Summer Learning Initiative 2025
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Wednesday Events
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Welcome to our Annual Summer Learning Initiative!
Get Ready to Dive into a World of Color this Summer at the Berthoud Community Library!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Annual Summer Learning Initiative at the Berthoud Community Library! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been part of this tradition for years, we truly appreciate your enthusiasm and participation.
Mark Your Calendars!
Registration kicks off on May 31st, and punch cards for our Adult Summer Reading Program will be available starting June 1st.
This year’s theme is “Color Our World”, and we’re so excited to explore a vibrant summer filled with creativity, stories, and community fun! Make sure to pick up your Summer Learning Booklet, complete with tracking logs and a full list of events, available beginning May 13th.
Have questions? Our friendly front desk staff are here to help, or feel free to give us a call at (970) 532-2757.
Get ready to join us for a colorful and unforgettable summer of learning!
What is Summer Learning?
Summer Learning is a fun way to keep your brain engaged over the summer break.
Joining the Summer Learning Initiative is a positive step for your whole family! Research shows that reading at any age helps our brains, but it's especially important for kids to avoid "summer slide." Summer slide might sound like a fun activity on the playground... however, it's a loss of knowledge children can experience every summer break from school.
While reading is very important, we understand that not everyone learns the same way. So, instead of only having reading as a choice to earn prizes, your child/teen has the option to do a project instead!
We encourage everyone to participate in the learning fun: parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Make Summer Learning a family tradition!
How to Participate:
Kids and Teens:
Registration begins May 31st. Set FOUR (4) reading goals, project goals, or combine a reading goal with a project goal. Also, participate in our weekly events throughout the summer!
Adults:
Beginning on June 1st, come into the library and ask the front desk staff for a punch card!
Punch Cards: For each book you read, receive a punch. Once you have received four punches, turn your card in at the front desk. There will be weekly drawings for $10 Joyful Brew Gift Cards, as well as drawings for three major prizes at the end of the summer. Come to our adult events this summer for an extra punch on your card!
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Summer Learning Events:
Wednesday Events:
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June 4th: Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color | Ages 5-11
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June 11th: Hula Hoop Hoopla | All ages
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June 18th: Step Into the Light Dance Performance | All ages
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June 25th: Author Visit & Artwork with Lulu Buck | Ages 8-11
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July 2nd: Art Theft! A Dog Comedy starring Joey and Kira, Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies | All ages
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*July 9th: Raptors | All ages that can sit quietly for the birds
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July 16th: Colorado Archaeology: Science Discovery! | Ages 5-13
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*July 23rd: Family Collaborative Artwork (Arty-Go-Round) | All ages
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July 30th: End of Summer Party | All ages
June 4th: Science Heroes | Adventure of the Missing Color at 2PM
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!
When: June 4th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 5-11 years old
Language: English
Drop-in, no registration required.
June 11th: Hula Hoop Hoopla at 2PM
Hula Hooping with performance and story. Learn about the art of Hula Hooping and try it out yourself!
When: June 11th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: All ages
Language: English
Drop-in, no registration required.
June 18th: Step into the Light Dance Performance at 2PM
Roshni dance group will perform, teach and lead dance with participants.
When: June 18th at 2PM
Where: Skate Park next to the Berthoud Community Library, corner of 2nd St & Mountain Avenue
Age Range: All ages
Language: English
Drop-in, no registration required.
June 25th: Author Visit & Artwork with Lulu Buck at 2PM
Lulu Buck is back to teach another wonderful art class based on her newly published book.
When: June 25th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 8-11
Language: English
Drop-in event, 30 spots available.
July 2nd: Art Theft: A Dog Comedy starring Joey and Kira, Denise Gard’s famous Border Collies at 2PM
When the Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre, Detective Joey must track down the famous painting. Will he save the painting from being destroyed or will he fall in love with the beautiful thief? Dog Tricks, l’amour, and art abound.
When: July 2nd at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: All ages
Language: English
Drop-in event, no registration required
July 9th: Raptors! at 2PM
Educators will bring rescued birds that are not able to be released into the wild to act as ambassadors. Due to the sensitivity of these animals, we will have requirements for attendees; children must remain seated for the performance, everyone must use quiet voices, NO FOOD or DRINK during the performance.
