# Things to do with kids at Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library

> 11 upcoming family events and 5 ongoing programs and visits at Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library, 5751 Balsam Street, Arvada, CO 80002, in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area. Dates and times are Mountain Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Day of the Dead Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/day-of-the-dead-ballet-folklorico-sangre-de-mexico--listing-76864f45278c3d88e90bf8bb) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · checked Oct 23. Traditional Mexican dance performed by Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México, featuring elegant and colorful Catrina performers, presented for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Arvada…
- [Día de muertos: Ballet Folklórico Sangre de México (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/dia-de-muertos-ballet-folklorico-sangre-de-mexico-arvada-balsam-tempor--listing-9b27d1c6dbb1c2292a66b2ce) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Danzas tradicionales de México con bailarinas caracterizando a las elegantes y coloridas Catrinas. Hispanic Heritage Month
- [Butterfly Pavilion presents Web World (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/butterfly-pavilion-presents-web-world-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-8c7e8000ba49773f4f1d7aee) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Get into the spooky spirit by meeting some creepy crawly friends at the library! The Butterfly Pavilion will present a fun and interactive program about spiders and what makes…
- [Teen Volunteer Hours (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-volunteer-hours-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-1273292d4a27c2b8fa019217) — Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Need a few more volunteer hours for NHS/NJHS, graduation, or other school clubs? This is your one stop shop for logging a few extra hours! You do not need to be a current JeffCo…
- [LEGO® Build and Play (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/lego-build-and-play-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-d820821abc02df70df27207d) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Calling all LEGO® fans! Builders of all ages are welcome to use the challenge theme or build your own creation. What story will you tell? We provide the LEGO® bricks and LEGO…
- [Swiftie Get Together (Library's Version) (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/swiftie-get-together-library-s-version-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-674c4efebacd9cf2ceda220a) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Are you ready for it? Summer went away, still the yearning stays and now it's time to get together and have the best day at the library! Make friendship bracelets, create…
- [Teens: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! / Adolescentes: ¡Celebremos el mes de la herencia nativa americana! (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teens-celebrate-native-american-heritage-month-adolescentes-celebremos--listing-179e4d6691a38e62c13da2a0) — Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Teens! Come hang out, grab some snacks, and get creative! Learn one-needle beadwork with our local artist Rosie Small-Farley of Aunty Rosie’s Rack LLC from Dine tribe. Create…
- [Ukulele Workshop Presented by Swallow Hill Music (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/ukulele-workshop-presented-by-swallow-hill-music-arvada-balsam-tempora--listing-a4857e5288068739dd35d306) — Tue, Nov 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Hey kids, are you ready to make some music? Strum a few chords, play a song and discover all about the ukulele at Swallow Hill’s ukulele workshop for school age children (ages 5…
- [Teen Pride After Hours: 2027 Vision Boards (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-pride-after-hours-2027-vision-boards-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-8dccc68f69adab653999b890) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ready or not, 2027 is almost here! Spend the evening manifesting your dream year and creating a vision board to bring your goals to life! All supplies provided. Spend time with…
- [Teen Advisory Board (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/teen-advisory-board-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-ced8276f7a02071e96e99cc1) — Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 12–18 · Free · checked Oct 23. Get involved with planning teen-specific Library events, services and more once a month! If you’re in grades 7-12, like to make friends, and aspire to be a voice for your Library…
- [Pokémon TCG Club (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/pokemon-tcg-club-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-fb082d6e4580a8e4d2660e2f) — Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 5–12 · Free · checked Oct 23. Looking to play, trade and talk all things Pokémon? You’ve found the right place! Gather with trainers of all skill levels to show off your collection and battle your way to…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Baby Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/baby-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-62e4beffa1f6f50205bb33fb) — Mon & Fri 9:15–9:45am; Tuesdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (24 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–2 · Free · checked Oct 23. Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child ready to read by…
- [Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/cuentacuentos-en-espanol-spanish-story-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-c27380f9997361ddc49803b0) — Tuesdays 11:15–11:45am, Oct 27–Dec 15 (8 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Ven con tu familia a compartir cuentos, rimas y arte en español. Todos son bienvenidos. Join us for family fun as we share stories, rhymes and art in Spanish. All are welcome!…
- [Family Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/family-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-68a19a9c66b455e22accf8ac) — Saturdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 24–Dec 19 (9 dates on the library calendar) · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 0–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your child…
- [Preschool Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/preschool-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-93e67cc53deab113e2a21d28) — Mondays 11:15–11:45am; Wednesdays 10:15–10:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (16 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 23. Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten ! Get your…
- [Toddler Time (Arvada Balsam Temporary)](https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/toddler-time-arvada-balsam-temporary--listing-ce305e8ad577960bded76230) — Mon & Fri 10:15–10:45am; Tue & Wed 9:15–9:45am, Oct 26–Dec 21 (31 dates on the library… · Jefferson County Public Library – Arvada Balsam Temporary Library · Ages 1–3 · Free · checked Oct 23. Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together. Keep the fun going…

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