1-2-3 Brain Break: Take a Nature Walk

“We should not think of a child’s experience in nature as an extracurricular activity,” says Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder. “It should be thought of as vital to children’s health and development.” Supplies needed: Yourself A grownup Walking shoes Backpack or small pack – fill …

7 Ways to Get Outside this Spring

As the weather warms up and the sun starts shining on the Front Range, we’re all looking for ways to get outside more. The library has some really cool (and free) ways to enjoy the great outdoors, from bird watching kits to a telescope for stargazing. So, get ready to stretch your legs and slap …

Who Run the World? Girls!

March is Women’s History Month and the library has some awesome ways to celebrate and perhaps discover something new. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn about women’s achievements in our history, big and small. This exciting mix of contemporary books, eBooks, audiobooks, and documentaries showcases the history and lives of amazing women, from …

1-2-3 Brain Break: Shadow Play

Brain Breaks are short activities, often only 1-3 minutes long, that help kids get ready to learn or refocus on the task at hand. They often involve physical activity and movement though relaxing activities can also boost mental brain power. So in addition to encouraging your kids to participate in these fun breaks, join the …

Get Ready for the Grammys with your library card

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards are coming up on Sunday, March 14th. The Grammys recognize achievement in the music industry, and the winners are decided by other music artists who are members of the Recording Academy. Some fun facts about the Grammy Awards: The Grammy was originally called the Gramophone Award, and the trophy that …