Knott's Kids . . . Discovering the Possibilities

Knott's Kids is a unique children's literacy program for kids ages 6 through 12. The program combines interactive exhibits along with library books, materials and hands-on activities to spark kids’ curiosity and imaginations and help them discover the joy of reading.

Knott's Kids will connect with high profile community events, museum exhibits and cultural and educational institutions on a year-round basis, bringing related programming to each library. Through Project Bookpack Knott's Kids rotates books in a colorful back pack to children in qualified after school care programs, homeless shelters and safe houses.

Fall 2009 Programs and Events

Knott’s Kids Day at Dinosaur Ridge
Travel back in time to the Mesozoic Era with Knott’s Kids and Dinosaur Ridge! Kids can learn about dinosaurs, how they lived and the fossils they left behind throughout the day. Knott’s Kids will host dinosaur-themed storytimes, and paleontological authors will be on hand to talk about and sign their books. Be sure to check out the Dinosaur Ridge museum and visitor center, as well as a number of book displays and activity booths. Dinosaur Ridge is located at 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy. (Hwy. 26), Morrison. On Knott’s Kids Day, anyone with a Jefferson County Public Library card can ride the "Vanasaurus" or "Cartasaurus" parking lot shuttles for free.

No tickets are required. For more information, call 303-235-JCPL (5275).

Globeology
Globeology: Biome Bonanza is a Knott’s Kids program in cooperation with The Wildlife Experience (Parker, CO) where the permanent exhibition Globeology opened on May 23, 2009. At this program for kids ages 6 and up an expert from TWE will present a short slide presentation on the earth’s biomes discussing with the participants the meanings of ecosystem and biome. The children will then rotate among seven field stations to learn about these biomes through hands-on activities. The biomes represented at the field stations are: Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Tundra, Savanna, Asian Highlands, Coral Reef, and the Sonoran Desert.

Free tickets are required and may be obtained at the Children’s Desk of your library. Knott’s Kids is an interactive literacy program funded by the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library.

Genghis Kahn
Genghis Kahn is an interactive program for kids ages 6 and up taking place at all ten library locations October - December 2009. Children can learn more about Genghis Kahn from an actor portraying the Mongol warrior and interactive scripts in which the participants get to take part. During the last 15 minutes of the program time children will be decorating a cardboard scimitar with craft jewels.

Free tickets are required and may be obtained at the Children’s Desk of your library. This program is in cooperation with Denver Museum of Nature and Science where the exhibition Genghis Kahn will run October 16, 2009 - February 7, 2010. Knott’s Kids is an interactive literacy program funded by the Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library.