Berthoud Community Library
May 2023 Newsletter
In This Issue...
Welcome:
- Letter from the CEO
- Current Hours
- 5/29 - Labor Day Closure
- Library Card Design Contest
Family Events:
- W, F - Sunshine Storytime
- 5/11 - Tinker Tots
Adult Events:
- Every Monday - Writer's Group
- 5/6 - A Cuppa Stories
- 5/11 - Food for Thoughts Dinner
- 5/19 - Food for Thoughts Breakfast
- 5/23 - Book Club
- 5/26 - Knit & Crochet Drop-in
Teen Events:
- 5/18 - Construct & Concoct
More:
- Podcast - New Episode!
- Virtual Storytime with Miss Christy
- Contact Us
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Letter From The CEO:
Calling our young artists! To celebrate the completion of another school year and to kick off our Summer Learning Initiative, we’re having a library card design contest that will begin mid-month. Community members will get to vote for their favorite designs, and the winning design will be featured on a limited-edition run of library cards that will debut during National Library Card Signup Month in September. Kids and teens can pick up an entry form beginning May 15.
Does your favorite teacup or mug have a story? Bring it to the library at 2:00 on May 6 for a cup of tea, some refreshments, and a chance to share your cup’s story with others. This is a ladies-only tea for those 16 and older, and registration is required.
It’s baseball season, so watch the library’s social media for our next announcement of free Rockies tickets. Our tickets are limited, so don’t delay when you see us post.
Summer is right around the corner, so stay tuned for announcements about our annual Summer Learning Initiative. We’ll have events and the opportunity to win prizes all summer long. Enjoy the rest of the school year, and know we’re ready for all of you when school lets out for the summer.
Happy reading!
Amie P.
Library CEO
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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.
Labor Day Closure
The Library will be closed all day on May 29th for Labor Day. We will open with our regular hours on Tuesday, May 30th.
Library Card Design Contest!
Calling all artists ages 3-15! The Berthoud Community Library District (BCLD) is holding our first art contest for a limited edition library card that will debut during National Library Card Sign-up Month in September. The theme for the library card design is “All Together Now.” We’ll select a winning design through a vote at the Berthoud Library and on BCLD social media.
This Contest will run from May 15th through June 16th. Come in for a sheet if you are doing traditional art. If you plan on doing digital art visit our website at: https://www.berthoudcommunitylibrary.org/library-card-design-contest
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Sunshine Storytime
Join us for Sunshine Storytime every Wednesday & Friday at 10:30AM.
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots is a STEAM focused class for 3-6 year old children and their grown ups. We meet once a month to read, learn, and experiment with simple science concepts.
We will meet on May 11th. 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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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.
A Cuppa Stories
Bring your favorite teacup or mug and share your cup’s story over tea and light refreshments. This is a ladies-only tea for women aged 16 and over. Registration is required.
Food for Thoughts Dinner
Join us for a locally-sourced dinner on May 11th at 6PM as we discuss topics important to our community. This month’s theme is “Reimagining Aging”. Registration Required. 18+.
Food for Thoughts Breakfast
Join us for a locally-sourced breakfast on May 19th at 8AM as we discuss topics important to our community. This month’s theme is “Reimagining Aging”. Registration Required. 18+.
Winter-Spring of 2023's Book Club
Last Book Club Discussion of the season!
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
Knit & Crochet Drop-in
Our monthly Knit & Crochet Drop-in will meet on Friday the
26th of May 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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Construct and Concoct
Join us for Construct & Concoct on May 18th from 4:30-5:30PM as we decorate the library for our Summer Learning Initiative. We will have snacks as well as other optional craft projects.
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Virtual Storytime with Miss Christy
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, our Facebook page, and/or our Instagram page throughout the month to see our online events and any updates we may have!
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Berthoud Community Library
