Berthoud Community Library District

* = Registration required for event.

Welcome:

• Letter from the CEO
• Hours
• Digital Navigators

Family Events:

• Tuesdays - Bouncing Baby Storytime at 10:30AM
• Wednesdays - Terrific Toddlers Storytime at 10:30AM
• Fridays - Perky Pre-K Storytime at 10:30AM
• 3/1 - Dr. Seuss Birthday Storytime 1PM
• 3/3, 3/17, & 3/31 - Musical Moments at 4PM
• *3/7 - Tinker Tots: Lifecycle of a Frog at 4PM for ages 3-6 | Now on Fridays
• 3/15 - Fun-damentals of Play 2PM for ages 5-9
• *3/21 - Budding Artists: Explore Different Art Styles at 4PM for ages 7 - 10 | Now on Fridays
• *3/22 - Kids’ Yoga at 2PM

Teen Events:

• 3/13: Chapters & Chips | A Teen Construct & Concoct Event at 4:15PM

Adult Events:

• Mondays - Writer's Group from 10:30-11:45AM

• Saturdays - Saturday Sketch Hour from 11AM - 12PM

• 3/5- Audubon Bird Club at 6PM
• 3/13 & 3/27 - Meditation in Everyday Life from 10-11AM
• *3/14 - Yoga Flow from 12-1PM
• 3/19 - Game Night at 6PM
• 3/26 - Children of the Storm: the true story of the Pleasant Hill School bus tragedy by Ariana Harner, Book Club Discussion at 6:30PM
• *3/27 - Philosophy Reading Group with POPCO of CU Boulder at 6PM
• 3/28 - Knit & Crochet Drop-in from 1-3PM

Upcoming Spring Events:

• April Events
• May Events

More:

• Podcast
• Virtual Storytime with Miss Christy
• Contact Us

Hello Wonderful Library Community,

Some of you have already noticed our new feature here at the Berthoud Community

Library—automatic renewals! If you haven’t turned in your books and movies (hard

copy) by the due date, they will automatically renew for another three weeks, as long as

no one is waiting for those items. This saves time and effort for all of us, since you no

longer need to call us or sign in to your account for those renewals. The number of

renewals has not changed.

Meditation is new at the library this month. Come learn about the history and practice

of meditation from experienced practitioners and find your calm. Anyone 12 and older is

welcome to join us for this practice. Details below.

For all our other classes, events, and learning opportunities, keep reading!

Amie P.

Library CEO

We are open for browsing Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10AM - 6PM. Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10AM - 8PM, and Saturday we are open from 10AM - 4PM.

Curbside hours remain constant every day, Monday through Saturday, from 10AM until 5PM. Please email us at curbside.bcld@gmail.com or give us a call and let us know what we can gather for you. We'll arrange a time to pick up for contactless delivery.

Digital Navigators of Larimer County Libraries are here to teach you how to confidently use technology and to provide digital skill building support to your community!

Build your digital skills with:

- Cell Phones

- Computers & Internet

- Social Media

- Email & Online Accounts

- Apps & Software

-…and so much more!

Call (970)962-3154 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Please ask your library about their first come, first serve drop-in hours with our Navigators!

*Please note they help community members learn how to use their devices, they are unable to provide tech support or repair assistance.

Join us for Bouncing Baby Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30AM. This story time is tailored to babies under two. Short books, bounces, songs, finger and foot play rhymes will be fun for babies and their grown-ups alike!

Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30AM for Terrific Toddler Storytime. Let your toddler move and wiggle at this fast-paced story time with books to grow on, as well as plenty of singing and dancing!

Join us on Fridays at 10:30AM for Perky Pre-K Storytime. We will be reading and interacting with longer stories in this group, but don’t worry we will still have songs and movement. We will wrap up with a craft.

Join us for our annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Storytime on March 1st at 1PM!

Every other Monday!

Let's play at the library! Musical Moments is especially designed for preschool children. Stop by every other Monday at 4PM to learn, play, and sing at the Berthoud Community Library.

March's Musical Moments dates are the 3rd, 17th, & 31st.

For this month's Tinker Tots, we will be learning all about the lifecycle of the frog on March 7th at 4PM.

