October 5
A Techy Talk with Jessica Speer of "The Phone Book" - REGISTER
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Date: 10/05/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
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Library Meeting Rooms
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Open to everyone; best for kids 9 years and older with their grown-ups
Tech is amazing! You have the whole world in your hand—the power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good. In this interactive presentation, author Jessica Speer will share techy tidbits, stories, healthy screen habits, and ways to stay safe online. Tap into your superpowers to use tech as a force for good. This program is presented by The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop, and copies of the book will be available for sale.
Please note this event will be held at the Longmont Public Library's Meeting Rooms with books available to purchase on-site through The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop. Registration is required.
Register Your Family through Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop's website
Thursday Nights @ the Museum
Voices of Change: Farm Labor Past, Present & Future
Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 pm; free, reservations recommended
Join us for a panel conversation exploring the role farm labor played in making Longmont and Boulder County what they are today, shedding light on the experience of farm workers past and present, and celebrating the efforts of those who toiled to improve their working conditions. Offered in complement to our special exhibition "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land." Featuring Andrea Yoloteotl Nawage, Harvest of First Nations; Tim Broderick, Office of Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience, Boulder County; and more. Moderated by Marina LaGrave, Climate Equity Specialist, Boulder County.
Yoga Storytime
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Date: 10/05/2023 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Location: Library
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
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Best for 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups
Join us for a special monthly Yoga Storytime. Storytime will be the 1st Thursday of the month from 10-10:30am. We’ll read stories and practice some yoga movement and breathing.
Reunete para una hora de cuentos y Yoga. Sera el primer jueves del mes de 10 a 10:30. Leeremos cuentos y practicaremos movimientos de yoga y respiración. La hora de cuentos será para niños entre 3 y 5 años.
October 9
Mythical Creatures Club - REGISTER
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Date: 10/09/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For 1st - 2nd grades
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Join us every 2nd Monday of the month from September through December for our Mythical Creatures Club! We’ll learn about Bigfoot, mermaids, and many other legendary creatures through fun crafts and activities.
Attend the Club
Registration is required to attend the Mythical Creatures Club and is limited to 20 children. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.
Register for the October Mythical Creatures Club
October 10
Tech Class: Introduction to Google Workspace
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Date: 10/10/2023 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
New course held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
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Upstairs in the Computer Lab
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No registration required
Join us as we explore the power of Google Workspace, Google’s cloud-based Office Suite and collaboration tool. This class - "Introduction to Google Workspace - an Alternative to Microsoft Office” will introduce learners of all backgrounds to this versatile and powerful suite of office productivity tools.
Solar Explorers: Getting Ready for the Eclipse
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Date: 10/10/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
All ages from K-12th grade, and their families
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Join Children and Teen Services in celebrating the upcoming solar eclipse! Participants will learn how to safely view the annular solar eclipse, why these eclipses happen, and all participants can decorate their own eclipse glasses.
October 12
Thursday Nights @ the Museum
Woody Guthrie "Bound for Glory" (1976, PG)
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 pm; $10 general admission, $8 students/seniors,
$5 members
Based upon his 1943 autobiography of the same name, "Bound for Glory" tells the story of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie’s early years, before his rise to the top as a champion for the rights of migrant farm workers. Directed by Hal Ashby and starring David Carradine, the 1976 film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Offered in complement to our special exhibition "agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land."
October 13
Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival
6-9 p.m.
Zoe's Café, 715 10th St, Greeley, CO 80631
The "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" invites adults to relive the joy of their childhood carnival experience, all while contributing to Partners' mission of empowering youth in Weld County. Ticket holders can expect:
Unlimited Carnival Games: Rediscover the excitement of classic carnival games with unlimited plays.
Delicious Drinks and Snacks: Savor a delightful selection of beverages and snacks throughout the evening.
Costume Contest: Show off your creativity by participating in the individual or group costume contest, with a chance to win a $150 Visa Gift Prize.
