It seems like there's always someone shopping, browsing, playing, or chatting in the Apple Retail Store. When you walk in, you're greeted by a Concierge who can direct you to the techie person or hands-on iPod, iPhone, computer, or other "toy" to play with. Got a problem with an Apple product? Visit with the folks behind the Genius Bar at the back of the store (you typically need to make an appointment for these guys - you can do that from home via the website, or on one of the demo computers in the store). They really are amazing.

Positioned next to the Genius Bar is a low table just for kids. It's stocked with computers loaded with kid-friendly software, but kids don't sit on chairs - they sit on giant rubber balls (!) while they play games. PC types, beware - your kids may start begging for a Mac, to go with their iPods...

If you've got music-loving, tech-savvy teens, call and ask when the next "Garage Band Workshop" is scheduled. Participants can learn to create songs using pre-recorded professional loops and effects, or record from a keyboard or guitar directly into a Mac, and then mix it. (Musical experience not required; earplugs not included.)

It seems like there's always someone shopping, browsing, playing, or chatting in the Apple Retail Store. When you walk in, you're greeted by a Concierge who can direct you to the techie person or hands-on iPod, iPhone, computer, or other "toy" to play with. Got a problem with an Apple product? Visit with the folks behind the Genius Bar at the back of the store (you typically need to make an appointment for these guys - you can do that from home via the website, or on one of the demo computers in the store). They really are amazing.

Positioned next to the Genius Bar is a low table just for kids. It's stocked with computers loaded with kid-friendly software, but kids don't sit on chairs - they sit on giant rubber balls (!) while they play games. PC types, beware - your kids may start begging for a Mac, to go with their iPods...

If you've got music-loving, tech-savvy teens, call and ask when the next "Garage Band Workshop" is scheduled. Participants can learn to create songs using pre-recorded professional loops and effects, or record from a keyboard or guitar directly into a Mac, and then mix it. (Musical experience not required; earplugs not included.)

It seems like there's always someone shopping, browsing, playing, or chatting in the Apple Retail Store. When you walk in, you're greeted by a Concierge who can direct you to the techie person or hands-on iPod, iPhone, computer, or other "toy" to play with. Got a problem with an Apple product? Visit with the folks behind the Genius Bar at the back of the store (you typically need to make an appointment for these guys - you can do that from home via the website, or on one of the demo computers in the store). They really are amazing.

Positioned next to the Genius Bar is a low table just for kids. It's stocked with computers loaded with kid-friendly software, but kids don't sit on chairs - they sit on giant rubber balls (!) while they play games. PC types, beware - your kids may start begging for a Mac, to go with their iPods...

If you've got music-loving, tech-savvy teens, call and ask when the next "Garage Band Workshop" is scheduled. Participants can learn to create songs using pre-recorded professional loops and effects, or record from a keyboard or guitar directly into a Mac, and then mix it. (Musical experience not required; earplugs not included.)

It seems like there's always someone shopping, browsing, playing, or chatting in the Apple Retail Store. When you walk in, you're greeted by a Concierge who can direct you to the techie person or hands-on iPod, iPhone, computer, or other "toy" to play with. Got a problem with an Apple product? Visit with the folks behind the Genius Bar at the back of the store (you typically need to make an appointment for these guys - you can do that from home via the website, or on one of the demo computers in the store). They really are amazing.

Positioned next to the Genius Bar is a low table just for kids. It's stocked with computers loaded with kid-friendly software, but kids don't sit on chairs - they sit on giant rubber balls (!) while they play games. PC types, beware - your kids may start begging for a Mac, to go with their iPods...

If you've got music-loving, tech-savvy teens, call and ask when the next "Garage Band Workshop" is scheduled. Participants can learn to create songs using pre-recorded professional loops and effects, or record from a keyboard or guitar directly into a Mac, and then mix it. (Musical experience not required; earplugs not included.)

It seems like there's always someone shopping, browsing, playing, or chatting in the Apple Retail Store. When you walk in, you're greeted by a Concierge who can direct you to the techie person or hands-on iPod, iPhone, computer, or other "toy" to play with. Got a problem with an Apple product? Visit with the folks behind the Genius Bar at the back of the store (you typically need to make an appointment for these guys - you can do that from home via the website, or on one of the demo computers in the store). They really are amazing.

Positioned next to the Genius Bar is a low table just for kids. It's stocked with computers loaded with kid-friendly software, but kids don't sit on chairs - they sit on giant rubber balls (!) while they play games. PC types, beware - your kids may start begging for a Mac, to go with their iPods...

If you've got music-loving, tech-savvy teens, call and ask when the next "Garage Band Workshop" is scheduled. Participants can learn to create songs using pre-recorded professional loops and effects, or record from a keyboard or guitar directly into a Mac, and then mix it. (Musical experience not required; earplugs not included.)

George Reynolds is a member of the family of four Boulder Public Library branches.

Boulder Public Library branch is a full service library with a large children's collection.

The Meadows Branch Library, is located behind Safeway in the "Meadows on the Parkway" shopping center at Baseline and Foothills Parkway. It follows the concept of a "bookstore", to blend in with the shopping center atmosphere. The interior features a large children's area with a "Play House Wall" and unusual seating designed to accommodate children and their parents for reading and story hour.

There are nine computers throughout the library for patron use. Seven of these have access to the internet, catalog, and several data bases. One of the internet computers is in large print. An additional computer is dedicated for catalog use only. The ninth computer, located in the children's area, is dedicated for children's use with many fun and interesting children's programs with a parent's manual available.

Club Z In Home Tutoring offers tutors for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. We will meet with you to assess your child's needs, then send a tutor that fits your child's personality. There are no contracts and we work from your student's school curriculum.

Learning Adventure Center offers Imagine Tomorrow computer classes for kids, integrating sophisticated technology concepts, such as email and the internet, in an age-appropriate way. Classes allow students to advance at their own pace; when class ends, children have access to online software activities that correspond to the current lesson.

Classes are small, only six to 10 kids per two teachers, allowing lots of personal attention as kids move ahead at their own pace. Parents even receive a password to log online at www.imaginetomorrow.com to review the lessons learned that day, and download the age-appropriate software activities for reinforcement at home.

Summer camps and birthday party packages are also available.