The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 42° in Fort Collins at 9:55 PM. High today 70, observed; forecast low 35.

Books this week, for kids

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 4 events

morning

  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Library 101

    A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Reading Bugs

    An online book club for children includes a book and supplies for related activities and crafts.

    Zoom Link, Windsor

    For kids, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

Saturday November 14 4 events

morning

  • LINC Family Storytime

    A family storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers uses songs, books and activities to build early literacy and a love of reading.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Family History Book Club with Prickle Magic

    A partner-read book club explores family history through Prickle Magic, then visits a honey store’s immersive hive room.

    Sheala Dawn Henke, Fort Collins

    For families, until 3:30 p.m.

    Arts

evening

Sunday November 15 1 event

afternoon

Monday November 16 4 events

morning

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Tales to Tails

    Children and families can read aloud to a therapy dog through a partnership with Caring Canines.

    Eaton Public Library

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Kids' Yoga @ LINC

    Children stretch, breathe and move through story-inspired yoga, with parents welcome to join.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For kids and families, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Teen Writing Club: A Room of Your Own

    Teen writers work on their own projects, discuss creative writing and can share their work in an inclusive group.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids and teens, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

Tuesday November 17 6 events

morning

  • LINC Twinkle Babies

    A lap-sit storytime for caregivers and babies features age-appropriate actions, songs and books that support early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies and toddlers, until 10:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Storytime

    Stories, songs and activities promote early literacy for young children.

    Eaton Public Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • LINC Preschool Storytime

    Preschool storytime combines books, fingerplays, movement and activities that support early literacy and school readiness.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Bookmobile: Frederick

    A public bookmobile stop offers library checkouts and returns, computer use, printing and other library services.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Frederick

    For families, until 4:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Tales 2 Tails

    Elementary-age independent readers practice reading aloud with a therapy dog, building literacy skills and confidence.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • Paws to Read @ Carbon Valley

    Early readers practice reading aloud at their own pace to a certified therapy dog.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 7 p.m.

    BooksFree

Wednesday November 18 7 events

morning

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer Mercantile/Library

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, New Raymer

    For families, until 10:45 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • LINC Tales for Tots

    Toddlers and caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy, then take home a craft.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 10:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • LINC Music & Movement

    Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

  • Bookmobile: New Raymer-Pawnee Station

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Weld County

    For families, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Bookmobile: Briggsdale School

    A bookmobile stop offers library services including book checkout and returns, computer use and printing.

    Outreach/Mobile Services, Briggsdale

    For families, until 3:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Book Dragons - 3rd-5th Book Club

    A book club for school-age children discusses books, does activities and helps choose future reads.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids, until 5:15 p.m.

    BooksFree

evening

  • 2026 NBB Trivia

    A trivia night invites participants to test their knowledge, with free beer among the possible prizes.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.