*Please note Tinker Tots is now on Fridays.

Call (970)532-2757 to register. For ages 3-6 and their adults.

After a week of hard work in school, it’s time for your child to unleash their creativity!

Join us for a fun-filled session of free play with Lego, Duplo, and Play-Doh on March 15th at 2PM. Whether they prefer to explore freely or follow guided directions, there’s something for every young builder and creator. Let’s spark those new ideas together!

For ages 5-9. No registration required.

Calling All Young Artists!

Join us on March 21st at 4PM for a creative and fun art class, perfect for kids ages 7-10! We’ll be exploring different art styles, so get ready to unleash your imagination and create your own masterpiece.

Reserve your spot today by calling (970) 532-2757. We can't wait to see your creativity in action!

Join Miss Christy for a fun-filled Yoga session on March 22nd at 2 PM, where kids ages 7-12 can stretch, play, and groove to the beat of lively songs. It’s a perfect blend of yoga, games, and laughter—designed to keep kids engaged, moving, and having a blast! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to unwind and have fun together!

Call 970-532-2757 to sign-up.

Join us on March 13th from 4:15-5:00 PM for Chapters & Chips! Bring a book you're currently reading or discover a new favorite from our shelves. Enjoy plenty of snacks and a comfy, chill space to relax and read with friends. See you there!

Foothills Audubon Bird Club March Program: Birding Belize presented by Susan Peder.

Free and open to the public on Wednesday, March 5th at 6PM.

We could all benefit from being calmer and more in touch with our breath. Wherever you're at with meditation, come and sit with us. Each class will include some teaching followed by guided practice.

Re-Occurring dates:

March 13th & 27th at 10AM

April 10th at 10AM

May 8th & 22nd at 10AM

Stretch, breathe, and unwind with us at a free yoga class on March 14th from 12:00-1:00 PM!

This yoga flow is perfect for all levels, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi. Just bring your own mat and any props you like to use.

Space is limited, so be sure to register by calling us at (970) 532-2757. We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for Game Night on March 19th from 6:00-7:30PM. Bring your own game or use one of ours!

BCLD invites you to the March Book Club as we welcome Ariana Harner, local author of our March book club read: Children of the Storm: the true story of the Pleasant Hill School Bus tragedy.

We will meet on March 26th at 6:30PM—marking the 94th anniversary of the tragedy. This special event will give you the opportunity to connect with Ariana, learn about her research, and explore how she came to write about this time-stopping moment in history.

(Please note: there will be no afternoon meeting this month).

Feel free to get started on the following month's books too!

• April 23rd: Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
• May 28th: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Join us for a participant-driven philosophy discussion on March 27th from 6:00-7:30PM!

This month we will be discussing The Second Sex by Simone de Beavoir. Visit this link next week: https://sites.google.com/view/berthoud-philosophy/home for the reading materials and to register.

These sessions are participant-driven discussions focused on philosophical essays, facilitated by a trained CU Boulder philosopher. Each session focuses on a philosophical text, but we do not regard the authors we read as unquestionable authorities. Rather, we consider each author to be another voice in our shared dialogue.

Registration is required.

Looking for a cozy place to knit or crochet? Come join us for a laid-back drop-in session where you can gather, chat, and work on projects together in community.

This isn't a class—just a friendly space to connect and create. Drop by anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 PM on Friday, March 28th!

Join us as we free-write, critique, and hone our craft together.

All genres of writing welcome. We meet Mondays from 10:30AM to 11:45AM.

Join us for Saturday Sketch Hour each Saturday from 11AM-12PM! This is an hour for artists of any age and skill level to come and practice, and to learn from each other. Paper and pencils will be provided, however, if you have your own sketching supplies feel free to bring them. (Activity is drawing-specific!)

Click here to view April's newsletter.

Click here to view May's newsletter.

This podcast is not just about library 'stuff', but about the wonderful community we live in. Straight from our CEO, Amie!

We're here for you, to support you, to inform you, and to care for you the best way we know how.

Most Recent:

Season 5 - Episode 8: Behind the Scenes at 911

View all of Miss Christy's virtual story times from the past years. Watch the ones you missed or re-watch your favorites over and over again.

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