When: July 9th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: All ages with maturity to sit quietly for the birds
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
July 16th: Colorado Archaeology: Science Discovery at 2PM
Colorado Archaeology will be led by a CU Discovery educator! The Colorado Archaeology presentation will teach participants about prehistoric people of southern Colorado -- who they were, where they lived, how they lived, and how archaeologists find evidence of their past. By bringing Anasazi artifacts and information about Native American cultures into the classroom we hope to increase awareness of the cultural heritage, and diversity, of our region.
When: July 16th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District:
Age Range: 5-13 years old
Language: English
Drop-in event, 30 spots available.
Thursday Events:
* = Registration required. Please register by calling (970) 532-2757 or by coming in.
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*June 5th: Bookmaking
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June 12th: Meal or No Meal
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*June 26th: Henna Workshop
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*July 3rd: Wildfire Art Class
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*July 10th: Calligraphy
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*July 17th: Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure Series
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*July 24th: Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure Series
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*July 31st: Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure Series
June 5th: Bookmaking at 2PM
Come learn how to make a book with Jennifer from Think360!
When: June 5th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
June 12th: Meal or No Meal at 2PM
Think you know your favorite foods? Put your taste buds—and your luck—to the test in Pick Your Plate, a deliciously daring game led by Christy and Sam!
Here’s how it works: You’ll rank a list of foods from favorite to least favorite. When your name is called, you’ll have three chances to uncover your top pick—or play it safe and settle for a lesser meal. Will you hold out for your #1 or take the prize in hand?
🎁 Small prizes await, but only the bold (or the lucky!) will walk away satisfied.
Come hungry, come curious—and get ready to play with your food!
When: June 12th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17
Language: English
Drop-in event, no registration required.
June 26th: Henna Workshop at 2PM
Local artist Amber Walters will teach us the art of henna!
When: June 26th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
July 3rd: Wildfire Art Class at 2PM
Hannah Williams from Wildfire will lead us in an art class.
When: July 3rd at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District:
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
July 11th: Calligraphy at 2PM
Yoko from Think 360 Arts will lead this calligraphy class. Be sure to wear old clothing and be ready to get messy!
When: July 10th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
July 17th: Dungeons and Dragons Single Adventure Series at 2PM
Set in a magic library, participants will either complete their own character sheets, or pick from already developed sheets. This event will last 2-3 hours.
When: July 17th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited spaces available.
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July 24th: Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure Series at 2PM
Set in a magic library, participants will either complete their own character sheets, or pick from already developed sheets. This event will last 2-3 hours.
When: July 24th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited spaces available.
July 23: Family Collaborative Artwork (Arty-Go-Round) at 2PM
Christy and Sam will lead this two-hour event. We will have different art projects at each station and groups of up to 6 will have ten minutes to add to the artwork. There will be 6 stations spread throughout the library with different materials
When: July 16th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District:
Age Range: Family event, all ages
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
July 30th: End of Summer Party at 2PM
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our End of Summer Party!
🎉 Inside the meeting room, Christy and Sam will be your game masters for the day—get ready for laughs and brain teasers with Mail Call, 20 Questions: Book Characters Edition, Would You Rather, and a rousing round of Concentration.
☀️ Prefer the great outdoors? Our awesome volunteers will be leading games outside, including badminton, volleyball, and classic bean bag games.
🏃♂️ And don’t miss the Sweet Treat Trot!
Bring your friends, your competitive spirit, and your sweet tooth—we’ll see you there!
When: July 30th at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District:
Age Range: Family event, all ages
Language: English
Drop-in, no registration required.
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July 31st: Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure Series at 2PM
Set in a magic library, participants will either complete their own character sheets, or pick from already developed sheets. This event will last 2-3 hours.
When: July 31st at 2PM
Where: Berthoud Community Library District
Age Range: 10-17 years old
Language: English
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited spaces available.
If you have questions please call (970) 532-2757 or come into the library and speak with a staff member.
All events are at 2PM.
* = Registration required. Please register by calling (970) 532-2757 or by coming in.