Kids Space

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 am & 10:30 am

Children ages birth through 6 years and their parents or caregivers come together in a group setting to participate together in activities. Each storytime session features picture books, stories told with flannelboards, puppets, and props as well as music and movement activities to enrich the literacy experience. The purpose of storytime is to help lay the groundwork for language development in a young child's rapidly growing brain while helping develop an enjoyment of books and reading.  Parents are encouraged to actively participate with their children.

LIBRARY EVENTS

The Big Dig: Construction Storytime,  Friday, August 13th 10:30 am-1:00 pm at Stanley Park
Join us for a special outdoor storytime featuring mighty machines. After storytime the town's construction vehicles will be on display. The Saw Horse Studio's kid-sized construction zone will have ride-on tractors with front loaders and trailers for dumping, scooping and hauling. Don't miss the Big Dig where kids can dig scoop and shovel. For families with children ages 6 and under. Sign up at the park for 10 minutes time with construction toys.

Family Night--Jeff Kagan's Original Nature Music For Kids, Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 pm-8:00 pm in Hondius Room
Join noted educator and Colorado children's musician Jeff Kagan & Paige Doughty for a live concert full of acoustic music, wild animals, silly costumes and unexpected surprises. Jeff's show has been touted as "a cross between John Denver and the Wiggles."  For families with children ages 6 and under.

Denver Zoo--Remarkable Reptiles, Thursday, September 2nd at 4:00-5:00 pm in Hondius Room
Explore the reptilian science of live snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodilians. Participate in a variety of amazing activities as we venture through the scaly world of reptiles! The Denver Zoo is committed to educating students about animals, their habitats, and how humans can help to protect and conserve the world's natural resources. Zoo educators will engage students wit interactive and fun activities and, of course, amazing live animals. For students ages 5-11. Call the library to register.

Family Night: Stomp Rockets, Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 pm in Hondius Room
One small step for your child, one giant launch into space! Stomp rockets are powered foam projectiles that launch into the sky up to 100 feet on a blast of air. Come design your own rockets with permanent markers, foam pieces, jewels and colorful mylar and then head outside for the launch. We'll be using low temperature hot glue. The rockets even glow in the dark! For families with students ages 5-11. Call the library to register.

Storyteller, Pam Faro, Stories Near and Far, Thursday, October 7th at 4:00-5:00 pm in Hondius Room
Gifted storyteller, Pam Faro shares worldwide folktales. Pam has been entertaining with her stories since 1988 in schools, libraries, churches and theaters throughout Colorado and all over the United States. For students ages 5-11. Call the library to register after September 7th.

Creede Repertoire Theater Presents: The Presidents, Friday, October 8th at 10:30 am at Estes Park Elementary School Gym
During the performance of "The Presidents" the students will meet 44 presidents in 45 minutes! The Presidents is a high energy romp through history. After the performance, CRT's tour company hands out free original children's books to each of the audience members. The program is geared toward 3rd-5th grade. Homeschoolers are welcome to attend.

Family Night: Designing Masks, Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 pm in Hondius Room
Design your own one-of-a-kind mask. Choose from a variety of styles and decorate using markers, paper, feathers, gems and a variety of do-dads. We'll be using low temperature hot glue.  For families with students ages 5-11. Call the library to register after Sept. 26th.

Denver Zoo--Marvelous Mammals, Thursday, November 4th at 4:00-5:00 pm in Hondius Room
Investigate what makes mammals so marvelous through close encounters with live creatures! Play games and have fun while learning about life and the wonderful world of mammals! The Denver Zoo is committed to educating students about animals, their habitats, and how humans can help to protect and conserve the world's natural resources. Zoo educators will engage students wit interactive and fun activities and, of course, amazing live animals. For students ages 5-11. Call the library to register after Oct. 4th.