Food Truck: Enjoy carnival fare from a food truck parked right on site.
"This Halloween carnival is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and support the youth of Weld County," said Heather Vesgaard, Executive Director at Partners. "We encourage everyone to put on their most spirited costumes and join us for an unforgettable night of fun."
Tickets for the "Be the Difference: Partners Halloween Carnival" are available for purchase at www.nocohalloween.com. Costumes are not mandatory, but attendees are strongly encouraged to get into the Halloween spirit. Please note that this event is exclusively for adults aged 21 and over.
For more information about Partners and their mission to serve Northern Colorado, visit poweredbypartners.org.
Friday Afternoon Concert Stephen Lancaster
Friday, Oct. 13, 2:30 pm; $12 general admission, $10 students/seniors,
$8 members
The Museum welcomes baritone Stephen Lancaster for an all-Schubert program entitled “The Power of Little Things” featuring short piano pieces of varying moods, then moving directly into "Schwanengesang," the last 14 songs that Schubert wrote. These extraordinary pieces are rarely heard as a set, and cover an enormous range of emotions. Stephen will be accompanied by pianist Laure Colladant, considered one of the best fortepianists of her generation.
October 16
Pika's Sweets: Special Cookie War Edition - REGISTER
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Date: 10/16/2023 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Location: Library
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For 1st - 5th grades
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Longmont Library Meeting Rooms
Join Children and Teen Services for a special cookie decorating competition! Participants will be given cookies, icing, and sprinkles to create their own design. At the end of the program, three individuals will be chosen to win a prize based off three categories that will be announced at the beginning of the program.
Attend the Program
Registration is required to attend this special edition of Pika's Sweets and is limited to 20 children. Click the button below to register your child(ren). Make sure to fill out the form for EACH CHILD who is attending.
Register for the Pika's Sweets Cookie Wars program
October 26
Posada Printmaking: The Art of Protest Workshop for Adults - REGISTER
A Museo De Las Americas workshop
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Date: 10/26/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
For patrons 18 years and older
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Library Meeting Rooms
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In partnership with the Museo De Las Americas
Jose Guadalupe Posada, creator of the iconic Dia de los Muertos skeletons, was a shrewd social critic who used satirical imagery and humor to spark protest and social change.
Using printmaking techniques alongside a discussion about Posada’s use of art as a subtle tool of resistance, attendees will create their own protest print about a topic of their choice. They also learn how to write a satirical poem to accompany their print.
Registration is required to attend this interactive workshop and is limited to 25 participants. Click the button below to save your seat through Eventbrite.
Register for this workshop through Eventbrite
November 8
"Who's a Good Dog?": Author Talk with Bioethicist Dr. Jessica Pierce - REGISTER
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Date: 11/08/2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location: Library
409 Fourth Ave. -
Library Meeting Rooms
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Registration required
"Who’s a Good Dog?" is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with them in a spirit of collaboration, we can become more effective and compassionate caregivers.
Attend the Author Talk
Registration is required to attend the workshop and is limited to 100 attendees. Registration opens on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Click the button below to register.
About the Author
Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist whose work focuses on human-animal relationships and interconnections between ecosystems and health. She is faculty affiliate with the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Read more about the author
November 16
Climate Change: What's Known, What's New, and What We Can Do - REGISTER
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Date: 11/16/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Location: Civic Center
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For those 16 years and older
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City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St.
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Registration required
Temperatures are climbing in Colorado and across the world. That’s just one of many ways in which human-produced climate change is touching our lives. But disasters like wildfires and floods — two of the biggest threats in Colorado – are also affected by our built environment and where and how we live.
Join Boulder-based meteorologist and journalist Bob Henson as he sorts through our warming world and look at some ways we can reduce the risks posed by weather and climate extremes, both globally and locally.
Attend the Presentation
Registration is required to attend this special presentation and is limited to 100 attendees. Click the button below to register for EACH person attending.
Register for the climate change presentation
