Make something cool! Take & Make Kits are designed to engage kids’ creative minds. Each month a different STEAM based project challenges young makers. Kits can be picked up (while supplies last) and taken to complete at home with the help of a grown up. January 4th Fairy Tale Engineering February 1st Dragon Puppet […]
Paint, cut, collage, and create! Wear your get-messy clothes. This special ten-week art class series builds kids' fine motor skills and expression through tactile and creative projects. Classes will be limited to 20 people, including adults. Ages: 4-6 years old; younger siblings may attend with a caretaker.
Get ready to join the Circus! The Salida Circus teaches stretches, games, and circus skills including juggling, tumbling, parent tot acrobatics, stilt walking, and so much more. Instructor Laura Hart, a trained early childhood educator and a member of the Salida Circus, leads this exciting program to help kids build gross motor, fine motor, and […]
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
The first Friday of every month, Story Time travels to special locations! Explore and meet local experts who will share their favorite read-alouds with us. For all ages of book lovers and explorers. This month, show your smiles to our friends at Cedar Street Family Dentistry.
Introducing a special ten-week series to get kids clapping, singing, and stomping their feet! Our talented instructor, Lynette Clemons of Ruby Lucille’s Music Box, will use instruments and songs to engage and support growing kids. Class size is limited to 25 people, including adults. Audience: Age 4 to 6 years old. Younger siblings may attend with […]
Pick up a kit to make your own STEAM-based project at home. Kits available while supplies last. Audience: Recommended for 3rd-5th grade January 11th Batteries and Conductivity February 8th Wind Power March 8th Pi(e) City Sky Line Art April 12th: Whimsical Whirligigs Tinkering Activity May 10th: Paper Mache Lanterns
Paint, cut, collage, and create! Wear your get-messy clothes. This special ten-week art class series builds kids' fine motor skills and expression through tactile and creative projects. Classes will be limited to 20 people, including adults. Ages: 4-6 years old; younger siblings may attend with a caretaker.
Get ready to join the Circus! The Salida Circus teaches stretches, games, and circus skills including juggling, tumbling, parent tot acrobatics, stilt walking, and so much more. Instructor Laura Hart, a trained early childhood educator and a member of the Salida Circus, leads this exciting program to help kids build gross motor, fine motor, and […]
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Introducing a special ten-week series to get kids clapping, singing, and stomping their feet! Our talented instructor, Lynette Clemons of Ruby Lucille’s Music Box, will use instruments and songs to engage and support growing kids. Class size is limited to 25 people, including adults. Audience: Age 4 to 6 years old. Younger siblings may attend with […]
Story Time brings together books, rhyming, and play to build active reading skills. And, to make it extra special, we will focus on one letter a week for the theme and a craft. Audience: Age 2 to 5 years old, siblings welcome. Date: Fridays, (except 1st Fridays of the month)
Get ready to join the Circus! The Salida Circus teaches stretches, games, and circus skills including juggling, tumbling, parent tot acrobatics, stilt walking, and so much more. Instructor Laura Hart, a trained early childhood educator and a member of the Salida Circus, leads this exciting program to help kids build gross motor, fine motor, and […]
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Introducing a special ten-week series to get kids clapping, singing, and stomping their feet! Our talented instructor, Lynette Clemons of Ruby Lucille’s Music Box, will use instruments and songs to engage and support growing kids. Class size is limited to 25 people, including adults. Audience: Age 4 to 6 years old. Younger siblings may attend with […]
Story Time brings together books, rhyming, and play to build active reading skills. And, to make it extra special, we will focus on one letter a week for the theme and a craft. Audience: Age 2 to 5 years old, siblings welcome. Date: Fridays, (except 1st Fridays of the month)
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Introducing a special ten-week series to get kids clapping, singing, and stomping their feet! Our talented instructor, Lynette Clemons of Ruby Lucille’s Music Box, will use instruments and songs to engage and support growing kids. Class size is limited to 25 people, including adults. Audience: Age 4 to 6 years old. Younger siblings may attend with […]
Story Time brings together books, rhyming, and play to build active reading skills. And, to make it extra special, we will focus on one letter a week for the theme and a craft. Audience: Age 2 to 5 years old, siblings welcome. Date: Fridays, (except 1st Fridays of the month)
Research shows that reading to dogs can boost reading skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will sit with people, one-on-one, while they read. Any reading level or age is welcome. Reading times are assigned 15-minute blocks. Sign up at the library.
Unstructured, free play and socialization for little ones and caregivers. Date: Every Thursday Time: 10:00 a.m. Audience: Age 0 to 5 years old.
Salida Circus performs an Ocean of Possibilities show for the 2022 summer reading program kickoff! Magic Steve will perform interactive illusions, Miss Joan will make mind-bending balloon creations and our amazing aerialists will be flying through the air! Sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Bank