-3. No registration required.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
October 17, 2019 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Drop in to use our sewing machines, Cricuts, 3D printers and more.  Get one-on-one or group help to start a new project, finish something you’ve started, or simply learn something new.  The Studio will help you take your skills to the next level.

 

Event Type: 
The Studio
Age: 
Adult, Children, Family, Teen, Tween
October 17, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
October 16, 2019 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us to practice speaking in both English and Español with your fellow community members. Learn useful tips for basic conversation in your new language, and enjoy sharing what you already know! No online registration necessary. 

Le invitamos a que practique hablar en ingles y español con miembros de su comunidad. Reciba consejos útiles para conversaciones básicas en su nueva idioma y comparta sus conocimientos con sus compañeros. Registración por internet no es necesaria. Nos reunimos el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes. 

Age: 
Adult
October 16, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Talons and skulls and wings! Oh, my!! We’re going batty for owls at Perl Mack with the help of the Museum of Natural History at the University of Colorado Boulder. Join us for a night full of interesting owl exhibits, facts and activities! Best for elementary and tweens. 

Event Type: 
Class
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Children
October 16, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Join us in a 6-week workshop for teens that teaches theater writing and performance skills.

Inspired by fantastical themes, participants will take on different roles to create and perform a final piece as a group. All ability levels are welcome!

No registration required.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Teen
October 16, 2019 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Join us on Wednesdays to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Appropriate for kids in 1st-5th grade. 

October 16: Art Project with Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

October 23: Snap Circuits

October 30: Experimentation Station

Age: 
Children
October 16, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Hang out, play games with your friends, and enjoy lunch provided by the Food Bank of the Rockies. There will be gaming consoles, computer games, movies, various gaming clubs, and board games available. We will also be hosting a different gaming tournament the last Wednesday of every month. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. 

Age: 
Teen
October 16, 2019 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Are you a gamer looking to geek out with other fellow gamers? Well join the club...literally! From Yu-Gi-Oh! to Dungeons and Dragons, we provide the tables and you provide the fun. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. 

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Adult, Teen
October 16, 2019 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children
October 16, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Sign language is a great way to effectively communicate with pre-verbal or non-verbal people in our lives. This beginner course will cover a variety of topics including food, playing, animals and more. This class is intended for caregivers with children ages 0-5. Both kids and adults are encouraged to attend.  No registration required.

October 16, 2019 - 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Gather for song, story and rhyme time for babies and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages birth-2 years old.

Event Type: 
Storytime
Age: 
Children
October 16, 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Join our discussion of The Opposite of Hate by Sally Kohn. Appropriate for adults. Registration suggested, but not required. Please visit our online calendar to register. 

Event Type: 
Book Club
Age: 
Adult
October 16, 2019 - 10:00 am to 10:30 am

Sing, dance, play games, and learn how to play some basic instruments. Activities are appropriate for kids 3-6 years old, but younger participants are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dance, too. 

Event Type: 
Music
Age: 
Children

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