Berthoud Community Library

February 2023 Newsletter

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In This Issue...

Welcome:

  • Letter from the CEO
  • Interior Renovations Coming Soon
  • Partnership with A Little Help
  • Current Hours


Family Events:

  • W, F - Sunshine Storytime
  • 2/9 - Tinker Tots


Adult Events:

  • Every Monday - Writer's Group
  • 2/9 - Food for Thoughts Dinner
  • 2/10 - Crafter's Corner
  • 2/17 - Food for Thoughts Breakfast
  • 2/24 - Knit & Crochet Drop-in
  • 2/28 - Book Club


Teen Events:

  • 2/16- Construct & Concoct: Love Slime
  • Photos from January's Construct & Concoct


Other:

  • Podcast: New Episode!
  • Storytime Vault
  • Contact Us

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Welcome:

Letter From The CEO: Important Information — Don’t Skip This!

If all goes well with scheduling different work crews, the library’s interior remodel will begin during February.


In order to minimize disruptions, we will close the library for public access for two weeks. We will still provide curbside service for checkout, printing, and faxing during that time, but no member of the public will be able to browse in the building and our classes or events will be canceled.


Since we don’t want to cancel any classes or events until we absolutely have to, we’re waiting until we have a firm start date to announce the closure. If your class or event requires registration, we’ll be in touch if we have to cancel. For any drop-in classes, or if you just want to come visit, be sure to check the library’s website and social media for closure updates.


We look forward to revealing our updated and streamlined space with you soon. In the meantime, come hang out with us!


Amie P.

Library CEO

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Partnering with A Little Help

COMING IN 2023! The Berthoud Community Library and A Little Help are partnering on a library delivery program in Berthoud.


If you live in Berthoud, are unable to get out in the community, and are interested in having library materials delivered to your home, contact the Berthoud Community Library at berthoudcommunitylibrary@gmail.com or 970-532-2757 to be added to our interest list.

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Interior Renovations Coming in February

We’re working on maximizing every square inch of space in our building, and that means you’ll see some interior renovations happening soon.


If all goes well with scheduling different work crews, the library’s interior remodel will begin during February.


In order to minimize disruptions, we will close the library for public access for two weeks. We will still provide curbside service for checkout, printing, and faxing during that time, but no member of the public will be able to browse in the building and our classes or events will be canceled.


Since we don’t want to cancel any classes or events until we absolutely have to, we’re waiting until we have a firm start date to announce the closure. If your class or event requires registration, we’ll be in touch if we have to cancel. For any drop-in classes, or if you just want to come visit, be sure to check the library’s website and social media for closure updates.

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Current Hours

We are fully open to the public! Come on in to see us 10am-6pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-4pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch and cleaning) on Saturdays.


Curbside hours are 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.

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Family Events:

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Sunshine Storytime

Join us for Sunshine Storytime every Wednesday & Friday at 10:30AM.
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Tinker Tots

Tinker Tots is a new STEAM focused class for 3-6 year old children and their grown ups. We will meet once a month to read, learn, and experiment with simple science concepts.


We will meet on February 9th. Class is about an hour long, you can sign up for the 10:30AM or the 4PM slot, whichever works best for your schedule. Registration is required.

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Adult Events:

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Writer's Group

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


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

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Food for Thoughts Dinner

Join us for a locally-sourced dinner on February 9th at 6PM as we discuss topics important to our community. This month’s theme is “Spreading Kindness”. Registration Required.
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Crafter's Corner

Join us for Crafter's Corner on February 10th from 2-4PM.


We will be painting and/or collaging a small cardboard heart box.


Registration is required. 16+.

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Food for Thoughts Breakfast

Join us for a locally-sourced breakfast on February 17th at 8AM as we discuss topics important to our community. This month’s theme is “Spreading Kindness”. Registration Required.

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Winter-Spring of 2023's Book Club

We will continue meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:30PM and 6:30PM. Come to whichever time works for you.


Here are the books we will be reading from January-May of 2023:


  • January 24th - Wise Ass by Tom McCaffrey (local author)
  • February 28th - The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson
  • March 28th - Chasing Justice by Kathleen Donnelly (local author)
  • April 25th - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
  • May 23rd - The First 15 Lives of Harry August by Claire North
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Knit & Crochet Drop-in

Our monthly Knit & Crochet Drop-in will meet on Friday the 24th of February from 1-4PM.


This is not a class, just a place for fellow crafters to meet and knit/crochet together. This is a drop-in event.

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Teen Events:

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Construct & Concoct

Construct & Concoct is a NEW monthly event for teens to come and make things, exploring art and science. This month's event is "Love Slime".


We will meet on February 16th from 4:30 to 5:30PM. No registration required. Ages 10-17.

Photos from last month's Construct & Concoct

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Other:

This Is Berthoud Podcast

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.


New Episode:

Busting Recycling Myths with Becca from Republic Services.

All The Online Stories...

...Now In One Place! We've created a webpage to 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.


Click here to view.

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Please keep checking our website and Facebook page throughout the month to see our online events and any updates we may have!

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