Storytimes near Broadview Public Library District

Children's Activity Center

Using songs, rhymes, short stories, and gentle movement caregivers will introduce early literacy skills to their babies and foster a love of books. Ages 6mos.- toddlers 06/11-Moo, Ba, La La La! by Sandra Boynton & Jamberry by Bruce Degen 06/25-But not the Hippopotamus by Sandra Boynton & Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney 7/9-I'm Not Ready by Jonathan Allen 7/23-Blankie by Ben Clanton

Makerspace

Delve into dark dungeons for gold and glory in Shadowdark! Try out this rules-light, fast-paced alternative to Dungeons & Dragons. Refreshments & Dice provided or bring your own!

Children's Activity Center

Each week will explore a new theme with an activity. Snacks provided. (Weeks that are bold are part of the Summer Reading Programming.) 6/4 - Button Making: Draw your own Summer Reading Graphic or use a pre-printed design. 6/11 - Book club 6/25 - Make a comic book 7/2 - Tissue Paper Flowers: Create a garden that will live forever with tissue paper flowers. 7/9 - Chalk Art 7/23 - Nature Journals: Customize a Nature Journal to take home for a fun way to learn about the natural world around you. 7/30 - Book Advisory

Children's Activity Center

Join us for our Bilingual Story Time! ¡Únase a nosotros para nuestro Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingues! 6/12 - La Mala Semilla | The Bad Seed 6/26 - Un Huevo Muy Bueno | The Good Egg 7/10 - La Mala Semilla Va A La Biblioteca | The Bad Seed Goes To The Library 7/24 - ¡Que Paletero Tan Cool! | Paletero Man

Teen Room

7/11 - Mario Party Jamboree: Team up, compete, and take on your friends in a Mario Party tournament! 7/25 - Super Smash Bros: Choose your character, play against your friends, and become the champion in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate!

Children's Activity Center

Fun activities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence.

Makerspace

Hail and well met traveler! Join Broadview Public Library District on Mondays in June and July from 3-5pm for a free, no registration drop-in Dungeons and Dragons game! Never Played? Never fear! Dungeon Master Viki will assist new players with everything they need to get started playing. Each session is a new game, so come whenever you’re hankering for adventure!

Children's Activity Center

Join us every Monday for an easy craft.

Children's Activity Center

Parents and caregivers: join us for Early Literacy Sensory-friendly Storytime with songs, rhymes, and activities to help your little ones learn, grow, and develop a love of reading. Snacks provided! 7/7 - Bumpety Bump! by Pat Hutchins 7/14 - The Garden Monster by Patricia Reilly 7/21 - What The Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson 7/28 - Farmyard Beat by Marc Brown

Makerspace

Transform ordinary coffee filters into beautiful, colorful flowers using watercolor techniques. This relaxed craft program encourages creativity and results in blooms that never wilt. Teens only.

Children's Activity Center

Cooking with younger kids is a fun way to learn new skills and make some tasty treats they’ll love! Ages 6-12 07/07 - Cookie Dip 07/14 - Salad On a Stick 07/21 - Breakfast Sundaes 07/28 - Veggie Pizza Dip

Computer Area

Learn to create and use your own email account. By the end of the sessions, learners will be able to: Log into and out of an email account Set strong passwords Send, receive, and reply to an email If there is extra time, we'll work on how to structure an email, how to attach a file, and how to paste an image inside the email. Registration required.

Community Meeting Room

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month socialize with other parents while bonding with your little one over a fun craft or activity. Create a farm themed sensory kit with your 0 to 3 year old. Sensory kits can enhance cognitive, motor, and language skills as well as support emotional regulation, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Makerspace

Each Wednesday, middle schoolers can join us for an afternoon of snacks, games, crafts, and self-guided activities. We will rotate one or two workshop stations each week, including: Board Games Puzzle Table Conversation Starter Jar Comic Creations Coloring Station Locker Decorations Trivia Time Snacks and beverages will be provided (one snack and beverage per middle schooler, consumed in the Makerspace).

Children's Activity Center

Spend an evening together relaxing and having fun playing games or doing family activities. Snacks will be provided.

Makerspace

Delve into dark dungeons for gold and glory in Shadowdark! Try out this rules-light, fast-paced alternative to Dungeons & Dragons. Refreshments & Dice provided or bring your own!

Makerspace

Make an adorable avocado‑shaped fleece pillow using simple no‑sew techniques. This hands‑on craft is beginner‑friendly.

First Level Children's Area

Self guided craft in the Kids area for crafting fun!

Teen Room

Need a box for all of your trinkets? Decorate your very own container cake with colorful pompoms and fuzzy pipe cleaners. No trinkets? No problem! Candy will be provided as an alternative filling. You’ll get a cake out of this!

Children's Activity Center

Fun activities to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence.

Makerspace

Hail and well met traveler! Join Broadview Public Library District on Mondays in June and July from 3-5pm for a free, no registration drop-in Dungeons and Dragons game! Never Played? Never fear! Dungeon Master Viki will assist new players with everything they need to get started playing. Each session is a new game, so come whenever you’re hankering for adventure!

Children's Activity Center

Fun summer reading themed art projects! 6/8 - Nature Journals 6/15 - Seed & Bean Art 7/20 - Corn Husk Dolls

Children's Activity Center

Parents and caregivers: join us for Early Literacy Sensory-friendly Storytime with songs, rhymes, and activities to help your little ones learn, grow, and develop a love of reading. Snacks provided! 7/7 - Bumpety Bump! by Pat Hutchins 7/14 - The Garden Monster by Patricia Reilly 7/21 - What The Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson 7/28 - Farmyard Beat by Marc Brown

Community Meeting Room

Gentle Yoga is a softer approach to the Yoga practice. Class includes deep stretching, mindful breathing, meditation, and relaxation. Students must be able to easily get up and down from the floor. While a limited number of mats will be available, students are encouraged to bring their own. Registration required.

Makerspace

On the third Tuesday of every month, join this group of local women and book lovers to discuss a different novel. June: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler July: We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance by Kelly Carter-Jackson

Children's Activity Center

Cooking with younger kids is a fun way to learn new skills and make some tasty treats they’ll love! Ages 6-12 07/07 - Cookie Dip 07/14 - Salad On a Stick 07/21 - Breakfast Sundaes 07/28 - Veggie Pizza Dip

Computer Area

Learn the basic functions & operations of Microsoft Windows & Chrome. By the end of the session, learners will be able to: Identify and use common computer hardware Navigate the desktop with ease Understand the file explorer and how to properly use it Registration required.

Makerspace

Welcome to our Knits and Knots Nook: A Crafter Social Club! Feel free to bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other work in progress. Meet community crafters, utilize library resources, and share your crafting tips and tricks over tea and coffee!

Community Meeting Room

Create a decorative lantern by layering pressed flowers onto a mason jar. When finished, the lantern glows beautifully, making it ideal for summer night décor or a gift for a friend.

Community Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation. Supplies and snacks provided. 6/24: Produce Bookmark 7/22: Seed Mosaic